<P> Students , faculty , and staff celebrated in Gallaudet 's field house when the four demands were met and I. King Jordan was selected as the new president . During his first press interview after gaining the presidency , Jordan delivered one of his most famous quotes , `` Deaf people can do anything hearing people can do , except hear . '' Phil Bravin , who was deaf , was appointed chairperson of the Board since Spilman had resigned . Bravin , who was the first Deaf chair , was appointed as chair of the Lexington School for the Deaf following similar protests in 1994 . </P>
who was the first person chosen as president who resigned after the student revolution
King Jordan