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GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
435 KEATING DRIVE
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27104
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JULY 2014
GREEK ORTHODOX METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA
ΙΕΡΑ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΣ ΑΤΛΑΝΤΑΣ Beloved in the Lord,
I greet you with love and joy in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
For many years, I have been blessed to travel throughout our Holy Metropolis of Atlanta and speak
with our Faithful about our parish communities and our Metropolis. As a result, after prayerful
study and reflection, I have directed Mr. Bill Marianes to implement a 6-step Strategic Planning
process to systematically guide our Metropolis of Atlanta in the future. Through this process, we
will together develop a comprehensive road map to achieve meaningful programs and ministries
for the spiritual, educational and social growth of our Faithful and our parish communities. The
purpose of this letter is to update you on the excellent progress we have made thus far.
Recently, a dedicated group of nearly 50 clergy and laity from throughout our Metropolis representing many constituencies and viewpoints were invited to meet for three days at a Strategic Planning retreat. The participants brought with them a broad background of service to the Church, reflecting the diverse geography and perspectives of our Metropolis. The discussions were very positive, and all decisions were reached by consensus and with enthusiasm. Preceding this retreat,
many clergy and laity from throughout the Metropolis were asked to help identify our Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (referred to as a SWOT analysis).
The Metropolis of Atlanta Strategic Planning Team reached a consensus on our SWOT analysis
and then developed the following Statement of Why for our Metropolis: The Greek Orthodox
Metropolis of Atlanta welcomes all people seeking salvation, love, truth and fulfillment.
Βάπτιση
Στις 14 Ιουνίου τελέσθηκε η βάπτιση του γιού της Noelle Arvanitis & Ryan White. Ανάδοχος
παρέστει η Βικτώρια Greene χαρίζοντας το όνομα Νικόλας στο νεοφώτιστο. Να σας ζήσει
Συλλυπητήρια
Στην Κική, Χρήστο & Sheryl και Αθηνά Γεωργούλια, Πρεσβυτέρα Βασιλική & Πατέρα Γιώργο
Βλάχο, Μιχάλη & Ρίτα Γεωργούλιας, Βιργινία & Αθανάσιος Μούτος και τις οικογένειες τους για
τον θάνατο του Γεωργίου Γεωργούλια. Ο Κύριος να αναπαύσει την ψυχή του και παρηγορήσει την
οικογένεια του.
Πολλά ευχαριστήρια
Σε όλα τα μέλη της κοινότητας για την συμπαράσταση σας κατά τον θάνατο του αγαπητού μας
Γεωργίου Γεωργούλια. Ο Θεός να τον αναπαύσει. Η θερμή σας συμπόνια δεν θα ξεχαστεί. —Κική
Γεωργούλια και οικογένεια
Ποιμαντορικές επισκέψεις
Ο Πατέρας Δημήτριος επισκέφτηκε τα παρακάτω μέλη της κοινότητας μας:
Καίσαρας Σάντος, Διονύσιος Χονδρός, Andre Khoury, Βιολέτα Llanaj και Γιώργος Βλάσης.
Παρακαλούμε να τους έχετε στις προσευχές σας.
We then carefully reviewed the Archdiocese’s extensive Mission Statement and re-affirmed it for
the Metropolis: The Metropolis of Atlanta’s Mission is to energize, cultivate and guide the
Faithful in the Southeastern United States by proclaiming the Faith and Gospel of Christ,
and teaching and spreading the Orthodox Christian Faith.
Following this, we discussed and refined the Core Values that will guide the overall work of our
Metropolis:
Metropolis of Atlanta Core Values
1. Christ-centered
2. Love
3. Sacred Apostolic tradition
4. Education, training and leadership development
5. Outreach and evangelism
6. Integrity, accountability and transparency
7. Family
8. Service and philanthropy
9. Stewardship
10. Hospitality, acceptance, welcoming and embracing
11. Spiritual growth
(Continued after the Parish Council Meeting Update)
Tue July 1
Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30 am
Δευτ 7 Ιουλίου
Συνεδρίαση του Δ. Συμβουλίου 6:00μμ
Fri July 4
Office will be closed
Τριτ 8 Ιουλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Sun July 6
Regular Schedule
Κυρ 13 Ιουλίου
Κανονικό ωράριο
Ο καφές ανοιχτός
Fellowship Hour - Open
Mon July 7
Parish Council Meeting 6:00 pm
Tue July 8
Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30 am
Sun July 13
Regular Schedule
Fellowship Hour - Open
Tue July 15
Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30 am
Sun July 20
Prophet Elias
Τριτ 15 Ιουλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Κυρ 20 Ιουλίου
Του Προφήτη Ηλία
Ο καφές ανοιχτός
Τριτ 22 Ιουλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Σαβ 26 Ιουλίου
Αγίας Παρασκευής
Κυρ 27 Ιουλίου
Των μαρτύρων Παντελεήμων και Αγίας Ειρήνης Χρυσοβαλάντου
Κανονικό ωράριο
Regular Schedule
Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30 am
Sat July 26
St. Paraskevi
Sun July 27
Great Martyr Panteleimon & St. Irene Chrisovalantou
Regular Schedule
Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30 am
VACATION
Fr. Demetri will be on vacation July 12-30 and can be reached at 336-655-7225.
Fr. Theophilus will serve the Divine Liturgy on Sunday July 13th & 27th. Fr. Anton will
serve on Sunday, July 20th.
In case of an emergency, please call Fr. Anton at 810-869-1396 or Parish Council President, Jim Paloumbas at 336-399-2153.
A restful and safe vacation to all.
Reminder:
Τριτ 29 Ιουλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45 am
Fellowship Hour is offered by Georgia & David Hull and Xrisoula & Sotiri
Papanikolaou in honor of Chrysovalanti.
Tue July 29
Όρθρος/Θ. Λειτουργία 8:45πμ
Ο καφές προσφέρετε από την Γεωργία & David Hull και Χρυσούλα &
Σωτήρη Παπανικολάου προς τιμή του Χρυσοβαλάντη.
Fellowship Hour - Open
Tue July 22
Κανονικό ωράριο
Deadline for Monthly Bulletin - 15th of every month.
Deadline for Weekly Bulletin - Thursday of every week.
Καλοκαιρινή Αδεια
Ο Πατέρας Δημήτριος θα είναι σε άδεια 12-30 Ιουλίου. Το κινητό του είναι 336-655-7225,
Ο Πατέρας Θεόφυλος θα λειτουργήσει τοις Κυριακές 13 & 27 Ιουλίου και ο Πατέρας Anton θα
λειτουργήσει την Κυριακή 20 Ιουλίου. Σε ώρα ανάγκης τηλεφονήστε τον Πατέρα Anton 810-8691396 η τον Πρόεδρο του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου, Δημήτριο Παλούμπα 336-399-2153. Σας
ευχώμασται Καλό Καλοκαίρι.
Τεσσαρακονθήμερη Ευλογία
Δόθηκε στην Χρυσούλα Κούτρα μετά του γιού της Πέτρου. Κάθε ευλογία από τον Κύριο.
Βάπτιση
Στις 24 Μαΐου τελέσθηκε η βάπτιση του γιού του Αλέξανδρου Καζάκου & Jenna. Ανάδοχοι
παρέστησαν ο Σταυρος & Ελισάβετ Κοντού χαρίζοντας το όνομα Ανδρέας στο νεοφώτιστο. Να σας
ζήσει!
Βάπτιση
Στις 25 Μαίου τελέσθηκε η βάπτιση της κόρης του Αθανασίου & Θεοδώρας Μπαλατσιά. Ανάδοχος
παρέστη η Ashley Σταμπολίτη χαρίζοντας το όνομα Σπυριδούλα στο νεοφώτιστο. Να σας ζήσει!
Βάπτιση
Στις 25 Μαΐου τελέσθηκε η βάπτιση της κόρης του Κώστα & Βιργινίας Σάκκα στο Asheville.
Ανάδοχος παρέστη η Πηνελόπη Καραγκούνη από το Charlotte. Να σας ζήσει!
Βάπτιση
Στις 14 Ιουνίου τελέσθηκε η βάπτιση των δίδυμων παιδιών της Σοφίας Καραγιώργου και Lawrence
Holmes. Ανάδοχοι παρέστησαν η Σοφία Καζάκος και η Ντίνα Τζιμόπουλος χαρίζοντας τα ονόματα
Χαράλαμπος και Σαράντης στα νεοφώτιστα. Να σας ζήσουν.
40 DAY BLESSING was administered to Chrisoula Koutras and her baby boy, Petros. May our
Lord grant them progress in faith and in life.
40 DAY BLESSING was administered to Angela Tsolis and her baby girl, Sophie. May our Lord
grant them progress in faith and in life.
BAPTISM - On May 24, Andreas was baptized into the Orthodox Church. He is the son of Alex
Kazakos & Jenna . Godparents - Steve & Lisa Kontos. May God bless the newly baptized! NA
SAS ZISI TO NEOFOTISTO!
BAPTISM - On May 25, Spyridoula was baptized into the Orthodox Church. She is the daughter of
Tom & Theodora Ballas. Godmother - Ashley Stabolitis. May God bless the newly baptized! NA
SAS ZISI TO NEOFOTISTO!
BAPTISM - On May 25, Eleni was baptized into the Orthodox Church. She is the daughter of
Kosta & Virginia Sakkas from Asheville. Godmother - Penelope Karagouni from Charlotte. May
God bless the newly baptized! NA SAS ZISI TO NEOFOTISTO!
BAPTISM - On June 1, Virginia was baptized into the Orthodox Church. She is the daughter of Dr.
Heath & Christina McCullough. Godparents - Ted & Frances Kazakos. May God bless the newly
baptized! NA SAS ZISI TO NEOFOTISTO!
BAPTISM - On June 14, Holmes twins, Haralambos & Sarandi were baptized into the Orthodox
Church. They are the children of Sophia Karageorgos & Lawrence Holmes. Godparents - Sophia
Kazakos and Deana Tzimopoulos. May God bless the newly baptized! NA SAS ZISOUN TA
NEOFOTISTA!
BAPTISM - On June 14, Nicholas was baptized into the Orthodox Church. He is the son of Noelle
Arvanitis & Ryan White. Godmother - Victoria Greene. May God bless the newly baptized! NA
SAS ZISI TO NEOFOTISTO!
CONDOLENCES are extended to Vasiliki (Kiki), Chris & Sheryl and Athena Georgoulias, Presv.
Betsy & Fr. George Vlahos, Mike & Rita Georgoulias, Virginia & Tom Moutos, their families and the
extended family on the falling asleep of George Georgoulias. May our Lord rest his soul and comfort his loving family.
SUNDAY, JULY 6
USHERS - Jim Paloumbas, Will Moye, Chris Karahalios, Dr. Mike Olympio
CHURCH SERV COMM - Nick Samaras, Helen Uhl, James Smalling, Chris Gallos
READER - Will Moye
ALTAR BOYS - Open to All
NURSERY - Open but not staffed
SUNDAY, JULY 13
USHERS - John Vlachos, George Kalamaras, Jimmy Chrysson, Nick Karagiorgis
CHURCH SERV COMM - Dennis Hondros, Virginia Moutos, Stan Carroll, Alan Ball
READER - Ron Sheppard
ALTAR BOYS - Open to All
NURSERY - Open but not staffed
SUNDAY, JULY 20
USHERS - Chris Kroustalis, Vicky Russell, Jimmie Toompas, Bobby Leloudis CHURCH SERV COMM - Chris Macropoulos, James (Paki) Hondros, Michael Kangelaris, Brian McFarlin
READER - George Kalamaras
ALTAR BOYS - Open to All
NURSERY - Open but not staffed
SUNDAY, JULY 27
USHERS - Jim Paloumbas, Will Moye, Chris Karahalios, Dr. Mike Olympio CHURCH SERV COMM - Patricia Valier, Sammy Ballas, Tom Giannopoulos, Tommy Karathanas
READER - Anthony Whitley
ALTAR BOYS - Open to All
NURSERY - Open but not staffed
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING UPDATE
CONDOLENCES are extended to Violet Nichols and her family on the falling asleep of her sister,
Florence Warden. May our Lord rest her soul and comfort her loving family.
MANY MANY THANKS to the loving members of our community for your sympathy, cards, visits,
and phone calls on the falling asleep of our beloved George Georgoulias. May his memory be
eternal. Your warm compassion will not be forgotten. — Kiki Georgoulias and family
PASTORAL VISITATIONS - The following members were visited by Fr. Demetri:
Caesar Santos, Dennis Hondros, Andre Khoury, Violeta Llanaj and George Vlasis . Please keep
them in your prayers.
Τριτ 1 Ιουλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Παρ 4 Ιουλίου
Το γραφείο θα είναι κλειστό
Κυρ 6 Ιουλίου
Κανονικό ωράριο
Ο καφές ανοιχτός
The following items of note resulted from business discussed at the
June 2, 2014 Parish Council Meeting:

Parish Council is making the recommendation to extend the Fellowship Hall and renovate the Breezeway. Projected costs will be budgeted at $150,000 and $100,000 respectively. These items will be proposed at the Special General Assembly.

Special General Assembly to be held on Sunday, June 8, 2014 immediately following
Divine Liturgy. A light lunch will be served.

The 2014 Greek Festival went well. Final numbers are pending until all receipts; tickets, etc. are turned in. Good job to all who participated.
(Continued from front page)
These Core Values then led to the development of a Vision Statement for our Metropolis, that focuses on both “What do we want to accomplish?” and “Where are we going?” After thorough and
extensive analysis, prayerful reflection and consensus-driven discussions, our Strategic Planning
Committee unanimously recommends that our Holy Metropolis embrace the following new Vision:
Prayer List
As members of an Orthodox Christian family, we are called to pray
for each other in time of need.
Please pray for:
Caesar, Dennis, Andre,
Violeta, George, Linda
Metropolis of Atlanta Vision
We will grow the Metropolis of Atlanta, and personally grow in Christ and make disciples, by living as witnesses of our faith through loving, faithful and purposeful Orthodox Christian communities focused on worship, education, stewardship, philanthropy and fellowship.
We believe this Vision is fully consistent with the Mission of our Archdiocese and Ecumenical
Patriarchate, our statement of Why, the Core Values we identified as our guiding principles, and
the overall calling each of us has to be great stewards of Christ’s Church. As we proceed through
the next phases of our Strategic Planning process, we will use our Core Values and Vision to help
us prioritize our work and the steps we take to attain our goals.
If you would like us to remember you or
your loved one in our prayers, please contact our Church office at 765-7145. We
will begin with a fresh list of names every
month.
ANNUNCIATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
We have now formed the following 11 Task Forces that are developing Strategic Goals and detailed action plans to achieve our Vision. These Task Forces will develop “SMART” Strategic
Goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistically written, and with a detailed Timetable.
NOW ACCEPTING
REGISTRATIONS
FOR
Metropolis of Atlanta Strategic Objective Task Forces
2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR.
VISION Task Forces
1. Clergy
2. Education
3. Family
4. Outreach
5. Spiritual growth
6. Stewardship
7. Youth
OPERATIONAL Task Forces
8. Administration
9. Communication
10. Finance
11. Technology
It is important to note that these Task Forces (just like our Core Values) are not listed in order of
importance, for they are all critical to our work as a Metropolis. Our work will not be complete
until we excel in all of our Strategic Goals and achieve our Vision to strengthen our Parishes and
parishioners. In addition to the core Strategic Planning Team that has been working so diligently,
The Nursery is available every
Sunday.
It is not staffed but it is open
and it has a closed circuit TV.
If you need anything, please call Presv. Olga
at 768-9130.
Looking for volunteers to staff
our nursery
We are looking for volunteers to staff our
wonderful nursery on Sunday mornings.
We work in teams of 2 with a rotation of 5
or 6 weeks depending on the number of
volunteers. If you would like to help or
want more information, please call or email
Presbytera Olga at [email protected] or
336-768-9130.
2 Cemetery Plots (monument) for sale
at Forsyth Memorial Park. If interested
please call Nick at 336-414-5112.
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Οι καλοί Σαμαρίτες του Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου στείλανε κάρτες στον Joseph
Garcia, Connie Marshall και Dr. & Mrs. Santos. Θα θέλαμε να υπενθυμίσουμε τα μέλη της
κοινότητας μας ότι είμαστε εδώ για να βοηθήσουμε με οποιοδήποτε τρόπο. Σας
παρακαλούμε ενημερώστε μας αν μπορούμε να σας βοηθήσουμε ή αν ξέρετε κάποιο
άτομο που χρειάζεται βοήθεια.
Μαίρη Wnentowski 923-2645
Αιμιλία Καφαντάρη 766-0604
Μάρθα Dentiste 768-1077 Περσεφόνη Κορτέση 765-2473
Vacation Church School
we are currently reaching out to our communities to identify additional individuals to assist us in
accomplishing our critical work. If any parishioner wants to participate in this Strategic Planning
process, please contact our Strategic Planning facilitator, Bill Marianes, at
[email protected] or [email protected] and identify on which Task
Force you would like to work.
In addition, I want to invite everyone to attend a Strategic Planning open forum discussion during
our annual Archangel Michael Honors weekend. The afternoon of Saturday, November 8th, we will
present our proposed Strategic Goals and seek your input, comments and consensus. We hope you
will be able to attend and let your voice be heard as we proceed to build a plan to assist our Parishes and Metropolis for the next several years.
God continues to bless us every day of our lives. He has given us the stewardship responsibility
over the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, and I know that you, as a member of our Metropolis family, take this awesome responsibility very seriously. Of course, there is so much we are doing well, and there are other things we can do better.
Naturally we will keep you informed every step of the way and look forward to the full realization
and implementation of our final Strategic Plan. With God’s help, there is nothing we cannot
achieve if we work together for His greater glory and as faithful stewards of His Holy Orthodox
Church: ‘for with God, all things are possible.’
Praying that you and your families will enjoy a restful and blessed summer, I remain,
With paternal blessings and with much love in our Lord,
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Metropolitan of Atlanta
FORSYTH
J ail & P rison
MINISTRIES
Many, many thanks to the
many, many hands that
made Vacation Church
School week another
memorable & fun event!
Thank you for your financial gift in the amount of $300.00 to support Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries’ work with inmates, families
and staff. Your donation helps our privately-funded ministry provide a Christian witness and services inside the jail, prison and
youth detention center in our community.
Your faithful support enables our ministry to testify to the goodness of Christ and lead men and women to share that goodness with
others. Thank you for supporting our work behind bars and beyond
incarceration.
Gratefully, Rodney D. Stilwell
2014 STEWARDSHIP CΟΜΜΙΤΜΕΝΤ PROGRAM
“A Wealthy PERSON IS NOT ONE WHO HAS MUCH… BUT ONE WHO Offers MUCH
…FOR WHAT IS OFFERED REMAINS HIS/HERS Forever.”
St. John Chrysostom
We would like to thank the following Stewards for their support of Annunciation Ministries. The
Stewardship list is updated on the 15th of every month.
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Ballas
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Spinosa
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Guthold
Mr. & Mrs. Yiannis Vgenopoulos
Miss Sophia Kazakos
Mr. Stuart Moutos
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Rogatsios
2014 Graduation Sunday & Party
Anna Meletis, Danny & Sophia Gallos
and Xenophon Gallins Scholarships
are available on Fr. Dennis’ desk.
Please complete 1 form only.
Deadline : August 1st
Mr. Jimmy Sapos
Mr. & Mrs. Don Scott
Mr. & Mrs. Apostolos Skordas
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Skordas
2014 STEWARDSHIP REPORT
To date we have received 343 pledge cards
Our goal is 410
HAVE YOU TURNED YOUR
STEWARDSHIP CARD IN?
PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL
We
our
Sunday School Teachers and
The Four Circles …. The Newsletter for the Youth
all the Support staff
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Winston-Salem NC
JULY 2014
Proistamenos-Fr. Demetri Kangelaris,
Youth– Dcn. Constantine Shepherd
GOYA Advisors: Georgia Demopoulos, Tonya Grisette, Litsa Liontis , Maria Vlachos and Kristi Vlahos
VACATION!!!
150+ Students attended, 3yr old –12th grade
classes regularly. 28 teachers and 9 substitutes
worked together guided by our Sunday School
coordinators.
Let’s take a breather to recharge with summer fun
and activities.
Let’s prepare to receive the Holy Sacraments
for strength and guidance.
Sunday Divine Liturgy
10:00 am
Come and see!
Come
EARLY!!
Come
OFTEN!!
God bless us all!!
Prayer in Time of Need
O God, my help and aid in distress, merciful to Your creation, look down on me and deliver me from the difficulty that besets me. I acknowledge and believe, O Lord, that all
trials of life can make me stronger providing I stay close to You, for I am the work of
Your hands. Grant me Your divine strength to endure my problems, for You are my only
hope and refuge, my relief and my comfort. I trust in Your infinite love and compassion.
Blessed is Your Holy Name: Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever, and to
the ages of ages. Amen.
V.C.S.
Vacation Church School
A huge thanks to all
the teachers,
GOYANs and adult
volunteers for all the
help and assistance
during VCS. We had
approximately 80
students. Everyone
had a great time and
learned about their
faith.
It’s summertime and that means, for those not in the fulltime
work world, it’s vacation. No school, no homework etc. We live in
a fast paced connected world. So this Summer make the most of it
with the three P’s of summer vacation.
PAY– attention to the world around you it can really be a beautiful
place. The sights, the sounds, the smells. It could be the beach, the
mountains, an exotic island or your own backyard. Get up; get out
and enjoy . Unplug ;go for a walk in a park, on the beach, in the
woods or down the street without ear plugs or a cell phone. Pay attention to other people.
PLAY– Enjoy yourself. Take time to do some healthy, wholesome fun activities with family, and friends. We run all year long
from appointment to appointment. St. Stephen’s Camp, sports, fishing, camping, going to a ballgame, swimming etc. enjoy.
PRAY– Remember that it is important always to be connected
with your Church, your Faith and your God. Vacations are times
that help us rejuvenate and refocus. We can’t do that if we remove
ourselves from contact with our faith and community. As you vacation, remember to say your daily prayers, volunteer to help those
who are suffering, incorporate worship in your vacation, seek out
the Orthodox Church where you are vacationing and attend the Liturgy, and come to Church when you are home.
Be safe, Be healthy and remember to keep me in your prayers.
Deacon Constantine
As we approach the end of the academic year we would like to recognize the students graduating from Sunday School, High School, College and other institutions
of higher learning. A list of their plans and honors is included for your information.
We congratulate all of them and wish them success in their future endeavors as
well as continuous progress in faith and in life.
Effie Rizos is graduating from Gospel Light Christian School and plans to attend
Guildford Technical Community.
Alexis Shepherd is graduating from Ronald Reagan High School and plans to attend
Forsyth Tech for Nursing.
Vasiliki Tsakas is graduating from Southwest High School and plans to attend
UNC-Chapel Hill.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
and
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Andrew James Carros is graduating from West Forsyth High School and plans to attend
Appalachian State University to study Business. Special Honors - Eagle Scout, National
Honor Society, Two-time recipient Coach’s Award Varsity Wrestling.
Pelagia Tsatsaronis is graduating from Reynolds High School and plans to attend
Forsyth Tech.
Madeleine Rose Valier is graduating from Reynolds High School and plans to attend
UNC-Chapel Hill majoring in Chemistry. Special Honors - National Honor Society,
National Art Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society.
Redeker Vonsiatsky graduated from High School and will be studying abroad her first
semester at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. She will then continue her
studies at UNC-Wilmington in the Spring.
COLLEGE GRADUATES
Christian Collins is graduating from Reynolds High School and plans to attend the Art
Institute in Charlotte for Culinary Arts.
N. Harrison Ebert is graduating from West Forsyth High School and plans to attend
Forsyth Tech.
Nicole Chrysson Blaylock graduated from UNC-Greensboro with M.S. Degree in
Counseling and will be working as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Special Honors Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society.
Giancarlo Franzese is graduating from Ronald Reagan High School and plans to attend
Western Carolina University.
Dean Kontos graduated from Hampden Sydney College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Government. He is interning for a Congressman in Washington, DC, and is looking for
a job and a career as a lobbyist.
Giorgiana Franzese is graduating from Ronald Reagan High School and plans to attend
University North Carolina - Wilmington.
Penelope Spanos graduated from NC State University majoring in Business and
Marketing Education. Future plans - Teach High School.
Nick Kroustalis is graduating from West Forsyth High School and plans to attend
Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, NC. Special Honors - Crosby Scholar,
Honorable Mention USGA-AJGA President’s Award for Golf.
Alexandra Indianos Valier graduated from Wake Forest University with a Masters of
Accountancy, CPA. She is an Auditor with Ernst and Young in Denver, Colorado.
Chris Moutos is graduating from West Stokes High School and plans to attend
Appalachian University to study Political Science.
Maria Joanne Nikitas is graduating from West Forsyth High School and plans to attend
Campbell University on a scholarship to study Pre-Pharmacy. Special Honors A/B Honor Roll.
Katharyn Olivia Valier graduated Magna Cum Laude from Salem College.
Special Honors - Rondthaler Award Recipient and Vardell Music Scholar.
Tommy Vlachos graduated from UNC - Chapel Hill. Special Honors - Deans List.
Eleni Ziogas graduated from NC State University and will be attending George
Washington University Graduate Program.

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