Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State

Keeping Community

The Greeks in Washington kept their traditions and culture through a variety of sources including social activities, the Orthodox Church, fraternal organizations, sports and music.

OUR GREEK HERITAGE
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THREE PERSPECTIVES
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OUR GREEK HERITAGE THREE PERSPECTIVES The Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State held a panel discussion on October 14, 2018, at the Greek Orthodox …

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200% Greek from Spokane
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Stan Kanellos
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200% GREEK FROM SPOKANE Stan Kanellos was exceptionally well prepared with photographs, memorabilia and Seven-Star METAXA brandy to tell his story. He and his …

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They Never Looked Back
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Mike and Dora Christofilis
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THEY NEVER LOOKED BACK As the youngest and second youngest of two large families, Mike and Dora Christofilis are committed to their American ways …

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Spokane’s Thrifty Character
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Argyer “Archie” or “Arch” Cosmos Laloudakis
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SPOKANE’S THRIFTY CHARACTER Argyer “Archie” or “Arch” Cosmos Laloudakis was known not just for his tightfisted ways, but also for the devilish humor he …

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Even His Parrot Speaks Greek
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Heracles Panagiotides
Church Education Exhibits Greece Immigrant Keeping Community Military Music Nationality Northern Greece Puget Sound Saint Nicholas Tacoma Thessaloniki Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

EVEN HIS PARROT SPEAKS GREEK Heracles Panagiotides is a scholar, a researcher and a philosopher. Almost everything about him reflects his Greek heritage and …

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Her Father Called Her Dascala
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Andrea Topetzes Mann
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‘HER FATHER CALLED HER DASCALA From the time she was a young child, Andrea Topetzes Mann loved to “play school.” The benefit of education …

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Greeks on the Streets 2018
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  Continuing the tradition, the Greeks on the Streets car club participated in the Greenwood Car Show in Seattle, Washington, on June 30, 2018. …

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Greek Immigrant Meets Southern Belle
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George and Diane Pirotis
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GREEK IMMIGRANT MEETS SOUTHERN BELLE George and Diane Pirotis’ son, Stavros, has enjoyed a mix of cultures and accents, from his father, a Greek …

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We Like the Old Stuff Better
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They may not be Greek but, wherever live Greek music is played in Washington State, Hank Bradley and Cathie Whitesides will most likely be part of the group.

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“It’s just part of who we are.”
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Sisters Mary Lou Barton and Joanne Zarkades contribute innumerable hours to their church, not out of obligation but, just like their mother, it is just part of who they are.

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