Scott and Shayna’s story shows that the Gallaudet experience doesn’t end at graduation — it grows with you. As alumni and Deaf mountain climbers, they carry the Homecoming spirit everywhere they go: community, courage, and connection.

#IamGallaudet #GallaudetHomecoming

Video description: Opens with footage of Scott and Shayna summiting a mountain, then switches to Scott and Shayna in yellow and blue velvet chairs facing the camera. Behind them is a background showing a snow-capped mountain. They both don blue jeans and black shirts/zip up jackets. Scott has short hair and Shayna has her curly hair done in an half up-do. Lower thirds for Scott identify him as Scott Lehmann, '12 & G-'15, BA in Mathematics & Education, MA in Deaf Education, Frederick, Maryland. Lower thirds for Shayna identify her as Shayna Unger, '14 & G-'17, BA and MSW in Social Work, Frederick, Maryland. B-roll footage of Scott and Shayna climbing mountains and Gallaudet students are folded in the video. Video ends with text reading #iamGallaudet and pulsating graphics.

Transcript:

Scott: Returning to Gallaudet makes us reminisce. It's truly an honor to share our story with you.

Shayna: Are we just mountain climbers? No- we're also proud Gallaudet University alumni!

Scott: We often reflect on our time at Gallaudet. It's a special place where we grew so much. So many unique experiences that you can only get here at Gallaudet. Gallaudet is the place to be at.

Shayna: After Gallaudet, we were figuring out how to navigate mountain-related experiences, which was challenging. It was uncharted territory going through that. However, our time at Gallaudet gave us the ability to network and interact with people confidently.

Scott:  I remember connecting with so many people upon enrolling: fellow students and professors. I grew so much during my years at Gallaudet I was a completely different person upon graduating! It's incredible to look back and see how much I've grown.

Shayna: The best part about Gallaudet? It's not just education. It's all encompassing. When your child enters Gallaudet, they are given a space to grow. Teachers and staff guide students while celebrating who they are. This helps students grow academically and personally.

Scott: Thanks, Gallaudet, for pushing us to the next level!

Shayna: To all of you watching us - go ahead and dream big! Gallaudet can be part of your ascent.

Both:  We are trailblazers! I am Gallaudet!