List of individual alumnus shared their extraordinary story including professional & academic success, athletic achievements, historic milestones and community impact.
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Visionary Leader: Agatha Tiegel Hanson
Thanks to Karen Haley to share the information to us; we are posting this article as part of WPSD Alumni History. Agatah Tiegel Hanson is alumni of Western Penna. School for the Deaf. This June, Gallaudet continues its Visionary Leader Series celebrating 1893 graduate Agatha Tiegel Hanson. The first woman to graduate from Gallaudet with a…
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Alumni Corner: Timothy Putt
Today, we visit with a young man who is currently “putt-ing” for success, in Timothy Putt, a proud Class of 2005 graduate of WPSD. He is a lifelong resident of Huntingdon, PA near Altoona, where his parents currently reside. His father, Richard Putt, and sister Tiffany Putt are also graduates of WPSD in 1980 and…
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Meet Angel Mahnick, Point Park Univ Student
EDUCATION STUDENT WORKING AT WESTERN PA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Meet Angel MahnickJob title: Teacher’s AideEmployer: Western Pennsylvania School for the DeafCurrently pursuing: Bachelor of Arts in Instructional Studies with Special Education Dual CertificationExpected Graduation: December 2013Degrees earned: Associate in Science in Education, Community College of Allegheny County, 2012Hometown: Beaver, Pa.High School: Western Pennsylvania School…
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Alumni Profile: Jeremy Wagoner
Who am I: Jeremy Wagoner Occupation: 4th Year student at Gallaudet University- Washington D.C. Major: Psychology Top of my BUCKET LIST: To embark the Semester at Sea (SAS) Study Abroad Program, sponsored by the University of Virginia (UVA) and where I have been accepted to study. Purpose of SAS: · Increase Global Awareness among students…
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Alumni Corner: Amber (Stanton) Zion
Can you imagine yourself being in front of a camera and working with famous actors and actresses? One of our WPSD alums is doing that right now in Hollywood, CA! Her name is Amber (Stanton) Zion, a proud Class of 1997 graduate of WPSD, who aspires to become a successful, full-time actress in the Hollywood…
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Alumni Corner: Bobbie Jo Kite
After nearly five decades of Kites at WPSD, one has landed in the “Alumni Corner.” Her name is Bobbie Jo Kite, a proud Class of 1999 graduate of WPSD. Her parents, Mark and Barbara Kite, were also WPSD graduates (1978), and a younger brother brother, Mark, is another WPSD Alumnus (2003). After graduation from WPSD,…
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Alumni Corner: Scott Berdy
Today, we come to visit with one of the most popular graduates of WPSD, Scott Berdy, a proud class of 1982 graduate of WPSD. Scott came to WPSD in 1969 as a youngster and became active in sports, clubs, organizations and drama. Scott was senior class president and performed a leading role in “Heidi” on May Day…
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Alumni Corner: Ryan Layton
Ryan Layton came to WPSD during the 1982-83 school year after spending some time at a mainstream school. Ryan is a very proud 1989 graduate of WPSD. After grauduation Ryan attended Gallaudet University. Currently, he is pursuing certification in Nonprofit leadership and Management through the Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations, the Texas Association of…
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Alumni Corner: Zane Noschese
By Brian Knavish Today, we showcase a new generation of a WPSD Alumnus. A proud graduate of the Class of 2007, Zane Noschese comes to us from a large Deaf family and is the third generation to graduate from WPSD. Currently, he is following is older siblings to Gallaudet University, entering in his fifth year…