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45 photographs related to PA School for the Deaf (PSD)
Caption .1: "Pennsylvania School for the Deaf students Gabe King, Billy Griffin, P.J. Mattiacci and Jeff Emmell say "I love you" in sign language as they begin school at the new School House Lane campus." 8-30-1984
Caption .2: "Pennsylvania School for the Deaf student John Antal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Antal, of Rockledge, assured Santa Claus that he'd been good all year during a recent school trip to Willow Grove Park. The PSD students received quite a holiday surprise when they discovered that they could tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas in sign language, and that he could respond in kind to their wishes. The children, as guests of the Willow Grove Park management, also enjoyed snacks donated by the Famous Chocolate Chip Company." 12-22-1983.
Caption .3: "Vicky Bold (right) a high school student from Germantown Friends School, checks out the tonsils of nine-year-old Edward Arrivello, an elementary student at The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Germantown. PSD's resident nurse Chris Jackson oversees the examination. Vicky did a month-long student internship at PSD, learning nursing techniques and child care. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bold, of Mt. Airy." 2-7-1985
Caption .4: "Three-year-old Patrick O'Doherty, a preschool student at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, doesn't appear in awe of the giant grasshopper about to make his acquaintance. The interaction occurred following a recent performance by the People's Light and Theatre Company, which presented a series of fables and skits to youngsters. PSD staff member Barbara Murray interprets for the cast member's big bug." 4-4-19855
Caption .5: "Corliss R. Goger, director of development and public relations at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, displays entries for which the school won awards at the 1983 Educational Communications Contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. PSD received an Award for Excellence for the school's quarterly magazine, "Mt. Airy World," which is produced entirely by staff and students using on campus facilities. In the field of Employee Communications, PSD was awarded an honorable mention for its " Headmaster's Weekly Bulletin,". 12-29-1983
Caption .6: "State Rep. Robert W. O'Donnell (D-198th district) visited the campus of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf recently to present the 1983 Govenor's Energy Council Conservation Award to PSD in recognition of the school's conservation efforts this year, Following the presentation ceremonies, Rep. O'Donnell received a gift of a PSD T-shirt from Elementary Complex student Jenny Carrigan." 11-24-1883
Caption .7: "Edward Arrivello, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Arrivello, of Philadelphia, gets ready to take a ride on Dixie, the Dancing Donkey, during a recent trip to the Philadelphia Zoo. Forty students in PSD's Elementary Complex visited the Zoo for a special tour that was interpreted into sign language. In addition to giving rides, Dixie performed tricks and shunts for the children." 12-29-1983
Caption.8: "Sally Pat, (right) a Sign Language instructor at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, and a resident of Chesnut Hill, directs a cast of "singing puppets" during a recent class production at PSD. Students from left to right, Ken Rideout, Susan Baron and Denise Lafayette perform in puppet costumes designed by Rideout, in which performers can incorporate mime and Sign Language into their presentations. PSD continues to attract area residents to its extensive Sign Language and Adult Education programs, with nearly 300 members of nearby communities enrolling in this summer's programs." 8-25-1983
Caption .9: "Eileen Smith (right), a student at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf teaches a youngster at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia how to say "I love you" on Sign Language. Eileen is a member of the Rainbow Connections, PSD's sign-song group, which gave a holiday performance at the hospital. The PSD students performed popular musical numbers in Sign Language and answered questions from the children about Sign Language and deafness. Eileen is the daughter of Mr. James Wallace of Philadelphia." 1-5-1884
Caption.10: "With the cameras rolling, Becky Jo Godfrey and Skippy Graner, students at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, perform a sign-song rendition of Donna Summer's Unconditional love, which will air on the February 22 edition of Channel 3's "Evening Magazine in Philadelphia." A total of six PSD students were taped for the segment, performing songs in sign language and discussing their feelings about love." 2-16-1984
Caption .11: "The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf boys' basketball team, which will compete in next week's ESDAA Tournament at PSD, includes, from left t right: assistant coach George Wadlin, Vincent Glover, Tom Strunk, Mark Waiters, Billy Routzahn, John Dragon, Frank Laffredo, John Werner, Darin Davis, Jesse McCaleb, Terry Hughes, Wayne Pulaski, manager Jack Weaver and head coach Ken Eberle." 2-16-1984
Caption .12: "In the recent 1984 Pepsi Hot-Shot Basketball Shootout sponsored by Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, nine PSD students earned first and second place finishes. Pictured, in the front row, left to right: David Zeplin, Stephen Shoemaker, Crystal Sullivan, Kelly Murray and Billie Jo Grim. In the rear row: left to right: physical education instructor George Wadlin, Sam Maxwell, Billy Routzahn, Tommy Heffner, Jennifer Strunk and physical education instructor Sue Ashenfelter." 5-3-1984
Caption .13: "Members of the Rainbow Connection, a group of high school students from The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, pose with State Senator M. Joseph Rocks (front, second from left) during their visit to the State Capitol in late March. The Rainbow Connection spread "deaf awareness" through the State Senate and House of Representatives by performing songs in American Sign Language. It was the third year that this group has appeared before the state legislature. The appearances were arranged through the cooperation of State Sen. Rocks and State Rep. Robert W. O'Donnell. Rainbow Connection members are (front row, left to right), Crystal Henry, Sharon McCaleb and Jeff Maher. In the back row, from left to right are Cedric Bivins, Eileen Smith, Lonnie Perry, and Gus Interrante."
Caption .14: "Construction at PSD's new site, already underway, will continue throughout the coming school year." 8-2-1981
Caption .15: "Kiah Hannah and Steven Hilrain, pre-school students at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, present Philadelphia Mayor Wilson Goode with a t-shirt commemorating his recent visit to PSD's new Germantown campus. The Mayor was accompanied by the City Council President Joseph Coleman, and the two officials enjoyed a tour through PSD's pre-school, elementary and upper elementary programs. Mayor Goode and President Coleman discussed the governmental process with the students, and were presented with class projects designed by the youngsters in conjunction with their study of government." 10-25-1984
Caption .16: "Nine-year-old Matthew Emmanuel. an Elementary student at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Germantown, presents a Valentine's Day treat to Jessie Cannedy, a resident of Germantown House, during the students' recent visit to the nearby senior citizens home. A total of 30 preschool and elementary aged PSD students presented the elderly residents with hand-crafted valentines and home-made cookies." 2-28-1985
Caption .17: "During the opening week of spring semester Sign Language classes at The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, instructor Anita Rice (l), of Abington, reviews the alphabet with student Harriet Greenstein, of Glenside (r). Following her lead are classmates Maureen Sweeney, Ladava Francis, Barbara DiCarlo and Jeanette Baxter. Nearly one hundred are residents are enrolled in PSD Sign Language classes this semester, with instruction being offered at all levels of Mannual English and American Sign Language." 3-7-1985
Caption .18: "Will Ruthrauff, a kindergarten student from Germantown Friends School, and Johnny Antal, a preschool student from the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, work together to complete a craft project during a recent group activity at PSD's Germantown campus. The get- together was one of the many joint student activities that the neighboring schools have conducted this year." 2-2-1985
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Caption .24: " Helen Coley, of Layayette Hill, a member of the Delaware Valley Deaf Choir, got a smooch from the Phillie Phanatic at last year's Deaf Awareness Night at the Phillies.The fifth annual Deaf Awareness Night at the Veteran's Stadium, sponsored by the Deafness and Hearing Impairment Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania, will take place on Saturday, June 16, when the Phillies play the Chicago Cubs. The choir will perform the National Anthem in American Sign Language as part of the pre-game festivities." 6-14-1990
Caption 25: "Presenting A Cat to Catherine Campbell, a resident of the Nevil Home for the Deaf and Blind Elwyn, are youngster's from the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Germantown:(l. to r.) Kevin Ferrell, Ebony Golden, Sonia Santiago. Eight and nine year olds from PSD have been visiting the 38 Nevil residents during the past year and developed a wonderful relationship with them. Since they cannot visit more often they decided that a deaf cat would be a constant reminder of their friendship and they appealed to the Woman's Humane Society to be on the lookout for a suitable feline friend. "The youngsters learned about the continuity of life...young to old, animal to human and deaf to deaf," said PSD teacher Julie Marothy.
Caption .26: "Barney. The Fun-Loving Dinosaur who will never go to Jurassic Park, paid a visit recently to entertain children in the Preschool Department of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. Hugging their new friend are students April Evans, Tenisha Trawick, Jerrel Bradley, and Whitney Williams. Looking on are teacher Donna Licate and Samantha Beaford." 7-29-1993
Caption .27: "Alycia Brown, an elementary student at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, demonstrates her science project to a judge, school counselor Mike Ralph. Sixty projects by PSD students will be on exhibit at the school's Sixth Annual Science fair in the gymnasium, 100 West School House Lane, on Thursday, April 26, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 951-4720." 4-26-1990
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Caption .32: "Sixers Mascot "Big Shot" will be there but the PSD cheerleaders are the real stars at the annual basketball fundraiser "Showdown in Germantown" at the Pennsylvania School of the Deaf. This year's game will take place on Wednesday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 951-4720." 3-39-1990
Caption .33: "Showdown in Germantown- Sixers mascot 'Big Shot' is always a big draw at the Pennsylvania School for the Deafs annual benefit basketball game. This year's 'Showdown in Germantown,' sponsored by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, will be played on Thursday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m., at PSD's gymnasium, 100 West School House Lane. PSD teachers and counselors will play a team made up of radio and television personalities. The game is open to the public for a fee of $5, adults. Admission is free for children and students. tickets may be purchased at the door. Call 951-4715 for details." 3-30-1989
Caption .34: "Feeling Music- Matthew Buses, a pre-schooler at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (PSD), enjoyed his first lesson in playing the cymbal with Roderick Carter, a member of the Mystic Sheiks marching band from Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, as teacher. The band visited PSD recently to give a special performance for 100 of PSD's hearing-impaired students." 3-30-1989
Caption .35: "Three Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (PSD) students enjoyed a recent visit with Olympic silver medalist David wharton, are (l. to r.): Lonnie Brown, Aron Globman. and Serita Williams. Wharton won his Silver Medal while swimming in the 400-meter individual medley at the Seoul Olympics. He has a moderate to severe hearing loss in both ears and was invited to PSD to talk about his athletic experiences. Students had just completed a learning unit on the Olympics, and were especially excited because several of their teachers will be competing in the upcoming Deaf Olympics scheduled to take place this January in Christchurch, New Zealand." 11-4-1988
Caption .36: "Last week students at The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (PSD) staged their own protest against the recent appointment of a hearing president at Gallaudet University. Elizabeth Ann Zinser of the university of North Carolina was named president of the nation's only liberal arts college for the deaf over two other hearing-impaired candidates. PSD's students made their own signed and marched around Germantown to show their support for the students at Gallaudet. Zinser has since resigned and a hearing impaired president has been named for the first time in the schools history. (Photo courtesy of United Press International)." 3-17-88
Caption .37: "Kelly Corrigan and Nikesha Crecelius,Pennsylvania School for the Deaf students, greet George Winters, a resident of the Maplewood Manor Convalescent Center in Germantown, during a recent picnic-carnival at home. Sunshine the clown was among the guests at the picnic carnival. Activities included face-painting." 6-25-1987
Caption .38: "Members of the 162nd graduating class of The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (left to right): Rebecca Mumford of Honey Brook, Saprina Dixon of Philadelphia, Marvin Askew of Philadelphia, Dione Jackson of Philadelphia, Melvin Askew of Philadelphia, Angela Wright of York, Richard Baker of Philadelphia, Kutana Dixon of Philadelphia, and J.Michael Scott of Wayne, NJ. Students received certificates and special awards at graduation ceremonies conducted at the school on Monday,June 23." 5-10-1986
Caption .39: "Ginny Thornburgh (left) visited the science classroom of Nancy Tomar at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf during a recent tour of the school where she got acquainted with students, parents, and staff. Mrs.Thornburgh, who has championed the rights of the handicapped for more than 10 years, was presented with several gifts made by the students. Science teacher Nancy Tomar is a PSD graduate who holds a master's degree from Gallaudet College, Washington, D.C." 2-2-1980
Caption .40: "Susannah Bailey (center), a senior psychology major at Beaver College, helps out pre-school students Kelly Corrigan and Nikita Williams during snack-time at The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Germantown. Susannah is doing her student internship at PSD as a teacher's aide. she resides in Germantown." 1-24-1985
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Caption .42: "Dick Vermeirl was the star of the show at Mt. Airy's first Springfest in May,1980 by the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and the Northwest center for Commuinty Mental Health and Mental Retardation Programs. PSD's headmaster, Joseph Finnegan, is pictured with the Eagle's popular head coach." 12-31-1980
Caption. 43: "Joan Cross, a teacher at Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, explains the operation of a TTY telephone for the hearing impaired to (l. to r.) Lt. Govenor William Scranton, State Representatives M. Joseph Rocks and Greg Cunningham. The stop at PSD was part of Cunningham's several-day tour of the Philadelphia area." 1-19-1981
Caption .44: "Evelyn Newcomb, a recent graduate of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, with children at the Christ Child Care Center, where she worked as an aide for two years." 6-23-1983
Caption .45: "Deaf Poet/ Performer Peter Cook (right) teaches handshakes to Pennsylvania School for the Deaf students Joselin Torres, Carlos Molina, and Kim Brady. Cook has spent two weeks at the school in Germantown conducting workshops and performances that focus on American Sign Language literature. Students will perform with Cook and demonstrate sign language and pantomime activities at an assembly on Friday, February 7, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Cook will conduct a Saturday workshop for children on ASL poetry on Saturday, February 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 3p.m." 2-16-1992Collection
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