Julie Viera ’09 www.mhskids.org/success-stories/julie-viera-3/
As a fourth-grader, Julie Viera ’09 thought she was visiting a museum when she first stepped on the Milton Hershey School campus and learned she would live there. “Before I...
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A Spark of Holiday Magic www.mhskids.org/blog/spark-holiday-magic/
[…] and Mrs. Gurt who continue to fulfill Mr. and Mrs. Hershey’s vision and became my mentors. And thank you, Milton and Catherine Hershey, for changing my life. During this holiday […]
An Open Letter to My Younger Self www.mhskids.org/blog/open-letter-younger-self/
Written by Sky, a junior at MHS Sky, I know you’re oblivious to it all right now. You have not felt the storm quite yet, only viewed it. I promise...
Sam Shouse ’08 www.mhskids.org/success-stories/milton-hershey-school-sam-shouse/
Growing up in Rochester, Pennsylvania, Sam Shouse ’08 lived with his single mother and two sisters. His mother always saw the value in a strong education and sent Shouse and...
What to Know About Enrolling and Transitioning Students to Milton Hershey School www.mhskids.org/blog/know-enrolling-transitioning-students-milton-hershey-school/
[…] students participate in a co-pilot program where they meet with staff members who serve as mentors once a month throughout their entire first school year. Middle schoolers have new student […]
What Does It Mean to be a Spartan? www.mhskids.org/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-spartan/
In October 1935, the term “Spartans” first appeared in the student-written School Industrialist after being selected as the school mascot by the student body. Fortitude, courage, undaunted spirit and self-discipline...
Getting a Taste of the Culinary World: Kiana’s Internship at The Hotel Hershey www.mhskids.org/blog/getting-taste-culinary-world-kianas-internship-hotel-hershey/
[…] learned that every chef has their own preferences, so she pushed herself to ask her mentors thoughtful questions about their techniques so she could meet their standards. The professional insight […]
Planting Her Roots in the Field of Agriculture: Sophia’s Environmental Internship www.mhskids.org/blog/planting-roots-field-agriculture-sophias-environmental-internship/
[…] more at the campus farm stand. Dr. David Foster, professor of Biology and Environmental Science, mentors Sophia and encourages her to participate in important projects such as improving the pharmaceutical […]
How Millennials Are Changing the World www.mhskids.org/blog/millennials-changing-world/
By Eli, an upcoming senior at MHS Say the word “millennials” to anyone over the age of 40 and watch as a look of disgust falls over their face. Lazy,...
Words of Wisdom and Keys to Success for Commencement www.mhskids.org/blog/words-wisdom-keys-success-commencement/
As Milton Hershey School prepares for the Class of 2016’s Commencement – the biggest in school history – our seniors are making decisions on colleges, careers, and future goals. To...