Our School's 94th Commencement Exercises took place on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in an atmosphere full of excitement, pride and anticipation. Graduates, parents, teachers, and guests attended the ceremony and applauded the 424 graduates who received their diplomas, joining Athens College's extended family of graduates.

The Ceremony began with the traditional parade down the Benaki steps and the entrance of graduates, the senior class, and members of the School Direction and Administration.

Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic-American Educational Foundation (HAEF), Ms. Annika Papantoniou, and Athens College President, Professor Costas Synolakis΄ 75 gave welcoming speeches, the latter bestowing the prestigious President’s Award upon HAEF Board member Mr. Nicolas Tsavliris ’66 and Head of the President's Office Dr. Polyanthi Tsigkou for their invaluable, significant and timeless contributions to the College.

Keynote speaker at this year’s Commencement Exercises was His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, who spoke about the Greek American community in the United States and congratulated our graduates.

Athens College Co-Director and Director of the Athens College High School Mr. Christos Konstantopoulos and Psychico College Coordinator and Director of the Psychico College High School Mr. Panagiotis Giannoulatos awarded special distinctions and prizes to the graduates.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Athens College - Psychico College Alumni Association (SAKA) Mr. Aristides Pittas ’78 addressed the graduates of 2023 and welcomed them to the family of SAKA.

Diplomas to the graduates were awarded by Mr. Konstantopoulos and Mr. Giannoulatos, who in turn addressed a short farewell message to the graduating Class of 2023.

Watch the video of the entire Commencement 2023 ceremony.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! We wish our alumni health and every success for the future!