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Tag: Student Character and Leadership

Elijah Conniff ’17

Elijah Conniff ’17 enrolled at Milton Hershey School when he was 9 years old as a fourth-grade student. He brought with him his passion to make a difference. Since graduating...

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Summer 2018 at Milton Hershey School

Summer is in full swing at Milton Hershey School, and so is the school’s Year-Round Experiences (YRE) program. Throughout the summer, students have the opportunity to participate in a multitude...

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MHS Students Give Back to Community in Need This Summer

This summer, approximately 50 Milton Hershey School high school students traveled to Uniontown, Pennsylvania for domestic service learning experiences. Uniontown is located in Fayette County where the poverty rate is...

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Milton Hershey School Class Rings: An Unwavering Tradition

Class rings are a tradition held by many schools and universities—a tradition that originated at the United States Military Academy at West Point with the class of 1835 as a reflection of...

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2018 Alumna of the Year: Wendy MacClinchy ’92

Wendy MacClinchy ’92 has dedicated her life to a simple, but powerful intention—to be an agent for good in the world. For nearly two decades, MacClinchy has focused her work...

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Live Stream Event: Fourth-Grade Promotion Ceremony

On Friday, June 8, Milton Hershey School fourth-graders will celebrate their promotion to fifth grade and Middle Division. The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. in the Memorial Hall...

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How to Empower Student Leaders

From a young age, children learn about leadership by watching the people around them. By observing how others respond to criticism, confront failure, and communicate to large groups, children begin...

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5 Tips for Empowering Student Leaders

From a young age, children learn about leadership by watching the people around them. By observing how others respond to criticism, confront failure, and communicate to large groups, children begin...

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Jesper Andersson ’17

Jesper Andersson ’17 was in seventh grade when he began his journey to Milton Hershey School. Before he enrolled at MHS, Jesper called many places and many states home. “I...

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Deesha Dyer ’95: Alumni Advice

The Secret to Confidence Before coming to Milton Hershey School, I spent a lot of time at my grandmother’s house. I always watched her balance a million things while still...

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