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MHS Students Leave a Lasting Impact During Annual Service Trip

Giving back is second nature to Milton Hershey School students, who stand out for their dedication to serving others and making a positive impact in their communities.  This summer, 26...

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MHS Students Help Child Cancer Patients Through Mini-THON

About 250 Milton Hershey School students put others in focus and raised $55,826.40 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital.  The annual Mini-THON, modeled after the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance...

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Milton Hershey School Students Help Others through Mini-THON

More than 200 Milton Hershey School students spearheaded a massive fundraising campaign over the past several months that raised $55,766 for the Four Diamonds Fund. The students, teachers, and MHS...

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Milton Hershey School Hosts Go R.E.D. Reading Night to Promote Literacy

Dozens of elementary students returned to Milton Hershey School’s Memorial Hall last week, hours after school dismissed, to hear stories read by MHS alumni and interact with members of the...

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Somerset Student Aspires for Greatness

By Tyler McMasters, 10th grade Many families living in rural communities throughout Pennsylvania, like Somerset, do not know the opportunities that exist at Milton Hershey School. Growing up in Somerset,...

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2019 Alumnus of the Year: William C.B. Harding ’78

William Charles Ballough Harding ’78 is changing lives by creating solutions to global healthcare challenges through the development of new and improved medical devices. As the chair of the 336...

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An MHS Food Bank with an Intention

Across the United States, 1 in 6 children may not know where they will get their next meal. At Milton Hershey School, we are thankful to be able to provide...

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Making the Choice to Give Back

By Tristan, a junior at MHS This July, I was given the opportunity to participate in the domestic service learning trip along with my peers. Before I signed up for...

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2017 Alumnus of the Year: Eric Welsh ’84

Milton Hershey School has named retired Col. Eric Welsh ’84 the 2017 Alumnus of the Year, recognizing his global humanitarian efforts, 28-year military career, and selfless service to homeless veterans....

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2016 Alumnus of the Year: Johnny Mills ’75

Milton Hershey School named Johnny Mills ’75 the 2016 Alumnus of the Year, recognizing his talent as a renowned musician and the example of excellence and philanthropy he sets for...

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