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Greek-American James A. Koshivos, 21, Killed after Car Plunged into Ocean
FALMOUTH, MA – The police in Falmouth have identified the victim in an accident involving a car plunging into the ocean on February 20, NBC10 Boston reported.
NEW YORK – The well-organized graduation ceremony of a well-run school produced an expected but no less thrilling result on St. Demetrios High School graduation day, tears of joy, expressions of pride and inspiration for students and guests alike.
Once again the most touching moment was the processional when the kindergarteners of the St. Demetrios school system – the class of 2027 – accompanied the class of 2015, many of whom have warm memories of sharing the graduation spotlight 12 years ago.
The speaker’s words seemed to blend into one message the students could take with them into the world of higher education and beyond.
The prudence advised by Supervising Principal Anastasios Koularmanis, who developed the words of Socrates’ “know thyself” by emphasizing the importance of adding knowledge of one’s limits to self-confidence, and Dr. William Tenet, who urged the graduates to supplement awareness of their abundant talent with humility, were balanced by the “the sky is the limit” message to their classmates of Valedictorian Demetrios Neophytou and double-Salutatorians Kristina Kalemkerides and Demetra Papadopoulos.
The messages of the speakers and the meaning of the ceremony were summed up in the closing remarks of Very Rev. Nektarios Papazafiropoulos, the Dean of St. Demetrios Cathedral.
After saying “paideia is not just a school, it is the community – all of us,” and told of how much he enjoyed even the limited time he was able to offer them. “I wanted you to open up your mind…not to take for granted what is presented to you, but to have judgement. ..embrace who you are – nobody is perfect – strengths and weaknesses …look for something that conforms to what you like to do in life. We all have an inclination – look for it, find it, and you will all be great
The speakers, all of whom congratulated students, parents and teachers alike, included Emmanuel Dritsas, Parish Council President, Nick Andriotis, School Board Chairman, and representatives of the Hellenic Medical Society.
More to follow.
FALMOUTH, MA – The police in Falmouth have identified the victim in an accident involving a car plunging into the ocean on February 20, NBC10 Boston reported.
PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Rosalynn Carter received her final farewells Wednesday in the same tiny town where she and Jimmy Carter were born, forever their home base as they climbed to the White House and traveled the world for humanitarian causes.
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are considering holding a formal vote next month to authorize the impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden as the party looks to legitimize a process that has yet to yield any direct evidence of wrongdoing by the president.
JERUSALEM (AP) — It has become an Israeli mantra throughout the latest war in Gaza: Hamas is ISIS.
ATHENS – As the 100th anniversary of her birth approaches on December 2, the tributes to Maria Callas continue – literally all over the world.
NEW YORK – Ahead of The Hellenic Initiative’s 11th Annual New York Gala on December 2, honoree Ted Leonsis, the well-known entrepreneur and philanthropist, shared his thoughts with The National Herald.