The month of June always features several celebratory occasions at the American Farm School! This year, in addition to the Elementary, High School and Perrotis College graduation ceremonies – the first ones post-pandemic – the School celebrated the first graduating class of the Haseotes Middle School. On June 16, the Greenwich Auditorium was filled with excitement, as students, parents, teachers and staff gathered for this historic moment.
A week later, the American Farm School celebrated the graduation of students from both the General and Vocational High Schools. The many achievements of the students were highlighted, with awards being presented to those who had performed well in various competitions throughout the year. The keynote speaker was Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food Mr. Georgios Georgantas. He stressed the importance of agriculture in Greece and the education provided by AFS in preparing capable, adaptable, and forward-thinking individuals, poised for successful careers. Farewell speeches were given by the two presidents of the Student Councils, concluding a memorable evening. It’s worth noting that 10 members of the graduating class have been accepted to U.S. universities (such as Smith, WPI, Hamilton, St. Lawrence, and University of Richmond among others) on partial or full scholarship amounting to a total of more than $3M
The Perrotis College undergraduate and graduate students as well as Junior College students graduated on the evening of June 17th. Keynote speaker Mr. Constantinos Constantinides, Managing Director of Pelopac S.A., spoke about trust as the bedrock of agility, collaboration and overcoming challenges and urged students to plan their future based on responsible thinking. Several of the graduates spoke of their time at Perrotis College, an inclusive, stimulating environment which afforded them opportunities they would not have had elsewhere.
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