Virtual Commencement Weekend
Celebrating the Class of 2020
Milton Hershey School celebrated Commencement Weekend, June 13-14, 2020, with a Virtual Commencement Ceremony and a Senior Celebration Car Processional. As a community, we recognized our seniors’ remarkable journeys and acknowledged this milestone achievement.
Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Rewatch the MHS Virtual Commencement Ceremony live stream and celebrate the Class of 2020. This event originally aired on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

Rising Above: A Year of Stories
Vibrant moments of student success and positive spirit tell the story of the Class of 2020. We reflect back on celebrating the MHS 110th anniversary at Founders Feast last fall, sharing art and music to lift spirits during tougher times this spring, and more.
These experiences forever will be a part of us. And, we will remember that even when we are apart, we are together.
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Rewatch the MHS Senior Celebration Car Processional live stream. This event originally aired on Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Senior Award Recipients
MHS recognized a special group of seniors at its Virtual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 13, 2020—its award winners. The entire MHS community celebrates these students and their hard work and achievements.
- Valedictorian: Kadin Becker
- Salutatorian: David Li
- Most Nearly Ideal Student: Alelia Pettus
Universal Congratulations
Milton Hershey School recognizes the unique circumstances every graduate, everywhere, had to face this year. We commend your positive spirit. View two feature videos or watch our complete Commencement 2020 playlist.
MHS Honors the Class of 2020
Class of 2020 Senior Year Memories

Class of 2020 Statistics
The members of the MHS Class of 2020 have achieved so much—and we are so proud of their grit and determination. Learn more about this group of seniors by the numbers: scholastic accomplishments, athletic and Visual and Performing Arts success, post-graduation plans, and more.
See the Data at #MiltGrad2020Senior Showcase
At Milton Hershey School, we see what our students can achieve when given the best resources in education. View two feature videos or watch our complete Class of 2020 playlist.
Thriving through Opportunities
Nathaniel Boyd embraced many opportunities to learn in the classroom, the court and field, and in real-world work experiences.
Transforming Thanks to Support
Valerie Callaghan grew as an individual and developed her higher education plan thanks to support from MHS trusted adults.

MHS Lifers
Milton Hershey School celebrates a special group of graduates each year called “lifers.” Lifers are students who begin at MHS in first grade or earlier and remain enrolled through graduation. There are 22 lifers in the Class of 2020.

Graduation through the Years
As a 110-year-old school, Milton Hershey School has witnessed the graduation of nearly 11,000 students. Take a step back in time to compare graduations of years past to modern-day ceremonies.
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