Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Alumni Association, Inc.

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We had an absolute blast welcoming alumni back to the WPSD campus for our 38th Triennial Alumni Reunion on June 19–20, 2026! Take a look at the 359 photos and enjoy the memories captured over these two wonderful days. Hit the link to view two days of the galleries.

https://www.wpsdalumni.org/2026/06/2026-alumni-reunion-photo-gallery/

Oh, what a cute picture! It appeared on the cover of the WPAN brochure (February 1963, Vol. 71, No. 6).

In the photo, a Valentine card box sat nearby, but instead of placing a card in the box, Robert Andrascik (1977) gave Karen Kramer (1976) a kiss near the entrance lobby of the Primary building, now known today as the MSTC building.

Life eventually took them in different directions, and many years passed. Robert continued attending Alumni Reunions, while Karen was absent for decades. Finally, Karen returned to Pittsburgh to celebrate her Class of 1976’s 50th Anniversary Reunion. When Robert and Karen saw each other again, they greeted one another with great excitement and shared a warm hug.

Then Robert asked someone to take a photograph of them, recreating that childhood moment with another kiss. Sixty-three years later, the memory had come full circle. It was a touching reminder that alumni reunions bring people together through shared memories, lifelong friendships, and treasured experiences.

Written by Steve Rute

It appeared on the cover of the WPAN brochure (February 1963, Vol. 71, No. 6).

In the photo, a Valentine card box sat nearby, but instead of placing a card in the box, Robert Andrascik gave Karen Kramer a kiss near the entrance lobby of the Primary building.

Robert asked someone to take a photograph of them, recreating that childhood moment with another kiss near the entrance lobby of the MSTC building.

A huge thank you to WPSD Alumni member and 2025 graduate, Geb Helmstadter for stepping up and managing the auditorium stage during both days of our Alumni General Meetings in 38th Triennial Alumni Reunion! The photos are located at control room in auditorium. We truly could not have pulled it off without you. Your help made all the difference!

Did your know Andrea Echavarria (09’) created this program book? How cool is that?!

The Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Alumni Association, Inc.

The 38th Triennial Alumni Reunion is a wrap!

Over 115 alumni gathered at WPSD on June 19–20 for two days of celebration and community. Attendees spanned nearly seven decades from the Class of 1957 to the Class of 2025 — proving that the WPSD family truly stands the test of time.

Together, they reconnected with old friends and new faces, participated in a two-day general meetings, welcomed Superintendent Kevin McDonough and Executive Director Carrie Rain. Alumni tour explored the campus to discover its rich history and exciting changes, and capped it all off with a wonderful catered dinner.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of our favorite moments — stay tuned later this week for the full photo dump!