GARY KLINE
DAVID HIGHFIELD
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avid is a Reporter for KDKA-TV and co-hosts “Your Pittsburgh” with Susan Koeppen. Gary is a Professor and Assistant Head of Acting/Musical Theater at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama. The couple was married at The National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side in October 2015 after being together for 10 years. David serves on the board of the PERSAD Center. He supports ARC of Armstrong County, the Progressive Workshop of Armstrong County, Hair Peace Charities, and the KD Turkey Fund. Gary has given his time and talent toward fundraising events including Carnegie Mellon University’s Capital
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Campaign and the American Ireland Fund Gala in honor of retired CMU President Dr. Jared Cohon. He also volunteers to direct music for CMU’s annual observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The couple enjoys hosting dinner parties for friends (Gary loves cooking), playing tennis together, and traveling. This year’s American Ireland Fund Gala is on MARCH 17. On APRIL 30 and MAY 1, Hair Peace Charities will partner with the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon for the Run for a Reason Charity Program. On MAY 2, support the PERSAD Center at its 28th Annual Art Auction.
PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAVELY PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE NATIONAL AVIARY
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