Category: News

  • Mark Kite, Sr. (1978) Honored with 2024 Outstanding Alumnus Award

    The WPSD Alumni Association presented Mark Kite, Sr. with the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award. Mark was recognized for his remarkable accomplishments and dedication to service at a celebratory dinner prior to the Commencement Ceremony on June 6, 2024. Mark’s academic journey began at WPSD, followed by his graduation from the National Technical Institute…

  • Class of 2024 Graduation photo

    Congratulations, WPSD Class of 2024 on your incredible achievement! You are now an official alumni! Your hard work, determination, and resilience have led you to this moment. Remember, your unique experiences and perspectives are powerful tools for shaping a better future. Continue to embrace your strengths, break down barriers, and inspire others with your journey.…

  • Remembering Aanarde

    Remembering Aanarde

    Please take a moment to watch this short video remembering AANARDE and the White House. This video length is 4 minutes, 37 seconds long. A special thanks to retiree, Vincent Ruscavage, and alumnus and current staff/WPSD Alumni, Alan Majocha, for their help in procuring the photos and to WPSD Alumni, Harry Lang, whose book “WPSD:…

  • Major redesign of WPSD Alumni website

    Major redesign of WPSD Alumni website

    WPSD Alumni Welcomes You to brand-new website in year 2024! Members of the WPSD Alumni Association will see major design changes in https://www.wpsdalumni.org website, opened to public on April 1, 2024. We’re not kidding. You might noticed the colorful content: mainly blue background. This color brings you the mood to read the Alumni site including…

  • Alumni Night 2024 Photos

  • Communication barriers for a Deaf PhD student meant risking burnout

    Communication barriers for a Deaf PhD student meant risking burnout

    Megan Majocha, WPSD Class of 2015, shares her spotlight story article. By Jyoti Madhusoodanan Megan Majocha is gearing up to complete her PhD. But developing a sign-language lexicon to help her succeed took an immense toll during her scientific research. Sign language in science The lack of scientific terms and vocabulary in many of the…

  • Gallaudet: Philip Wilmer shares his story

    Gallaudet: Philip Wilmer shares his story

    Video created by Gallaudet Division of Student Affairs in Gallaudet University. Philip shares how his grit and perspective led him to never give up on his education. Therapy has been a big tool for him and he “hopes all of you can find your foundation and build from that,” to build towards tour best self…

  • Kyle D’Amore, Class of 2018 sets new Gally record with his teammates

    Note: Kyle D’Amore, WPSD Class of 2018 made the spotlight in the Gallaudet article. Gallaudet men’s indoor track team sets new Distance Medley Relay school record SALEM, Va. – School records continue to fall for the Gallaudet University men’s indoor track and field team as the Bison participated in the Joe LaRocco Invitational here Saturday in…

  • Obituary: Gary Avery, Class of 1958

    The Rev. Gary Avery, 84, of Stoneboro passed away on Nov. 12, 2023, at Quality Life Services of New Castle. Born in New Castle on Sept. 15, 1939, Gary was the son of the late William and Elcetha (Pierce) Avery. On March 28, 1997, Gary married his beloved wife, the former Rebekah Ann Clark. She…