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Milton Hershey School Empowered to Give Back at 2018 Opening of School Assembly

On Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, the Milton Hershey School community came together to celebrate the first day of the 2018-19 school year at the annual   Opening of School Assembly. MHS...

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From Mechanical Trades to a Global Career with NASA

How Thomas Keating, Jr. ’47 found success When Milton and Catherine Hershey created the Hershey Industrial School (now Milton Hershey School) in 1909, they established their goals for students in...

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Summers at MHS: A Historical Look

When Milton and Catherine Hershey created Milton Hershey School in 1909, recreational programming was an important part of their vision—it would help make their school a home. In a 1927...

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Airplane Mechanics During the 1940s at MHS

World War II affected the country and the Hershey community. Hershey Industrial School, now Milton Hershey School, felt the effects as deeply as the rest of the nation. Many faculty...

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Arbor Day: Celebrating Milton Hershey’s Love of Nature

Milton Hershey enjoyed growing up in the country and spent his time fishing, picking watercress, and gathering chestnuts and acorns. His close relationship with nature was something he hoped the...

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The History of Baseball at MHS

From farmhome baseball to high school, college, and professional competition The phrase “play ball!” rings out around the country every spring, and Milton Hershey School is no exception. From the...

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Embracing Diversity to Fulfill Milton Hershey School’s Mission

Milton Hershey School, a home and school for over 2,000 students, has experienced many changes over the years. In 1924, Mr. Hershey told the Literary Digest that, “Other rich men...

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5 Facts About Milton and Kitty’s Love Story

Together, Milton and Catherine Hershey had a passion for giving back to others and helping children have access to education and opportunities. Their story started when they first met in...

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The Life and Legacy of William Fisher ’50

A special Milton Hershey School tribute: The MHS community is mourning the recent passing of the beloved William “Bill” Fisher and remains grateful for his lifelong service and commitment to the...

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The History of Swimming at MHS

When Milton and Catherine Hershey founded the school and created the Deed of Trust, exercise and activity were crucial parts of the community they envisioned. The Deed of Trust specified...

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