AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) families and friends met for the 22nd consecutive year to recognise deserving students at the Annual AHEPA Family Christmas Dinner and Scholarship Presentation at the Hellenic Community Centre in Vancouver with a total of $8600.00 being awarded. AHEPA's commitment to education has been well documented throughout its history. The AHEPA Scholarship Committee received numerous applications again this year, proving the popularity of the programme among post secondary students in the Vancouver area. The following are the scholarship recipients who qualified by meeting the criteria as stated on the application forms. Our goal is to recognise students who are outstanding academically but also take an active role in their school community as well as the community at large. Please join me now in recognising this year’s worthy recipients.
The most prestigious scholarship is The AHEPA Supreme Lodge Scholarship, formerly The Sam Nacos Memorial Scholarship, which is offered by the Headquarters in Washington D.C. to the most outstanding recipient in our District. This scholarship is payable in U.S. $, in an amount not to exceed $1000.00 U.S. $. It is given to a student who is a member of one of the Junior Orders or is the child of a member of the Senior Orders. The recipient is Dimitri Bonnis. Dimitri is a student at the University of British Columbia (U.B.C.) in the Faculty of Commerce at the Sauder School of Business. He attended St. George’s School in Vancouver where he maintained high academic standing while actively maintaining ties to the Greek Community by volunteering at many community events. He played rugby throughout his high school years competing at and winning many championships. He also played for the Vancouver Rugby Team. The best of luck in all of your future academic challenges Dimitri!
The Award presented to Dimitri Bonis By his excellency the Greek Consul General Mr. George Aifantis.
The recipient of The Daughters of Penelope Scholarship of $500.00 and The Leo Balatsas Memorial Scholarship of $500.00 is Mando Beciaris. Mando completed her undergraduate studies at Simon Fraser University receiving a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in biology and archeology while actively participating in events at both Greek Communities of Vancouver, volunteering at Vancouver Children’s Hospital, coaching the Burnaby Special Olympics Swim Team and being a member of the Junior Order of AHEPA then the Daughters of Penelope. She is presently attending Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she is completing her final year for a Master of Occupational Therapy and where she continues to volunteer and participate in co-curricular activities. Future study work will include and international placement in Australia which will allow her to complete a comparative study of health practices and policy. Congratulations Mando and we wish you continued success!
The recipient of The Gus Bonnis Memorial Scholarship of $600.00 is Hugh Wallace. Hugh’s grandfather Doctor Stylianos Angelomatis would be proud to see his grandson recognised here this evening. Hugh is presently completing his last year of a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in History, at the University of Victoria. His emphasis of study is on 20th Century Europe. Hugh is a member of AHEPA, participates on the UVic Rowing Team and found time to organise a fund raising event for Cancer Research entitled the Skivvies Run! We commend you Hugh on a job well done!
The recipient of The Eleni and Yiannis Daroukakis Memorial Scholarship of $500.00 and The Gladstone AHEPA CJ6 Scholarship of $500.00 is Natalia Tzemis. Natalia completed her undergraduate degree at UBC where she received membership to the Golden Key Society for ranking within the top15% of her class and demonstrating excellence in academics, leadership and service. She was always active in school politics, recreational sports and academic clubs. Natalia is presently enrolled in the Master of Arts Program at Simon Fraser University where she is beginning research in the field of Comparative Politics, concentrating on European nations with a focus on immigration policies and public opinion. In addition to being a full-time MA student, she is part of the Political Science Graduate Caucus and has had time to volunteer with the BC Public Internet Advocacy Center and the Pivot Legal Society. Well done Natalia and good luck on the completion of your studies!
The recipient of The Mesotopitis Family Scholarship of $500.00 and The Gladstone AHEPA CJ6 Scholarship of $500.00 is Natacha Schinas. Natacha was born in Greece then studied at a French school here in Canada. She is presently attending Simon Fraser University where she is in her third year of Health Sciences. She plans on attending Medical School and specialising in Paediatrics. Natacha has managed to maintain membership in the Golden Key International Society by placing in the top 15% of her class and demonstrating excellence in academics, leadership and service from the onset of her studies. She is a member of the SFU Ultimate Frisbee Team and participates in squash and skiing. Bravo Natacha!
The recipient of The AHEPA District #26 Scholarship of $1000.00 is David Katsionis. David’s grandfather, Kyriakos Katsionis, was a long time member of AHEPA and an active member of the Greek community of Vancouver. So, it is a pleasure on behalf of AHEPA to bestow upon David this recognition. David completed his high school studies at St. Patrick Regional Secondary School. He was able to maintain his standing on the honour roll throughout his high school years while actively participating in intramural sports, serving on a variety of committees including the Grad Council and working at the PNE since the age of 15. He also volunteered at the 2010 Winter Olympics that the city of Vancouver hosted. David earned an Academic Entrance Scholarship to Simon Fraser University where he is in his first year and plans on completing a degree with a major in History with hopes of possible careers in Law or Education We in AHEPA are proud to present you with this scholarship David! Congratulations!
Vancouver City Consoler Suzanne Anton presented the Award to David Katsonis
The recipient of The Dimitrios Apostolopoulos Memorial Scholarship of $1000.000 is Alex Pappas. Alex attended Killarney Secondary in East Vancouver and went on to Langara College where he completed the requirements towards a degree in Human Kinetics. He maintained an above average standing while working a couple jobs, dancing with the Dimitrios Dance School and volunteering at various Greek functions. He is presently attending Capilano University where he is fulfilling his dream of playing volley ball. He is a member of the Men’s Varsity Team and is representing Capilano in the British Columbia College Athletic Association. He finds time to give back to the community and is doing some volunteer coaching for some youth volley ball programs in East Vancouver. Alex plans on completing his studies at UBC with a degree in Human Kinetics and Education. Well done Alex!
AHEPA Distr. #26 Dist. governor Paul Michael Presenting the Award to Sofia's Antonakos Mother.
This year the AHEPA District #26 bestowed an additional financial support scholarship in the amount of $2,000.00 upon Sofia Andonakos. Sofia is a 26 year old opera singer of Greek-Canadian heritage. She has been singing since the age of 10 and has studied voice and music at Kwantlin and then UBC. While living in Greece temporarily last year while attending Master classes at the Opera Studio of the Greek National Opera she preformed at a Canada Day reception hosted by the Canadian Ambassador to Greece. She had the distinct privilege or performing during a State Visit of the then Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Michaël Jean. She is presently completing the requirements for application into the Opera Performance Diploma Program at the University of Toronto. Good luck with your application Sofia and with your studies and career!
Honorary Consul of Cyprus Tasoula Bergrren Presenting the recipients with gifts from Cyprus.
We congratulate all of these very deserving recipients and we would like to thank all the individuals and companies who made this event possible with their hard work and their many donations from which we benefit annually. Many of our scholarships are Memorial Scholarships, which are donated by private individuals to honour a family member. What better way to honour a loved one and also contribute to the recognition of hard working students who one day will be leaders in our community?
On behalf of the AHEPA Family Xρονιά πολλά!
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