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6 THE SHEPHERD • APRIL 2021 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO “ e Hellenic Cultural Society is proud to announce the publication of “Citizen B.C”. is book is the collaborative endeavor of one of our own. George Koulaxes, one of the founders of the Hellenic Cultural Society, a past president of the St. Spyridon Board and Ahepan worked diligently on this book up to his passing in December 2017. It is the culmination of our past gener- ations’ thoughts and dreams of leaving a legacy for all of us regarding our Hel- lenic roots. e proceeds of the sale of this book will go to the Koulaxes/Marinos Schol- arship/Fellowship fund to help stu- dents in Greek Studies. You can purchase your copy for $25.00 (includes shipping and handling). To order please make your check payable to the Hellenic Cultural Society and mail to Alexia Koulaxes Anas 13230 Glencliff Way, San Diego, CA 92130 Questions / inquiries: 858-755-2017 Hellenic Cultural Society ZATHAS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS One of the primary purposes of the Zathas Foundation is to provide nancial assistance to high school graduating seniors, community college students transferring to a 4-year college and to full-time undergraduate college / university students. e amount of the scholarship awards, to be granted to a few qualifying students, varies from $500.00 to $1,500.00 each. e requirements are as follows: 1. Completed applications must be received before May 1, 2021 . 2. Eligibility is limited to high school graduating seniors, community college students transferring to a 4-year college, and to full-time undergraduate 4-year college / university students. 3. Scholarships will be granted only to quali ed members of the Greek Orthodox faith residing in the County of San Diego. 4. Scholarships MUST be applied for tuition. 5. Scholarships will be paid directly to the college /university on the student’s behalf. 6. e primary criterion for granting scholarships will be nancial need. Other criteria will be prior academic performance, scores of tests, character, motivation, potential, honors, and activities. If you would like an application, please contact Spero Tzathas at spe1@cox.net GEORGE M. PLATIS ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD In Memory of our son George, who proudly participated in our parish Oratorical Festival, we are o ering a scholarship to our St. Spyridon festival participants. e rst place speaker in both the junior divi- sion and senior division will earn a $250 schol- arship. In addition, we will award another $250 scholarship to those who nish in rst place at the Metropolis level. ese scholarships will be distributed to any post high school educational/job training insti- tution of their choice. Good luck! e choir wishes Helen Stamatelatos, Libby Diamond, Dorothy Kostas, and Stella Vassilakis a blessed birthday! May God continue to grant you many years. We miss you and can’t wait to be with you all again! e choir is sending get well wishes to Collette Peppelis and Libby Diamond ! Get well quick! We love you! Happy Birthday to us, Bill Navrides ! From your April 10th friend. Χαρούμενα γεννέθλια στην Αντιόπη από τη Σάμο, που γιορτάζει τα 95 της χρόνια τούτο το μήνα. Χρόνια καλά!