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Hello everyone, I just found this by accident and searching MHS. My name is Rich Moszczynski and I graduated (by God's grace) in 1984. I was in Meno, Bonniemead and finally Habana with Mr. and Mrs. Delbridge. I am about to celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary this May to my wonderful wife Trish. I have raised 5 children (and still have 3 at home), and have been blessed with 3 grandchildren. I went back in the late 80's as a Relief Houseparent in the Junior Division (Madison), as well as Trailways in the Senior Division. After my last three leave home, perhaps we will retry the houseparent road again. I want very badly to make a difference to those, who like me, needed someone during a difficult time in their lives, and make a difference.

Last year my oldest (that is still living at home) graduated from PA-Cyber Charter School and her ceremony was held at the Capital Center in Harrisburg. I had the opportunity to take them to the campus and thanks to Jill, I had the opportunity to give them a private tour of the Dearden House, (we were there on Monday and they are closed) I was so proud to share this little experience with them.

I am not very proud of some of the things that I did while at the school, but I can say this, Milton and Catherine's Legacy is the reason I am who I am TODAY. They along with the dear friends (brothers and sisters) I made while there will forever live in my heart. I hope to rekindle connection with as many of you as I can. May God bless each and every one of you, I look forward to remembering the great and wonderful memories of my life in Hershey at the Milt. Look me up on facebook to keep in touch even more.

Rich

Hi Randy,

I am Harry Dulio, Class of 1979. I know I remember your name, but it has been such a long time since the milt. Glad you stopped by here to let us know how you are doing and what you are up to these days. Is there someone in particular you are looking for, maybe I could help you out.

Take Care.

It sounds like a ton of changes have taken place. I guess that is a Good thing, but what do the students do now with all their free time. I thought they would never get rid of the cows. As much as I hated milking thoes cows, Evertime I pass a dairy farm it brings back the good memories of the home. And I must admit one of the first jobs I got when I left the home was on a dairy milking cows. It paid very well and I got all the milk and beef I needed for free. I wish I could go back thur the home for another eight years with the knowledge I have now. Why I left had nothing to do with the home, It was what I was going thur in my head and the on going fight with my mother.And I still feel closer to the home than I do at my mothers home, a place I never belong.In the past 45 yrs. I only visited her home three times. But with age we slow down drama and just go with the flow. Wishing all the Milts the very best for the Hoiidays.The meaning to Life is to forgive and to move on with Love for all in life.

Hi All,
It's been a long time since I have been able to read and talk to other Milts. I left the school in June 1971. I had just finished my junior year. One of my regrets in life was that I didn't stay just one more year and graduated. But if I had I wouldn't of had the life I had. Which has been very full and exciting.
I had ran away with a friend Fred S. who lived with his grandmother in Columbus Ohio , when not at Canalview. Since it was also time for summer vac. we were told to just take our 30 days vac. and then come right back to the home and nothing would happen . Well Fred went back and his big brother just graduated that june. Needless to say I was having too much fun and didn't want to go back to the home and never went to my mother's house either. Insteed I ran into some new friends who wanted to go to Calif. So Fred's brother Don, myself,Dave and his girlfriend Diane jumped into Dave's 1962 Chevy left Ohio heading west. We all took turns driving even though only Dave & Don had a drivers Lic. Well we broke down in Reno NV. And got ran out of town for pan handeling and didn't have much money left so since Don had a older brother that lived in Portland Or. we headed north to Portland. When I arrived in Portland all I had was the clothes on my back and a dollar in my pocket. Out of the four I was the only one who stay. I finished high school plus four years of college and had a wonderful career as a Deputy Sheriff (25 yrs.) I have a beautiful daughter and a son whom I couldn't ask for a better one. The first time I went back to visit MHS was July of 2004. I like many others had good times and bad times while living at MHS. My six years at MHS helped perpared me for my future in so many ways since I came from a little town in Pa. called Stoystown in Somerset Cty. To this day I feel more comfortable at MHS then I do at my mothers house. And now that I'am much older and wiser I can say that I'am very proud to be a Milt. If anyone has any questions or would like to text/email I would WELCOME them.

I never got a chance to do post much on this site because it wouldn't ever recognize my password/account. But lo' and behold it suddenly works after nearly 5 years.

How the Washington, DC do I get the replies in all the threads to go in chronological order?

My old computer bit the dust and I moved to tennesseee otherwise I was a member before, but my e-mail's changed too. Anyway, wassssuuuuuuppp peeps and Mark thou art the man, I actually called your house a few times left messages with a very youg girl. Maybe you didn't get them who knows.

Hi. I'm George, and I'm not an alumni. We're thinking of becoming houseparents. We sense the call, but... well it would be a huge change in lifestyle for us (in terms of financially, family dynamics, etc.). We're lurking around here in addition to other MHS sites (including their official one) to learn more about it so we can "go in with our eyes open".

Did she teach music class?
I had Mrs. Schuler in third grade, she was the best.
And Mr. Derrick in fourth, and then I was off to the intermediate division.

Remember when Kevin took a hymnal and took a bite out of the book. I thought that Mrs. Kleinfelter was going to have a heart attack she got so mad.

I do remember that. I had miss Klienfelter in 2nd grade. And she would hit us with the dust pan broom or a ruler right in the knuckles. I also remember her tieing Kevin to his chair when we went out for a fire drill. AHHHH the good old days................!

parents deceased was actually the rule.

Dang Administration, always pulling things behind the students backs, Backstabbers ! ! ! ! !

Iwas enrolled in Auguest of '78 and at that time I believe that the requirement was stiil one parent dead or social orphan. At least that is how my family got in.

The term MILTS had to be an 80's thing. The term homeboy couldn't be associated with a female alumnus. So the term COWS probably isn't used much anymore either? I was a little confused as to the reason they started letting "low income" youth into the school too. In 1969 when they first started allowing non-white or minorities they still had to be orphans. Was it set up in 1977 when they allowed females into the school that non orphans were to be accepted or did that come later? When I first heard they didn't have to be orphans anymore I thought it was a good thing because it meant all the orphans that needed the school had already had the chance to be there.
I am still confused about the low income part though. How often is a child admitted because of financial hardship and the custodial parent enrolls their child then marries to no longer be considered a low income family. Maybe i just don't understand the process. Once an orphan that can't be changed. Family income can be.

Apparently at that time someone felt females couldn't be orphans?

When did that change?

I believe it changed back in 1977 when they started letting females in the school.

Hi everyone My name is James Carter was in chool from "77" thru "83" would have graduated in 1985 but thought the grass was greener elewhere. I have 2 kid and live in Elkton MD. I wanna thank murf and others for having a place where I can catch up with some old freinds.
J. Carter
"When the going gets weird the weird turn pro"

how has life treated you these last 15 years? and what are you doing with yourself now?

This is my second tour.

I'm sorry I still have to call you Shawn. Old habits ARE hard too break. I am glad to see you here. I seem to have lost you on myspace.

enjoy having ya here!

direct tv channel 261 fit tv has many fun exercise programs. I too an not as fit as I would like to be. I was going to join a gym today but turned this on instead and they were bouncing on therapy balls. What fun! I did a belly dancing class. Then watched and followed along with a hot areobics man then the ball bouncing. They are all different and I think its on 24/7. There has got to be something there for you from the couch... The ball at least. Have fun and get moving! God Bless!

Disengenious is my middle fing....I mean name.

No serioius Maureen, I was only jesting. I meant no harm.

I am happy to see you back Brother! The great debates we've had have been missed. We should all try to make 2009 a year of healing..... who's with me?