Milton Hershey School Students Take Home Major Career and Technical Education Wins
Milton Hershey School Middle and Senior Division students recently participated in several competitions focused on showcasing their skills across diverse career fields. They raised the bar by earning numerous accolades for their work, with many advancing closer to championship events. Through student organizations and hands-on learning, MHS is helping students prepare for their futures with career-focused education.
Senior Division
Eleven Senior Division students earned top honors in the SkillsUSA competition, which features challenges in some of the nation’s most highly-skilled and in-demand trades like architecture, health care, and engineering. Our first-place winners will advance to the Pennsylvania State Conference in April.
1st Place
- Faith Flores, MHS Senior: Customer Service
- Joshua Ryan, MHS Junior: Extemporaneous Speaking
- Jacqueline Lamptey, MHS Junior: Medical Math
- Khloe Walker, MHS Senior: Medical Terminology
- Paxton Henderson, MHS Sophomore: Photography
- Christian Keith, MHS Junior: Computer Programming
2nd Place
- Avriana Mack, MHS Freshman: Customer Service
- Maya Garcia, MHS Sophomore: Extemporaneous Speaking
- Deneia Howard, MHS Junior: Job Interview
3rd Place
- Gabrielle Eshlema, MHS Senior: Architectural Drafting
- Kadija Boley, MHS Junior: Basic Health Care
Thirty-seven high school students took part in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Region 15 competition. As the largest career and technical student organization in the world, FBLA helps prepare students for successful careers in business. MHS students competed in a variety of categories, demonstrating their skills in fields like communications, entrepreneurship, and public safety. Those with an asterisk (*) are advancing to the State Leadership Competition in April.
1st Place, Gold Medals
- Oladipupo Onabanwo, MHS Senior: Advertising*
- Steven Dao, MHS Senior: Computer Applications*
- Khloe Walker, MHS Senior: Health Care Admin*
- Faith Flores, MHS Senior: Help Desk*
- Armani Ramos, MHS Junior: Impromptu Speaking*
- Jesse Maccelus, MHS Senior: Marketing*
- Dahmir Lucas-Cobb, MHS Junior: Word Processing*
2nd Place, Silver Medals
- Bianca Flenory, MHS Junior: Banking & Financial Systems*
- Aniya Reeves-Lynch, MHS Senior: Business Communications*
- Tayla Williams-Howard, MHS Senior: Business Law*
- Emmanuel Nehan, MHS Senior: Economics*
- John Ademuwagun, MHS Senior: Impromptu Speaking*
- Jaydah Beasley, MHS Senior: Job Interview*
- Prince Earley, MHS Senior: Marketing*
- Anthony Figueroa, MHS Junior: Spreadsheet Applications*
- Nick Danielski, MHS Senior: Supply Chain Management*
- Gabby Eshleman, MHS Senior: Visual Design*
3rd Place, Bronze Medals
- Deneia Howard, MHS Junior: Entrepreneurship*
- Tyler Bryan, MHS Junior: Entrepreneurship*
- Mya Lewis, MHS Junior: Entrepreneurship*
- Oladunni Onabanwo, MHS Senior: Health Care Admin*
- Sammy Lamoureux, MHS Sophomore: Intro to Marketing*
- Zyair Pernsley, MHS Senior: Supply Chain Management*
- Stacey Vo, MHS Senior: Job Interview
- Danielle Wheagar, MHS Senior: Graphic Design
- Devin Funck, MHS Junior: Word Processing*
4th Place
- Chelsea Davidson, MHS Senior: Accounting 1*
- Peter Lesher, MHS Senior: Cybersecurity*
- Kaylie Martinez, MHS Sophomore: Intro to Business Communications*
- Howard Herz, MHS Sophomore: Intro to Marketing*
- Christopher Smith, MHS Sophomore: Intro to Public Speaking
- Todd Keith, MHS Senior: Securities & Investments*
- Elijah Gordon, MHS Sophomore: Word Processing
5th Place
- Jaiel Dillard-Bradley, MHS Senior: Accounting 1*
- David Estrada, MHS Senior: Business Management*
- Hans Thompson, MHS Junior: Hospitality & Event Management*
- Sam Geynovich, MHS Sophomore: Intro to Business Communications*
Middle Division
Forty MHS middle school students competed in the Region 3 Pennsylvania Technology Student Association (TSA) conference. Over half of the students placed in one or more of their events, which included structural engineering, video game design, leadership strategies, and more.
Tech Bowl, Team Event
- Owen Greene, MHS seventh grader: 1st Place
- Seth Hoffman, MHS eighth grader: 1st Place
- Herbie Rodenhaber, MHS seventh grader: 1st Place
- Chase Poorman, MHS sixth grader: 2nd Place
- Sebastian Lizama, MHS sixth grader: 2nd Place
- Lawrence Gibson, MHS seventh grader: 2nd Place
- James Hoover, MHS seventh grader: 3rd Place
- Dayne Kennedy, MHS seventh grader: 3rd Place
- Taylor-Vince Asante, MHS seventh grader: 3rd Place
Problem Solving, Team Event
- Owen Greene, MHS seventh grader: 1st Place
- Deric Tarr, MHS eighth grader: 1st Place
- Michael Owusu, MHS seventh grader: 5th Place
- Damon Day, MHS eighth grader: 5th Place
Junior Solar Sprint, Team Event
- James Hoover, MHS seventh grader: 2nd Place
- Taylor-Vince Asante, MHS seventh grader: 2nd Place
- Alena Wilson, MHS eighth grader: 3rd Place
- Carl Liu, MHS sixth grader: 3rd Place
- Dakotah Andrews-Rumsey, MHS eighth grader: 4th Place
- Noah Foster, MHS seventh grader: 4th Place
- Jaguin Glasgow, MHS sixth grader: 4th Place
Challenging Technology, Team Event
- Julian Ashitey, MHS eighth grader: 3rd Place
- Dailah Crater, MHS seventh grader: 3rd Place
- Jaguin Glasgow, MHS sixth grader: 4th Place
- Carl Liu, MHS sixth grader: 4th Place
Structural Engineering, Team Event
- Elyse Osei-Manu, MHS seventh grader: 2nd Place
- Lawrence Gibson, MHS seventh grader: 2nd Place
Leadership Strategies, Team Event
- Magdalina Geynovich, MHS seventh grader: 4th Place
- Jocelyn McDermott, MHS eighth grader: 4th Place
- Maya Jarmon, MHS eighth grader: 4th Place
Video Game Design, Team Event
- Owen Greene, MHS seventh grader: 2nd Place
- Deric Tarr, MHS eighth grader: 2nd Place
Game Design, Team Event
- Dayne Kennedy, MHS seventh grader: 3rd Place
- Jaquin Glasgow, MHS sixth grader: 3rd Place
Flight, Individual Event
- Dakotah Andrews-Rumsey, MHS eighth grader: 7th Place
Dragster, Individual Event
- Seth Hoffman, MHS eighth grader: 3rd Place
- Maya Jarmon, MHS eighth grader: 7th Place
PA Delta Dart, Individual Event
- Teagan Myers, MHS sixth grader: 5th Place
- Victor Rosa, MHS seventh grader: 7th Place
Congratulations to these students on their success!