Expressions: Photographs from the Post-Gazette 2015

Band Break, Andrew Rush Members of the Westinghouse marching band take a break after performing during an assembly at Pittsburgh Lincoln elementary school that celebrated the school’s STAR status. Pennsylvania Acting Education Secretary Pedro Rivera visited the school for the assembly. STAR stands for Students and Teachers Achieving Results and is a rewards and recognition program in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Andrew Rush, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 7, 2015.

Polar Bear Club, Michael Henninger Hundreds of people jump into the Monongahela River from the Mon Wharf as part of The Pittsburgh Polar Bear Club’s annual News Years Day plunge to benefit Project Bundle-Up on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Michael Henninger, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jan. 1, 2015.

Community Cares, Rebecca Droke Al Johnson of Penn Hills gets emotional during “Moving from Marches to Measurables,” a community meeting hosted by Pittsburgh Interfatih Impact Network ommunity members and Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay at Baptist Temple Church in Homewood on Feb. 26. Mr. Johnson worked in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 20 years and saw the effects of violence by and against children and teenagers. Rebecca Droke, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 26, 2015.

Half-Court Shot, Matt Freed Chartiers Valley’s Matty McConnell celebrates after hitting a half-court shot to end the third period against North Allegheny in the WPIAL class AAAA championship Saturday, Feb.28, 2015 at Petersen Events Center. Matt Freed, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 28, 2015.

World Cup Champion, Lake Fong Abby Wambach fixes her hair before taking a picture with fans after practice at Heinz Field on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The US Women soccer team will play Costa Rica on Sunday and the game marks the team’s first match since winning the 2015 Women’s World Cup. Lake Fong, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Aug. 15, 2015.

rayer Vigil, Lake Fong
Ansar Khan, 50, of Johnstown, Pa., prays at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Wilkinsburg. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community holds a prayer vigil for San Bernardino victims after 14 were killed and 17 were injured in the attack.
Lake Fong, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Dec. 19, 2015.

Greenfield Bridge Demolition, Bob Donaldson
The Greenfield Bridge falls onto the Parkway East as explosive charges go off.
Bob Donaldson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Dec. 28, 2015.

Rehearsal, Michael Henninger
Alexandra Kochis performs a piece in the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s studio run-through of its “PBT Premieres” show. The show was performed onstage at the Benedum on March 6-8.
Michael Henninger, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 27, 2015.

Hello, Mr. President, Bob Donaldson
President Barack Obama greets Elliot Riley, 2, riding on the shoulders of dad Andrew after he arrived at the 171st air Refueling Wing on his way to speak at the VFW Convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Bob Donaldson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 21, 2015.

Visiting Ruth, Bob Donaldson
Jack Beiber blows a kiss to his late wife, Ruth, during his daily visit with her at Pittsburgh’s Calvary Cemetery.
Bob Donaldson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb. 5, 2015.

Cow, Larry Roberts
Emily Speer ,14, from Portersville, sleeps with “Frosty ” an 8-year-old milking shorthorn, in the cattle barn at the Big Butler Fair, July 5, 2015. Emily had spent the morning learning showmanship for dairy cow judging.
Cow, Larry Roberts, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 5, 2015.