In the presence of the Minister of Education, Ms. Sofia Zacharaki, Karatoulas Junior and Senior High School hosted an awards ceremony for the top students of the former Municipality of Oleni. The event was organized by the Cultural Association of Oleni, which once again honoured the memory of Dionysios and Georgios Antonopoulos, two prominent figures of the region. The Association’s President, Mr. Constantinos Antonopoulos, son of Georgios Antonopoulos, spoke about the two brothers. He stressed that the event pays tribute to two men whose work, contribution to the community and hard work make them role models for tomorrow’s citizens.

This year also saw the launch of the “Constantinos Antonopoulos Scholarship”. It will be awarded to the student of Karatoulas General Lyceum with the highest score in the Panhellenic Examinations and will cover every year of study at the school of their choice. Mr. Antonopoulos announced that from next school year the award amounts will double and the number of scholarships will rise to two. The aim of the initiative is to reward the value of learning, highlight role models who inspire young people and support the educational efforts of students in the Oleni area.