Agatha Tiegel became the first deaf woman to graduate from Gallaudet College's four year program with a Bachelor of Arts. Her valedictorian speech argued for the recognition of the Intellect... Read allAgatha Tiegel became the first deaf woman to graduate from Gallaudet College's four year program with a Bachelor of Arts. Her valedictorian speech argued for the recognition of the Intellect of Women, a cause she advocated throughout her career.Agatha Tiegel became the first deaf woman to graduate from Gallaudet College's four year program with a Bachelor of Arts. Her valedictorian speech argued for the recognition of the Intellect of Women, a cause she advocated throughout her career.