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Luke Burgio

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Bio

My name is Luke Burgio. I was born in California, am the oldest of two children, work part-time, and have had a lifelong passion for music. Throughout high school, I initially planned to pursue collegiate wrestling. After a season ending elbow injury, I was forced to rethink my future and rediscovered a passion that had been with me all along: music. I first picked up a guitar when I was four years old and later learned drums, bass guitar, and piano. After my family moved to Texas, I had the opportunity to take music classes at Cornerstone Christian Schools, where my mother teaches. Those experiences helped transform a lifelong interest into a clear career path. My faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of my life and continues to shape the way I approach my education, relationships, and goals. I hope to use the talents God has given me to encourage and positively impact those around me. In the fall of 2026, I will attend Belmont University to study Audio Engineering Technology. While I plan to build my career in the music industry, I also hope to earn my firefighter certification and serve my community as a volunteer firefighter. Video of my piano recital: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ndj5iTnOt90

Education

Cornerstone Christian Schools

High School
2022 - 2026

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Engineering, Other
    • Music
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      • Music
    • Dream career goals:

      Produce Music via Audio Engineering

    • Service Assistant

      Dominion Country Club
      2026 – Present8 months

    Sports

    Wrestling

    Varsity
    2022 – 20264 years

    Awards

    • Most Improved Wrestler
    • Ranked 2nd Prep State 144 weight class
    • Team Captain

    Arts

    • Cornerstone Christian

      Music
      2022 – 2026

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Cornerstone Church and Schools Wrestling — Assistant in training and coaching in tournaments
      2023 – 2026
    • Volunteering

      Cornerstone Church and Schools — Help Set up and breakdown. Provided service for merchandise
      2022 – 2026

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy