Author: daveynin
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Front Sign Name
The story of the school’s name, proudly displayed on the brick sign in front of the main building, reflects WPSD’s singular identity as an institution for the Deaf. The Alumni Association supported WPSD by contributing to the expenses for the brick sign’s installation.
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Alumni Spotlight: Dani Fisher
Meet Dani Fisher, proud WPSD alumna of the Class of 2020 and currently a dedicated full-time student at Gallaudet University. From Pittsburgh, PA, Dani is pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Economics and Finance, along with a minor in Athletic Coaching. Her journey after WPSD has been filled with enriching experiences,…
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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.
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Obituary: Thomas Inches, Class of 1964
Thomas Ralph Inches, age 78, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 peacefully in the Inches family home. Tom was born January 21, 1946 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to Doris and Thomas Inches. Tom graduated from WPSD in 1964 before moving to Michigan with his wife Judi Inches for work, and to begin a new chapter…
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Obituary: John VanCise, Class of 2004
John C. VanCise, Jr., age 38, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 following an accident. He has joined his grandmother, JoAnn VanCise in heaven. He was born in Erie on October 18, 1985, son of John VanCise Sr. and Tina VanCise.John was a graduate of Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 2004.…
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Obituary: Herman “Bucky” Hawk, Class of 1993
Herman Forest Hawk, age 52, of Kennerdell, died on Sunday, September 15, 2024, Bucky was the beloved son of the late Francis and Elaine Burroway Hawk; brother of Colleen Hawk, and the late William Jeffrey “Jeff” Hawk (WPSD Class of 1996), (surv. Renee); uncle of Sean Shields (Kaitlin), Meghan Shields, Keegan Shields, River Hawk; also…