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2024 Homecoming Registration

We are pleased to announce that MHS Homecoming Weekend
will be held on Sept. 12-15, 2024.

Deadline to register is August 28, 2024

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Read the Brochure

You may register for Homecoming events by mail or online. Advance registration is required for all events to assist in planning and cost management. Many events require that your MHS Alumni Association dues are paid and valid for Sept. 1, 2024 – Aug. 31, 2025.

MHSAA Dues: Graduates from the Classes of 2019-2024 and lifetime members of MHSAA are not required to pay dues. All other graduates may pay annual membership dues with their Homecoming registration. For details about lifetime membership and dues, please contact the MHSAA Office at 717.520.2045.

MHSAA Voting Online or by Mail: Remember to vote for MHSAA Board of Directors using the ballot included in the brochure or online at the link below.

Vote for MHSAA Board of Directors

  • Reservation deadline: August 28, 2024
  • Please note: "N/C" = No Charge

  • Thursday, Sept. 12

  • Join us for a relaxed evening with a chill vibe, cozy atmosphere, and great company in the Purcell Friendship Garden. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverage tickets are included. We will have a separate cigar lounge. You can BYOC or add the Milton S. Hershey Cigar Package to your ticket. MHSAA dues must be paid and valid Sept. 1, 2024–Aug. 31, 2025. Advance registration required. Please bring your I.D. for verification of age by the bartender.
    Price: $25.00
  • Cigar package includes: Cigars, cutter, and torch lighter.
    Price: $50.00

  • Friday, Sept. 13

  • Guided tours will be available from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Alumni and their guests must present a valid driver’s license or passport at the main office to obtain a visitor’s pass. Advance registration required. N/C
    Price: $0.00
  • Guided tours will be available from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Alumni and their guests must present a valid driver’s license or passport at the main office to obtain a visitor’s pass. At Catherine Hall, drive in front of the building and follow the road to the parking lot near the main entrance. Advance registration required. N/C
    Price: $0.00
  • Guided tours will be available from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Alumni and their guests must present a valid driver’s license or passport at the main office to obtain a visitor’s pass. Advance registration required. N/C
    Price: $0.00
  • Tours will be available from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. N/C
    Price: $0.00
  • Deer Valley Golf Course, 101 Stoudt Rd., Hummelstown

    Limited to 144 golfers. Participation is open to alumni, honorary alumni, and their families and friends.

    Traditional golf prizes will be awarded. Shotgun start at 7:50 a.m. The registration fee is $80 per golfer. The fee includes continental breakfast, golf, cart, picnic luncheon, and prizes. The cost will be $85 at the door, paid by check or cash.

    Tee sponsorships are available for $50 to help offset tournament costs.
    Price: $80.00
  • Price: $50.00
  • Deer Valley Golf Course, 101 Stoudt Rd., Hummelstown

    Open to all alumni, family, friends, and former and current MHS employees. The picnic menu will include hamburgers, hot sausages, a condiment bar, salad, baked beans, grilled peppers and onions, rolls, brownies, and a non-alcoholic beverage. The cost is $25 per person. Advance registration required.
    Price: $25.00
  • Founders Hall, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey

    MHS will honor the 2024 Spartan Hall of Fame Inductees.
    2024 Visual and Performing Arts Inductees:
    Allen Duff ’54 (deceased), Rodney Gingerich ’84, Paul Davis ’94, Melissa Carter ’04, Alexandra M. Zimbleman ’04
    2024 Athletic Inductees:
    Roger Smith ’85, Mark Pershpalaj ’89, Trina Poole ’90, Zainabu Conteh ’98, Jamarr Staples ’99
    RSVP requested. N/C
    Price: $0.00
  • Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., Hershey
    Open to everyone. Join us for a birthday party in honor of Milton S. Hershey. From 7 to 9 p.m., enjoy soft music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and spin the wheel. At 9 p.m., the lights go down and DJ Paul Rowe '94 (aka Don Pablo) will crank up the dance music.

    You can have cake and eat it too! Immediately before the 9 o’clock hour, we will sing “Happy Birthday” and enjoy birthday cake to honor our Founder, Milton S. Hershey.

    Admission Prices: 7 p.m. $25 general admission, $20 lifetime members.
    Those entering after 8:45 p.m., admission is $10.
    To register, your MHSAA dues must be paid and valid Sept. 1, 2024 – Aug. 31, 2025. Advance registration required.

    Milton's Birthday Bash General Admission (Includes Buffet)
    Price: $25.00
  • Price: $20.00
  • Price: $10.00
    Those entering after 8:45 p.m., admission is $10.
    To register, your MHSAA dues must be paid and valid Sept. 1, 2024 – Aug. 31, 2025. Advance registration required.

  • Saturday, Sept. 23

  • MHS Ice Rink, 655 Brook Dr., Hershey Advance registration required. N/C
    Price: $0.00
  • Heritage Room, Founders Hall, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey RSVP Requested. N/C
    Price: $0.00
  • MHS Ice Rink, 655 Brook Dr., Hershey Advance registration required. N/C
    Price: $0.00
  • Open House: Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning
  • 150 Homestead Rd., Hershey

    MHS alumni are invited to tour the newly opened Catherine Hershey School, Hershey location from 9 - 11 a.m. This guided tour of the 50,827-square-foot center will highlight the state-of-the-art classrooms, family success center, gross motor rooms, and the innovation studio.

    Timed reservations are required with limited capacity. Please register at chslearn.org/homecoming to secure your spot.
  • 5 p.m. MHS Lifer Photo
  • The Great American Hall, Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., Hershey Alumni enrolled at MHS during first grade or earlier are invited to gather for a group photo before the banquet. Please check in at the event registration desk by 5 p.m. and enter the Great American Hall.

  • Homecoming Banquet

  • Limit 2 tickets; Adults only, No children under the age of 18.

    Arrive at 5:30 p.m. to take part in a special photo mural that will be shown during the banquet to celebrate Milton Hershey’s birthday.

    Attire for the banquet is MHS Sunday best. No one will be admitted without a ticket; doors for dinner will close at 6:30 p.m.

    Please enter number of dinner tickets requested in the correct member category below. All members, including lifetime members, must indicate the number of tickets needed below or you will not receive banquet tickets.
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  • Please indicate the number of dietary restricted meals you and/or your guest need for the Homecoming Banquet.

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  • Sunday, Sept. 24

  • Hershey Cemetery, one mile north of Hershey on Route 743 (Laudermilch Road)
    Join us as we pay tribute to MHS Founders Milton and Catherine Hershey. The service will include scripture, music, and featured speakers. RSVP requested. N/C
    Price: $0.00
  • Alumni Memorial Grove near Founders Hall

    MHSAA will host its annual service to memorialize alumni who passed away since last Homecoming. All graduates and their guests are encouraged to join us for this solemn and moving remembrance. RSVP requested. N/C
    Price: $0.00
  • Founders Hall Dining Room, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey

    Join us for the traditional Sunday brunch which concludes Homecoming Weekend. Proceeds to benefit the Homestead Chapter of MHSAA. Tickets cost $10 per adult. The cost for children’s meals is $5 per child ages 3-12. Advance registration required.
    Price: $10.00
  • Price: $5.00

  • Pay my Annual Dues to MHSAA
  • Price: $30.00

  • MHSAA Fundraising Programs

  • Price: $100.00
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