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The 2011 Athanasiades Cultural Foundation Scholarships
By Catherine Tsounis
On Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 3 p.m., the Athanasiades Cultural Foundation, Inc. presented
their 19th Annual scholarships. Anastasia Nitis, a recipient , had an almost straight A GPA. The scholars attend the University of
Tirana, Queens College, Baruch College, Long Island University, SUNY, Boston University, Iona College, Bard College, William
Paterson University, Loyola University, NYIT, St. Joseph’s College, Columbia University, New York University
and Syracuse University. Their academic majors stem from Biology, Social Studies, Music,
Finance, Nutrition, Education, English, Music, Art, Mathematics, Philosophy, Occupational Therapy,
Life Science, Chinese Pharmacy and Psychology. The scholarship recipients included: Bridget
Barry; Eleni Catsimalis; Ilva Dhimo; Erjona Dhimo; Cathy Dimos; Stavroula Economou; Jason
Efthimiades; Philip J. Halikias; Irene Kavalos; Leander Kobolakis; Kleanthie Lathourakis; Kally
Labrinos; Anna Lilikias; Anastasia Nitis; Cali Pantazis; Constantina E. Pantelios; Emily Polihrom;
Christopher Raia; Michael Skopelitis; Constantinos Stamboulis; Elena Christine Toumaras;
Evangelia Tzelios; Shari Tumandao; Christina Vlahos and Maryann Vlahos.
The program speakers were Ms. Koula Sophianou, Consul-General of the Republic of Cyprus;
representative of Consul-General of Greece; Christos Tzelios; John G. Siolas, Ph.D.; James
Stathopoulos, Esq.; Theodore Kalavesios, Esq. and Mihalis Michalakopoulos. A reception followed.
Costas Athanasiades could not achieve so much without the full support, cooperation, help, love
and encouragement of his devoted wife, Maria. She inspired him to greatness. Mrs. Maria
Athanasiades passed away on July 7, 2009. Mrs. Athanasiades was working while her husband
was publishing the non-profit Cambana newspaper. She was a fair and just person. A patriotic, courageous woman, she came from
the Pontos. Mrs. Athanasiades and her husband lived a frugal life as environmentalists. They cared for the people and the earth. Mrs.
Athanasiades was a co-founder of the Athanasiades Cultural Foundation, Inc. and a dynamic patriot. She was active to the last minute
of her life and passed away in peace.
Maria Athanasiades roots were from the Black Sea coast of Pontos. She grew up in Thessaloniki, fluent in Pontiaka, an ancient Greek
dialect. She immigrated to Australia. In 1959, she married Kostas Athanasiades. She was an educated woman in the Health Care
Sciences as a nurse. She continued to practice this skill when she immigrated to the United States.
I personally heard about the Athanasiades’ as I grew up in Astoria. They were folk heroes to the first and second generation
Americans. Everyone felt a celebrity walked the street of 37th Street between 31st and 30th Avenue, when Kostas Athanasiades and
Archimandrite Germanos Polyzoides (the founder of St. Demetrios Cathedral) appeared. They literally gave away a fortune to college
students in the United States, Greece and Greek Epirus, Albania.
She aided many, middle class students, who are forgotten in society, because they are neither rich nor poor. They changed the scope
of Greek-American scholarships, by not looking at the income of the students, just academic record and their dedication to Modern
Greek language and culture. Maria and Kostas understood the injustice of all governments from the left and right. Their Athanasiades
Foundation is a beacon of light to students.
“The Foundation of Hellenism of America proudly presents to Costas Athanasiades ‘The Cleistheneio Award”, said Michael Servos,
President. “He is awarded this distinction for his outstanding work as a freedom fighter, journalist, author, philosopher, philanthropist
and founder of the Athanasiades Cultural Foundation. This award honors the memory of Cleisthenes, the Founder of Democracy in
Athens.”
The Veterans of the Foreign Wars of the United States honored the journalist in 2004 for his “faithful support of America’s deserving
veterans and their families.” The organization stated in the citation that “patriotic Americans like you, Mr. Athanasiades, ensure that our
nation remains ‘the land of the free and the home of the brave for generations to come’.” The benefactor was inducted as a member of
the “National Library of Congress.” The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney honored the author in the March 2001 “Congressional Record”.
Costas Athanasiades was born in Kalavasos, Cyprus on March 3, 1921. He studied in Italy and acquired a degree as an
agriculturalist. He served valiantly with British Commander Montgomery’s Cypriot troops during the WWII. He immigrated to the United
States in 1959. Mr. Athanasiades purchased the “Campana” newspaper in 1961. He has authored more than a dozen books over the
years. He has been cited for his insights and contributions by prestigious institutions, including the National Library of Congress and
the United Nations.
Athanasiades has been challenging the status quo since the 1950’s. I have been honored by George Bush twice and Ronald
Reagan,” said Costas Athanasiades. “Our Foundation gives scholarships with the hope that others will follow our example. One
hundred universities have honored me with their presidents’ giving me the highest honors. Whatever we do, we do without publicity.
From the day I came to America, I do everything from the heart for my adopted country.”
By Catherine Tsounis
On Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 3 p.m., the Athanasiades Cultural Foundation, Inc. presented
their 19th Annual scholarships. Anastasia Nitis, a recipient , had an almost straight A GPA. The scholars attend the University of
Tirana, Queens College, Baruch College, Long Island University, SUNY, Boston University, Iona College, Bard College, William
Paterson University, Loyola University, NYIT, St. Joseph’s College, Columbia University, New York University
and Syracuse University. Their academic majors stem from Biology, Social Studies, Music,
Finance, Nutrition, Education, English, Music, Art, Mathematics, Philosophy, Occupational Therapy,
Life Science, Chinese Pharmacy and Psychology. The scholarship recipients included: Bridget
Barry; Eleni Catsimalis; Ilva Dhimo; Erjona Dhimo; Cathy Dimos; Stavroula Economou; Jason
Efthimiades; Philip J. Halikias; Irene Kavalos; Leander Kobolakis; Kleanthie Lathourakis; Kally
Labrinos; Anna Lilikias; Anastasia Nitis; Cali Pantazis; Constantina E. Pantelios; Emily Polihrom;
Christopher Raia; Michael Skopelitis; Constantinos Stamboulis; Elena Christine Toumaras;
Evangelia Tzelios; Shari Tumandao; Christina Vlahos and Maryann Vlahos.
The program speakers were Ms. Koula Sophianou, Consul-General of the Republic of Cyprus;
representative of Consul-General of Greece; Christos Tzelios; John G. Siolas, Ph.D.; James
Stathopoulos, Esq.; Theodore Kalavesios, Esq. and Mihalis Michalakopoulos. A reception followed.
Costas Athanasiades could not achieve so much without the full support, cooperation, help, love
and encouragement of his devoted wife, Maria. She inspired him to greatness. Mrs. Maria
Athanasiades passed away on July 7, 2009. Mrs. Athanasiades was working while her husband
was publishing the non-profit Cambana newspaper. She was a fair and just person. A patriotic, courageous woman, she came from
the Pontos. Mrs. Athanasiades and her husband lived a frugal life as environmentalists. They cared for the people and the earth. Mrs.
Athanasiades was a co-founder of the Athanasiades Cultural Foundation, Inc. and a dynamic patriot. She was active to the last minute
of her life and passed away in peace.
Maria Athanasiades roots were from the Black Sea coast of Pontos. She grew up in Thessaloniki, fluent in Pontiaka, an ancient Greek
dialect. She immigrated to Australia. In 1959, she married Kostas Athanasiades. She was an educated woman in the Health Care
Sciences as a nurse. She continued to practice this skill when she immigrated to the United States.
I personally heard about the Athanasiades’ as I grew up in Astoria. They were folk heroes to the first and second generation
Americans. Everyone felt a celebrity walked the street of 37th Street between 31st and 30th Avenue, when Kostas Athanasiades and
Archimandrite Germanos Polyzoides (the founder of St. Demetrios Cathedral) appeared. They literally gave away a fortune to college
students in the United States, Greece and Greek Epirus, Albania.
She aided many, middle class students, who are forgotten in society, because they are neither rich nor poor. They changed the scope
of Greek-American scholarships, by not looking at the income of the students, just academic record and their dedication to Modern
Greek language and culture. Maria and Kostas understood the injustice of all governments from the left and right. Their Athanasiades
Foundation is a beacon of light to students.
“The Foundation of Hellenism of America proudly presents to Costas Athanasiades ‘The Cleistheneio Award”, said Michael Servos,
President. “He is awarded this distinction for his outstanding work as a freedom fighter, journalist, author, philosopher, philanthropist
and founder of the Athanasiades Cultural Foundation. This award honors the memory of Cleisthenes, the Founder of Democracy in
Athens.”
The Veterans of the Foreign Wars of the United States honored the journalist in 2004 for his “faithful support of America’s deserving
veterans and their families.” The organization stated in the citation that “patriotic Americans like you, Mr. Athanasiades, ensure that our
nation remains ‘the land of the free and the home of the brave for generations to come’.” The benefactor was inducted as a member of
the “National Library of Congress.” The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney honored the author in the March 2001 “Congressional Record”.
Costas Athanasiades was born in Kalavasos, Cyprus on March 3, 1921. He studied in Italy and acquired a degree as an
agriculturalist. He served valiantly with British Commander Montgomery’s Cypriot troops during the WWII. He immigrated to the United
States in 1959. Mr. Athanasiades purchased the “Campana” newspaper in 1961. He has authored more than a dozen books over the
years. He has been cited for his insights and contributions by prestigious institutions, including the National Library of Congress and
the United Nations.
Athanasiades has been challenging the status quo since the 1950’s. I have been honored by George Bush twice and Ronald
Reagan,” said Costas Athanasiades. “Our Foundation gives scholarships with the hope that others will follow our example. One
hundred universities have honored me with their presidents’ giving me the highest honors. Whatever we do, we do without publicity.
From the day I came to America, I do everything from the heart for my adopted country.”
“We can not always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future,” said
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who saved America from the Great Depression. I have had the
unique honor of knowing two Greek immigrants. One immigrant was from the Pontos, Asia Minor.
The other immigrant was from Cyprus. They built a positive self image in our youth of all
backgrounds, who are studying Modern Greek or involved in Hellenism. The late Maria Athanasiades
and Kostas Athanasiades are probably one of the few middle class philanthropists who have given
between 25 to 40 scholarships annualy to college students. Unselfish,never having an ulterior
motive in giving scholarships to students, they acted fairly, basing their selection on college GPA’s.
Whether one agrees with Mr. Athanasiades philosophy, one must admit one point: he is the only
middle class Greek-American giving scholarships from his own pocket on such a large scale. There
is no one else. They are becoming a legend.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who saved America from the Great Depression. I have had the
unique honor of knowing two Greek immigrants. One immigrant was from the Pontos, Asia Minor.
The other immigrant was from Cyprus. They built a positive self image in our youth of all
backgrounds, who are studying Modern Greek or involved in Hellenism. The late Maria Athanasiades
and Kostas Athanasiades are probably one of the few middle class philanthropists who have given
between 25 to 40 scholarships annualy to college students. Unselfish,never having an ulterior
motive in giving scholarships to students, they acted fairly, basing their selection on college GPA’s.
Whether one agrees with Mr. Athanasiades philosophy, one must admit one point: he is the only
middle class Greek-American giving scholarships from his own pocket on such a large scale. There
is no one else. They are becoming a legend.
| The late Maria Athanasiades Photo: Stavroula Raia |
| Mr. Kostas Athanasiades. |