On Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the American College of Greece Stadium, the graduating class, 216 students from C Lyceum and 51 students from IB2, put on their caps and gowns, sang the College Alma Mater one last time, bid farewell to their teachers and their school, and embarked on a new chapter in their lives as they pursue higher education and enter the wider community of adulthood.

Faculty, parents, distinguished guests, and friends extended their warmest congratulations and best wishes for success in their examinations, their academic and professional journeys, and every stage of their lives ahead.

Dr. Edward C. Wingenbach, President of The American College of Greece, welcomed guests to the Commencement Ceremony and presented the English Language Awards and Diplomas. The Commencement Speaker was Vasiliki Lazarakou, PhD in Law, Chair of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, and a Pierce alumna.

The following awards were presented:

• The President's Award was presented to Eleni Ktorou (overall average: 19.4 in English, based on six years of study at Pierce).
• The Minnie Mills Award was presented to Aikaterini Ioannou.
• The Valedictorian Award for Highest Academic Achievement was presented jointly to Angelos Panagiotis Pithamitsis and Konstantinos Gerasimos Siganos (overall average: 19.9, based on their three years in the Lyceum).
• The Harvard Prize Book Award was presented to Constantia Cronje, an IB1 student.

Two students addressed the audience, sharing their reflections and aspirations on behalf of the graduating class:

• Konstantinos Geramanis, student speaker in Greek
• Evgenia Perdikomati, student speaker in English

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We will continue to follow your journey with pride and admiration and celebrate your achievements wherever life takes you.

We wish you a future filled with success, happiness, and countless reasons to smile. May the values you have embraced through your families and your school continue to guide you throughout your lives.