John Barbero (February 23, 1945 – July 26, 2010) was the longtime public address announcer for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League, a job he held for 36 years, Barbero also served as a principal for Waynesburg Central High School. Early years Career in education Barbero was a 1963 graduate of California High School, During his tenure there, He also served as president of student council, National Honor Society treasurer, and College Club vice president and homeroom president, among other things. He also was a member of Boy's Octet, Chorale and Spanish Clubs. John went to Grove City College, where he majored in business administration. While at Grove City, he pursued a broadcasting career when he started working at the college radio station as well as a downtown FM station. In the summer of 1964, Barbero became employed by WESA radio in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. In order to continue his radio career at WESA, John transferred to California University of Pennsylvania. While at WESA, Barbero served as play-by-play announcer for California Vulcans football. He also became the station's sports director and would broadcast football and basketball matchups each week throughout the Monongahela Valley Area. John then moved to WEEP radio in Pittsburgh to serve as the radio voice of the now-defunct Pittsburgh Pipers of the American Basketball Association. Due to traveling conflicts, Barbero took a hiatus from sports broadcasting. He decided to continue at California University, majoring in English while continuing his evening job with WESA. Soon after, Barbero hosted a weekly oldies radio show that aired on Saturdays. the show received a thousand phone calls for requests each week. Because of the show's popularity, John became host of a daily oldies show from 5 p.m. until the station signed off for the night. While his radio career grew, Barbero soon took part at valley dances at several night spots. John was honored to work with many of the day's stars. Barbero graduated from California University in 1969. He was then hired by Monongahela School District as an English teacher. He also was honored with a master's degree as a reading specialist. John continued with his education when he moved to Duquesne University, where he received his elementary certifications. Barbero continued his English teaching career until 1976, when he was assigned as an acting assistant principal at Carroll Junior High School. Later that year, he accepted the position as