The Gust C. Kraras Chapter of
the Order of AHEPA (American Hellenic
Educational Progressive Association) is proud to celebrate the 95th anniversary of our AHEPA chapter in serving our Church and community. Over the years, we have been truly blessed to
have so many capable individuals in our Reading chapter in promoting our
mission of Hellenism, Education,
Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, Family and Individual Excellence. Our fraternal organization has had an
extensive history, worthy mission and notable charitable undertakings during
the past 95 years.
This year, we have recognized
seven outstanding AHEPA scholarship award recipients from our community. We
feel these fine students will go on to great accomplishments and honor the
mission and rich tradition of our fraternal organization. Each of these talented
youth have very promising futures exhibited by outstanding academic achievement
performance, leadership qualities and active involvement in Church, school and
community activities. To our scholarship
recipients, we offer our best wishes for a vibrant and rewarding life in
service to God and to others.
Antonia Dikos is the daughter of Chris and Valerie Dikos. Toni will
be graduating from Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School completing a
college preparatory & honors course of studies. She will continue her education at Clemson
University in South Carolina. Toni’s
school and community activities include 4.0 award, National Honor Society, Big
Spartan – Little Spartan program, youth advisory committee and GOYA secretary. Toni’s ultimate goal is “…to explore all the
options in my life draws out for me – allowing me to eventually making a
prominent decision that I will most likely amplify with other passions as I
travel through life.”
Alan Futrick Jr. is the son of Alan and Jennifer Futrick. AJ will be graduating from Wilson High School
completing a college preparatory course of study. He is planning to enroll at West Chester
University pursuing an education degree.
AJ’s activities and accomplishments are extensive including National
Society of High School Scholars, high honor roll, PA Football News All State
Academic Team, GOYA, altar boy, food pantry volunteer, track & field team,
football team captain, baseball and Reading Fightin Phils mascot.
Gabe Koumaras is the son of Stephan Koumaras and Kristy
Hummel. He will be graduating in June
from Schuylkill Valley High School.
Following graduation, he will be attending Kutztown University of
Pennsylvania majoring in political science and government. Gabe’s school and community activities
include honor roll, section leader in concert band, marching band and jazz
band. Additionally, he was an officer in
the debate club, rock climbing club, mock trial member, baseball team and GOYA
basketball team.
Mackenzie Kraras is the daughter of Dean and Jennifer Kraras. She will be graduating from Wilson High
School in June and continuing her education at High Point University in North
Carolina. Mackenzie’s school and
community activities include football cheerleader, mini thon captain, dance
team, internships at Wilson West Middle School as an aid in reading classes and
Highlands Retirement Community working in human resources and marketing. Mackenzie indicated that “by working with
people everyday, I learned more about the importance of helping others and
formed close relationships.”
Peyton Kraras is the daughter of Dean and Jennifer Kraras. She will be graduating from Wilson High
School in June and continuing her education at Marymount University in Arlington,
VA. While her course of study is
undecided, she is seriously considering a program in fashion
merchandising. Peyton’s school and
community activities include varsity school golf team, mini thon participant,
school honor roll, school honors internship program, worked at the Reading
Fightin Phils’ team store handling merchandise, online purchases, marketing
products and managing their social media.
Amara Midouhas is the daughter of Matthew and Helen Midouhas. In June, she will be graduating from Berks
Catholic High School completing a honors and advanced placement course of
studies. Amara has been accepted to
attend Temple University this fall pursuing a course of study in business and
economics. Her school and community
activities include lacrosse, field hockey, honor roll, National Honor Society,
GOYA officer, the traditional Greek dance troupe Kefi, Jamaica mission trip,
oratorical festival, student ambassador and Church choir.
Dante Porcaro is the son of Dean and Denise Porcaro. This year, he will be graduating from Berks
Catholic High School including college prep, honors and advanced placement
course of studies. In the fall, Dante
plans to enroll at Temple University pursuing a course of study in
psychology. His school and community
activities involve Student Government representative, GOYA president, team
leader in the philanthropy groups of YAL and YAC, cross country runner and team
captain and track & field distance runner and manager.
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