by Tom Berich, Operations Manager Recently, Tom Berich, Operations Manager for Luminari sat and talked with Anisten Jackson, a senior at North Gate High school in Pittsburgh. Anisten had the opportunity to attend the I Want To Be An Ambassador …
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by Luminari staff Luminari is thrilled to announce the winners of its esteemed 2025 Luminari Awards, an annual essay competition that celebrates the spirit of diplomacy by awarding scholarships, each valued at over $1,200, to two outstanding students to attend …
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by Margot Callahan, Contributing Writer Just like a lot of young adults, (and likely you) I picked a college and a major when I was 17 years old. Clarion State College, now PennWest Clarion, had a good communication program – …
by Elenora Morris, contributing writer The way I see it, there are two ways to approach dancing: outside-in, and inside-out. As a trained ballerina, I learned the outside-in way: here are the five positions, here is the correct shape for …
by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer I selected a large, easy-to-read font, numbered the pages, and tucked them in a black folder that I held tightly while walking up the church steps. The elderly pastor, known for his wisdom and …
by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer My husband Tim and I never managed to get a good parking space in the hospital lot, and that hot August day in 2015 was no exception. Both of us were hustling to get …
Ballet Grace Meets Culinary Delight by Elenora Morris, contributing writer Time to get in costume, the manager says. I button the white chore coat up to my neck, bobby pin my bangs back, slide a pen and notebook into my pocket, …
What We Hold Onto When Everything Else Burns by Beth Dolinar, contributing writer In the small safe deposit box at the bottom of the coat closet are a few things I’d miss if ever I were to lose them. There’s …
by Tom Berich, Luminari Manager of Operations Recently, Tom Berich, Operations Manager for Luminari sat and talked with Dominic Panucci, Branch Director for the Northern Area Boys and Girls Club in Pittsburgh. Dominic’s history with Luminari goes all the way …
Q&A with Luminari Alum, Alex Vasile Hi, I’m Alex Vasile, a Pittsburgh native on an exciting journey from aspiring architect to promising medical professional. Born in Connecticut and raised in Chicago, my family moved to Pittsburgh when I was …
