Category: History
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Teegarden Field
The storyline photos of the transformation of Teegarden Field on the WPSD backyard. Over time, it evolved into a shed tool garden and eventually became an Athletic Field, serving as a recreational space and hosting special events. The Alumni Association dedicated this athletic field, aptly named Teegarden Field, in honor of George M. Teegarden, the…
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Infirmary Building
The school grew in numbers, the rooms set apart for hospital purposes became inadequate and the need for a special building to the care of the sick demand. The late William and Jane Holmes (sibling) left the money to the foundation of the school with the wise philanthropy to build a commodious hospital. It was…
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Alumni Reunion Program Books
Explore our collection of past Alumni Reunion Program books. 1st1915 9th1933 15th1955 17th1960 22nd1975 25th1984 26th1987 28th1993 29th1996 31st2002 33rd2008 34th2011 35th2014 36th2017 37th2023 Note: The program books are intended for distribution to alumni members on the day of the Alumni Reunion event. We acknowledge that there are a few errors, primarily in the “Necrology”…
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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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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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Primary Building
A difficulty confronted the management of the school. Little children should not mingle with older ones. They needed a special and can be best secured by them in a home by themselves where can be looked with a mother’s care. The Board of Trustees’ plan proceeded with the erection of a kindergarten large enough to…
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Sports Champions List
Chronology of WPSD champions at Deaf Tournament or 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 1966 E.S.D.A.A. Cheerleader Champions 1967 E.S.D.A.A. Cheerleader 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…
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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,…
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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.