Anatolia School of Business Entrepreneurship Hub Established at ACT

New Summer Program at ACT, p7 SPRING 2014

CTY Greece Anatolia’s CSR Efforts Trustees Initiate a Match Challenge Progresses Rapidly Continue to Help the Community to Expand the Kindergarten Page 2 Page 4 Page 6 Anatolia School of Business Entrepreneurship Hub Established at ACT

Participants in the John & Mary Pappajohn Business Plan Competition

promising new Entrepreneurship initiative ing is aimed at helping Greeks of all ages begin Along with the VentureGarden launch, the of- Aforms the basis for the Anatolia School of their journey towards entrepreneurship with ficial start of the Anatolia School of Business En- Business Entrepreneurship Hub, announced in the optimum foundation of knowledge and trepreneurship Hub began with a call for entries February 2014. As Greeks struggle to find their training. “VentureGarden is an initiative which to the John & Mary Pappajohn Business Plan way into a new economic paradigm, the Ameri- aims at helping people that are interested in Award, which has been a supported program can College of Thessaloniki has committed its achieving a successful entrepreneurial course in at ACT for many years. After a hiatus, the Award resources and knowhow towards the educa- a constructive way,” says Dr. Fanis Varvoglis ‘74, has returned with a vengeance, being open to tion and training of a new generation of busi- Chair of the Anatolia School of Business. “Entre- willing and aspiring entrepreneurs, with $5,000 ness leaders and pioneers to take the country preneurship is not just a way of earning a living; experience. In addition, the Anatolia School of granted to each of the 5 winning entries. Ap- forward. it is mainly a way of thinking. It paves the way Business has built a strong support network of plications for the contest totaled 139 – and in- The innovative new programs have the sup- for self-expression and creativity, while it greatly Mentors and Professionals in Greece and the cluded innovative ideas for businesses in twelve port of major donors and include cooperation contributes to the economy’s development and United States to facilitate the needs of all Ven- sectors of the Greek economy. Following a rig- with the ALBA Graduate Business School of the the improvement of society’s quality of life.” tureGarden participants. This support will be orous four -phase process including evaluation, American College of Greece. Through the in- The partnership with ALBA’s Graduate Busi- a catalyst for the growth of new relationships presentation, development and presentation valuable support of John Pappajohn and The ness School and the Hellenic Initiative is a and knowledge exchange, as they pursue their and final judging, the awards will be announced Hellenic Initiative, Anatolia School of Business, ground-breaking model for cooperation in the dreams of becoming a business with global op- in June of 2014. in cooperation with ALBA, has initiated Ven- Greek business community. VentureGarden en- portunities. “We are working at a feverish pace With these initiatives and more to come, Ana- tureGarden, the first comprehensive process for compasses a twelve-month hybrid academic to develop the program and support solutions tolia is set to play a leading role in the race to nurturing entrepreneurs. The program’s unique & experiential training period, with tailor-made for all those who wish to create new businesses transform the Greek economy, and bring the combination of training, support, and mentor- course plans to suit each individual’s goals and – even on a global scale!” country forward out of crisis.

Alumni Supporting the School - Class Challenge

natolia’s alumni have a long and proud ranking pupils, including those who excel in of the faculty, administration and especially Atradition of supporting the school’s objec- extra-curricular activities, have received sup- students for this significant contribution to a tives, and their generous assistance has often port crucial for them to continue their educa- very worthy cause. So far, the Classes of ’63, been a key factor in the realization of many tion through the Class Challenge. Generations ’65, ’66, ’71, ’72, ’79, ’80, ’87, ’88, ’90, ’91, ’93, goals and strategic objectives for the institu- of Anatolians, from 18 different Graduating ’94, ’99, ’01 and ’12 have set the standard for tion. With the economic woes of recent years Classes, have joined in the project, demonstrat- philanthropy at a new level, and look towards in mind, an exciting initiative has emerged to ing the loyalty they feel towards their school additional Classes joining with them in sub- assist the increasing number of students with through their participation in the fundraising stantially supporting the institution that has financial needs. A number of Anatolia’s top- efforts and, in turn, winning the deep gratitude provided them with so much.

Page 1 • The Anatolian • Spring 2014 Anatolia College Institutional News

President’s Club: Welcoming the New CTY Greece Progresses Rapidly

Members ver a three month period – December Anatolia’s senior administration travelled to O2013 to February 2014 - more than Baltimore in the Fall of 2013 to formally pres- he annual Board of Trustees meet- 1500 students from all over Greece partici- ent the Center for Talented Youth in the city Ting on campus is a golden opportu- pated in talent identification testing in 12 where the program was born. Amidst warm nity to honor the new members of the different cities across the country - twice in wishes from the assembled crowd of aca- President’s Club. The President’s Club Athens and Thessaloniki - for the Center for demic and political guests, Johns Hopkins represents the Institution’s highest level Talented Youth (CTY) Greece at Anatolia Col- University CTY gave the stage to its newest of recognition and consists of a group of lege, with 12 public universities offering their partner – Anatolia College – to explain the supporters who take a leading role in the facilities. CTY Greece, funded by the Stavros highlights and importance of establishing future of Anatolia College, encouraging Niarchos Foundation, will run in partnership such a pioneering program in Greece and the Institution’s excellence in education with Johns Hopkins University. the Balkans. and providing financial resources to help the school achieve its mission. The new The Center’s outreach activities began at From the Presentation of CTY at Washington, DC. On March 18th, 2014 Anatolia College and members President Vlachos welcomed in the end of 2013, with an organized commu- Christos P. Panagopoulos, Ambassador of Greece to the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth 2013 include: nication and information campaign through- U.S.A.; Elaine Hansen, Executive Director of the Johns (CTY) held a reception at the Greek Embassy Steve Arigides ‘68, Tasos & Christina out Greece, to present the program and the Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY), Amalia Delicari, in Washington D.C. to introduce the new Ioannidis, Chris Kaskavelis ‘86, Kostis participation requirements. In collaboration Program Officer & Public Affairs Officer, Stavros Niarchos Center for Talented Youth Greece at Ana- Karatzas ‘02, Melathron Food Services, Foundation; and Dr. Panos Vlachos, President of Anatolia with Regional Directorates of Primary and College. tolia College to the local community. The OPAP SA, Vangellis Pateras & Mina No- Secondary Education of Greece, Anatolia main speakers of the event were: Christos midou Patera ‘79. College hosted major events in Thessaloniki, College, four of the High School faculty and P. Panagopoulos, Ambassador of Greece to During the upcoming Board of Trustees Larissa, Patra and Veria, which resulted in in- the Director of CTY Greece, Antonis Apos- the U.S.A.; Elaine Hansen, Executive Director meeting in Thessaloniki, President Vla- creasing awareness of CTY among parents, tolou spent their summer at Johns Hopkins of CTY; Amalia Delicari, Program Officer & chos will welcome this year’s new mem- the media, local authorities and the commu- University, attending an intensive five week Public Affairs Officer, Stavros Niarchos Foun- bers: nity as a whole. training program in order to become familiar dation; and Dr. Panos Vlachos, President of Athanasios Berberidis, Aris Chadjiko- In view of the establishment of the Center with the philosophy and proper implemen- Anatolia College. smas, Dimitrios Gortzis, Lidl Hellas, Le- for Talented Youth (CTY) Greece at Anatolia tation of the program. onidas Mavroudis ‘84.

Institutional Governance and the Trustees Procter & Gamble of Anatolia College for the Boarding une’s 2013 Annual Board meeting also a ‘best practices’ model for the Greek educa- Department Jprovided a backdrop for the presentation system overall. tion of Trustee Serge Hadji-Mihaloglou’s ’60 The book’s prologues by Thessaloniki Mayor rocter & Gamble Greece began a new book: “Institutional Governance and Yiannis Boutaris and Aristotle University Law Pvaluable new initiative this past the Trustees of Anatolia College”, which uses Professor Anastasia Grammaticaki-Alexiou year, by providing in-kind support, in- Anatolia College as a case study to exam- underscore the contribution of this original cluding shampoo and other personal ine the issue of non-profit governance, and work. The book was also formally presented care products, laundry detergent and serves as an introduction to the structure, on June 1st, 2013, at Anatolia College, by cleaning supplies, to meet the year- composition, culture, and challenges of the Professor Van Coufoudakis, President of the long needs of Anatolia’s 30 boarding Boards of Trustees governing American non- Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation students. Under the auspices of Proc- profit organizations. Agency (H.Q.A.), Rector Emeritus at the tor & Gamble’s CSR program “Comforts University of Nicosia, Cyprus, Dean of Home,” this generous sponsorship Casting a critical eye upon the responsi- Emeritus College of Arts and Sci- had a significant impact on reducing bility of institutional leadership, Mr. Hadji- ences, Indiana University-Purdue the students’ cost of living, and helps Mihaloglou noted that “the key to success- University. A review (in Greek) to further the school’s mission of sup- ful governance in a school such as Anatolia Trustee Serge Hadji-Mihaloglou ‘60 with President of in Armenopoulos, the Thessa- Anatolia College Dr. Panos Vlachos port. is a Board that sets a strategic direction for loniki Bar Law Journal, Issue 5, the fulfillment of the institution’s mission, plication of these policies at Anatolia – May 2013, was written by Dr. and supervises the faithful and responsible through strategic planning, systematic Constantine G. Hadjiyannakis, implementation of policy.” He added that monitoring, staff evaluation, and thor- Lawyer, Former Professor at the “systematic, logical and transparent” ap- ough economic analysis – could serve as Pantios University.

New Scholarships from the Latsis Foundation

The Anatolian is published n further recognition of Anatolia’s leading contributions in the educational sector, the John by the Office of the Board of Trustees S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation has increased its initial support, which began with one of Anatolia College I full scholarship in 2012, with 2 more 50% scholarships. And in order to bring the amounts 18 Tremont Street Suite 704, up to 100%, the foundation has invited additional organizations and individuals to join this Boston MA 02108 funding effort, an action that will also signal the start of new collaborations and broaden the school’s potential donor base. Evidence of Anatolia’s high level of excellence in education, Designed and printed in Greece programs, and organization, along with the school’s efforts in expanding its horizons, pro- by ThessPrint S.A. vided the impetus for the new grants, which will be available for the 2014-2015 school year.

Page 2 • The Anatolian • Spring 2014 The Responsibility of Giving: New Scholarships for 2014-2015 Donor Interview with Dr. Eustace Theodore Editor’s Note: Dr. Eustace Theodore is a founding Did your father see his legacy in the long-term Continuing principal of eAdvancement, and spent most of as a paradigm for giving to Anatolia? his academic career at Yale University in a variety When one looks up the word ‘modest’ in the the Anatolia Legacy of teaching and administrative positions. After dictionary there should be a picture of my father retiring from Yale in 1997, Dr. Theodore became next to the standard definition. He chose to call or more than 50 years, Anatolia Col- the seventh President of the Council for Advance- the scholarship by just his first name as he never Flege’s Scholarship program has pro- ment and Support of Education (CASE). His Fa- sought a legacy beyond the family. vided an outstanding opportunity for ther, Demetri Theodore, graduated from Anatolia For him it was enough to have achieved his more than 1,000 deserving students to and was able to build a long and successful life in dream of contributing to the world as a teacher pursue their education, and this year is no the United States. Upon his retirement, Demetri and scholar, to have enjoyed many years of mar- exception. The 2013-2014 academic year Theodore established an endowed scholarship riage to his wife Nicoletta and to have seen his finds more than 200 of our Gymnasium for Anatolia students, in the hope that his own two sons grow and become contributing mem- and Lykeion students receiving partial or ‘small gift’ could continue the tradition of growth bers of society. full aid, a number which is not so surpris- and education which he himself credited to Ana- What would please him most is the knowledge ing given the current economic condi- tolia. that others now have joined his effort to support tions faced by many families. Anatolia of- Anatolian students, students who can be more fers both full and partial need-based and Your father’s moving story, and his own career than they might otherwise have been, thanks to merit-based scholarships. For the coming in education, provides a great illustration of the Anatolia -- just as was the case for him. school year, the Institution is pleased to power of knowledge to change lives. What role announce a record number of options did Anatolia play in your father’s desire to pursue How does your family view the Demetri Schol- available to our incoming freshman First his life in the United States? arship? Year Gymnasium class: For Demetri Theodore, Anatolia was a lifeline, Those members of the family and our dear- first in what was then Turkey– ancient Greece– est friends who have joined us in celebrating Need and merit based: Dr. Eustace Theodore discusses 9 scholarships to cover 75%-100% tuition and then in Thessaloniki. his father’s legacy to Anatolia St. Demetri Day each October with a gift to the 20 scholarships to cover 25%-75% tuition With war and dev- Demetri Scholarship program do so as a way of Merit-based: astation all around Why is an Endowed Gift your preferred form of recognizing our good fortune and Anatolia Col- 17 scholarships of 10%: for those students him, Anatolia and support? lege’s role in making it so. with the highest Entrance Exam Score, re- his studies sustained Permanence was very much a characteristic For without Anatolia College my brother and gardless of family financial circumstance. him, gave him hope of the first Dr. Theodore. Demetri saved rather I would literally not exist, nor would we have Tuition & Board: and a road to follow. than spent; this was the reason he had money the relationship with the friends who now sup- 5 scholarships of 100% for students whose In today’s terminolo- with which to start the Demetri Scholarship. He port this cause. Members of the family that now permanent residence is in Western Mace- gy I suppose Demetri taught during a time when professors were not number in the hundreds would never have donia, Thessaly, Lakonia, and the island of was a ‘geek,’ someone well paid, but his frugal ways made the differ- been helped in their desire to come to Amer- Lesvos. These are decided upon need-ba- that found his plea- ence. When he established the Demetri Schol- ica. sis and cover the total cost of tuition and sures in books and arship he wanted it to serve many students, not Those who give each year want others to housing in the school’s Boarding Depart- education. Anatolia just those in school at the time. As an econom- have the same good fortune in life, which was ment. provided the setting for him to expand his world ics professor, Dr. Theodore valued the power of my father’s motive in creating the Scholarship in and imagine what might be possible if he could capital appreciation; the history of the Demetri the first instance. We may never know all of the This coming academic year it is estimated somehow get to America. Once he made that Scholarship corpus reinforces his wisdom in this wonderful stories that his sacrificial gift gener- that approximately 30% of all the incom- leap, with the strength of his Anatolia education regard. If he were alive today he would encour- ated, but we do know there are stories thanks to ing class will be recipients of various types supporting him, he achieved all that he dreamed age fundraising focused on endowment rather the generosity of our family and friends, gener- of the scholarships described above. of – further studies, a doctorate in economics and than current need, though he would recognize osity that built a powerful endowment that will a post as a University professor. that both are required. continue to support Anatolia students forever.

KOHA – an Innovative Library Anatolia Community Management System Offers Support

building an in-house version of the industry-standard KOHA system. Used at institutions small and large alike, the KOHA system is based on an open- s a not-for-profit institution, Anatolia their efforts to complete their studies. The source UNIX code that is so adaptable that it meets ACollege relies on a diverse pool of sup- Athens Alumni Association of Anatolia Col- the particular needs of each host. Thanks to a great porters to meet the financial targets neces- lege also offers one full scholarship and pro- initiative taken by the College’s IT department, Ana- sary to fulfill its educational and social mis- vides funds to support the School’s financial tolia now has its own version of KOHA up and run- sion; and the many branches of the ‘Anatolia aid program. In addition, the Association of or most of us, libraries mean one thing: Books. ning, a development effort which was completed Family’ play an important role in this process. Friends of Anatolia College (“AFAC”) offers fi- FSearching for titles, whether in an online data- within record time and at no cost to the institution. Alumni, friends, parents, students and em- nancial support to 6 high school students. base or just browsing the spines along the shelves, The system is a major step in the modernization of ployees, both individually and through their Many of the Parents Associations of the is an expected and enjoyable part of the Library ex- the library installations, and will carry the school far associations, contribute in a variety of ways Elementary, Middle and High Schools made perience. Anatolia’s libraries and Librarians are one into the future. But this innovation is not limited to the school’s successful efforts to meet the important contributions to the Scholarship of our institution’s treasures – a source of knowl- within the confines of the school, as Anatolia has needs of both the organization and its stu- Program as well as supporting initiatives edge and help for students, staff, and alumni alike. extended its KOHA hosting opportunities to the dents. to cover logistic needs. Finally, the fifteen- But how many of us think about the systems that wider community. The Thessaloniki Photography member Anatolia Student Councils donated run behind the stacks; and how all this information Museum and the Society for Macedonian Studies The Alumni Association of Anatolia Col- proceeds from events to the Scholarship is tracked and managed? are the first organizations to become partners, and lege (“SAAK”), offers one full scholarship and Fund; and the school employees’ union also without a doubt they will soon be joined by many financially supports 5 additional students in participated in fundraising activities. A recent initiative by Anatolia’s IT staff has ushered more institutions which can benefit from this ad- in a new era to the library management process by vance into the future.

Page 3 • The Anatolian • Spring 2014 Anatolia College Institutional News Anatolia’s CSR Efforts Continue to Build Bridges and Help the Community

ur school’s commitment to community of the students who participated and empha- classroom constituted the theme for this year’s Owelfare extends far into the wider com- sizing the overall value of the experience as a teAch symposium. Anatolia College Faculty munity involving students, staff, alumni and great lesson in teamwork and positive change: and Staff presented workshops for teachers friends who continue to give their time and “These two weeks of cooperation between our and trainers on topics covering the expanding energy to a variety of initiatives. This year’s proj- three schools will be remembered as a one-of- and creative use of technology in the learning ects placed an emphasis on the physical envi- a-kind experience that led to new friendships environment: through music (Soundscapes) ronment, along with the continuing support and learning from, and acceptance of, each photography, language instruction, experien- for our charitable causes. other’s views.” tial learning methods, and more. Conference attendees (from public and private schools Fundraising at Record Levels ACT’s Service Learning Lends a Hand throughout the area) spent two days explor- More than $26,000 was raised for various 3 K Run 80 ACT students pulled on their gloves and ing the use of iPads, Youtube, Skype and other charities as the result of activities across the in- got down to work in the ‘Gardens of Pasa’ (Ano tools as vehicles for encouraging more active stitution – including the Annual Christmas Ba- students built a bridge between people, places, Poli area) to help transform a rundown park and creative forms of teaching and learning zaar and our 3K Run. Organizations supported and schools – learning from and with each oth- into a bright and friendly space. Organized by alike. Parallel workshops gave a hands-on in- by funds include orphanages, the Community er the true value of teamwork. The efforts were the YMCA as part of their “I’m a citizen, not just troduction to the use of MacBooks, Prezi, and Medical Exchange, the Nonprofit Foundation supported with help from the Municipality of a resident” campaign, the project resulted in teaching with the resources of TED-Ed. In ad- ‘’Desmos’’ and Arsis (Aid for Young Women). Thessaloniki, which supplied planting materials more than 30 large bins of litter being cleared dition, valuable information was presented on and flowers, and earned the deep appreciation from the area over the course of the two day such challenging issues as school-bullying and IB Students Help with School’s Facelift of the entire school community. High School work effort! community development initiatives. 12 Anatolia IB students joined forces with 12 Principal, Fotini Nikolaidou sent a message of students from Toronto’s Upper Canada College, thanks to Anatolians, expressing the gratitude Elementary Students: Second Beach Clean-Up and 15 students at the 18th High School of For the second year running, Anatolia’s young- Toumba (Thessaloniki) for a two week “school est students returned to the shores of the So- renewal” project. Together, the student team fouli area (Kalamaria) to clean up the beach- managed to transform the latter’s aging school front. With the help of HELMEPA (the Greek premises into a welcoming and creative envi- Marine Protection Union), the Municipality of ronment. Walls were painted inside and out, Thessaloniki, and the US Consulate, our AES and the school’s field was cleaned and yard pupils managed to fill 60 large bags of rubbish equipment painted and replaced. Planter- – including 40 with recyclable materials – and boxes (constructed from recycled tires) were leave behind a lovely walking path by the sea. filled with flowers, and benches and tables constructed to produce a new seating area. Be- teAch: Contributing to Educational Society sides creating a new physical environment, the The fast-changing role of technology in the ACT students in action Philanthropy Begins at Home: Interview with Mrs. Zoe Psarra Papageorgiou

rs. Zoe Psarra Papageorgiou was born and cluding simple companionship or child-minding, choose this region, and what has the local com- Mraised in Thessaloniki; she has lived and always with a smile. munity’s response been? worked in Greece, the United States, and Germa- Six years ago the Papageorgiou Foundation ny. As President of the Antirida Volunteer Associa- Anatolia’s IB students recently served as Antirida chose to give a scholarship to a child from the Si- tion - founded to support in every possible way volunteers under the auspices of the Anatolia Ser- atista area, where Nikos and Leonidas Papageor- the Papageorgiou General Hospital, patients and vice Learning program. How do you characterize giou are originally from. The scholarship has been their families - she devotes her attention to the the results of this relationship with Anatolia? Do designated to cover the full cost of tuition, room & organization and administration of the group’s you find there is common ground between our boarding expenses for a student for all six years of volunteer-based activities. The Hospital is sup- institutions? the Gymnasium and Lykeion. We are very pleased ported by the Papageorgiou Foundation which Anatolia responded immediately to our call to say that this year our first scholarship recipient also donates generously to the Scholarship Pro- for cooperation, sending many students from will graduate from Anatolia! gram of Anatolia College. both the IB program and regular HS, to serve as volunteers. This year, Anatolia students can be This year, the Papageorgiou Foundation has of- Antirida, (the Associated Friends of the Papa- found almost every weekend engaged in many fered another scholarship, this time for the child georgiou Hospital) was established in 2011. What creative activities throughout the hospital – fill- of an employee of the Hospital. How did the staff particular needs inspired the founding of your or- ing the pediatric wards with their generous and respond to the opportunity? ganization and the projects you initiate? cheerful contributions, and playing happily with We were happy that the hospital staff embraced Along with doctors, administrators, and mem- our smallest patients. I believe that the volunteer this initiative from the Papageorgiou Foundation, bers of the Hospital community, the founding experience will play a great role in building their Mrs Zoe Psarra which will also cover the full tuition for a student members of Antirida perceived the need and character. Papageorgiou and volunteers (as the child of a Hospital employee), for all six from Antirida. Photo: Aris Rammos room for a volunteer-based organization. We en- years of their Gymnasium and Lykeion educa- visioned a team of people whose primary role was The Papageorgiou family is also known for its and hard-working children who lack the financial tion, beginning in September 2014. This particu- to support the patients and their caregivers with support of educational activities, and in recent ability to fully develop their talents and continue lar scholarship will be reviewed for renewal on a a spirit of humanity, solidarity and sensitivity. The years the Papageorgiou Foundation has given their education. Given that these young people yearly basis, and require that the student achieves volunteers can be found throughout the facility, a significant number of scholarships to Anatolia hold the key to our collective futures, our institu- and maintains a high GPA (18.5 in the Gymnasium beginning at the Hospital entrance, where they College. What is the inspiration behind the provi- tion believes that supporting the scholarship pro- and 18 in the Lykeion years). We do not place any provide assistance to patients with wheelchairs, sion of scholarships? gram is the best possible investment. special emphasis on the family’s origin or financial in the offices and clinics everywhere in the hos- The objective of all our actions, and the institu- situation, but stipulate that one parent must be pital, as well as in the X-ray and testing areas. The tion’s main priority, is to assist and support the One of the scholarships you offer is targeted at an employee of the Hospital in order for the child objective is to provide help wherever needed, in- younger generation, especially the many talented a student from Western Macedonia. Why did you to be eligible to apply.

Page 4 • The Anatolian • Spring 2014 High School News

Panhellenic ACMUN = Diplomacy in Action ACSTAC natolia College was alive with Diplomacy in late February, as the campus welcomed twenty Extending Rankings Athree visiting schools, from as near as Thessaloniki and as far as Turkey, Italy, Lebanon, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Israel to the 9th Annual Anatolia College Model United Nations conference. the Borders Show Senior Over 500 participants—delegates, administrative and security staff, press, and advisors—took part in an exciting weekend that examined topics such as international security concerns related to the of Science Swat Valley, the reform of the International Monetary Fund and its global economic consequences, Excellence the question of the suspension of human rights for national security purposes, intellectual property Education rights in the pharmaceutical industry, and the issue of increased world military funding in relation to establishing international security. 2013 Examination rankings demonstrate During the Opening Ceremony, delegates were addressed by Ms. Suzanne Inzerillo - Acting Princi- once again that Anatolia’s students have ore than 1,000 students from Greece pal Officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki. Guest Speaker of the event was Mr. Nikolaos earned many of the top slots in Greek and beyond came together for the 4th K. Margaropoulos ‘82 - Director and Chairman of the Legal Committee of the World Federation of M universities - 20 in the top 10 percentile, Anatolia College Science and Technology Consuls (FICAC), and Honorary Consul of the Philippines. and 3 First Places! Annual Conference, which has now gained Overall, 180 Anatolia students were national and international recognition from awarded places in Greek Higher Educa- such distinguished bodies as CERN, the tion institutions – 170 at universities (AEI) Greek Ministry of Education & Religion, the and 10 at technical colleges (TEI). These European Physical Society, and the Hellenic results included 105 placements in Pro- Physics Society. fessional Schools (Medicine, Law, Philo- This year’s conference theme “Humanities logy etc): meet Science” set the backdrop for a wide range of topical presentations and activi- Medicine 17 ties in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Phys- Pharmacy 4 ics, Math, Informatics, and the Humanities. Engineering 52 All together, 158 projects were showcased Law 9 along with 27 posters, and 44 exhibitions, in Philology 4 a weekend filled with investigation and ex- Political Science 8 citement. Economics/Business/Finance 11 In keeping with the conference theme, this year saw ACSTAC inaugurate the IDEAS animation competition. Video and animated films explored various scientific discover- STEM Expands its Horizons

interest in the applied sciences, has been recog- US College nized for its innovative approach to education and will be included in the book ‘Innovations Counseling 2014’, to be published later this year in the USA. Other STEM innovations in the works include Office News the Center for Green Education - the first such institution to exist at the High School level- and, for the second time, Anatolia joins only 4 other his year the USCCO continued to spark European schools participating in MIT’s interna- interest in our students’ plans towards T Dr. Haido Samara, ACSTAC Coordinator; Professor Dem- tional Synthetic Biology competition iGEM. college and pre-college activities. 278 stu- etrios Christodoulou; Theodore Filaretos, Vice President for And perhaps the biggest innovative develop- dents attended 8 information sessions, over Secondary Education; Dr. Panos Vlachos, President of Ana- ment comes with the implementation of STEM- 300 applied to various programs, and almost tolia College ith the award-winning Pre-Engineering net, which will allow the tracking and evaluation 70 students will finally go to the States for ies – ranging from those of Ancient Greece weekends as its backbone, Anatolia’s of all Anatolians’ participation in STEM activities, a summer program, attending universities W to the present day. (All entries can be seen STEM activities are set to extend to even more and qualify them as candidates for ‘Assistant’ such as the University of Michigan, Stevens on the MoViE site: http://cicero-movie.edu. advanced activities and offer the program roles in the various aspects of the program – an Institute of Technology, Harvard, Tufts, Le- helsinki.fi/). A live debate between 12 differ- throughout Greece and Southeast Europe, with important factor in their personal and academic high, Boston, Brown, Northwestern, Mc- ent schools was also featured, with an inno- plans under way to launch a parallel version in development, possibly leading to them being Neese State and Purdue Universities, and vation being that the debate platform took Moldavia in August 2014. The Pre-Engineering given priority or preference with their US and Smith College among many others. place online – via Skype! program, targeted at students with a proven EU college scholarship applications. Eva Kanellis, Director of US College Coun- seling, shed light on how these programs Local partners NOESIS (the Science Center & have grown over the past few years, reach- Museum of Technology) and KangarooMath ing students who are not only US bound for assisted in the sponsorship and organiza- EXAPOT Takes Over Europe university but also genuinely interested in tion of the Math & Logic competition which improving their English and developing re- tested the critical thinking skills of 186 teams natolia’s IB students demonstrated Peak lationships with students and faculty outside from Greece and abroad. APerformance with their participation in Anatolia. “This program was designed to fa- ACSTAC is known for its impressive keynote the 24th ‘’European Company of the Year 2013’’, miliarize students with US institutions. The speakers; and this year was no exception. The organized by Junior Achievement - Young En- numbers were very high this year but due to opening address, delivered by ETH University terprise Europe (JA-YE Europe), in Wembley the crisis not all students could go. We have of Zurich Professor Demetrios Christodoulou, (London) 17-19 June, 2013. But the kudos don’t recently refocused a bit to include meaning- explored the issue of the Time/Space Con- stop there! ful opportunities in Greece, including intern- tinuum. Additional speeches were made by Our IB students’ company, RevoRootion Inc., ships, mentorships, and selected classes at leaders in the fields of Robotics, Geopolitics, produces EXAPOT, a ‘smart-watering’ system ACT. Non-US bound students appreciate this and Religion. ACSTAC is supported by many that works by monitoring the temperature and Management in Βusiness Award,” while Team opportunity just as much as our students local companies and prominent Anatolia moisture fluctuations in the soil, to achieve ze- President Domniki Athanasiadou was placed who are interested in furthering their educa- Alumni, and receives its basic funding from ro-wastage in water supplies. The product was first among the 17 individual Leadership tion in the US.” the Minneapolis Foundation (Helen E. and granted the team distinction of the “Financial Awardees, ahead of 250 other participants! Daniel T. Lindsay Family Fund).

Page 5 • The Anatolian • Spring 2014 Elementary School News Trustees Initiate a Match Challenge Grandparents visit to Expand the Kindergarten the Elementary School

reparations and planning are under way for to $200,000. The relevant construction and relat- Pthe fully-funded expansion of the Kindergar- ed works are slated to take place in the summer randma & Grandpa go – Back to School! The desks and chairs of Anatolia Elementary ten facility, following the encouragement and of 2014. This two-month window leaves little GSchool’s classrooms had some new occupants on October 1st, when our pupils’ grand- support received from Τrustees during the No- room for delay, so detailed planning and on-time parents came for a visit to share their memories and enjoy a day with the ‘new generation.’ vember Board meeting. In an effort to encour- execution will be essential. It is expected that last Supported by the Elementary School Parents’ Association, the day’s events featured songs, age third-party donors to support this important year’s increased K and Pre-K enrolment demand presentations, and a video about the history of AES. For grandparents, teachers, and stu- project, the Board Members established a Match will be repeated so that the new places created dents alike, it was a fine day to remember the past, and look forward to the future. Challenge thereby doubling the amount raised by the expansion will be filled immediately. Smoking? Anatolia Says No Thanks!

ongs, artwork, video and theatrical skits according to Dr. Behrakis, whose visit to the Sfilled the air at Anatolia during early De- school was a highlight of the week’s cember as Anatolia Elementary stu- activities. “Their work (and their dents joined together in teacher’s support) showed great en- an “Anti-Smoking Week.” thusiasm and dedication to solving These activities were the smoking problem.” In a country part of the ongoing efforts where smoking is often considered Director of the HEART II program of HEART (Hellenic Action a de-facto habit starting from the at the BioMedical through Research against To- teenage years, healthy life-choices Research Institute bacco), a Greek anti-smoking must be taught and emphasized of the University program led by Prof. Panagiotis from a very early age in order for of Athens, and Behrakis. The program’s empha- progress to be made in curbing Adjunct Professor, Harvard School sis on educating youth about tobacco use. Anatolia’s young- of Public Health, the dangers of smoking struck a est students proved through Dr. Behrakis’ with chord with our young students their creativity, humor, and President of Ana- and their response was over- actions that anti-smoking edu- tolia College Dr. whelmingly positive and creative, cation can not only be healthy, but fun! Panos Vlachos

Elementary students raise funds to protect the bears

Our first, second, and third-grade Anatolia Elementary students put their imagination and hearts into a very worthy cause under the auspices of the wildlife welfare program “A Bear in my Classroom.” The Arktouros organization is known throughout Greece for its environ- mental activities, which have a strong educational component that seeks to spread the word – and spread the work! – about wildlife conservation. AES students, in partnership with the Visual Arts department of the High School and IB program, successfully produced a beautiful calendar filled with images that deliver a message of hope and care for endan- gered Greek bears. Proceeds from the calendar sale were given to Arktouros as a contribution towards the continuation of their operations.

Page 6 • The Anatolian • Spring 2014 ACT News Dr. Stamos Karamouzis ACT Unzips Creativity

New Provost and Vice President n the first week of December 2013, the IAnatolia School of Business, organized the for Academic Affairs at the American “Creativity Week” which was a series of semi- nar events and workshops on the topic of College of Thessaloniki creativity that took place in Thessaloniki and Athens. rofessor Stamos Karamouzis was appointed The week began with a “Stretching Creativ- Pin January 2014 as the new Provost and Vice ity to its Limits: Strategies to enhance Creativ- President for Academic Affairs at the American ity” workshop. Dr. Mario Varvoglis, Creativity College of Thessaloniki. Previously Dean of the Catalyst and trainer in innovative thinking, School of Computer & Information Sciences at was the lecturer. The workshop participants, Regis University in Denver CO, his 30 years of both in Athens and Thessaloniki, were mainly educational experience has seen him undertake business leaders, coaches and consultants faculty and administrative service at institutions and received a Certificate of Participation. throughout the United States, including the Col- On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, the event lege of William & Mary, Tulane University, Loyola entitled ‘’Unzipping Creativity: The secrets of University New Orleans, and Texas A&M, as well as creativity revealed in a way you have never the University of Macedonia in Greece. Prior to his heard before’’ took place at the Helexpo-Io- career in academia, he conducted basic and ap- annis Vellidis Congress Center with over 300 plied research at NASA’s Langley Research Center participants. Dr. Mario Varvoglis, George Ada- where he also served as a Resident Research As- mantides ‘90 and Rebecca Salmona, Creative sociate of the National Research Council. Professor Director and Account Director, respectively, Karamouzis has had works published in the areas of Bold Ogilvy advertising company, and of artificial intelligence, educational technologies, Akis Sakellariou ’79, the famous actor, were the event lecturers. Its purpose was a practi- and the impact of technological innovation on Akis Sakellariou ’79 society. He holds a doctorate in Computer Sci- cal approach to creativity, from the different ence from the College of William & Mary and is viewpoints of a trainer, a creative team and an Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and the a graduate of the Institute for Management and artist. The coordinator was Dr. Fanis Varvoglis, student-run organization AIESEC, supported Leadership in Education at Harvard University. Chair of the Anatolia School of Business. The by the Biennale of Contemporary Art. The Me- collaborating partners were the American dia sponsors were TV 100 and FM 100. Making a difference New Summer Program at ACT

y favorite part in volunteering was Martin Gamboa, one of the 184 U.S. students “Mworking one on one with Konstan- studying at ACT during the Fall 2013 term, spent tinos. He reminds me of myself when I was three hours a week in the west-side school dis- young and I wasn’t focusing…Teaching math trict of Thessaloniki, where he volunteered as a in this environment took me into a real situa- teacher’s assistant in a special education class tion, which I liked…” at the elementary level. Martin is pursuing a degree in Secondary School Education at Boston College. Teachers and school children in the 3rd Public Elementary School of Stavroupoli will remember him for teaching them breakdancing figures and basketball turns during recess and most impressively for jumping over the head of one of their teachers who was standing upright. Spyros, the cab driver that often drove Martin and Anna Cho - also from B.C. - to their service site, remembers him for his incredible ability to pick up the language and converse comfort- ably in Greek in his short three-month stay.

ACT “Bring me Back” Video Contest has a Winner! he American University, based in Washington losophy professor, Dr. Andrea Tchemplik, from the TD.C., in collaboration with ACT is developing a Department of Philosophy and Religion at A.U. Dr. new pre-freshman summer program for the sum- Tchemplik has been to Greece several times in the The ACT “Bring me Back” video competition for study abroad alumni offered an op- mer of 2014, which it hopes to expand in the fu- past, loves its history and culture and is eager to portunity of winning a summer semester at ACT. The initiative aimed at creating viral ture. A small group of 10 students will be arriving co-teach a course in collaboration with ACT faculty. awareness and further promoting ACT’s program in the US. The winning video, created in Thessaloniki on June 27th and staying for three The students will be visiting Vergina, Mount Olym- by Study Abroad Alumna Carlyn Loutos, had more than 5,000 views on Youtube. full weeks. pus, Delphi and Athens. They will also be exploring These students will be chaperoned by their Phi- the city of Thessaloniki and its historical sites.

Page 7 • The Anatolian • Spring 2014 PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE Interview with Boarder PAID PERMIT NO.7 Alumnae Nina Ioannidou ASHLAND MA and Magda Bakali

standing during my Anatolia years. Arbitrarily, if I Magda Bakali (’07) graduated ing academics and the great activities that I as a had to come up with a lesson I have learned from student and a boarder attended contributed to my time at Anatolia that I would like to pass on, it from Bard College, NY in 2011 with who I am today and where I stand. To be hon- would be: let others have the same experience, a B.A. in Politics and International est, I do not think that I would have managed where they learn that the world is full of inspiring, Studies. During her College years, to get into Bard College and complete my stud- creative and dedicated people. ies in the United States if it was not for Anatolia. As for the Boarding School and whether it pre- she interned at the Carnegie Council I believe that the school and the people who pared me for the US College adventure – it defi- for Ethics in International Affairs and work closely with the boarders are sources of nitely did: mainly because a hard-working ethic at the New York Community Media inspiration to be better students, better citi- had already been instilled in me, along with a pos- zens, better friends and better parents. That’s itive outlook towards the world. During College, Alliance in New York. Shortly after the greatest lesson I learned. I didn’t think twice about volunteering, studying graduation, Magda started working abroad and talking with people freely regardless Did your experience as a Boarding student of their political, social, and ethnic backgrounds. at Bard College and over a year ago assist your transition to College Life? In Anatolia prepared me to be open to a plurality of she joined Bard’s Human Resources what ways? voices and simultaneously confident of my own; team. Her biggest dream is to live It definitely did. I was already used to shar- Nina Ioannidou (’07) is currently to be open to new experiences and extract from ing my space and having people around me pursuing her PhD in Sweden, al- them the qualities I wanted to cultivate such as in Istanbul and pursue a gradu- 24/7. I know that living with other people is a though her research and work takes courage in tough times, intellectual prowess and ate degree in Turkish and Ottoman big deal for most College students but for me the ability to have a vision leading to the world’s Studies. On weekends, she leaves it was not an issue. Anatolia’s Boarding Depart- her all over the world. A wandering improvement. Thus, I volunteered for UN and ment felt like home and my co-boarders like intellectual, a polyglot and a poly- diplomatic organizations in Russia and Cyprus, the upstate New York woods where a second family. My experience as a boarder studied Russian Politics in Budapest, learnt about math, her interests include: Politi- she currently resides, to take Turkish taught me to think and act both independently German culture in Fulda, traveled to Australia and Language lessons in NYC. and collectively as a member of a team. These cal Theory, International Relations, New Zealand to become aware of their under- are invaluable life skills that I was lucky to ac- Blogosphere/Public Sphere, Russian standing of intellectual life; and so much more quire before I even got to College. Anatolia was that wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t been a How did your years at Anatolia shape you, my comfort zone. Therefore, I was challenged, Politics and Economics. She holds a Boarding student first. and what were the key lessons you learned mainly emotionally, when I was separated from Masters Degree from Central Euro- And here comes the part I detest the most as as a ‘boarder’ at Anatolia? the people I shared so much with for so many pean University and her graduate it is the “advice-giving” section, but even if I don’t As every “board- years. It was indeed one of the hardest endings, like giving advice perhaps I can share a thought er” will tell you, it in some ways even harder than life after Col- research can be found on line under I have been pondering over in recent days. Be is hard to describe lege, when I had to find a job and take on more the title “Re-discovering the Political: wholeheartedly and unconditionally present dur- this experience if responsibilities. ing your time in Anatolia’s Boarding School be- you haven’t actual- The Prying Actions of Russian Blog- cause this is the best way to imbibe all these little ly lived in the dorm. What advice do you have for future Board- gers’’. Her writing can be found at miracles that happen to us when we go to classes, And it is this very ers at Anatolia? intellectum.org. talk to classmates and discuss/debate ideas. And unique bond that I cannot emphasize enough what a life- all those little miracles dovetail into an unforget- connects all of us. I changing experience Anatolia is for the chil- table learning experience – where we all learn to still remember the dren who attend it. I hope that the school is still To all the friends of Anatolia College, my fel- be our own selves. words of a beloved offering a good number of scholarships to stu- low “boarders” and dear supporters, teacher of mine at dents from different parts of Greece. It’s more Today most of the people I meet try to figure My love to all the beautiful people that taught me Anatolia, who said that my wonderful parents important now than ever. I would advise future out how to earn a living first, while they leave the how to think, forgive and embrace. took the risk of trusting total strangers to raise boarders to take full advantage of the endless most prominent question of ‘how to live their life’ I owe you too much of me. me. My parents were always by my side and opportunities and resources the school offers for later. Thankfully enough, I discovered what these “total strangers” became my second fam- to them and immerse themselves in dorm life kind of person I wanted to be at the age of twelve Sincerely, ily, nurtured me and worked hard to make sure as much as possible, because the relationships when I was admitted to Anatolia. Personally, apart Nina Ioannidou I kept moving forward, learning and growing. they will build in that dorm will stay for life. And from its beautiful ambience and the great variety MA International Relations I feel that I am carrying a piece of every single the memories are priceless. I hope that s/he of activities that the school offers, I was greatly and European Studies person who lived with me in that dorm, and ev- will be as proud to be an Anatolian boarder as influenced by the people who shaped my under- Sidney, NSW Australia ery single counselor and director. The challeng- I am.

Boarding Department Reunion

April 12 gave Anatolian Boarding graduates the chance to return – for the second time! – to their educational ‘roots’. A highlight of the day’s activities was the basketball game played between Boarding Alumni, in memory of their beloved advisor Mr. Giorgos Kassa- pidis. The players showed their continued loyalty to the school by raising money for elec- trical equipment, thereby contributing to the Boarding Department’s facilities upgrade. The day ended with plans for the next reunion – in 2016 – and a pledge to maintain and enhance contacts with their former companions.

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