WALK
WITH THE SPIRIT OF ST. MARY’s
Pave the way to a bright & successful
future for our students!
An engraved brick is the
perfect way to honor current students, graduates, beloved teachers, loved ones,
board members, and alumni, or commemorate your business’s support of SMSD by
adding your own logo!
The commemorative bricks will
line the walkway that leads to a statue of Abbe de l’Epee located in front of
Primary Hall.
The commemorative bricks will line the walkway that leads to a statue of Abbe de L’Epee located in front of Primary Hall.
L’Epee, who is known in
Deaf history as the “Father of the Deaf”, is a pioneer to the sign language
community. Abbe de L’Epee developed a manual alphabet with simple signs.
This system developed into French Sign Language (FSL) and was the precursor of
American Sign Language (ASL).
In August 1930, the
Third World Congress of Educators of the Deaf was held in Buffalo, New
York. Thousands of educators were present from all over the world.
During this event, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) presented St.
Mary's with a statue of Abbe de L'Epee. This bronze monument is the work of
Eugene A. Hannon, a deaf sculptor who began his study of art at St. Mary’s
School for the Deaf.
If you have any questions or concerns about your order, please contact:
Kelly DeDario - [email protected]
