Athletics
Our Athletic Scholarships and Scholar-Athlete Awards applications are now online! The order of Ahepa has proudly awarded scholarships to a number of deserving Scholar-Athletes at the High School and College Levels for a number of years. These scholarships are funded through the generosity of Brother Ahepan(s) and or their families, often in honor of an active and committed Brother or in the memory of a deceased Brother. The grants recognize and reward the accomplishments, academic and athletic of whom will be the Hellenic community’s future leader(s)!
An applicant must be nominated by a member of the AHEPA family, by use of the attached 2023 scholar-athlete / scholarship application form and or attachments. The deadline for submission is, March 15th, 2023.
Any and all questions should be forwarded to the Chairman of the Scholars-Athlete Selection Committee, James Rigopoulos, email: Jamur10@yahoo.com. Any Ahepan interested in Funding a Scholarship, should contact James Rigopoulos!
Submissions or questions for the AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame should be directed to:
Gregory J. Stamos, Chairman
AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee
241 Main Street,
Ansonia, CT 06401
Phone (203)735-9293
Fax (203) 734-5065
stamosatty@sbcglobal.net
Our Tournaments
The National Headquarters hosts a series of tournaments.
Our chapters also regularly host game events and outings.
Basketball Tournaments
Dr. Monthe Kofos Golf Tournament
Bowling League
Backgammon "Tavli"
AHEPA Hall of Fame
The AHEPA Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1974 and now includes more than 140 inductees. Each year candidates are nominated by members of the AHEPA family, and after a thorough vetting process, are selected by the 20 Hall of Fame Selection Committee members, who encompass a broad cross-section of engaged voters, with diversity as to geography, age, and athletic interests. Significantly, while selection certainly recognizes athletic achievement, the selection criteria tellingly also includes personal character and civic and community service.
AHEPA Hellenic Hall of Fame
2021
Kurt Rambis
Stella Sampras-Webster
Pyrros Dimas
Spero Dedes
Marcos Baghdatis
2020
George John
Eleni Rosides
Christopher Soukas
Stamos “Tom” Mazerakis
2019
Lt. Col. Thomas Bellairs
Basketball
Valorie Kondos Field
Women’s Gymnastics
Peter Laskaris
Basketball
Adam Rand
Lacrosse
George Veras
Television Producer
2018
Harry Cicma
Sports Anchor, Tennis
Michelle “Belle” Koclanes
Basketball
Mark Philippoussis
Tennis, Olympian
George Papadakos
Basketball
George Ravanis
Baseball
2017
Dr. James Vailas
College Football, Basketball, Lacrosse
May Kotsopoulos
College Basketball
Dan Mavraides
College Basketball
Nick Tsiotos
College Basketball & Journalist
Aleke Joy Tsoubanos
College Tennis
2016
Nicolette (“Nikki”) Gianulias
Professional Bowler
Niko Koutouvides
College and Professional football player
John Margaritis
Head women’s basketball coach, UC Riverside
Steven Schubert
College and professional football player
Christos (“Chris”) Tsiotos
College basketball player
2015
Paul J. Kaliades
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Robert Barnek
Lynbrook, NY
Christina Loukas
Chicago, IL
Theodore Leonsis
Brooklyn, NY
2014
Peter Karmanos, Jr.
Owner, Charlotte Hurricanes
Joe Panos
National Football League
Matt Stover
National Football League
2013
Kirk Vidas
College and Professional Basketball