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What are three enduring values Pierce has taught you?
Perseverance, Commitment, Open-mindedness
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Describe Pierce in three words.
Creativity, Friendships, Knowledge
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Which is your fondest memory from your time at Pierce?
Singing in the choir, the theatrical plays, the walks around the stadium during lunch break. I should also mention that I loved spending time in the library: the books/the smell/the excitement of finding a great read.
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What do you miss most from your days at Pierce?
The energy and the feeling that the world is out there for us to conquer.
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If you could go back in time, is there anything that you would do differently?
Take more advantage of what was offered, get out of my comfort zone.
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Where was your favorite spot on campus?
Depends on the moment/year.
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Who was your favorite teacher and why?
Can’t pick one – everyone contributed in a different way. Mr. Tsatalis is probably the one I remember most for his passion and dedication to students.
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After graduation, have you maintained a relationship with your school and classmates?
I have been outside of Greece for 25yrs now and haven’t had the chance to maintain a relationship with the school unfortunately. I do have some very close friendships though with old classmates and those are for life!
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Looking back, how did your time at Pierce help you become the person you are today?
It opened my mind. I believe that I got a broader perspective of what I could do in my life. Those early experiences spanning from the arts, to language, to science was fundamental to the choices I made later in life.
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What advice would you give a new Pierce student?
Try it all and do your absolute best. Participate in clubs, sports, volunteer – everything counts and matters.
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Where do you get your inspiration from?
Multiple places. I always get inspired by those who selfishly serve others and graciously devote their lives to the betterment of societies and the world.
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What is your motto in life?
‘Everything happens for a reason’ and ‘What’s next?’
