BRONX, NY – The Greek American Institute celebrated ‘OXI’ Day with their production on October 27 honoring October 28, 1940. The students delivered an outstanding performance with the blessing of Fr. Vasilios Louros, presiding priest of Zoodohos Peghe Greek Orthodox Church in the Bronx.
Among those present were presence Consul General of Greece in New York Iphigenia Kanara and Melpo Gkagkali, Program Assistant in the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
The students of the Greek American Institute celebrated ‘OXI’ Day with their production honoring October 28, 1940. Photo: Courtesy of Greek American Institute
“Our deepest thanks to our Spiritual Father, Fr. Vasilios Louros, for his love, support, and guidance and to School Board President Spyro Dimitratos for his unwavering support and continued dedication,” the Zoodohos Peghe community posted on their social media. “Heartfelt thanks to our Principal, Mrs. Dina Papastefanou, and Assistant Principal, Mrs. Georgia Avram, for organizing such a meaningful tribute.”
The students of the Greek American Institute celebrated ‘OXI’ Day with their production honoring October 28, 1940. Photo: Courtesy of Greek American Institute
The post continued: “Many thanks to our Greek Department, Mrs. Maria Sardi and Mrs. loulia Konstantinidou, for their dedication, and to Mr. Phyto Stratis for his exceptional work with our choir, once again leading our students to excellence!
“We are grateful to our wonderful PTO and dedicated faculty and staff for helping bring this production to life. Special thanks to Bobby Karounos for sound, lighting, and staging! Above all, congratulations to our incredible GAI students, who honored our history and heritage with enthusiasm, talent, and heart! Xronia Polla! Zito October 28th! Zito to ‘OXI’! Long live Greece!”
The students of the Greek American Institute celebrated ‘OXI’ Day with their production honoring October 28, 1940. Photo: Courtesy of Greek American Institute
Music and school chorus teacher Phyto Stratis told The National Herald: “I have the privilege of teaching at several schools within our Greek-American community, each with its own unique identity and contribution. What I find particularly moving about the Greek American Institute is the multicultural character of our student body. Through music, song, and theater, we do more than remember our history and pass it on to future generations of Greek-Americans; we also share it with children of many different national and cultural backgrounds. In this way, Greek history, education, and culture travel beyond the boundaries of our own community. For me, both as an educator and an artist, that is something truly special and deeply moving.”
The students of the Greek American Institute celebrated ‘OXI’ Day with their production honoring October 28, 1940. Photo: Courtesy of Greek American Institute
Left to right: Greek American Institute School Board President Spyro Dimitratos, Principal Constandina Papastefanou, Fr. Vasilios Louros, and Consul General of Greece in New York Iphigenia Kanara. Photo: Courtesy of Greek American Institute
Among those present were Greek American Institute School Board President Spyro Dimitratos, Principal Constandina Papastefanou, Fr. Vasilios Louros, and Consul General of Greece in New York Iphigenia Kanara. Photo: Courtesy of Greek American Institute
Left to right: Fr. Vasilios Louros, Ioulia Konstantinidou, Program Assistant in the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Melpo Gkagkali, Consul General of Greece in New York Iphigenia Kanara, Georgia Avram, Phyto Stratis, and Principal Constandina Papastefanou. Photo: Courtesy of Greek American Institute
Zoodohos Peghe Greek Orthodox Church in the Bronx presiding priest Fr. Vasilios Louros and Consul General of Greece in New York Iphigenia Kanara. Photo: Courtesy of Greek American Institute
