Year: 2014
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Obituary: Robert Zatko, Class of 1962
Robert M. Zatko, 71, of New Kensington, formerly of Jennerstown, passed on August 28, 2014 at Allegheny Valley Hospital. Born April 19, 1943 in Springdale, he is the son of Matthew and Emily (Brodniansky) Zatko. He is also preceded in death by his wife Susanne (Bittner) Zatko in 1993. Mr. Zatko is survived by his…
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School for the Deaf housing projects gets $200k boost
By Sam Spatter, Trib Total Media staff writer Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, 3:45 p.m. Students at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Edgewood soon could get new living quarters. A $9 million project to build a residence for them got a $200,000 assist on Friday when the board of directors of the Redevelopment…
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Obituary: Charles Leon Smith, Class of ’75
Charles Leon “Chuck” Smith, age 59, of St. Augustine, passed away on August 1, 2014 at Flagler Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Chuck was born and grew up in Brookville, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh, and graduated from National Technology Institute for the Deaf in Rochester, New York. While at NTID, Chuck met his wife to…
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WPSD 1962-1968 Yearbook
Seven years of WPSD Yearbook, 1962-1968 is only available on WPSD Alumni website! Everything in there you can find the senior pictures of notable WPSD alumni such as Nathie Marbury, Rodney Danco, Harold Howl Jr and Harry Lang!
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Alumni Officers 2014-2017
Congratulations to the WPSD alumni who has earned the WPSDAA officer position for a term in year 2014-2017: President – Bobby Maher ** WINNER ** – Alan Majocha 1st Vice President – David Fulmer *ACCLAMATION* 2nd Vice President – Thomas DeFazio *ACCLAMATION* Recording Secretary – Val Wojton *ACCLAMATION* Corresponding Secretary – Jamie Kitchen *ACCLAMATION* Treasurer…
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2014 Alumni Awards at Alumni Banquet
Valentine Wojton presented the awards to the WPSD alumni members at 100th anniversary Alumni Reunion on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Here are the honorably winners: ALUMNI REUNION HONORARY CHAIRPERSONS DORRELL (FRIEND), Ruth FRIEND, Richard REV JOHN G BROWN SERVICE AWARD BARDES, Henry (Posthumous) HOLLIDAY, Milford (Posthumous) TEITLEBAUM, Bernice (Posthumous) TONER, James NOSCHESE, James C. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD…
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Scranton school for deaf children names new director
BY JIM LOCKWOOD Published: June 24, 2014 The Scranton School for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Children has a new director. Jon Konzelman was promoted from assistant to the principal to the newest director of the nonprofit, South Abington Twp. school, effective immediately. Mr. Konzelman has been with the pre-K through eighth-grade school since its inception five…
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100th Anniversary Alumni Reunion Gallery
It was big success for 100th Anniversary and 35th Triennial Alumni Reunion as 180 people attended biggest alumni event on June 20-22, 2014. Thank you for all of you to come here to see our old and new friends. Friday, June 20, 2014 – 141 photos Saturday, June 21, 2014 – 151 photos Enjoy your time…
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WPSD Graduates: Class of 2014
Families, friends and staff members filled the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf auditorium on Thursday, June 5, to congratulate the Class of 2014. Fifteen students participated in the on-campus commencement ceremony following a dinner for special guests and family members.