You’ve probably never heard of Xenophon Zolotas, but in 1957, this Greek economist stood before the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and delivered a speech entirely in English using only Greek-derived words. It worked. Perfectly. “I always wished to address this Assembly in Greek, but realized that it would have been indeed Greek to...Read More
TRINITY, Fla. – Less than a week after retrieving the cross at Tarpon Springs’ 120th annual Epiphany celebration, Athos Karistinos visited Plato Academy Trinity on Wednesday to share his experience with elementary and middle school students. The 18-year-old Plato Academy Tarpon Springs alumni, and Palm Harbor University High School senior, also attending St. Petersburg College,...Read More
Students celebrated the close of first quarter and the arrival of the holiday season with performances in both English and Greek. A highlight of the evening came when Amarisa Licaj, one of four campus students who excelled in their Greek Language Course, received recognition for her outstanding achievement on the Greek Language (Ελληνομάθεια) examination, marking...Read More
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. – Dozens of teenage boys dove into the cold waters of Spring Bayou, all searching for the same thing: a cross thrown by the archbishop moments before. When 18-year-old Athos Karistinos came up holding it, the crowd cheered. Photo Credit: Orthodox Observer Athos, now a senior at Palm Harbor University High School...Read More
PINELLAS PARK- Student singing voices filled the campus, performing a selection of beloved seasonal carols in both English and Greek. The young performers demonstrated enthusiasm and joy as they shared traditional favorites with families and members of the school community. The successful event reflected the dedication of music teacher Mr. Keating and Greek language teacher...Read More
On Friday, December 12, 2025 Plato Academy Tarpon Springs elementary students took the stage for the annual Winter Holiday Concert, transforming the auditorium into a celebration of seasonal classics. This year’s theme, “Christmas in the Movies,” featured beloved songs from cinema’s most cherished holiday films. Each grade level, from kindergarten through fifth grade, performed two...Read More
Proud moment for Plato Academy Schools! Our students participated in the October 28th Ohi Day celebration, broadcast internationally through Antenna Satellite networks. The program reached viewers across the US, Canada, Australia, Germany, the UK, France, and beyond, giving our students a chance to share Greek celebrations with a global audience. Thank you to everyone who...Read More
TAMPA – Students at Plato Collegiate Academy of Tampa transported audiences to a pivotal moment in Greek history during their commemoration of OXI Day, recreating the 1940 encounter between Italian Ambassador Emanuele Grazzi and Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas. The ceremony centered on a theatrical performance delivered entirely in Greek, depicting the early morning hours...Read More
Students at Plato Academy Pinellas Park commemorated Veterans Day and the Greek “όχι“ Day through two moving ceremonies that showcased both American patriotism and Greek cultural heritage. The morning program, featured kindergarten students alongside second, fourth, sixth, seventh, and eighth-graders. Following a formal flags entrance and the principal’s welcome address, attendees observed a moment of...Read More
