Julie Viera ’09
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...
Alumni Success Stories
Dr. Nadine Hokayem ’89
When Dr. Nadine Hokayem ’89 talks about Milton Hershey School, she gets nostalgic. “I instantly start reminiscing,” Nadine said. “I have wonderful memories. My experience with everyone at Milton Hershey...
Rusty Ryan ’78
When Rusty Ryan ’78 was in elementary school, his father passed away. His mother enrolled Rusty and his brothers at Milton Hershey School. “I can still remember my first day,”...
Steve Sciulli ’75
When Steve Sciulli ’75 was in third grade, his father passed away. His aunt introduced him to Milton Hershey School, and his family decided he should apply. “I applied, was...
Brock Romano ’12
When Brock Romano ’12 enrolled as a sixth-grader at Milton Hershey School on April 2, 2006, he was excited to live near cows, have recreational opportunities, and most importantly, experience...
Chris Clark ’02
Chris Clark ’02 gets nostalgic when he visits Catherine Hall and compares the school to the memories he formed as an MHS student. After growing up in Steelton, PA, Chris...
Kate Casey ’95
When Kate Casey ’95 enrolled at Milton Hershey School as a ninth-grader, she immediately connected with people due to their shared life experiences. Kate helped organize a school-wide event in...
Virgil Whitsett ’81
When Virgil Whitsett ’81 was eight years old, he enrolled at Milton Hershey School after his science teacher recommended the school to his mother. “My father died when I was...
Carlos Anavitate-Bermudez ’13
Carlos Anavitate-Bermudez ’13 enrolled at Milton Hershey School in 2010, and he remembers the day clearly because it was the day his life changed. “I was homeless with my grandma...
Lynn Scully ’81
Lynn Scully ’81 describes her experience at Milton Hershey School as life-changing. “[When] I was enrolled, my mother was trying to raise three daughters on minimum wage,” Lynn said. “She...
Tim Quade ’86
Tim Quade ’86 summarizes his experience at Milton Hershey School in one word: family. “Milton Hershey School was a true Godsend for me,” Tim said. “My mother was on welfare,...
Ashley Barriner-Byrd ’01
From a young age, Ashley Barriner-Byrd ’01 wanted to see the world. Her mother was a flight attendant and told her stories about traveling. When Ashley arrived at Milton Hershey...
Tom Connelly ’72
If there’s one piece of advice Tom Connelly ’72 would pass along to current and future students at Milton Hershey School, it’s to find something that enriches your life. “Take...
Mercedes Grubb ’09
Mercedes Grubb ’09 arrived at MHS as a cautious second-grader. She found her path through athletics by joining the elementary soccer program, and playing softball and field hockey throughout high...