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
Bylaws 2011
BYLAWS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN As Amended through September 22nd, 2011 ARTICLE I. Name The name of this organization shall be the Alumni Association of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. ARTICLE II. PURPOSE The purposes of this organization are: (1) To furnish its Alma Mater with observations, … Continue reading Bylaws 2011
Helen Callahan Passed Away
Friends, We’ve learned that class of 1948 graduate, Helen Callahan, died recently. The memorial check shall be sent to her family today.
Robert Longmore Passed Away
Friends, We’ve learned that former student, Robert Longmore, died earlier this year. The memorial check shall be sent to his family today.
Tom Greaser Passed Away
Friends, We’ve learned that long-time WPSBC physical education and horticulture teacher Tom Greaser, died on July 21st, 2011. You can check out his obituary here.
Charles Mustake Passed Away
Friends, We’ve learned that class of 1956 graduate, Charles Mustake, died suddenly on June 26, 2011. His family has requested that we send his alumni memorial to the Robert Flanagan Tiny Tots Fund at WPSBC. The memorial check shall be sent today.
Dr. Janet Klineman Passed Away Recently
We’ve received word that former early education director, Dr. Janet G. Klineman died this past May. I didn’t know her well myself, I do remember seeing her often while attending 3rd grade at the lower school in 1970. Please see the included link here for her obituary.
Becky Fuller Barnes’ Husband Passed Away
From: Kathryn Wassermann Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 8:11 PM To: Tony Evancic; Goldfon, Ellen Subject: PASSING ALONG 2 MESSAGES —– Original Message —– From: “Marianne Daley” Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 3:01 PM Subject: Death of Becky Fuller Barnes husband Hi Joe and Tina, Al Pietrolungo may already have forwarded the below message to … Continue reading Becky Fuller Barnes’ Husband Passed Away