New members, please introduce yourself here.
Hello everybody. I'm Markus c/o 1988 and I'm the one who bores you with themilt. 
I am happily married to Linda Buoni '91 and we are relief houseparents at MHS.
We have kids. 
Live in a small town in PA and Linda owns her own Salon.
Not getting in trouble after getting caught running away is amazing. Sounds like you've made a good life to be proud of.
There has been some changes at the Milt ie: Memorial Hall,down in the Junior Division has been tore down,so they named the Catherine Hall over by Founders Hall, Memorial Hall. Did that make sense? It gets better. What you would remember as Senior Hall,the one up on the hill,is now Catherine Hall,and the current Senior Hall is a brand newish building.
The kids don't work in the barns anymore,and probably lots more changes but I have no idea of what they are.
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.
and read forward. Or ask Murph
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?
George:
If you and your wife are thinking of being houseparents thats good. I graduated in 1972 so I know about houseparents. The thing you have to remember is have an open mind,patience,be able to deal with all kinds of situations(bar none). These are children and young adults that can and will try your patience. In all honesty the firm hand makes jack sit up and pay attention went out when I was in school.Houseparents are what they make of it the job is not easy and being one you need a real good sense of humor. Years ago when My wife and I moved back to pennsylvania for my job. We had thought of being relief houseparents.My problem is I have what is called a cave mind it is open to any and all suggestions. You have to have a real knack to deal with good and sometimes naughty kids. I raised my children all adults except one she is 9.And because of the MHS standards in those days I bestowed that in my kids and wala they have done well.IF you dont have an understanding and open mind(not saying you dont) then being a houseparent might eventually wear you down.... G.L.C MHS CLASS OF 1972
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 EVERYONE! MY NAME IS HALIMA ROBBINS, AND I WAS IN STUDENT HOME "CLOVERDALE". IF I HAD STAYED, I WOULD HAVE GRADUATED WITH THE CLASS OF '89. MY SIS WAS SARAH ROBBINS. IF YOU REMEMBER ME, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. IM ALSO ON FACEBOOK:)
I see that we have a lot of them! Welcome to this wonderful site!! I see a lot of you are recent graduates and I congratulate you for you achievements. I hope life brings you nothing but success and happiness!
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".
No I had her in 2nd. The only reason I remember is .......I was enrolled at the end of 1st and I got out right before 3rd grade started. Then I cam back in 7th grade.............
She was the typical mean old lady, you know how the mean old ladies looked back in the 70's!
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.
She was mean and Old that is what I remember. Her exact looks I couldn't tell you.
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.
Why does her name ring a bell? what does / or did she look like?
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................
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I don't mind being wrong if it got a fellow 88er in to the school I think you came in 77 or early 78. I was enrolled in Aug. 78 and I was in third grade with Mrs.Jennings who left to have a baby so we were stuck with Mrs. Kleinfelter remember her? She always picked on Kevin Upshaw remember him?
parents deceased was actually the rule. 
I'd have to agree with Sara. I was enrolled at the same time, at I got in because both parents were deceased. That was the rule
Dang Administration, always pulling things behind the students backs, Backstabbers ! ! ! ! !
I was also there back in the late 70's, but both my parents were alive and kicking. So I think it started before that. I was there in second grade.............so I think that would put me there around 78 or something like that.
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?
, I never knew, everyone I knew had one parent deceased, this explains why there is such disconnect from one generation of Milts to another.
All Milts use to have a common bond, whether they were the Principle, in Home Life, or a House Parent.
If they were a graduate, there was that unspoken bond.
It’s a shame that even that has changed.
This explains a lot.
When did that change?
I believe it changed back in 1977 when they started letting females in the school.
I was just reviewing some of the old post and I read that in order to attend MHS you no longer have to have one parent deceased.
When did that change?
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"
Life couln't be better!!!! You look great BTW!
how has life treated you these last 15 years? and what are you doing with yourself now?
We have a blast here! Hope you have fun!
This is my second tour.
Who AM I?
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.
I hope life is finding you all very well!
I just joined, obviously...I went to MHS for a LONG time. I was supposed to graduate in 90 but left the school due to an Aunt that is insane ;-)
Hope to hear from you soon...I was Shawn Dowling then
I am Shauna Richards..a hippie, Dead Head loving tree huggin' hippie ;-)
~Mwah
enjoy having ya here!
Just part of the community and if I have a problem it will be in the debate club.
He's done it to me on more than one occasion.
I would love to be wrong about this though.
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!
Maureen has here own opinion and that is fine. I did post here PM to show her vindictiveness, but I can forget others transgressions and move on. I have no quarrel here with anyone.
LETS GO EAGLES
Disengenious is my middle fing....I mean name.
No serioius Maureen, I was only jesting. I meant no harm.
You want me to lie then?
I don't welcome him back and I don't believe him.
Of course the argument could be made that I should perhaps then say nothing and simply ignore his posts; but just as you expressed your opinion above, so to shall I when I feel the situation warrants. In this case, I believe it does.
That being said, I refer you to my final sentence above, I really hope that I am wrong. But "leopards can't change their spots" and I am inclined to think that Garner will fall back on his MO of posting PM's, or copying/pasting from this site onto another.
As for me calling out a "lynch mob," that's disingenuous of you Clint, as I have never been anything less than cordial and polite to you. You err in suggesting I would incite such negative behavior.
Good thing I don't have any feelings or they might be hurt...
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?
He's done it to me on more than one occasion.
I would love to be wrong about this though.
A simple welcome back would suffice.....
Behave Unc or Maureen will call out the lynch mob! 
I for one don't believe Garner will refrain from posting PM's. He has a very long history of initiating nasty, private communications and then posting one's responses..
He's done it to me on more than one occasion.
I would love to be wrong about this though.
for you compassion, and welcome back to the site.
It's been a bit quiet around here. Should make 2009 interesting.
and I thank Murf for his understanding. I will be a good citizen on themilt and will air my concerns in the debate club only. There are many here I miss. Some more then others, but I love the fun topics and the stories posted here. Your PM,s will be safe with me and I will not post them or talk of them in public.
Let the fun begin.
My first post is for those who's pets have past or who's are sick. I am so sorry to read about this. I loved my dog as much as any member of my family and they are in some ways better then family. Their loyalty and devotion is second to none. My most heartfelt thoughts are with you Steve, Linda and Murf.
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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.
