Category: News
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ryane selected to Soccer All-Sportsmanship Team
Title: Ryane Smalley selected to United East Women’s Soccer All-Sportsmanship Team LATHAM, N.Y. – Gallaudet University senior defender Ryane Smalley (Nicholson, Pa. and WPSD Class of 2019) was named to the 2023 United East Conference Women’s Soccer All-Sportsmanship Team as announced by the conference office. The United East All-Sportsmanship Team recognizes student-athletes who epitomize the ideals of sportsmanship.…
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Memoriam: Carol S. Swift, WPSD Teacher
Carol died at her home on Saturday, November 25th. She had been hospitalized for several weeks following surgery. Carol started teaching at WPSD in September 1967 and taught cooking and sewing. She retired from WPSD in 1989. She worked WPSD for twenty-two years. To my knowledge, Carol was currently our oldest living retiree at the…
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Connie and Gregg plaque
WPSD celebrated Connie Stepien and Gregg Bowers at a plaque dedication ceremony at the residence building on Friday, October 20, 2023. WPSD is deeply grateful for their dedication and service to the students in WPSD’s residential program through the decades. Gregg’s famous motto: “Always Remember, and Never Forget, WPSD is #1!!” Those photos below shows where to…
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An evening honoring Connie and Gregg
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is proud to honor and gratefully remember the work of Connie Stepien and Gregg Bowers within the residential program at the school and the many lives they positively impacted through the years. Please join us on Friday, October 20th 2023 as WPSD unveils a plaque at the Residence that honors…
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Obituary: Frances Overly, Class of 1961
Frances E. (Orange) Overly, age 80, of Penn Township, died on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born on October 11, 1942 in Greensburg, to the late Mike and Veronica (Schultz) Orange. Fran worked at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) for over 30 years, where she was dedicated to assisting the students…