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Kay Oyegun ’05 www.mhskids.org/success-stories/kay-oyegun/

[…] she worked as a news associate for NBC Nightly News. As she built connections with mentors and learned on the job, Kay relied on the sense of independence she developed […]

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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 […]

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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...

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Garry Gilliam ’09 www.mhskids.org/success-stories/garry-gilliam/

[…] MHS instilled in him a drive that powers his community work—discipline, service, and integrity. He credits his former coaches, houseparents, and mentors, especially Debbie Ainsworth, for helping him stay grounded, even during the most challenging moments […]

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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...

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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 […]

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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...

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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 […]

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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 […]

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