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A NEWSLETTER FOR PARENTS AND SPONSORS OF MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL® STUDENTS
Connection
MHS
CONTENTS
1
2-3
In Touch with Family Relations
Snapshots & Memories
4
Elementary Division
5
Middle Division
6
Senior Division
7
Transitional Living
8
Important Phone Numbers, Spartan Sports,
Calendar Events, Meet Our New Staff
Member, Send Us Your Email Address &
Phone Number
Family Relations & New Student Transitions
Coordinators Judy Smith and Jay Garvey
Stay Up to Date on
School Happenings
We strive to inform parents/sponsors about
what is happening on campus so they can be
active participants in the programs we offer.We
want to ensure you know where to find this
information and how you can share our news
with others:
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This site is a great source for vibrant photos
of our students. Follow us on Instagram at
instagram.com/miltonhersheyschool.
We send out monthly email updates
called The Network. Contact the
Family Relations Office or your student’s
houseparents to be added to the recipient list.
Visit our website at www.mhskids.org for
frequent updates.
MHS is working to bring you live
streaming of events so you can watch them
as they happen. Commencement Day on
Sunday, June 15, will be live streamed at www.
mhskids.org.
Spartan Family Network Meetings: During
these meetings, we visit parents/sponsors
in their communities to bring them information
about the school.They are a great way to build
bonds between MHS families.
If you have suggestions about how we can
improve communication or use our current tools
more effectively, we would love to hear them—
contact us at 1-800-330-9303. Please keep your
child’s houseparents informed about any changes
you may have to your address, telephone, and
email address.This will ensure you continue to
receive communication from the school.
Be sure to check out page 8 for a list of
upcoming MHS events and meet our new
Admissions Assistant!
Jay Garvey
Judy Smith
Spring 2014 Volume 11, Issue 2
Career/Technology Education:
Finding Your Passion, Setting a Course for
Your Future
Career/Technical Education (CTE) is
one of the most successful and highly-praised
programs offered at Milton Hershey School
(MHS). The CTE program focuses on career
readiness, while preparing students for college
and the workforce.
Beginning in 4th grade, students start
exploring the School’s 11 CTE programs.
When students reach 9th grade, they narrow
their areas of career interest to four, which
provides them with in-depth experience in a
variety of concentrations before choosing one
pathway for the remainder of the year.
Fourth-graders Arlene Samayoa-Rodas, Savannah Bryant, and Alejandro
Beriquete-M enjoy the opportunity to explore their future careers through
the CTE program.
In 10th and 11th grades, students continue
to focus on their chosen career area, while also
completing core academic courses. During
their senior year, students further prepare for
their future career and college plans, with
access to hands-on learning in the workplace.
A Rich Tradition of CTE
MHS has a rich tradition of educating
children to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
In fact, it is part of the mission of the school
that dates back to Milton and Catherine
Hershey’s original vision.
In the Deed of Trust, Milton Hershey was
specific and intentional about incorporating
agriculture, horticulture, gardening,
mechanical trades, and handicrafts. At first,
Hershey wanted students to learn about
farming, and the idea was later expanded to
include “real industrial training.” Today, the
mission of the school remains true to the
Hersheys’ vision.
Graphic Communication Technologies
Teachers Mindy Harmon and Mike
DeAcosta enjoy sharing the national
Frederick D. Kagy Education Award of
Excellence with juniors Tatiana Ariola
and Zandra Cox.
“I always wanted to be a
photographer, but now I want to be a
graphic designer because of the MHS
program. I am already going to have three
certifications when I go to college and will
be more prepared than my peers,” said
Tatiana.
Senior Alexis Quinn, who plans
to pursue electronics engineering,
shows off the gold medal
she earned at the SkillsUSA
competition for technical drafting.
She is pictured with Drafting
Teacher Louis Garcia.
“When I first came here, I didn’t
know what I wanted to do, but I got
into an engineering class and found
my passion. I feel confident about
going to college with the skills and
knowledge I have because most
high schools don’t offer this type of
programming,” said Alexis.
Learning by Doing
The secret of success for the CTE
program is the combination of instruction
with experiential learning. Students in
the Construction/Carpentry program
actually participate in construction projects
on campus. Students in the Law, Public
Safety, and Security program have a replica
courtroom right in the classroom in which to
practice mock trials. Whatever the pathway,
each option comes with hands-on learning
experiences.
Industry-Recognized Certifications
In November, CTE students in the
Construction/Carpentry career
pathway broke ground on a new staff
home students will build on campus.
The project will take two years and
will require knowledge and teamwork
to complete. Pictured (L-R) are Chris
Dobson, Eric Shirley, Cody Ricardo,
Justin Lupher, and Jimmy McDonnell.
Students in the Health Science
program used a special stethoscope
to listen to a baby’s heartbeat
during a prenatal lesson. Pictured
are (standing) Shaquoya Fains and
Antonett Johnson, with (kneeling)
Jomari Flores.
Beginning in 9th grade, students are
encouraged to participate in industryrecognized certification exams. Many
CTE programs offer multiple certification
opportunities.
In the classes of 2012 and 2013, 100
percent of graduating seniors earned at least
one industry-recognized certification. In the
class of 2014, all seniors have already earned at
least one certification.
The state and national certifications
students earn range from PrintEd® in
Advertising and Design to the Microsoft
Technology Associate in Networking
Fundamentals, and from Autodesk AutoCAD
to the PA Department of Health’s Emergency
Medical Responder.
A total of 45 certifications are available for
all CTE programs, as of the 2013-14 school
year. 
In January, MHS students in the Law, Public Safety, and Security pathway earned
second place in a Mock Trial Invitational Tournament held at the school. The
tournament was created to give students the opportunity to practice under
competition-like conditions for the annual Pa. Bar Association/Young Lawyers
Division Mock Trial Competition.
Important Information
for Parents/Sponsors
&
Snapshots
Questions?
If you have questions about MHS Connection,
Spartan Family Network, Family Weekends,
or parent/sponsor relations, contact:
Spring 2014 Volume 11, Issue 2
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Memories
Family Relations & New Student Transitions
717-520-2147 or 800-283-0001
Contact your child’s
houseparents to resolve issues or
concerns related to your child, or if you have
a change of address or phone number(s).
Special Needs for Visitors
Please call the Family Relations office (717520-2147 or 800-283-0001) at least two
weeks in advance if you have special needs for
Family Weekends or for a student–parent/
sponsor conference.
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So Much
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For!
Remember to sign mail waiver
Please sign a waiver of signature when
sending express mail to your child to ensure
the mail is delivered promptly. Without a
signed waiver, the post office will require
your child’s signature, which may delay
delivery.
Second-graders Toney Ma
son and Liam Trostle
entertain their guests for
student home Taft’s
Project Fellowship Thank
sgiving meal. They are
pictured with the Koons
family. Ann Koons
works in the MHS Financ
e Department.
Use street address for student
home mail
To ensure that mail reaches your child’s
student home, please use the home’s street
address — not the MHS P.O. Box number
— for correspondence and packages.
Addresses may be found in the 2013-14
MHS Community Calendar. Your child’s
houseparents will notify you of any address
updates.
No smoking, please
When visiting MHS, please remember it is a
smoke-free campus.
The girls of student home Penn were dressed to
impress for the annual Alumni-Elementary Division
Christmas Party.
The boys of student home Roosevelt somehow manage to shine
even brighter than the Founders Hall Christmas tree.
Check out
our web site
Stay up to date about
MHS events at
www.mhskids.org
 Get the latest on
sports and other
events in the
Calendar
 Read about and see video clips of
students in the news in the MHS
Newsroom
Fourth-grade dancers Sarahi Pacheco and Rah’mel Batty
put on a great show during one of the many Christmas
concerts that took place on campus.
 Check out graduate activities and photos
in the Alumni section
MHS Connection is published
by the MHS offices of Family Relations
and Communications. This publication
is designed to connect parents/sponsors
to Milton Hershey School through news
and features about campus programs,
student activities and achievements, and
information about School policies.
 Senior Director of Enrollment Management &
Family Relations: Mark Seymour
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 Coordinators of Family Relations & New
Student Transitions: Jay Garvey, Judy Smith
 Admissions Assistant: Claudia Pennington
 Marketing & Event Specialist: Sharon Fuller
 Vice President of Communications: Lisa Scullin
 Managing Editor: Nicole Wamsley
 Design: Pauletta Shelahamer
 Photography: MHS Staff & Students
 Printing: The H&H Group
 Distribution: Erica Myers, Pauletta
Shelahamer,Visitors Center Staff, MHS
Mailroom
 Contributors: Janell Ault, Lois Baumbach,
Francis Bernier, Hilda Dimopoulos, Kim
Garosi, Brandon Mason
Juniors Oscar Baez and Alyssa Beswick learned about stopmotion photography when their graphic communications
class produced an electronic Christmas card.
Middle Division students practiced their artistic and
architectural skills when they built gingerbread houses.
Pictured (L-R) are 8th-graders Macy Malave, Gavin Harris,
Fajr Price, and Jacquelyn Cortes.
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Kindergartener Alexis Phan probably wasn’t disappointed with
Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of six more weeks of winter, but
the adults on campus were definitely ready for spring!
Kindergarteners had fun posing as one of America’s
most respected leaders on Presidents’ Day. We think
Vincent Wickline has the potential to be a great
president someday!
Students in Middle Division expressed their friendship for
each other and their love of the Earth with their ecofriendly Valentine’s Day exchange. Instead of individual
cards, each student hung a heart on his or her locker for
friends to sign. Fifth-graders Liz DeJesus, Faith Mukora, and
Sami McGill enjoyed writing messages to their friends!
A Season of Fun
With central Pennsylvania getting hammered with several feet of
snow this winter, students on campus let their creativity run wild.
The boys of student home Laureldale had a lot of fun building
Fort Laureldale.
With all the arctic
chill and snow this
winter, houseparents
and students had to
be creative to come
up with engaging
indoor activities.
Student home
Foxdale took the
opportunity one
snowy day to create
human snowmen
out of toilet
paper, crepe paper,
aluminum foil, and
other household
items. Pictured is
8th-grader Ashley
Vickers.
The ladies of student home Greenbriar built one
of the most fashionable snowmen on campus, with
his matching hat and scarf. Pictured (L-R) are 7thgrader Michelle Rodgers and 6th-graders Alicka
Thompson and Amelia Usner.
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prizes including a blue rib
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ence is helping him to pre
pare for a future
career in agriculture.
Spring 2014 Volume 11, Issue 2
Elementary Division
Exploring the World
 Students continued their pursuit of health
and wellness by participating in monthly
activities in their student homes and
classrooms, including “Trim the Turkey” in
November and “The 12 Days of Fitness”
in December. Students also enjoy themed
“Fun Runs,” along with other active
interests, such as scouting, fishing, and
aviation.
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During winter break, students
got a preview of the Olympics
when they participated in
the Supply Center Olympics.
Activities ranged from curling
and speed skating to snowball
throwing and Russian
meat-pie making. Pictured is
3rd-grader Boden VanSkyhawk
who was very proud of the
medal he earned!
 The Effort and Conduct Week Celebration
activities for the second-marking period
were held the week of Jan. 27. The events
for the week included wearing jeans and
a personal shirt to school and bringing in
a stuffed animal. Congratulations to those
students who made Effort and Conduct!
 During Junior Chapel on Jan. 19, the
theme was “Serving those who are
Overlooked and Ignored.” The students
read a related Bible story with their Senior
Division Chapel Leader. Following the
story, each student made a Valentine’s Day
card, which included personal messages, for
a soldier.
 In an effort to reinforce recognition of
Memorial Hall was alive with history when 3rd-grade students presented the Hall of Presidents and
American History. During the event, each student focused on either a president or famous American
to profile. Greg Mills studied Cesar Chavez, while Teryn Prude-Wilkerson presented Rosa Parks.
students for doing well and to support
parent/sponsor engagement, a student
recognition assembly was planned at the
onset of Presidents’ weekend on Feb. 12.
Students were recognized in the Scholastic,
Home Life, and Health Services areas.
 A new after-school program for
student homes that focuses on character
development was implemented in
January by Elementary Division
Religious Programs Coordinator Anna
Scull ’07. It promotes integrity, respect,
autonomy, teamwork, healthy community,
communication, empathy, self-discipline,
resilience, leadership, sportsmanship, and
conflict resolution.
 The theme for MLK Jr. Day was “Keep
the Dream Alive.” Memorial Hall students
and staff celebrated the day with various
educational and fun-filled activities.
Students read books, completed handson art activities, and drafted writing
assignments centered on the life of
Martin Luther King Jr. In the afternoon,
students viewed a laser show highlighting
the accomplishments of many AfricanAmericans, as well as King’s famous “I
Have a Dream” speech. Student homes
visited the “Race Machine,” which allowed
them to view themselves as a different race.
During the February meeting of the Board of Managers, the
school recognized students for upholding the Sacred Values and
embodying the spirit of Milton and Catherine Hershey with
the Chairman’s Award for Excellence Medallion. The students
from Elementary Division who were honored (L-R) were 4thgraders Arlene Samayoa-Rodas, Dawson Scharein, and Rah’mel
Batty. They are pictured with Head of Elementary Division
Annette Cole-Gill.
During Camp Noel, these boys experienced the thrill of
victory for making an awesome gingerbread village. Way to go
Austin Hill, Layne Cooper, and Jaelub Borchert.
Students had a great time touring the West Hershey Plant to
learn more about the candy-making process. They even got to
wear hairnets!
 Project Fellowship, which pairs student
homes with adult mentors from across
campus and Hershey entities, offered
many enjoyable activities over the past
few months, including Halloween parties,
Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas activities,
and outings to fun and educational
locations in the Hershey Community. For
example, student homes Eisenhower and
Maplewood attended Hershey Bears’ ice
hockey games with their mentors.
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MHS students love to read, and their
test scores show it! Second-graders
Geordan Lawrence (L) and Tawiah Amanor
are reading a book called “Sand Castle
Contest.”
They called it puppy love
when Isabel Garcia was
treated to sweet
doggy kisses from Sasha
during her trip to the Ho
rticulture Center
to make Christmas mugs
with her housemates. Sas
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promote the connection
between people, plants,
and animals. Also
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hries, Ashton
Popp, and Jasmin Olmos.
Middle Division
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Learning to Give Back
 Middle Division students learned that knowledge pays off during a Founders Week bingo
lunch that focused on MHS trivia and facts about Milton Hershey. Winners took home
Walmart gift cards.
 Congratulations to all the students who earned recognition at the First-Marking Period
Student Awards Assembly in November and the Second-Marking Period Student Awards
Assembly in February!
 Adding to the wonderful sounds of Christmas on campus, Catherine Hall students and staff
How sweet it is! Eighth-grader Tyrel Wheelings won a year’s
supply of Sweet Frog Yogurt during a halftime basketball
contest at Messiah College in January.
performed in various musical groups during concerts prior to the Christmas break.
 During their Career Exploration class, 7th graders participated in mock interviews, complete
with résumés and career clothing. The practice will help students become comfortable with
the job interview process, which is a skill that will give them a boost in the competitive job
market of the future.
 MHS encourages students from all divisions to interact and learn from one another.
Recently, students in Senior Division who previously resided in student home Verdi returned
for a visit. The girls played games together and had a gingerbread house competition.
 A group of Catherine Hall math students applied their lessons to building birdhouses. After
students built the houses, they held a silent auction for two weeks to raise money for the
American Cancer Society. The group raised $400!
 Eighth graders who participated in STEM held a science fair in February, with projects
ranging from the effect of body language on conversation to the regeneration of worm
heads.
 Middle Division Home Life held homesickness training for houseparents that included a
Horses need pedicures too, and David Li experienced
what it was like to file a horse’s hooves during a career
exploration experience. MHS stresses career readiness and
college preparedness. What better way to find out what
you want your future career to be than to learn by doing?
Maybe David will pursue being a large animal veterinarian
someday.
Where are you on Wednesday mornings? The young
ladies of the 8th-grade Crusader Team are at school early
to crochet blankets and scarves. Under the direction of
Teacher Margaret Miller, the students enjoy being creative
and chatting while they work. Pictured are Katie Muir and
Samantha Morrison-Wynn.
The 8th-grade Adventurers team held a
gingerbread house building competition
prior to Christmas break. Winners included
(L-R) Macy Malave—Most Enticing; Ladayah
Robinson—Most Structurally Sound; and
Kaitlyn White—Most Creative. Only students
who had grades that were among the top
10 highest averages in Social Studies could
participate.
The Technology Student
Association was able to
raise nearly $400 for the
American Cancer Society
by hosting a game night for
students. We’re so proud
of the students on campus
who strive to give back!
student panel discussion. Seven students shared their homesickness experiences and helpful
ways to deal with it. Participants included 5th-grader Kenneth Casey; 6th-graders Desiree
Harris, Maggie-May Hockenberry, and Sylas Smith; 7th-grader Gabby Lugo; and 8th-graders
Jasmine Gadson and Michael Trivett.
The girls of student home Verona show off their Certificate of
Excellence and trophy they won for being the student home with
the highest Effort and Conduct earners during the second-marking
period.
MHS doesn’t only recognize excellence, but it also
acknowledges improvement. Congratulations to a few of the
“Most Improved Students” from the second-marking period.
Pictured (L-R) are Home Life Administrator Shane Gray,
Isaiah Brown, Tyrel Wheelings, Tyler Garbart, Gichura Gitau,
Gary Waters, and Kiara Charles.
Head of Middle Division Bob Fehrs ’63 had wonderful things to say about the
students who earned the Chairman’s Award for Excellence Medallion during
the February meeting of the Board of Managers. The students recognized were
(L-R) 8th-grader Robert Seaborn, 8th-grader Tamara Bird, and 6th-grader Alelia
Pettus.
Seventh-grader Gabby Lugo gave a
speech to her classmates on MLK
Day about how MHS is keeping Dr.
King’s dream alive. She is pictured
with Middle Division Senior
Administrative Secretary Elizabeth
Robinson.
Senior Division
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Exploring Careers
 Students in the Law, Public Safety, and Security pathway
practiced for their Pennsylvania Emergency Management
Agency (PEMA) Teen Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) certification. The certification
prepares students to help during emergency situations
and natural disasters.
 Business Education Teacher Jennifer Kunetz invited
a representative from Johnson & Wales University to
speak to her classes about the programs offered at the
university, and gave students the opportunity to ask
about campus life, tuition assistance, and study abroad.
Johnson & Wales University is one of the more than 70
schools in the MHS Alliance Schools program, which
provide additional assistance with transition services,
academic guidance, mentoring, and financial aid.
re Center interns
was one of the Horticultu
Junior Stephanie Alvarado
r’s Open House.
h tours during the Cente
who provided visitors wit
Junior Alexandria Dumont and nearly 80
fellow MHS students, most of whom are
Dearden Leadership Academy graduates,
volunteered at a Stop Hunger Now meal
packaging event. The students packed
20,000 meals that will be used for relief
efforts around the world.
 Student interns at the Horticulture Center were busy
this winter hosting an Open House, helping younger
students make special gift mugs for their families, and
selling Valentine’s Day flowers to raise money for service
dogs that help special needs children.
 During the Palmyra Mini-Thon, 100 MHS students
had fun dancing to raise money for the Four Diamonds
Fund, which helps families fighting pediatric cancer.
 Senior Division students heard from the uncle of Rachel
Scott, who was one of the students killed at Columbine
High School in 1999. Larry Scott brought his antibullying message to the school and talked about Rachel’s
Challenge, which is a non-profit organization that raises
awareness about bullying in schools across the nation.
 The Hershey Honors Authentic Business Management
Program, which is a collaboration between Milton
Hershey School and The Hershey Company, won the
award for Outstanding Business/Education Partnership,
Pennsylvania. Participating students are part of the
Business/Financial Management and Accounting career
pathway through MHS’s CTE program.
 The MHS Mock Trial Team advanced through the first
The Valentine’s Day Dance was about fun and friendship. In between dancing, students took a break by posing for
some entertaining shots.
round of the state mock trial competition, with our
defense team defeating Cumberland Valley Christian
School’s Plaintiff Team. Unfortunately, the team was
knocked out by returning state finalists Cumberland
Valley. Congratulations to the team on its awesome
effort!
Congratulations to the freshmen who
earned perfect scores on the
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Cer
tification test in PowerPoint!
By being MOS certified in PowerPoint,
they will have a boost in the
computer-driven job market. Pictured
are (seated) Mark Johnson; and
(standing L-R) Tracey Gibbs, Jailene Mor
ales, Olivia Lewis, Toria Benitez,
Joseph Zhang, and Anthony Burgos.
the SkillsUSA competition. Many
MHS students did a great job during
nced
est, and those who earned gold adva
participants medaled during the cont
to the next level of competition.
During the February
meeting of the Board
of Managers, the school
recognized nine students
from across all divisions
with the Chairman’s
Award for Excellence
Medallion. The students
from Senior Division
who were honored (L-R)
include: Freshman Tracey
Gibbs, Sophomore Amanda
Dayton, and Junior Vincent
Dong. They are pictured
with Head of Senior
Division Mike Weller ’66.
Sophomore Jenna Compton
got hands-on food-preparation
experience during a job-shadowing
day at the Hershey Lodge.
ATTENTION Parents of
11th-Grade
Students:
If you have not already,
you will soon receive
information regarding
wisdom teeth extraction for
those students who have
been identified as requiring
the surgery. Please schedule
your student for oral surgery during the summer months
when school is not in session to avoid falling behind in
classes. This also helps students attend athletic and other
extracurricular activities.
Please return your completed paperwork as soon
as possible so your student can be scheduled for the
procedure this summer. Be sure to consider vacations,
summer classes, time away from campus, and Year-Round
Experiences programming when making the appointment.
Contact the Copenhaver Dental Clinic at (717) 520-2701
if you have questions or need more information.
Spring 2014 Volume 11, Issue 2
Transitional Living
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Leaders on Campus
 The gentlemen of TL Allen had fun this
winter planning and preparing Thanksgiving
and Christmas dinners and decorating a
Christmas tree. They also learned money
management skills from representatives with
Members 1st Credit Union, served as ushers
at local orchestra and chorus events, and
cheered on their favorite team during their
Super Bowl party with TL Dewey.
 TL Boone’s residents got to experience
The guys of TL Allen look dapper before their Thanksgiving Day dinner.
world cuisine this winter with visits to
a Peruvian restaurant in Lancaster and a
Vietnamese restaurant in Hershey. Those
who earned Effort and Conduct or Honor
Roll received an Adidas jacket with the
Boone emblem on it.
 TL Caaba made the most of a power outage
by playing board games until the power was
restored.
 TL Cooper cheered on classmates and
showed off their Spartan pride at basketball
games and wrestling meets.
 TL Dewey held a “Girl Talk” event to de-
stress and share their feelings and concerns
with one another. They also had a potluck
dinner for Thanksgiving, which the students
cooked.
 TL Emerson kept things lively this winter
with a candy house building competition,
Pictionary, Rock and Bowl, and a Super
Bowl party with TL Caaba.
Gold Medalists Daniel Vasquez (TL Boone),
Anna Marhefka (TL Emerson), and Johnny Qiu
(TL Caaba) are all smiles after winning big at the
SkillsUSA district competition. SkillsUSA allows
students to show off their knowledge in subject
areas like prepared speech, internetworking, and
related technical math.
The ladies of TL Longfellow wait with anticipation to surprise Ms. Tennekah for
her birthday.
 TL Fulton visited Hersheypark in the Dark in
November. They also had a Christmas party
and gift exchange while enjoying “How the
Grinch Stole Christmas.”
 TL Ivanhoe students who were performing
academically were treated to dinner at the
Lone Star Steakhouse.
 The ladies of TL Jackson loved saladworks
Sunday, during which they built their own
salads with a variety of healthy ingredients.
They also created edible arrangements from
fruit for Valentine’s Day gifts and had fun
playing in the snow.
Nikkyah Thompson, Etta Williams,
and their Emerson TL Assistant
Angelica Luciano can’t help but
smile during Rock and Bowl.
 Residents of TL Longfellow held a holiday
Students at Milton Hershey
School observed Martin
Luther King Jr. Day with an
inspirational assembly about
the life and legacy of Dr.
King. During the assembly,
the Spartan Character and
Leadership Award was
presented to Senior Kayvon
Asemani of TL Caaba.
Pictured (L-R) are Pastor
Mike Wagner, Kayvon, and
Pastor Owen Gowans
III, who was the guest
speaker during the event.
Congratulations Kayvon!
craft night, during which the ladies made
their own Christmas stockings. During
their holiday party, each girl received a
personalized t-shirt from the staff.
During the
Pennsylvania FFA
Association’s MidWinter Convention,
five seniors from
MHS received their
Keystone Degree.
Pictured (L-R) are
Pennsylvania Secretary
of Agriculture
George Greig, Felicia
Cook (TL Fulton),
Wynonna Gravenor
(TL Fulton), Ashley
Nino (TL Longfellow),
Raven Vanderveen
(TL Jackson), and
Stephanie Velez (TL
Dewey).
The men of TL Boone show off the jackets they earned by making Effort and Conduct and/or Honor Roll.
Caleb Decker (TL Caaba) and Felicia Cook (TL Fulton) treat retirees to
coffee during the 57th MHS Retirees’ Holiday Dinner.
Lounging in the
snow isn’t quite
like lounging on
the beach, but
the girls of TL
Jackson made it
work. Pictured
(L-R) are Tanyka
Choquette,
Elizabeth
Shaffer, Anna
Kauffman, and
Kassandre
Happenny.
Important
Phone Numbers
Division Offices
 Elementary Division Home Life
717-520-2410
 Memorial Hall Office
717-520-2400
 Middle Division Home Life
717-520-2402
 Catherine Hall Office
717-520-2600
 Senior Division Home Life
717-520-2901
 Senior Hall Office
717-520-2804
Medical Services
 Health Center Office
717-520-2180
 Memorial Hall Medical Clinic
717-520-2500
 Catherine Hall Medical Clinic
717-520-2700
 Senior Hall Medical Clinic
717-520-3000
Spartan
SPORTS
Spring 2014 Volume 11, Issue 2
 Congratulations to the fall female athletes and their coaches for being selected by
the Mid Penn Conference for the Fall Sportsmanship Award.
 Spartan Divers Ryan Blom, Dan Laquintano, and Oscar Baez qualified to compete at
the PIAA State Diving Meet at Bucknell University in March.
 Sophomores Chris Bonanny, Mitch Clark, Myles Taylor, and David Wells; Junior
Spencer Gallitz; and Senior Tymere Eaton competed in the District 3 AAA Wrestling
Championship at the Hersheypark Arena.
 The MHS boys’ basketball team was honored with the Central Penn Basketball
Officials’ Association Crawford Hunter Memorial Sportsmanship Award. The award
is given to the team that best exemplifies good sportsmanship by players, coaches,
and athletic staff. Central Penn basketball referees voted on more than 50 teams.
8
Junior Ryan Blom
took third place at
the District 3 diving
meet.
Notify MHS of legal status
changes
If there have been changes in court orders,
information regarding custody, or protection
from abuse orders, please send the most
recent copy to:
Office of Social Work Services
Milton Hershey School
Copenhaver Center
851 Spartan Lane
Hershey, PA 17033-0830
Questions about court orders?
If you have questions regarding court orders,
please contact the coordinator of Student
Health Services in your child’s division.
Elementary Division students enjoyed playing
flag football on campus this year. The experience
taught them about sportsmanship and kept
them active and moving. These kids will be ready
for the pros in no time!
Junior Kraig Donley takes control on the mat. The Spartan wrestlers
had an amazing season!
Interpreter services available
HS can provide over-the-phone language
M
interpreter services in Spanish and 20 other
languages.
If you are in need of these services, please
inform your child’s houseparents, call the MHS
Campus Services Center at 717-520-2647, or
contact the coordinator of health services for
your child’s division (listed below).
Student Health Services
Coordinators
 Elementary Division
Chris Rich, 717-520-3310
 Middle Division
Heather Teter, 717-520-2264
 Senior Division
Cindy Kelly, 717-520-2267
Senior Sasha Jett and Sophomore Kennae
McCollum take cheerleading to a higher level!
It’s nothing but net for Freshman
Taya Wadsworth.
Senior Tariq Bennett had another amazing season,
as he edged toward 1,000 career points.
Dental Clinics
 Copenhaver Center 717-520-2701
 Memorial Hall
717-520-2505
 Catherine Hall
717-520-2747
Transitional Living Homes
 Allen (boys)
 Boone (boys)
 Caaba (boys)
 Cooper (boys)
 Dewey (girls)
 Emerson (girls)
 Fulton (girls)
 Ivanhoe (boys)
 Jackson (girls)
 Longfellow (girls)
717-520-3602
717-520-3607
717-520-3109
717-520-3617
717-520-2091
717-520-3110
717-520-3633
717-520-2338
717-520-3647
717-520-3656
MHS Sacred Values &
Essential Behavior
Integrity:
Speaks openly and honestly and does not
gossip.
Positive Spirit:
Shows up enthusiastically with a can-do
attitude toward work and school.
Commitment to Mission:
Puts the School and our mission above
own professional interests.
Mutual Respect:
Actively respects and assumes the best in
everyone.
The MHS Mission
MHS is constantly striving to improve
communication with parents/sponsors.
But we need your help to do so.
Your info wanted
The boys’ 8th-grade basketball team prevailed in the championship
game against Hershey in their final game of the season. They had an
awesome 18-1 record!
For MHS Spartan sports updates, visit www.highschoolsports.net.
the good news!
CoMnHSnection
A NEWSLETTER
FOR PARENTS AND
SPONSORS OF MILTON
HERSHEY SCHOOL ®
STUDENTS
Spring 2014 Volume
11, Issue 2
Mark Your
Calendar:
Career/Technolog
CONTEN TS
1
2-3
4
5
In Touch with Family
y Education:
Finding Your Passio
n, Setting a Course
for
Your Future
Relations
Snapshots & Memories
Elementary Division
Middle Division
6
Senior Division
7
Transitional Living
Important Phone
Numbers, Spartan
Sports,
Calendar Events, Meet
Our New Staff
Member, Send Us Your
Email Address &
Phone Number
8
Family Relations &
New Student Transitions
Coordinators Judy
Smith and Jay Garvey
√ Easter Break: April 17-27
√ Spring Family Weekend:
May 9-11
√ Junior Prom: May 17
√ Senior Prom: June 13
√ Commencement Day:
June 15
√ 4th- and 8th-Grade
Graduations: June 20
We welcome new Admissions Assistant Claudia
Pennington to the Family Relations department. Claudia is
a great addition to our team. If you see her at an upcoming
event, be sure to say hello!
Claudia graduated from the Pennsylvania State
University in 2006 and Millersville University in 2012. She
worked with the Year-Round Experiences program during
summer 2013. Prior to coming to MHS, Claudia worked at
Penn State in admissions and academic advising.
In keeping with Milton and Catherine Hershey’s
Deed of Trust, Milton Hershey School nurtures
and educates children in social and financial
need to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
www.mhskids.org
Please make sure your child’s houseparents
have a current email address
and phone number for you. Thanks!
www.facebook.com/MiltonHersheySchool
Stay Up to Date
on
School Happenings
MHS has a rich tradition
of educating
children to lead fulfilling
and productive lives.
In fact, it is part of
the mission of the
school
that dates back to
Milton and Catherine
Hershey’s original
vision.
We strive to inform parents/sponsors
about
what is happening on
campus so they can be
active participants in
the programs we offer.
We
want to ensure you know
where to find this
information and how
you can share our news
with others:
Jay Garvey
Judy Smith
Beginning in 4th grade,
students start
exploring the School’s
11 CTE programs.
When students reach
9th grade, they narrow
their areas of career
interest to four, which
provides them with
in-depth experience
in a
variety of concentrations
pathway for the remainderbefore choosing one
of the year.
In 10th and 11th grades,
students continue
to focus on their chosen
career area, while also
completing core academic
their senior year, students courses. During
further prepare for
their future career
and college plans, with
access to hands-on
learning in the workplace.
Fourth-graders Arlene
Samayoa-Rodas, Savannah
Beriquete-M enjoy
Bryant, and Alejandro
the opportunity to
explore their future
the CTE program.
careers through
A Rich Tradition of CTE
Find us at www.Facebook.c
om/
MiltonHersheySchool.
“Like” our page
to get daily updates,
videos. Share our content including photos and
on your own page.
Go to www.YouTube.c
om/MHSschool
for videos of our students.
Share them
on social media pages.
Subscribe to our page
to
receive updates when
new videos are posted.
This site is a great source
for vibrant photos
of our students. Follow
us on Instagram at
instagram.com/miltonhersheysc
hool.
We send out monthly
email updates
called The Network.
Contact the
Family Relations Office
or your student’s
houseparents to be added
to the recipient list.
Visit our website at www.mhskids.or
g for
frequent updates.
MHS is working to
bring you live
streaming of events so
you can watch them
as they happen. Commencement
Day on
Sunday, June 15, will
be live streamed at www.
mhskids.org.
Spartan Family Network
Meetings: During
these meetings, we visit
parents/sponsors
in their communities
to bring them information
about the school.They
are a great way to build
bonds between MHS
families.
If you have suggestions
improve communication about how we can
or
more effectively, we would use our current tools
love
contact us at 1-800-330-9303to hear them—
child’s houseparents informed . Please keep your
about any changes
you may have to your
address, telephone, and
email address.This will
ensure you continue
to
receive communication
from the school.
Be sure to check out
page 8 for a list of
upcoming MHS events
and meet our new
Admissions Assistant!
Career/Technical Education
(CTE) is
one of the most successful
and highly-praised
programs offered at
Milton Hershey School
(MHS). The CTE
program
readiness, while preparing focuses on career
students for college
and the workforce.
In the Deed of Trust,
Milton Hershey was
specific and intentional
about incorporating
agriculture, horticulture,
gardening,
mechanical trades,
and handicrafts. At
first,
Hershey wanted students
to learn about
farming, and the idea
was later expanded
to
include “real industrial
training.” Today, the
mission of the school
remains true to the
Hersheys’ vision.
Graphic Communication
Teachers Mindy Harmon Technologies
DeAcosta enjoy sharing and Mike
the national
Frederick D. Kagy
Education Award of
Excellence with juniors
Tatiana Ariola
and Zandra Cox.
“I always wanted to
photographer, but now be a
I
graphic designer becausewant to be a
of the MHS
program. I am already
going to have three
certifications when
I go
be more prepared than to college and will
my peers,” said
Tatiana.
Learning by Doing
The secret of success
for
program is the combination the CTE
with experiential learning. of instruction
Students in
the Construction/C
arpentry program
actually participate
in construction projects
on campus. Students
in the Law, Public
Safety, and Security
program have a replica
courtroom right in
the classroom in which
practice mock trials.
to
Whatever the pathway,
each option comes
with hands-on learning
experiences.
Industry-Recognized
Certifications
Beginning in 9th grade,
encouraged to participate students are
recognized certification in industryexams. Many
CTE programs offer
multiple certification
opportunities.
In November, CTE
students in the
Construction/Carp
entry
pathway broke ground career
on a new staff
home students will
build on campus.
The project will take
two
will require knowledge years and
to complete. Pictured and teamwork
Dobson, Erik Droddy, (L-R) are Chris
Cody Ricardo,
Justin Lupher, and
Jimmy McDonnell.
Senior Alexis Quinn,
who plans
to pursue electronics
engineering,
shows off the gold
medal
she earned at the
SkillsUSA
competition for technical
drafting.
She is pictured with
Drafting
Teacher Louis Garcia.
“When I first came
here, I didn’t
know what I wanted
to do, but I got
into an engineering
class and found
my passion. I feel confident
about
going to college with
the
knowledge I have becauseskills and
high schools don’t offer most
this type of
programming,” said
Alexis.
Students in the Health
program used a special Science
stethoscope
to listen to a baby’s
heartbeat
during a prenatal lesson.
are (standing) Shaquoya Pictured
Fains and
Antonett Johnson,
with (kneeling)
Jomari Flores.
In the classes of 2012
and 2013, 100
percent of graduating
seniors earned at least
one industry-recogn
ized certification. In
the
class of 2014, all seniors
have already earned
least one certification.
at
The state and national
certifications
students earn range
from
Advertising and Design PrintEd® in
to the Microsoft
Technology Associate
in Networking
Fundamentals, and
from Autodesk AutoCAD
to the PA Department
of Health’s Emergency
Medical Responder.
A total of 45 certifications
are available for
all CTE programs,
as of the 2013-14
school
year. 
In January, MHS students
in the Law, Public
second place in a
Safety, and Security
Mock
pathway earned
tournament was createdTrial Invitational Tournament held
at the school.
to give students the
competition-like conditions
opportunity to practice The
for the annual Pa.
Division Mock Trial
Bar Association/Young under
Competition.
Lawyers
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If so, why not share this issue
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