“Ι have been a part of the Fund Drive and giving in support of our School's Scholarship Program since my thirties. Sometimes more, sometimes less. But, steadily every year and always with great joy. This is the least I can give back to Athens College for everything it has offered me and my family. It is an honor to be a member of the Alumni Fund Drive Coordination Team and contribute so that more students have the privilege to live the Athens College experience.”

Vassilis Pachiyannis ‘86γ
Class Agent, AFD President

"I was born in Constantinople and as a member of the minority I was raised in an environment where volunteerism, social contribution and solidarity was part of the everyday life. Having the above as a background I could not refuse my participation to the founding team of the Alumni Fund Drive, when proposed to me over 50 years ago. My continuous long-term participation to the Alumni Fund Drive is proof of the personal satisfaction and emotional reward that I enjoy when I know that our efforts have a positive impact to the continuation of the studies of a large number of students at our excellent School."

Dimitri Vamvakopoulos ’64
Class Agent, AFD President 2005-2026

 

 

"I decided to voluntarily contribute by supporting the Scholarship Program following the financial crisis that I myself as a parent of two Athens College students experienced. I realized both the need of many of our students’ families and the sentiment of relief that they feel when they realize the support that our School has to offer in such difficult times. Our School is a family with strong ties, with a tradition of long-term giving that does not let any of its children be deprived of the College education and experience for financial reasons. Each year hundreds of students are supported by the Scholarship Program. Today, 1 in 5 students receives financial aid. This means that, if we have not needed this support ourselves, a friend of ours, a classmate who sat next to us or next to our children has definitely needed it."

Daphne Filippaki '89γ
Class Agent, team leader

"As a graduate of the Class of 1994, a teacher at Athens College Elementary School since 2008, and now a parent of a 1st grader at Psychico College, I feel a deep connection to the College community. My involvement as a volunteer Class Agent and a member of the Alumni Fund Drive Coordination Committee comes from a strong desire to give back to the school that shaped me. Through volunteering, we help support the Scholarship Program, providing more children the chance to join our school family. Together, we can create an environment where all students, regardless of their financial background, can enjoy the same exceptional educational opportunities. I invite you to contribute to this effort, whether by participating or donating, so we can continue building the future together."

Faye Kafetzopoulou '94γ
Class Agent

"The Class Agent is the person who, when the excitement of freedom and the new way of life after graduation subsides, will take care of our reconnection with the School and our classmates, in order to meet again with all these people who, today, make us smile and feel nice!"

Marios Delitheos '16 (ΑC)
Class Agent

 

"The College's address to society as a whole is its decisive and historically acquired comparative advantage. The Alumni Fund Drive is the glue of that tradition with today's needs for more social osmosis and expansion. The giving back of each of us to the College community and our active contribution is not only a true satisfaction for giving in itself as an act, but also our essential contribution to ensure and strengthen the progressive identity of the School in terms of collaboration and innovation in an open society."

Aristoklis Lagos '16 (AC)
Class Agent

"The degree to which my personality has been shaped by my years in Athens College is so great that I could not think of my life apart from it. This is why I accepted the role of Class Agent very early on, this is why I send my children to it and I participate in the AFD Coordinating Committee: to help at a minimum other experience the connection that I encounter. My relationship with the Athens College family has further deepened through this effort. To paraphrase the motto of a well-known sports club, Athens College is més que una escola."

Vangelis Marinakis '86γ
Class Agent, team leader

"We feel honored to have attended a School that has in its history and long tradition such an active Scholarship Program, which has helped so many students, making the unique College experience not the privilege of the few, but an accessible reality for so many Greek families. Without the Scholarship Program, our School, its graduates and its presence in Greek history and society would not have been the same. I believe that it is primarily our duty as alumni to strengthen the Program, in recognition of its indisputable value in maintaining the distinctive character of the College, and this is the main reason why I actively participate in AFD as a Class Agent and a member of Coordination Committee."

Milka Chasioti '04 (ΑC)
Class Agent

 

"Volunteering as a Class Agent is a deeply fulfilling experience that allows me to give back to my alma mater. It's a chance to contribute to the ongoing success of the School that played a significant role in shaping who I am today. I am passionate about giving back to the school that provided me with an unparalleled quality of education. By volunteering, I hope to contribute to the School's continued growth and development. Whether it’s organizing events, reunions, supporting fundraising efforts, or simply offering advice and guidance, I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the School community. Being a Class Agent is not just a responsibility; it's an opportunity to give back and make a difference."

Dimitris Trovias '18 (AC)
Class Agent

"Like many alumni, the first years after graduation, I was distanced from the College. Gradually, however, during my professional and personal development, I realized the assets that our School had given us. Hence, in 2005, I agreed to contribute to an “attractive” concept, that of SAKA “e-agent”, for the promotion of the electronic communication among alumni (in the pre-Social Media era). In due course, I got familiar with the role of the Class Agent in support of the Scholarship Program and I got “stuck” 😊! The enthusiasm for our School keeps growing year after year!"

Periklis Tsahageas '85γ
Class Agent, team leader

"My name is Meli Xenou ’94, and my love for the our School and my classmates, made me actively involved with the school and my class since 2000. The goal of every Class Agent is to bring his classmates together with the School, the Scholarship Fund and SAKA, to be the link. To be the one who will communicate the school's actions-events, and support the very important work of the Scholarship Fund."

Meli Xenou '94γ
Class Agent

"My decision to become actively involved as a Class Agent came organically. I was inspired by my father, Pakis Vafiadakis, who has served—and continues to serve—the Athens College community with dedication and genuine care. From him, I learned that one's relationship with the School does not end at graduation; rather, it evolves and takes on a deeper meaning over time. What interests me most is keeping the connection between alumni and our School vibrant and meaningful. I believe in creating opportunities for communication, engagement, and reconnection within our community. Athens College is not simply the place where we spent our student years; it is a collection of values, experiences, and relationships that continue to shape and accompany us long after graduation. As a Class Agent, I hope to encourage alumni to remain engaged and actively involved so that the spirit of our community can be passed from one generation to the next. My greatest satisfaction comes from knowing that I am contributing to our School's tradition of giving back. It is my way of giving back and expressing gratitude for all that Athens College has given me throughout the years."

Theodora Vafiadakis '05 (IB DP)
Class Agent

"When I joined Athens College it was my first time far from home. I was a boarder, and the School dominated my daily life. Athens College effectively became my home away from home and the people an extension of my family. And while I complained about the school, about teachers, about anything under the sun as it were, a few years post-graduation I came to realize that Athens College was in fact my single, perennial, point of reference – a constant: people come and go but the College remains there for me. It is part of my identity, it is part of all our identities; my closest friends, alumni & teachers, are Athens College. As part of the AFD Coordination Team I remain actively involved with the School; it helps me feel that I am contributing to its well-being (be it ever so little) and I am rewarded by keeping my sense of belonging very much alive."

Greg Mitsacopoulos '76
Class Agent, team leader

"My love for Athens College, my desire for a lasting connection with its community, my need to contribute to society, and my deep sense of gratitude toward the place that offered me invaluable relationships, knowledge, and experiences—instilling both responsibility and empathy—were the driving forces behind my involvement with the Scholarship Program since 2018. The Scholarship Program, a landmark innovation in Greek education and a cornerstone of the School’s philosophy, has provided a century of equal educational opportunities to students from all social and economic backgrounds. This institution benefits not only individual students, but also promotes an inclusive society by emphasizing the value of empathy and giving back, while at the same time providing deserving students with the necessary tools and opportunities to join the College community, flourish, innovate, grow into responsible citizens, and contribute to positive developments both domestically and globally."

Galatia Phoka '97Δ
Class Agent

"I decided to become a Class Agent, because Communication is a great aspect of my character and through my role, I keep in touch with the School and my classmates. Acting as a communications liaison between my classmates and the School, I contribute in maintaining a strong Alumni Community which makes Athens and Psychico College stand out. Moreover, as a member of an initiative with a social impact, I invest my efforts in something important, at a time when giving is more symbolic than ever. Hence, I feel the moral satisfaction in helping support the students and their families who face financial challenges and honor my School for the opportunities and experiences it has equipped me with."

Maria Louisa Vafiadaki '09 (PC ΙΒ)
Class Agent

"What makes my School truly unique is the relationship amongst its alumni. A special bond that was cultivated during our school years. It was thus, a true honor to be offered the role of Class Agent of 2000. Every day of volunteering brings me closer to my School and gives me the opportunity to give back."

Renata Saites '00 (IB DP)
Class Agent, team leader

 

"I joined this committee because I believe in giving back to the School that shaped me.  Athens College provided me with unparalleled opportunities and a strong foundation. By contributing to the support of the Scholarship Program, we can open doors for deserving students with limited financial resources, ensuring the legacy of excellence and opportunity continues at our alma mater."

Costas Sigalos '69
Class Agent

"It all started with a reunion. Three classmates and I took it upon ourselves to organize it, and what we found there — how many people wanted to reconnect, how alive the bond with the school still was — kept us engaged. From that came the Class Agent role, and eventually the AFD Coordination Committee. The Alumni Fund Drive has existed since 1967. Today, over 20% of the student body receives financial aid — and nearly half of those funds come from gifts by members of the alumni community. That's something concrete, and worth someone's time."

Nelli-Anna Kontodimou-Psalida '11 (PC ΙΒ)
Class Agent