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Interview with Nick Anas
The “Got Greek of the Week” interview with NICK ANAS.
For our series of conversations with recent graduates, Got Greek catches up with a 24-year-old who is already off and running — running a Congressional campaign in California, that is.
Interview with Anastasia Economides
The “Got Greek of the Week” interview
with ANASTASIA ECONOMIDES
Budding journalist and recent grad Anastasia Economides talks about life beyond college, landing a job in the Big Apple, lamb and lemon potatoes — and her belief that “love conquers all.”
Organizations Helping Promote the Study
American Foundation for Greek Language and Culture
American Hellenic Education Progressive Association
American Hellenic Institute
American Hellenic Council of California
Bay Area Greek American Business Association
Chios Societies of the Americas and Canada
Cyprus Federation of America
Daughters of Penelope
Embassy of Cyprus
Embassy of Greece Press Office
Federation of Hellenic Medical Societies of North America
Greek American Chamber of Commerce
Hellenic Bio-Scientific Association in the U.S.
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Interview with Evan Hareras
The “Got Greek of the Week” interview with EVAN HARERAS
At 23, this economics major from Bloomington has already founded or co-founded three businesses. No surprise that Evan Hareras’ prized possession is a gift from his Greek grandfather — a gift that reminds him daily how he “came to America with nothing and now I am able to enjoy life because of his hard work.”
Interview with Katerina Dimitratos
The “Got Greek of the Week” interview
with KATERINA DIMITRATOS
With a dream of becoming a U.S. Senator one day, a BS in International Relations and Diplomacy already in hand — and a tiara as Miss New Jersey on her head — Katerina Dimitratos aiming to become Miss United States this summer.
Interview with Peter Hadjipateras
The “Got Greek of the Week” interview
with PETER HADJIPATERAS
In between English classes, this Georgetown sophomore jokes with a friend about a scheme to get “large quantities of beverages” into their dorm — and then turns their fantasy into a business plan par excellence. Who says this generation doesn’t have any entrepreneurial spirit?
Interview with May Kotsopoulos
The “Got Greek of the Week” interview
with MAY KOTSOPOULOS
When May Kotsopoulos — the leading scorer in her division this year, and only the third player in women’s basketball history to earn ESPN Magazine’s Academic All-America honors — is asked what’s the most unique item in her gym locker, her answer speaks volumes: “A blue bead — a Greek symbol that wards off the evil thoughts.”
Listening to the Next Generation >> Georgia
We’ve visited New York a few times, and I’ve gone to Houston many times. I’ve always wondered what it would be like if I had grown up in a community like that where you are surrounded by Greek people. I think I really would have enjoyed it and would have grown up a little differently.
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