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The 80th Anniversary Gala of ͵ÅÄйÃÜ was an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, reflection, and celebration, held at the iconic and festively lit Grand Bretagne Hotel in central Athens, on Valentine’s Day. After opening remarks from President Dr. Peggy Pelonis, Board of Trustees Chair Pascal Apostolides, and U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Maria Olson, the spotlight turned to alumni who have made a global impact.
Award-winning filmmaker Alexander Payne delivered a powerful message on nurturing creativity, while NASA astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski reflected on how ͵ÅÄйÃÜ teachers helped him believe in himself—lessons that took him from the basketball court to space. Honorees Charles Eliot (’74), George Petropoulos (’97), and Hollywood producer Mark Wolper shared their heartfelt gratitude for how ͵ÅÄйÃÜ shaped their journeys, from pioneering software development to leading humanitarian missions and producing award-winning films. The night closed with a deep sense of camaraderie and pride, as generations of ͵ÅÄйÃÜ alumni came together to honor the school’s enduring legacy—one that will continue to inspire and uplift future global leaders for decades to come.
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