Milton Hershey School - Acropolis Yearbook (Hershey, PA)

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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.