Hymns, Halloween, Christmas, and Candles

We children at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children eagerly looked forward to the holidays, complete with many memorable celebrations.  In those happy uncomplicated days before the separation of church and state, religious education played a central role in our weekly and even daily lives.  In the dormitory, our days would begin and end … Continue reading Hymns, Halloween, Christmas, and Candles

125th WPSBC Anniversary Coming Up

Wanted: your memories With the approaching 125th birthday of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children in January, 2012, we at school are very interested in your memories and thoughts at this very significant time in our long history. Just as I did when I wrote about my memories for you a while ago, we … Continue reading 125th WPSBC Anniversary Coming Up

Thoughts And Thanks for WPSBC

Dear Alumni: WPSBC Superintendant Todd Reeves along with Jillian Pritts WPSBC Director of Public Relations are requesting members to share their thoughts and memories of time spent receiving education at the school.  They request it be brief and concise.   Below is an email from Jillian Pritts.  Examples to think about may include a favorite class, specific … Continue reading Thoughts And Thanks for WPSBC