x

Culture

Washington Oxi Day Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners

WASHINGTON, DC – The Washington Oxi Day Foundation on October 19 announced the winners of the 2020 Philotimo Scholarship Competition. Once again, the Foundation received dozens of competitive submissions from Greek-American students across the country.

Students were asked to watch the Foundation’s “Greek Secret” video on the subject of philotimo and answer one of the following questions:

▪ What does philotimo mean to you?

▪ What are some extraordinary examples of philotimo that you have seen?

▪ What are the things you can do in your daily life to exhibit philotimo?

▪ How can philotimo improve your life?

The first place essay was submitted by Iriana Cholakis a high school senior in Ashburn, Virginia. She will receive a $4,000 scholarship and be featured as part of the Foundation’s 10th Annual Oxi Courage Awards Gala on October 28. The Honorable B. Theodore Bozonelis, Trustee of the Nicholas J. and Anna K. Bouras Foundation and Secretary of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s Archdiocesan Council, will present the scholarship at the virtual gala.

Cholakis’ winning essay focused on how philotimo can improve your life.

She wrote, “As the pandemic reached my local community, frustrated with unrealized expectations, fear and confusion, I channeled my emotions towards optimism. I found courage, motivation and strength, the chords of philotimo resounding in my heart. Without restraint and without solicitation, I knew I had to step up and pivot, investing compassion, ingenuity and vigor to defend, support, and protect my family.”

The two second place winners, each of whom will receive a $2,000 scholarship are Sophia Stefanakis a high school junior in Manhasset, NY and Georgia Agoritsas a 7th grader in Douglaston, NY.

The two third place winners, each of whom will receive a $1,000 scholarship are Dimitrios June a high school freshman in Seal Beach, California and Zoya Bessler a high school junior in Dayton, Ohio.

More information about the Washington Oxi Day Foundation is available online: https://oxidayfoundation.org.

The Greek Secret video is also available online: 

RELATED

CHICAGO - A noted Greek-American history lecturer who now heads the Chicago-based Heritage Management Organisation has added his voice to pushing the British Museum to return the stolen Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Top Stories

Columnists

A pregnant woman was driving in the HOV lane near Dallas.

General News

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.

Video

Greek Commander John Pappas Bids the NYPD Farewell with a Zeibekiko (Vid & Pics)

NEW YORK – With a Zeibekiko, the dance of Zorba, and island dances, Commander John Pappas bid farewell to the NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Unit, retiring after 29 years of service.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force is expanding its study of whether service members who worked with nuclear missiles have had unusually high rates of cancer after a preliminary review determined that a deeper examination is needed.

LIDECKO, Czech Republic (AP) — In an eastern corner of the Czech Republic, St.

NEW YORK (AP) — When Paul Giamatti made “Sideways” with Alexander Payne, he stayed in a little house in the middle of a large vineyard.

The 2024 Republican presidential primary field has narrowed, with Doug Burgum dropping out of the race.

Enter your email address to subscribe

Provide your email address to subscribe. For e.g. [email protected]

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our newsletter.