# data[].attributes.headline
Mr. Ramsey on how Westinghouse helped him pursue film 

# data[].attributes.subject
Mr. Ramsey on how Westinghouse helped him pursue film 

# data[].attributes.headline
Mr. Ramsey on finding the positive in Westinghouse

# data[].attributes.subject
Mr. Ramsey on finding the positive in Westinghouse

# data[].attributes.headline
Mr. Smith Reflecting on his time in the Military and Westinghouse's Impact on his career

# data[].attributes.subject
Mr. Smith Reflecting on his time in the Military and Westinghouse's Impact on his career

# data[].attributes.headline
Ms. Myrick Explaining the Impact Westinghouse Had on Her

# data[].attributes.subject
Ms. Myrick Explaining the Impact Westinghouse Had on Her

# data[].attributes.headline
Mr. Maurice Dotson's statement about the community/Westinghouse High School 

# data[].attributes.subject
Mr. Maurice Dotson's statement about the community/Westinghouse High School 

# data[].attributes.body
"Well, you know, I think being in that atmosphere, you have two choices. You can either be stuck there and not progress or you can widen your horizons and go somewhere. Mine was the latter of the two."

# data[].attributes.body
Graduated Westinghouse in 1979
-Latin Club
-Worked at East Liberty Library Afterschool
-Played Hockey and attended Hockey games
-US Navy worked in Communications
-Through time in military got to see the world
-Recognized by US Hockey for work coaching and trying to make Hockey more accessible in Pittsburgh
-VA then private, currently employed at UMPC working in Information Systems

"Westinghouse had a major impact on my life. And the catalyst of that impact is hockey. [...] So, for the sheer fact that this is what I you know, my years at Westinghouse, this is what I did. I was the different one. And the catalyst, as I said, was hockey. That's what made me different. That's why to this day when I still meet people, and some of my friends that I kept in touch with no hockey puck, how are you? You still add? And I said, Oh, yeah, it's because of Westinghouse, because of the House!"

# data[].attributes.body
Graduated from Westinghouse in 1978
- Columbia College for Film and Television
- Navy
- Came back to Pittsburgh where his career took off using TV Access equipment with his best friend.
- Believes that the Pittsburgh spirit has fueled his work and success along with viewing Westinghouse as a positive experience.

# data[].attributes.body
During a period of support for the public schools, students and graduates of the school enjoyed support that enabled their future success, inspiring confidence and giving them tools they would use throughout their lives and careers.

# data[].attributes.body
-Originally comes from Dallas, Texas, openly admits to still being a Cowboys Fan

-Began working at Westinghouse in 1960 as a physical education and health teacher, this eventually expanded into General Sciences as well

-Helped to establish the Pom Pom girls, cheerleaders, and majorettes, becoming a mentor for a lot of young women at Westinghouse

-Thinks back fondly on her time coaching the cheerleaders during the football games, saying that parent involvement made everything that much more special and personal

-Has children and grandchildren all over the United States from Texas to Alabama, all of which were given the foundation to pursue whatever they so desired

-Still regularly has former students coming up and thanking her for all that she did for them during her time at Westinghouse

-Thinks that respect is something that has gotten away from us in our public school systems and believes if they reorganize their priorities they can leave a more lasting impact on students' lives

# data[].attributes.body
-Migrated to Pennsylvania from the South
-Served in the Korean War
-Did not attend Westinghouse but has been a speaker there
-Regarded in the community for his attitude and bright personality

# data[].attributes.body
To end, conducting interviews like yours are important. They help preserve the rich history of Westinghouse High School and its place in the surrounding community. Furthermore, we hope that current and future students of Westinghouse will listen to these interviews and carry the Westinghouse tradition onward. Thank you for your time and attention! Have a great day!

# data[].attributes.body
Westinghouse High School was founded in 1917 and since then, many wonderful people have left the school and gone on to pursue many inspiring careers. These Westinghouse alumni graciously participated in our oral histories interviews and taught us a lot about this important part of our history and community.

# data[].attributes.body
- Graduated from Westinghouse in 1973
- Cheerleader and Class Officer at Westinghouse
- Worked as a flight attendant and counselor
- Actress since she was 5
- "You go in there with the desire to learn and there's a lot to learn, and that I did. And I took advantage of that, and really loved my experience in high school. Westinghouse is a great high school."

# data[].attributes.body
- Graduated from Westinghouse in 1973
- US Military
- Retired now with grandchildren
- "It prepared, it prepared, it made me a leader more than a follower because at that point it was like, okay, you know, growing up, I always - I’m going to follow this guy; he’s nice, you know, or he dress well, or you know. But back then, it was all about dressing back then so he can dress well -, but then you start seeing what you’re really about. So that’s when I say, you know, I’m going to cut off being a follower; now it’s time to become a leader. "

# data[].attributes.body
Ben Ramsey / Maurice Dotson
Howard D. Smith / Rita Gregory
Anne Myrick / Chico Butler

# data[].attributes.headline
Oral Histories of Westinghouse High School

# data[].attributes.subject
Oral Histories of Westinghouse High School