MHS Community Celebrates 82nd Cocoa Bean Game with Tailgate and Watch Party
The Milton Hershey School community came together in a big way on Friday, Aug. 22, to cheer on the Spartan football team during the annual Cocoa Bean Game, a rivalry...
Milton Hershey School NewsCategory: Alumni
Aug. 26, 2025
May 27, 2025
Distinguished MHS Alumni Offer Students Life Advice
Milton Hershey School Senior Division students recently received career and life advice from two alumni whose post-graduation journeys put them on the national stage. Deesha Dyer ’95 and Trymaine Lee...
April 28, 2025
Milton Hershey School Names 2025 Alumni of the Year
James E. Hanawalt ’65 and John B. Hanawalt ’70 recognized for community leadership Milton Hershey School has named James E. Hanawalt ’65 and John B. Hanawalt ’70 as the 2025...
April 7, 2025
Milton Hershey School Celebrates Alumni Fellowship Weekend with Honored Tradition and Recognition
From April 4-6, 2025, Milton Hershey School hosted Alumni Fellowship Weekend, bringing together generations of Spartans to celebrate shared memories, enduring friendships, and a commitment to the school’s mission. Throughout...
Dec. 10, 2024
Milton Hershey School Alumni Host Christmas Party for Students
Milton Hershey School is a special place all year, but a unique type of magic flows through the campus during the holiday season. Alumni have fond memories of their Christmases...
Nov. 18, 2024
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...
Sept. 17, 2024
Milton Hershey School Celebrates 2024 Homecoming Weekend with Excitement and Tradition
Milton Hershey School (MHS) welcomed alumni, students, staff, and their families for its much anticipated and record attendance-setting 2024 Homecoming Weekend. The three-day event, held Sept. 13-15, was packed with...
Sept. 9, 2024
Maui Fire Destroyed MHS Alum’s Home, But Not His Dreams
The Milton Hershey School family ties do not end at commencement. One recent grad who experienced a devastating life setback shortly after graduation was able to continue on his set...
Sept. 3, 2024
Houseparenting Runs in the Family for Milton Hershey School Alums
Milton Hershey School alumni Yvonne (Smith) Serrano ’04 and Nick Serrano ’04, and Eric Holland ’14 and Anna Kauffman ’14, are a houseparenting family. Anna, Eric, and Nick are MHS...
April 18, 2024
Milton Hershey School Names 2024 Alumnus of the Year
Milton Hershey School has named Douglas I. Oliver ’93 as the 2024 Alumnus of the Year in recognition of his accomplishments in communications, business, and advocacy. Oliver currently serves as...