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Greece’s Beloved Performing Artists in CA . . . 4

Letter from the Editor Greece’s Acclaimed Musical Artists, Project HELIOS Dear Readers: This past May, two of Greece’s superstars arrived in California to enthusiastic audiences. Southern Frosene California welcomed Yiannis Ploutarhos and Glykeria Phillips and the HJ’s correspondent Athan Bezaitis interviewed Editor both musical artists during their tours. “This is my fourth time in America,” Ploutarhos shared. “This year is a seven week tour, and all the shows were sold out.” Glykeria also performed in Northern California in Santa Clara to a sold out audience as well. “Glykeria talked about her devotion to the music of her native land, which she said makes up her roots and flows through her blood,” writes Bezaitis. For a glimpse into the success of these beloved artists of Greece, please see page 4. Also featured this month is internationally recognized energy expert Dr. Alex Papalexopoulos who offers a detailed account of Greece’s ambitious clean energy project HELIOS. Dr. Papalexopoulos’ San Francisco-based company ECCO International is one of three companies that have been selected for the project. “Green energy development is currently one of the most dynamic growth areas in the economies of many countries,” he says. “This clearly is the case for Greece.” Part one of his story begins on page 5. Part two follows in the August HJ.

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nown as much for his affable smile and warmth towards fans as he is for his smooth laiko voice and swooning, heart-rending music, Greek singer-songwriter Yiannis Ploutarhos visited Southern California on May 11, 2012. the night before his show over a dinner generously hosted by Frisco’s in City of Industry. Word leaked about the private event and dozens of admirers poured in to meet him. Without skipping a beat, he took time to sit, chat and take a picture with every one of them. Mid- sentence he would grab their camera, put his arm around the admiring fan, reach forward with the camera, and snap a picture that would somehow come out perfectly framed every time. He chuckles and tells me that he often performs this fete in the middle of a live song. Plutarhos has a delicate way with admirers. Little things like eye contact and listening to what people say can go a long way in winning them over. Maybe it’s a trick of the trade he learned from working in Athens as a hairdresser before his singing career took off. I asked him about it. He nodded his head and gave his signature laugh before sipping a Yiannis Ploutarhos mojito and offering me PHOTO BY GEORGE SILLAS/ some pointers on how to WWW.GEORGESILLAS.COM

Hundreds of fans at the Pacific Palms Hotel in City of Industry left the show hungry for more after a night of authentic Greekstyle bouzouki complete with dancing on the stage, hurling flowers through the air, and singing along with their favorite numbers from Ploutarhos’ 11 platinum albums. Hosted by newly established Power Muse Productions in collaboration with Opa Productions, Ploutarhos’ energetic performance did not disappoint as partygoers and revelers buzzed on Facebook and Twitter in the following days, and clips of the show from adoring fans flooded YouTube throughout the week. I sat with the singer-songwriter

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Glykeria: The Voice of Greece

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or the past 30 years, Glykeria has been one of the most prominent and distinct voices of Greek music, filled with unmatched depth, melancholy and emotion. Her 2012 tour of the Americas, with sold-out shows in Canada, South America and the U.S., is a tribute to her worldwide fame, a status that extends beyond Greeks at home and in the diaspora to the French, Israelis, Brazilians, Armenians, Argentinians and others who have heard her belt those powerful, protracted notes. Backstage before her May 19 show in Los Angeles, produced by Gus Sverkos of Goodtime Events, Glykeria talked about her devotion to the music of her native land, which she said makes up her roots and flows through her blood. “Greek music is very rich,” she said. “It comes from many different regions and traditions spanning the mainland to Asia Minor, and from the new world to the old. I try to sing all of the different styles.” When she’s not performing three shows in three consecutive days, as she did in Vancouver, improve my own hair by taking it in on the sides and growing it longer on top. Instantly I too was charmed, like so many others who have enjoyed his music and met him in person. Have you enjoyed your tour? I read that in the past you have performed in Sacramento. Is this your first performance in Los Angeles? How do you like Southern California? This is my fourth time in America. This year is a seven week tour, and all the shows were sold out. This is the best tour I’ve ever done. I love Southern California. It has been a beautiful trip, and I’ve had a lot of fun. What counts even more is that the people have been so satisfied, that’s what I’m here to do. I want to thank Opa Productions and the promoters in each city, including Power Muse Productions here in LA. Tell me a little bit about your latest album “I Dinami

Los Angeles and Santa Clara in May, she relaxes at home to sentimental music that she finds “therapeutic.” This includes traditional Greek music from the various regions of ancient Byzantium. “Music from that part of the world has colored all Greek music to this day,” she said. “For example, look at the distinct rhythms and harmonies of dances from the Anatolian and Pontic regions.” On why she is so popular with international audiences who do not understand

tou Erota” I feel fortunate that it’s been a big hit in Greece in spite of the fact that CD sales aren’t going well. It leads the chart in sales on the strength of the single “Maria,” and now there are a few other singles that have emerged, “Den telifonises” (You didn’t call me) and “Min erthis” (Don’t come). I read that you performed at the Sanremo Music Festival and that you have collaborated with Italian singer Albano Carissi, will you continue to collaborate with non-Greek performers? Singing together with Demitra Theodosiou and Carisi, we won the number one prize award at the festival, 650,000 votes above the others. In this work we did with Albano, we sold 220,000 CDs. In Italy it was big news but the Greeks didn’t respond in the same way. I have various offers to work with people abroad such as in France and Constantinople,

Greek, fellow singer George Lianos, who together with special guest Margarita opened for Glykeria in Los Angeles, offered clever insight. “Greek music is genuine music,” he said. “It speaks to people’s hearts. They come from their own struggles and can relate.” In appreciation of the Armenians in the audience who made up about half of the concert-goers that night he quipped, “It must be an Eastern thing.” Glykeria hopes that her music will also help the Greeks during these difficult times. “Greeks live through music and socializing,” she said. “I know the economy doesn’t get solved through socialization, but it can help the people by giving them strength in their culture. “ Greeks are a resilient people, she said. “They will get through this time, and their Glykeria music will (Left) PHOTO BY GOODTIMEEVENTS always (Above) PHOTO by be with Frosene Phillips them.” but right now I can’t say any more than it’s a very European style of music. How are Greeks from the diaspora different than Greeks from the mainland? Do they respond differently to your music? Greeks are the same pretty much everywhere from South Africa to Canada. Simply put, the Greeks in the diaspora keep deep in their hearts and closer to them the Greek culture and the music that brings them back home. That’s a part they left behind and it still hurts in their hearts. I try to bring that out in them. I have experienced extreme reactions and behaviors from fans especially older adults, for example holding his hand and kissing it and crying. When this happens I find myself speechless and honored. At that PLOUTARHOS continued on page 9

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news from greece Energy leader Dr. Alex Papalexopoulos and project HELIOS

Greece’s ambitious clean energy project selects Dr. Papalexopoulos’ San Francisco-based company ECCO International as consultants sessions in IEEE. He is the 1992 recipient of PG&E’s Wall of Fame Award, and the 1996 recipient of r. Alex Papalexopoulos is IEEE’s PES First Prize Paper Award. an internationally known energy expert and president Dr. Papalexopoulos is a Fellow of IEEE for original contributions and CEO of ECCO International, in the area of application of a specialized Energy Consulting optimization technologies to Company, which provides power systems. He received consulting and software services worldwide to a wide range of clients the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Diploma from the such as Governments, Regulators, National Technical University of Energy Companies, Transmission Athens, Greece and System Operators, Power the M.S. and Ph.D. Exchanges, Traders and degrees in Electrical Brokers. These services Engineering from the are in the areas of Georgia Institute of industry restructuring, Technology, Atlanta, public policy analysis, Georgia. power trading, energy An active investor market design, market Dr. Alex in startups, clean system implementation, Papalexopoulos tech and financial competitive bidding, markets, among his latest seedsmart grid and renewable energy, investment activities, he is President power systems operations, & CEO and Chairman of the power generation, transmission Board of ZOME Energy Networks, planning, system dynamics and an energy software company real time control. Further, ECCO which specializes in the research, International provides extensive development and commercialization software services in the areas of of smart grid and demand response energy market simulations, energy management technologies. market forecasting, reliability analysis and revenue and investment This month and next, Dr. Papalexopoulos shares his passion analysis using its advanced and and expertise regarding Greece’s proprietary optimization software clean energy project HELIOS with platform. Dr. Papalexopoulos has designed the Hellenic Journal. What is the project HELIOS? some of the most complex energy Please define the project. markets in the world including North and South America, Western The Hellenic Republic has and Eastern Europe and Asia. He is embarked on a major project, named HELIOS, to produce clean currently the designer of the energy energy in massive amounts, about markets in Poland and Hungary. 10 GW, and export it to Northern Over the last few years he has been Europe. Given the fact that Greece’s a consultant to PPC for reforming the energy sector in Greece pursuant annual sun irradiation levels are the highest in Europe the generating to policies of TROIKA. Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for Considered an authority in private investors in Greece are much the areas of energy market design, higher than those for investments network grid optimization and in other EU member states such as transmission pricing, he was Germany. This crucial factor along with the Pacific Gas and Electric with other measures the Hellenic Company in San Francisco, Republic can take, such as lower California where he was Director taxes, rebates, etc., can ensure the of the Electricity Restructuring financial viability of the project. It Group prior to forming ECCO is expected to create benefits for International in 1998. He has all parties involved, the exporting published more than 100 papers country (Greece) the importing in refereed scientific journals and conferences and has given numerous member states such as Germany, the investors and the EU as a whole. invited presentations in leading The project is intended to create institutions. He has organized and favorable conditions for sustainable trained various organizations in the development in our country and area of energy market design and chaired numerous panels and special assist other EU member states First of two parts

achieve their 2020 RES (Renewable Energy Sources) national targets, consistent with the Directive 2009/28/EC, by offering more attractive investment returns for RES projects. Please explain how the energy export to Europe is implemented. How is it transferred? The transfer of RES energy to Northern Europe can be achieved via two mechanisms: a) “Virtual” or Statistical sales and b) Physical sales. With the Statistical method solar energy will be produced and consumed in Greece but through an agreement can be “virtually” transferred to another country to contribute towards that member state’s environmental targets. As such, this method avoids all problems associated with physical transfers related to regulation, market, operations, transmission infrastructure and coordination with other member states. Even though certain issues, such as the mechanism for price determination, need to be addressed this method is the easiest to implement. At the present time we are in the process of simulating the Greek energy market to determine the maximum allowable RES generating threshold that can safely be injected into the Greek transmission grid without degrading the reliability of the power system. With the Physical transfer, RES energy will be physically transferred from Greece

to the importing countries, such as Germany. Currently the existing grid can accommodate up to 1.6 GW of RES energy via the ItalySwitzerland-Germany corridor and the western and eastern Balkan regions. For this level of production current studies give credence to the claim that the Greek power system has sufficient flexible generation (pump storage, hydro, etc.) to manage the intermittency of RES energy. Beyond this amount transmission infrastructure investments are required. What are the main challenges for the implementation of this project? The HELIOS project is the most ambitious solar photovoltaic (PV) project in European history. It should be viewed as a European project between member states governed by joint agreements. However, if we put together a comprehensive phased-in approach the project is doable and financially viable. The key challenges for the successful implementation of the statistical transfer method of the project HELIOS are a) the determination of the maximum allowable RES generating threshold that can safely be injected and consumed into the Greek transmission grid without degrading the reliability of the power system and adversely affecting the economics of the Greek energy

market, b) the determination of the terms and conditions of the agreement between member states and c) the determination of the price. The price could be determined via bilateral agreements or via market mechanisms. The market approach has certain benefits but it is not recommended till we ensure that the market is functioning properly and market power abuses due to limited number of market players are avoided. The key challenges for the successful implementation of the physical transfer method of the project HELIOS are a) the development of the detailed terms and provisions for the joint agreements between all the involved states which will include the financial mechanism by which the importing member states will support the project HELIOS and compensate Greece, b) substantial transmission investments required to enable massive physical transfers of RES energy to Northern Europe c) the regulatory changes that need to be implemented in EU level for physical transfers, d) coordination of all the intermediate markets managed by the Transmission System Operators between the Greece and the importing countries, and e) changes to market and PAPALEXOPOULOS continued on page 11

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Oratorical Festival showcases bright young talent in the S.F. Metropolis

he Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco was held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA. Twenty youth from the five districts of the Metropolis competed in the Junior and Senior Divisions. His Eminence Metropolitan

Gerasimos of San Francisco enthusiastically welcomed the finalists and their families and was uplifted by the eloquence and poise of the speakers. The Oratorical Festival began with dinner and fellowship on Friday, May 4. The participants in each division presented an impromptu skit on a Bible theme of their choosing, followed by

enlightening discussions with His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos and Archimandrite Apostolos Koufallakis, Chancellor. On Saturday, May 5, the group gathered for Orthros, prior to commencing the

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Zografos, and Marie Eliades. While each participant is deserving of commendation for their excellence the following winners were named: ORATORICAL FESTIVAL continued on page 9

Father Pavlos Visits Northwest By Theodora Argue

His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos with the 2012 Metropolis Oratorical Festival participants at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center.

Oratorical Festival. Over 100 people were present to support the participants and the quality of their content and the professionalism of their delivery were truly inspirational. The judges for the Oratorical Festival were: Tony Kocolas, Dr. Kara

ather Pavlos, the senior monk and elder ascetic of ancient Saint Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai, Egypt, was in the Northwest as part of his recent U.S. visitation, sharing the spirituality of the ascetic world with Orthodox and non-Orthodox alike, who thirst for deeper knowledge of Christ. A 1972 graduate of the School of Theology of the University of Athens, Elder Pavlos has four decades of immersion in the living ascetic

tradition of Mount Sinai. He was accompanied by Sister Joanna who served as his translator and wrote an email wrap-up of the NW visit: “Like all of Father Pavlos scheduled talks so far, his visit with the Byzantine Art History students of Dr. Anne McClanan at Portland State University stretched far beyond the scheduled time, as students abandoned their next classes to stay with the elder; the same with the evening event at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Portland.” All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on Vashon Island

(WA) in Puget Sound closed its doors on Saturday to focus on the visit of Father Pavlos. This time Father Pavlos was the one who extended the visit, refreshed by encountering the humility and simplicity of Sinai’s spiritual tradition in the person of Abbot Tryphon and his monastic environment. On Sunday, May 27, following the longer ‘monastic’ Divine Liturgy at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Seattle, the parishioners stayed for a discussion lasting until midafternoon.”

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Arts, Events, Lectures & Entertainment July 1-5, 2012

Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress will be held in Phoenix, Arizona, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort. Concurrently the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society will convene its National Convention in the same venue. Visit clergylaity.org or call 212-570-3549.

July 21, 2012

Drinking in the Greek Manner: A Brief History of the Symposion. The event will take place at The J. Paul Getty Museum 17985 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. 5:00-7:30 p.m. in the Getty Villa, Auditorium and Inner Peristyle. Admission is $60.00 per person and tickets go on sale Monday, July 2 at 9 a.m. Phone: 310-440-7300 or visit Public Programs at gettyedu.

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90th AHEPA National Supreme Convention will be held this year at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information phone 202-232-6300 or visit ahepa.org.

July 27, 2012

St. Demetrios “NW Greek Open 2012” Golf Tournament will be held at Seattle’s Rainier Golf and Country Club. Authentic Greek dinner to follow for players and spectators. Event benefits Seattle charities: The Boyer Children’s Clinic, Philanthropia Foundation’s Orthodox Christian Senior Housing and the new Community Center of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (St. Demetrios’ sister parish). Contact: gtreperinas@karrtuttle.com or 206224-8053.

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Irene Mullin, Vice-President Marlene Kosich, Second Vice President Sofia Fonti, Secretary Fareeda Christ, Treasurer Marilyn Habeeb, Corresponding Secretary Joanne Glafkides, and Past President Adviser Susan Haikalis. In 1988, under the direction of the founder of the PAOI, the Very Rev. Leonidas Contos of Blessed Memory, the Orthodox Women’s Board was organized. Its mission is to support and to raise funds for the PAOI. At the May Celebration meeting, the Women’s Board was honored with the presence of His Eminence, Metropolitan Nikitas, Director of the PAOI, and the Very Rev. Father Thomas J. Paris, Chairman of the spiritual and Academic Mission of the PAOI. They reviewed the history of the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute. On October 27, 2012, the PAOI will celebrate its 30th year with a very special event. Details are forthcoming from Co-Chairmen Stephanie Scordalis (408-867-9286) and Elaine Frangadakis (408-973-1079).

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involved in the lighting work of the Statue of Liberty in New York when it was renovated in the 1980s. Gloria was an active member of the Puget Sound chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society, the Evergreen Health Foundation, and was a volunteer at her children’s school – the Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences. As Fr. Photios stated, Gloria “had just such an incredible strength about her, and yet an amazing warmth and sense of compassion.” The Greek Community mourns for Gloria. Memory eternal to all five victims! Heartfelt prayers of all go out to the Leonidas family and other families as well.

TRAGEDY HITS SEATTLE’S GREEK COMMUNITY A gunman went on a shooting rampage in two separate locations in Seattle on May 31, first killing four people at a café and then one woman in a parking lot. Drew Keriakedes, shot in the café, was an alternative musician and circus clown. While unknown in the ethnic community, NW SCHOLARSHIPS he was married to The 2012 Northwest Zoe, loved in his own AHEPA Family circles, generous with Educational Foundation his time for others, and Scholarship recipients loving of children. The were recognized at the Gloria Koch woman was Gloria annual Scholarship Leonidas Koch Leonidas, a Luncheon on June 9 member of St. Demetrios Church at the Firwood District 2012 and well known and loved in AHEPA Convention in Spokane. Greek American and civic circles. The students are listed with their The wife of Thomas Leonidas of colleges. Nikolaos Antonopoulos Bellevue and mother of two teenage of Seattle (Lake Washington daughters, she was shot down in Institute of Technology)’ Elena a parking lot by the assailant who Apostle of Tacoma (University needed a get-away car. Tom is a of Washington –UW); James former Parish Council President. Avgerakis of Newberg, OR According to an article on Gloria in (Oregon State University); Philip The Seattle Times by Katherine Barlas of Camas, WA (UW); Long, Proistamenos Fr. Photios Reanne Charuhas of Puyallup, WA Dumont, stated that Gloria was (Eastern Washington University); exceptional as a cook, hostess, and Lauren Foss of Gig Harbor, WA in the electrical field. She had been (Western Washington University);

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FAMILY OF EDUCATORS The Apostles, Greek immigrants who settled in Tacoma, produced three leaders in the field of education in the Northwest: Alex, Paul, and Tony. Alex P. Apostle has been the superintendent of the Missoula County (Montana) Public Schools since 2008 following a

short retirement. Previously he was the Assistant Superintendent for the Tacoma School District. He was in Bellevue, WA, recently as one of three heavily recruited finalists for that school district’s head spot. While he was a runnerup, Missoula educators and parents are glad that they will have him with them for some more time. As Toni Rehbein, chairperson of Missoula’s School Board glowingly stated, according to the report by Brian M. Rosenthal in The Seattle Times of May 22, Alex Apostle “has accomplished more than most superintendents accomplish in a career.” He created the Graduation Matters Missoula program to prevent dropouts, which lowered the rate in half and became a statewide program. “He is a man of vision, of courage, of great intellect and tremendous knowledge about education,” Rehbein said. He and his family are active in NW PACIFIC NOTES continued on page 9

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Salt Lake City Mommy and Me debuts

Saint Sophia School in Salt Lake City completed its first “Mommy and Me” program for infant to toddlers. Mothers and children participated in a variety of classes including mommy and me pilates, strollercise, language development, the psychology of toys, the role of reading to infants, and the importance of a second language at their age. At the end of each session, Greek language teacher Carrie Pappas taught the group songs and poems in Greek.

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Missoula’s Greek Orthodox community. Paul Apostle is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources for the Seattle Public School District, having been an educator and human resource leader in

Tacoma and Renton districts. Tony Apostle is retiring this year as Superintendent of the Puyallup (WA) School District. He has served the district for the past 22 years, with the past eight years as superintendent. Email Theodora Argue at yiayia2@aol.com

5-K Race

Saint Sophia School closes out the 2011-2012 school year with the Go The Distance 5-K race. Students, alumni, parents, patrons, staff, faculty, and friends enjoyed a sunny morning of walk, run, music, food, drink and friendship. Winners received prizes in many categories and the proceeds benefited Saint Sophia School. The participants will look forward to the 2013 race again next year. For more photos and details, visit saintsophiaschool.org.

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moment I thank God for giving me the opportunity to be in the position to have that kind of positive impact on their lives. You’re known for being a family man. What keeps you grounded given your success? The extreme love I feel for my family always comes first. I grew up in a phenomenal family that played a big role in who I am today. I had a poor father and mother that were amazing and proud people. I was lucky enough to find the ideal person as my wife, a person that can tolerate and carry the weight of my fame and stand beside me under all circumstances. We agreed to have a big family even though it is hard to stay away from the public eye. Although this harmony I live in should be a natural thing, unfortunately for others it has proven to be difficult. I’ve never found it difficult. You’ve been described as a “romantic” singer. When I think of “romantic” singers in English I think of Marvin Gaye, Rod Stewart, even John Mayer. Which American singer would you compare yourself to? I am a romantic singer, but I appreciate mostly listening to the old rock bands and their ballads. I also follow the new trends in music, such as Beyonce who is a phenomenal vocalist and singer. And I also really like Bruno Mars.

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Senior Division First Place • Arianna Aram, Saints Constantine and Helen – Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA Second Place • Demetra Xenos, Assumption – Seattle, WA Third Place • Grace Silva, Saint Basil – San Jose, CA Junior Division First Place • Susanna Silva, Saint Basil – San Jose, CA Second Place • Christopher Sayles, Assumption – Seattle, WA Third Place • Elizabeth Baxter, Saint Haralambos – Peoria, AZ The first place finalists in each division went on to recently compete in the National Oratorical Festival which was held in Bethesda, MD. Both Arianna Aram and Susanna Silva received Honorable Mentions for their participation and were given iPads as a gift in recognition of their participation. The Senior Division district finalists for the Metropolis of San Francisco were: Arianna Aram, Tonie Bangos – Southern California District; Katie Jouthas, Grace Silva – Northern California District; Emily Kaelin, Demetra Xenos – Pacific Northwest District; Christopher Letson,

Stefanos Word – Central California District; Michael Lewandowski, Katherine Morosoff – Southwest District. The Junior Division district finalists were: Dean Anagnostopoulos, Christy Goudamanis – Southern California District; Nicole Mavromihalis, Susanna Silva – Northern California District; Timothy Kaelin, Christopher Sayles – Pacific Northwest District; Izabel Crosby, Alicia Gavrilis – Central California District; Elizabeth Baxter, Demos Fotias – Southwest District. Led by Dr. Eve Tibbs, chair of the Metropolis Committee on Religious Education and Christian Formation, assisted by Paul Gikas, Metropolis Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, the Metropolis Oratorical Festival is a very important ministry of our Metropolis and Archdiocese as it provides an excellent opportunity for youth to articulate their faith, gain confidence in public speaking, and enhance their research skills in preparing for their presentation. For more information on how you can participate in the 2013 Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival, please contact Paul Gikas at 415814-1186 or pgikas@sanfran. goarch.org.

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