Milton Hershey School - Acropolis Yearbook (Hershey, PA)

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LAST fall Mr. M. S. Hershey announced that he was retiring as active chairman of the Board of Managers of The Hershey Industrial School and that he was passing his mantle on to Mr. P. A. Staples. This change was the specific wish of Mr. Her- shey, who said: I am in good health, but I can't expect to live to be a hundred years old. I do not want any disorganization when I pass away, and I feel that I have selected a good man. I want to relieve myself of minor details and have the organization function well when I pass away. I wish to see it strongly organized and go on along progressive lines irrespective of what happens to me. The man in whom Mr. Hershey's faith has been placed is by no means a beginner. A clear-thinking, hard-driving executive, Mr. Staples has built a very fine reputation from an equally fine foundation. Born in Portland, Maine, in 1883, he attended the public schools there, Protestant Episcopal Academy in Philadelphia, and Massachu- setts Institute of Technology, from which he received his B. S. degree. He has worked with the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, J. G. White 8a Co. of New York, Stone and Webster Co. of Boston, and W. S. Barstow 85 Co. of New York. Since 1915 he has managed the Hershey interests in Cuba. With such a background we feel sure that he will carry on much in the manner of Mr. Hershey and that fine leadership will continue. We salute you, Mr. Chair- man, and give you our best wishes for your continued success. CHAIRMA.- Of THE BOARD

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0 R EOU DER -- . . HER HEY AS a symbol of good will toward men, Mr. Milton S. Hershey stands out with great clarity and brilliance. Because of his humanitarian philanthroples and hls work in the interest of the common man, he is respected and admired Wherever he is known. But to us - his heirs and living evidence of his most generous impulse-he 1S more than We can express in Words. He took us as strangers, alone and in need of help. He gave us food, shelter, and a iine education. He did more. He encouraged us .along many other lines of activity-sports, music, art, drama, entertainment. Anything to make tus happy he gladly gave. Through him and the capable men with Whom he sur- rounded himself, We were taught how to live, how to Work, and how to play. Now We are leaving H. I . S. - some to go out to insure the privilege to live as free men, others to turn the Wheels of production a little bit faster to insure victory soon- er. But no matter Where We go, We will always remember Milton S. Hershey-a humble man Who had a vision, reached for the stars, and brought a bit of heaven down to earth.

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DEDICATIO IQNOWN to students and faculty alike as Uncle George, Mr. George O. Gerth is one of the most popular and well liked men on The Hill. As Chief of Morale he 1S al- ways ready to help us in any Way he can to lighten the tedium of study. Motion pic- tures, special shows, and many other form-s of entertainment are procured by him, as well as fine historical and scientific films. Everywhere about the school his work is always in evidence. Spotlessly clean, com- fortably warmed or cooled, our well-lit and tidy classrooms and halls are a tribute to his work as head of maintenance. Visitors are enthusiastic about the immaculate con- dition of our school. All this is due to his pledge of nothing but the best for H. I. S. Even more than for all these accomplishments he is liked purely as a fine friend and a great guy. He is always ready to give of his time and energy to help the fellows in any situation- getting ready for a class social function, supplying properties for assembly programs, pinch-hitting with movies whenever the occasion arises. It is with deep gratitude for his constant efforts in our behalf that we, the Class of 1945, dedicate our Acropolis to Mr. George O. Gerth.