Alumni Profiles

List of individual alumnus shared their extraordinary story.

  • Alumni Corner: Timothy Putt

    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…

  • Meet Angel Mahnick, Point Park Univ Student

    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…

  • Alumni Profile: Jeremy Wagoner

    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…

  • Alumni Corner: Amber (Stanton) Zion

    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…

  • Alumni Corner: Bobbie Jo Kite

    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,…

  • Alumni Corner: Scott Berdy

    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…

  • Alumni Corner: Ryan Layton

    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…

  • 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…

  • Alumni Corner: Dr. Harry Lang

    Alumni Corner: Dr. Harry Lang

    Harry Lang’s life path changed suddenly from a factory worker to a math and science teacher when as a junior high student in Irwin, Pennsylvania, Dr. Lang’s woke from a coma due to meningitis. “That’s probably where I would’ve ended up, if I had not become profoundly deaf,” said Lang.  “I thank WPSD for preparing…