Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Dai’ree
From 9/22/12: Mike Rethage and Dai’ree, discussing their special relationship along with Sandra Eritano during our monthly visit from Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Boy Scout Pack 139
From 9/8/12: Members of Pack 139 from Penn Hills/Verona visit our studio.
YES: Luminari “I Want to be an Ambassador” Program
New at Neighborhoodvoices: The Luminari “I Want to be an Ambassador” program is an intensive, seven day summer program that is designed “to help teens master the skill sets and character traits of a successful Ambassador… especially the vital art of diplomacy.” The program meets in Pittsburgh at the Heinz History Center and culminates with a two day trip to Washington D.C. where the camp will visit cultural museums, foreign embassies, as well as the U.S. State Department. Today we are joined by Rohan, a soon-to-be 8th grader at Dorseyville Middle School, who won an essay contest and earned a scholarship to participate in this year’s program. Rohan fills us in on some of the fascinating subjects that he has learned so far in the program, including conflict resolution, world religions, and the subtleties of cross-cultural communication. Rohan is joined by Luminari staff member Rick Tony, the director of this year’s Ambassador program.
Special Guest: Charlie Batch reads “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”
New at Neighborhoodvoices: A very special guest called in to the show to read us his favorite Dr. Seuss book on the air… Charlie Batch from the Best of the Batch Foundation and the Pittsburgh Steelers! Charlie gave us a call and spent some time talking to us about his foundation and his love for Dr. Seuss, and topped it off by reading “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” live on SLB.
Luminari Teen Writer! Workshop
New at Neighborhoodvoices:
Gina Cantanazarite previews a workshop for 8th through 12th graders.