WPSD Alumni Association

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  • The Spirit of Marathon Running is Alive and Well in WPSD Alumni: Special Spotlight – Kyle D’Amore

    The Spirit of Marathon Running is Alive and Well in WPSD Alumni: Special Spotlight – Kyle D’Amore

    Kyle D’Amore, a proud 2018 graduate of WPSD, grew up in a Deaf family as the eldest of three siblings—Chad (Class of 2019) and Jenna (Class of 2021). After high school, Kyle pursued his studies at Gallaudet University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Risk and Insurance Management in 2024. While at Gallaudet,…

  • 50th Anniversary – Class of 1975 Reunion

    Reported by Stephen Rute On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, seventeen proud members of the Class of 1975—out of the twenty-nine living from the original thirty-six graduates—gathered in Pittsburgh to celebrate their 50th class reunion. They came from six different states: Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Ohio, and Oregon. Most of them also came from Pennsylvania.…

  • A deaf family’s battle over school choice

    Note: Two WPSD alumni shared their experiences of enrolling at and eventually leaving WPSD. They spoke about how their school district attempted to prevent a hard-of-hearing student from enrolling WPSD, which ultimately led her family to leave the district entirely. Grace Laird still remembers the betrayal her family experienced at the hands of the school…

  • WPSD 2025 Graduation tradition – WTAE television

    We were thrilled to have WTAE-TV join us to capture the annual tradition of our graduation walk. Our 16 seniors walked the halls of their beloved school one last time before they enter into the next chapter of their lives. They were cheered on by their friends, teachers, and staff members. What a wonderful memory!…

  • Class of 1975 Reunion Photos

    WPSD Class of 1975’s hosted their 50th Anniversary Reunion on June 4 – 5, 2025 in two different places. The first picture (above) is “Welcome Back!” sign took in Courtyard by Marriott in Waterfront on June 4th. The second picture (below) is Banquet at Grand View Golf Club in North Braddock, Pennsylvania on June 5th.

  • 2025 Alumni of Year: Tony Dumblosky

    WPSD Alumni Association Honors Tony Dumblosky as 2025 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Alumni Association (WPSDAA) proudly names Anthony J. “Tony” Dumblosky, Class of 1999, as the 2025 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. This prestigious honor was awarded during a celebratory dinner held on June 12, 2025, prior…

  • Class of 2025 Graduate Portrait

    Congratulations, WPSD Class of 2025! The moment you’ve worked so hard is finally here – and it’s well deserved! Wishing you all the success, happiness, and personal growth as you begin this exciting new chapter in life. Oh, and one more thing we almost forgot to mention: You are now officially part of the WPSD…

  • Job Opportunity: Bender Consulting Services Open positions

    Bender Consulting Services is hiring for multiple open positions. No prior experience is required for many of these roles, and some are available to recent high school graduates. List of open positions: Post expires at 6:12am on Saturday June 6th, 2026

  • Alumni Cornhole 2025 Photos

    35 players participated in the WPSD Alumni Cornhole Tournament at WPSD Big Gym on Saturday, March 8, 2025—and it was an instant success! Every player had a fair chance to compete, playing at least six games over a span of five hours. Go to Google Photos photo album to view all 29 photos.