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Regional Banquet Benefits Odyssey Charter School Video courtesy of CosmosPhilly AHEPA celebrated Odyssey Charter School's excellence in the school's delivery of tuition-free, K-12 education to 1,700 students who learn Modern Greek language, at AHEPA's Regional Banquet themed "Boundless Journey Gala," Feb. 2, 2019. Recently, OCS, located in Wilmington, Delaware, has been voted as the No. 1 public school in the state. Since its inception in 2006, OCS has been rated a "Superior School" by Delaware's Department of Education in 2008, 2009, and 2010.  Chancellor of Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Professor Pericles Mitkas offered keynote remarks. Dr. Mitkas, a 25-year Ahepan, announced a special collaborative relationship developed between Odyssey and the largest university in Greece.  More than 200 invite-only guests attended the gala, including Supreme President George E. Loucas and Daughters of PenelopeGrand President Demi Thomas, who both addressed the audience. Brother Dimitri Dandolos chaired the event, which was held at the Wilmington Country Club. Executive Director Basil N. Mossaidis served as Master of Ceremonies. Special thanks goes to AHEPA Board of Trustees Vice Chair Carl R. Hollister, PSP, and Supreme Secretary George Horiates. They raised funds to underwrite the cost of the gala. As a result, there was no price of admission. Earlier in the day, Supreme Lodge officers and guests were given a tour of the OCS Educational Campus, including the school grounds, classrooms, science labs and music rooms.  Full Coverage: CosmosPhilly | Photo Gallery (via Facebook) Make Plans Today! | 2019 Supreme Convention Chicago will play host to the 97th AHEPA Family Supreme Convention, July 1 to 6, 2019. The Palmer House Hilton Hotel will be the venue.  Initial details, including hotel accommodations, can be found here. Secure the $159 plus tax per night room rate by making your reservation today!  National Scholarship, Journey to Greece Applications Available The AHEPA National Educational Foundation has posted applications for its National Scholarship program and Journey to Greece program.  Deadline: to apply for a National Educational Foundation scholarship is March 31, 2019. (apply now) (promo video) Deadline: to apply for the Journey to Greece program is April 20, 2019. (apply now) (promo video) Apply Today! | 2019 AHEPAcademy Session  Calling all high school juniors! Join a select group of Greek American students from across the country for AHEPAcademy, an interactive leadership and professional development program. The 2019 session will be held June 23 to 29 at George Mason University (located in northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC).  Program overview Early Application Deadline: March 15, 2019 Extended Deadline: April 15, 2019 Share: AHEPAcademy promo video (via Facebook) Apply Today! Don't forget to follow AHEPA on social media:

Join AHEPA Today! In Our Own Words. What AHEPA means to us. Join AHEPA Now Upcoming Events & Deadlines   February - March 25 - 2 | Monte Kofos Memorial Golf Tournament, Amelia Island, Florida April  14 | Greek Independence Day Parade, New York City Greek American News Digest   Editor's Note: Editorials, Commentaries, and Opinion pieces are shared for information purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy positions of the Order of AHEPA, its affiliated organizations, and members.     U.S. Military Finds a Warm Welcome in Once-Wary Greece       Wall Street Journal (Feb. 4)  Helicopters carrying U.S. and Greek troops landed in a field at the foot of Mount Olympus on a sunny morning late last month during a live-fire exercise in which the joint forces practiced recovering a downed pilot. read more   Leader of Greece, Visiting Turkey, Aims to Build Ties and Improve His Image at Home  (Feb. 5) Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece arrived in Turkey on Tuesday for a two-day visit, his first as prime minister, amid signs of a growing understanding between him and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.  read more  United States issues a strong warning in the Security Council tying UNFICYP mandate to progress in the negotiations GreekNews Online (Jan. 30)   The UN Security Council unanimously adopted on Wednesday resolution 2453 (2019) extending the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus, UNFICYP, for another six months until July 31, 2019. But taking into account the intervention of U.S. Deputy Representative Jonathan Cohen during while explain his vote, the next renewal is not going to be easy if there is no progress in the settlement negotiations, led by UN Advisor Jane Hall Lute. read more Greece, 10 Years Into Economic Crisis, Counts the Cost to Mental Health  New York Times (Feb. 3) Greece's decade-long economic crisis has taken a heavy toll: Hundreds of thousands of jobs were lost, incomes were slashed and taxes were raised. Hopes for the future were dashed. For Anna, 68, the crisis had particularly devastating consequences. Her husband, a retired bus driver, killed himself in a park two years ago at age 66 after a series of pension cuts deepened his despair. read more New Greek Airline 'Athens Spirit' Set To Take On Aegean Airlines This April Simple Flying (Feb. 2) We love new airlines here at Simple Flying, in fact, we have a whole series dedicated to them. But this new startup airline is planning on taking on the flag carrier of Greece, Aegean Airlines, right on their home turf. read more Giannis thinking of drafting Curry with 1st All-Star pick Associated Press (Feb. 5) Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he might take Stephen Curry with his first pick in the NBA All-Star draft. Antetokounmpo is the captain of one team for the game as the top vote-getter among Eastern Conference players in fan balloting.  read more Virginia Provost Thomas Katsouleas Appointed UConn President The National Herald (Jan. 29) Thomas Katsouleas the provost and executive vice president of the University of Virginia, has been named the 16th president of the University of Connecticut. Katsouleas was approved by a unanimous voice vote at a meeting of the school's trustees on Tuesday.  read more US Embassy offers ten scholarships for Greek high schools students to study in the US ANA-MPA (Jan. 30) The U.S. Embassy in Athens announced on Wednesday the launch of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, an initiative offering ten Greek students the opportunity to travel to the United States on a one-year scholarship and stay with a host family while attending an American high school. read more