Garry Gilliam ’09
Garry Gilliam’s journey began with hurt and pain, but his legacy is one of purpose. Garry arrived at Milton Hershey School at just seven years old after his mother made...
Tag: Student Character and Leadership
How One Reconnection Led to a Career of Impact at Milton Hershey School
At Milton Hershey School, the next generation of leaders isn’t waiting; it’s preparing. Adam Swenson is helping aspiring young leaders take the first step. As a Transitional Living Assistant (TLA),...
History Made on Founders Day: Inside the Largest MHS Student Leadership Conference
On Saturday, Nov. 15—Founders Day at Milton Hershey School—the campus transformed into a hub of leadership and legacy as conference spaces and classrooms hosted dynamic breakout sessions for the annual...
Essential Student Leadership Skills for Success
By Dave Barnes, Director of Home Life Services In today’s dynamic, educational landscape, developing student leadership skills is paramount for both personal and academic achievement. These skills empower students to...
A Life-Changing Education: How an MHS Eleventh Grader Focuses on Life’s Possibilities
Before enrolling at Milton Hershey School, Joshua “Ryan” Ryan’s life lacked stability. He and his family moved often. At his last school, in Maryland, he felt unsafe. Shootings, fights, and...
Mrs. Jane Gurt Named YWCA Woman of Excellence
When Milton Hershey School student Lydia Frimpong was 7 years old, she couldn’t help but notice Jane Gurt’s presence on campus. To Lydia, Mrs. Gurt was larger than life, and...
Unlocking Potential: Milton Hershey School Student Leaders Shine at Annual Leadership Conference
On Saturday, Nov. 16, more than 300 Milton Hershey School students gathered for the annual Student Government Association (SGA) Leadership Conference—a day designed to help student leaders Raise the Bar...
Milton Hershey School Senior Excited to Help Others through Career in Medicine
Khloe Walker, MHS Senior My family loves my sister. She was born on a Friday in October. She weighed just over 5 pounds and has a birth defect that causes...
Milton Hershey School Will Raise the Bar in the 2024-25 School Year
The Milton Hershey School community was inspired to Raise the Bar for the 2024-25 school year during the annual Opening of School Assembly. Students and staff were reminded to achieve...
Milton Hershey School Seniors’ Breakthrough is Coming
By Pastor Will Ogle, MHS Director of Religious Programs As we kick off the last week of school reflecting on the journey of Milton Hershey School’s Class of 2024, I...