THE PURPOSE OF THIS WEBSITE
This site was created to connect and reconnect with Alumni and Friends (Faculty, Staff, Parents, and other Supporters) of Allderdice High School. To join the Alumni and Friends of Allderdice (AFA), please register by completing your profile, following the instructions under the "Join our website" tab in the upper menu.
- AFA members will have the opportunity to vote for AFA officers.
- No dues are required for AFA membership.
- Individuals who would like to become AFA members but who would prefer not to register on the website are asked to contact the AFA at allderdice1927@gmail.com
Our site is private, and all contact information that is entered is kept confidential, unless you choose to share it with other members. Please click on the JOIN OUR WEBSITE tab at the top of the page to learn how to register, and review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from the menu on the left for additional information about this website.
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Announcing 2020 Hall of Fame Honorees!
The AFA proudly announces these 2020 Hall of Fame Honorees:
Ellis D. Avner, MD (1966), Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics and Physiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, was a renowned pediatric kidney specialist with expertise in polycystic kidney disease (PKD) who had earned teaching and research honors. He retired in 2015 from directing the Multidisciplinary Program for Childhood PKD at the Children’s Hospital and Health System of Wisconsin.
Michele Brourman (1964) is an award-winning composer, performer, producer, and musical director. Her songs, which include the classic "My Favorite Year,” have been recorded by Reba McIntyre, Michael Feinstein, Dame Cleo Laine, Olivia Newton-John, Jean Smart, and Dixie Carter. Her work has been featured in television, theater productions, and in 20 animated features for children.
Judith (Loftin) Davenport, DMD, MPH (1957) is a retired dentist, businesswoman, and civic leader. She and her husband founded the Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation, which became one of the largest African American-owned broadcasting companies. She served on boards, including The Heinz Endowments and The Corporation for Public Broadcasting and has been recognized for her philanthropy.
Nathaniel Philbrick, MA (1974) is an award-winning author, sailor, and Nantucket historian. His New York Times bestseller In the Heart of the Sea won the National Book Award in 2000 and was the basis of the 2015 film directed by Ron Howard. He has published seven additional bestsellers including Mayflower, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in history, and Valiant Ambition, winner of the George Washington Prize.
William Rubenstein, JD (1978) a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, is an expert in civil rights advocacy and complex litigation. He worked for the American Civil Liberties Union’s National LGBT and AIDS Projects, litigating complex civil rights cases, including the landmark case in which New York’s highest court became the first in the country to recognize a gay couple as a legal family.
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2019 Hall of Fame Honorees Announced
The AFA proudly announces this year's inductees:
Patrick Ball, PhD (1983) - Statistician
Jeffrey Ballou, MA (1985) - Journalist
Daniel Borzutzky, MFA (1992) - Poet
Marsha Lillie-Blanton, DrPH (1971) - Public health professional
Edgar Snyder, JD (1959) - Attorney
The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at 7PM on March 28, 2019 at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School. All are welcome!
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AFA receives 501(c)(3) status!
The Board of Directors of Alumni and Friends of Allderdice Inc. (AFA) is pleased to announce that we have received our 501(c)(3) non-profit status! We are ready to collect contributions to support our mission: To facilitate relationships among alumni and friends of Allderdice and to support excellence and well-being at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School. Donors will receive an acknowledgment letter to document their tax-exempt donation. To make a donation, please send checks along with this form to:
Alumni and Friends of Allderdice
2409 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
For further information about donations, please review the information provided within the "Supporting the AFA" tab on the menu to the left. Please consider an end-of-year donation to support the AFA!
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2018 Hall of Fame Honorees Announced
The AFA proudly announces this year's inductees:
Devra Davis, PhD, MPH (1964) - Public health/Environmental health scientist
Brenda Ekwurzel, PhD, MS (1981) - Geologist/Climate change scientist
Michael Himelstein (1972) - Composer
Tereneh (Mosley) Idia, MS (1987) - Designer
Jackson Wright, MD, PhD (1962) - Physician/Medical researcher
The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at 7PM on April 26 at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School. All are welcome!
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