History

In this page, you will find the valuable and cherish information of WPSD documents, records and memorabilia directly from Western Pennsylvania School f/t Deaf and their museum.

  • 9/11 Memorial Tree

    9/11 Memorial Tree

    The Tale of 9/11 Tree on the WPSD campus narrates the story of the past tree that fell down and was planted as a maple tree in 2002. It serves as a poignant reminder of the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

  • Champions Legacy List

    Champions Legacy List

    Chronology of WPSD champions at Deaf Tournament & Deaf National 1932 E.S.D.A.A. and Deaf National Boys’ Basketball Champions 1937 E.S.D.A.A. Boys’ Basketball Champions 1948 E.S.D.A.A. Boys’ Basketball Champions 1968 E.S.D.A.A. Boys’ Track Champions 1969 E.S.D.A.A. Boys’ Track Champions 1987 Deaf National Boys’ Soccer Champions 1989 Deaf National Boys’ Soccer Champions 1990 Deaf National Boys’ Basketball…

  • WPSD History book: 1869-1987

    WPSD History book: 1869-1987

    James M. Salem, foreword about this book describe the fortunate to have a somewhat complete history at its disposal. The first section of the chronology, 1869 to 1911 written by Dr. William N. Burt ; the second section, 1911 to 1946 by Dr. A.C. Manning; and the two final sections, written by Dr. Harold Mowl,…

  • LIFE magazine article: 1994 graduation

    LIFE magazine article: 1994 graduation

    LIFE ® magazine published the article in June 1995, about WPSD graduates during the final school week of June 1994. This article describes the rich deaf culture in their institution; four girls and two boys – Class of 1994 graduated in WPSD ceremony.

  • 1930 Program Book

    1930 Program Book

    This 1930 program book warmly welcomes you to learn more about the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. It includes ten images around WPSD buildings and campus; WPSD facts and their lifestyle. Also they have general information of short history about Deaf schools established in United States. 1930 1931

  • May Day Queen

    May Day Queen

    List of May Day Queen names each year since 1951

  • Front Main Building Postcard
  • Superintendents / CEOs

    Superintendents / CEOs

    In the history of our School, the administrator’s position changed through the school years; Principal, Superintendent, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director. Summary list: James H. Logan John A. McWhorter Rev. Thomas MacIntire Rev. John G. Brown Dr. William N. Burt Dr. Arthur C. Manning Dr. Samuel B. Craig Dr. William N. Craig…

  • Track ‘n Field Records

    Track ‘n Field Records

    List of boy’s and girl’s records recorded at Teegarden Field. Those records were last updated on 2009-2010.