“47” Alumni Association of the Deaf, Inc.

(Formerly PS 47 and JHS 47 School for the Deaf)

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      • Don’t Let DOE Choke “47” (2010)
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    • Meet our new co-assistant Archivist Sarita Laina
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    • The Alumni Room 216 and its New Wooden Floor
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      • Moses E. Josephs Auditorium Upgrade
      • Renaming of two schools
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