Milton Hershey School - Acropolis Yearbook (Hershey, PA)

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Dr. D. Lee Backenstose Medical Director Dr. E. C. Schaeffer Dentist HEALTH SERVICES “PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS!” Mrs. D. Gingrich, Mrs. E. Wood, and Mrs. S. Coulter, attempt to cure hypochondriac Tim Polito of another illness. The dental clinic, backed by a highly trained staff, has very modern facilities for caring for the students. The two major educational facil- ities have their own clinics which work inde- pendently during the regular school year. Dur- ing the summer, the Catherine Hall clinic pro- vides for dental services of all students. Certifi- cates are awarded to students who practice good oral hygiene. The dental staff gives regular checkups, using X-ray, cleans teeth, fills caries, and provides excellent services in orthodontia. Dr: Donald R. Price Dentist Dr. John Cooper Orthodontist Excellent medical care is provided by a pro- fessional staff using the finest equipment. The medical team, directed by Dr. D. Lee Backen- stose, has proven itself very efficient. There are three separate clinics for treating minor injuries. A special area has been reserved inthe Hershey Hospital for special treatment of serious injuries and contagious diseases amoung students. Whenever the necessity arises, outside special- ists are available. “TO BRUSH OR NOT TO BRUSH’—M, Snyder M. Freed, M. Markley and A. Furst, of the dental team perform thei regular checkup on sophomore D. Dinkle,

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A NEW CONCEPT IN FAMILY LIVING OUR HOME —Mr. Alfred T. Gibble (director of Houseparent Staff) poses before one of the many comfortable homes. In no aspect of life at Milton Hershey School, other than building con- struction, has there been greater changethanin student homelife. New or completely renovated homes house an average of sixteen students super- vised by a housefather and housemother. Two students, each with his own desk, bed, dresser, and closet, shareasingle room. In addition, rec- reational and hobby rooms add to the worthy use of leisure time. Bet- ter trained houseparents, concentration of authority, and an organized sports program are other areas of improvement. Extended vacations at Kaster, at Christmas, and during the summer place MHS on a similar plane with the best of private schools. Transportation by a station wag- on for each student home gives a homelike atmosphere. Various hobby posts, featuring photography, ham radio, model airplane, music, fly- tying and fishing, calf and art help students develop a satisfying and ful- filling hobby. HOMELIFE STAFF—Messrs.: Joseph L. Roeser ‘93, Lawrence E. Best, Jacob A. Klinedinst, William A. Hoover, Kenneth A. Longenecker, M. Nelson Durand.