Tag: Arkansas School for the Deaf

Obituary: Dianna Gayle Elledge

Obituary: Dianna Gayle Elledge  Dianna Gayle Elledge, age 72, of Lewisville, Texas died July 11, 2016, after succumbing to a stroke. Dianna was a graduate of the Arkansas School for the Deaf and attended Gallaudet University. She spent over 40…

SWBAD Regional Basketball Tournament 2015

Southwest Basketball Association of the Deaf 68th Annual Men’s and 22nd Annual Women’s Regional Basketball Tournament March 5-7, 2015 BASKETBALL COMPLEX Arkansas School for the Deaf (two gymnasiums) 2400 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 HOTEL HEADQUARTER La Quinta…

Rotary learns benefits of sign language – Arkansas

Rotary learns benefits of sign language Chambless learned sign language while attending Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. By Bill Shrum March 14, 2014 STUTTGART “Sign language is the fourth leading language used worldwide,” Ja Chambless, director of Pattillo School in…

Highlights and reflections of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet

McCollum’s Column: Highlights and reflections of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet March 1, 2014 By David McCollum LITTLE ROCK — What was unspoken spoke loudly Friday night at the induction banquet for the Arkansas Sports Hall of…

Okla. school for the deaf helping students shine in the classroom and on the field

Okla. school for the deaf helping students shine in the classroom and on the field By: Ashley Park October 03, 2013 SULPHUR, OK — Whenever Head Coach, Tommy Varner, is standing on the sidelines during football games, he's doing more…

Deaf Leopards feel they have advantage on football field

Deaf Leopards feel they have advantage on football field September 13, 2013 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – Like all sports, football requires intense concentration and reliance on a combination of sensory cues, but try playing football without being able to…