Το Σημερινό Πρόγραμμα στο Κυβερνείο της Βοστώνης.

Greek Independence Day

Massachusetts State House April 1, 2016

Ceremonial Call to Order with Traditional Greek Evzones serving as Honor Guard

Senator Bruce E. Tarr, Master of Ceremony

Welcome Remarks

Speaker Robert DeLeo

Invocation

His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston.

American and Greek National Anthems

The Byzantine Choir of Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology, directed by

Dr. Grammenos Karanos.

Recognition of Additional Honored Guests (See page 2)

PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FROM GOVERNOR CHARLES BAKER & LT. GOVERNOR POLITO

To: Milton Athanasopoulos, President of the Federation of Hellenic- American Societies of N.E.

Remarks from the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England

Milton Athanasopoulos, President 

Remarks from Consul General of Greece

Ifigenia Kanara, Consul General in Boston.

Essay Recitation and Official Recognition

Efthalia Pelekoudas from Hellenic-American Academy of Lowell, MA

Greek Essay Competition "Ioannis Kapodistrias & the Creation of the Greek Nation."

Traditional Greek Dance

Performance by 8^th Grade Students from Hellenic-American Academy of Lowell, Athena Durkin, Efthimia Hamourgas, Andrew McAvoy, Jasmine Men, Anastazya Merza, Efthalia Pelekoudas, Arthur Quattrochi, and Athanasia Theofilopoulos, Directed by their teacher Maria Booras.

Commemoration of the 100^th Anniversary of the Pontian Genocide

Official recognition presented to Peter Petridis, President of the Panagia Soumela Society of Boston and Eleni Athanasiadis, President of Pontiaki Estia Society of Boston.

Special Recognition

Presented to Nikolaos & Anastasia Kanaloupitis, from the Federation of Hellenic- American Societies of New England.

Traditional Greek Songs

The Choir of Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology.

Closing Remarks – Special Thanks To: Speaker Robert DeLeo, his Staff and House Court Officers.