Kytherian youth honoured at prestigious Aroney Awards Dinner Dance

·

Kytherian youth were celebrated at the Kytherian Association of Australia’s (KAA) annual Aroney Awards Dinner Dance held on Saturday, April 5 at The Concord Club in the Sydney suburb of Concord.

Thanks to a trust established by the late Kytherian benefactor, Nicholas Anthony Aroney, the KAA has been hosting the Aroney Awards for over 35 years.

On the night, the senior high school students performed various dances in traditional costume.

kytherian youth aroney awards

This was followed by the award ceremony where Higher School Certificate (HSC) students were acknowledged for their achievements and received awards from Aroney Trustee, Angelo Crones.

The HSC students were: Ellie Marmara (highest ATAR of 97.40), Stephanie Avgoustou, Tina Cassimatis, Sofia Castrisos, Vasiliki Dimitra Cominos, Catherine Coutts, Christopher Drakakis, Bianca Feros, Eliza Feros, Michael Hatzis, Lily Henderson, Jordana Lilly Hughes, Angelo Magoulas, Kiki Margetis, Magdalene Miltiades, Alexandra Notaras, Elizabeth Notaras, Tiana Roins, Zachary Simos, Chrissie Sioulas, Mia Andrianna Sofios, Politimi Tzannes, Tiana Tzoukas and Paris Venetoulis.

The winner of the fifth KAA Youth Scholarship ($2000), an incentive of esteemed past president, the late Emmanuel Alfieris, was presented by Vice President Spiro Coolentianos and the President of the Kytherian Youth Association (KYA) and last year’s winner Anne-Marie Aroney to joint winners, Tiana Tzoukas and Christine Karabalis.

Finalists were Tina Cassimatis, Kiki Margetis, Magdalene Miltiadies, Tiana Roins, Sia Stratikopoulos and Paris Venetoulis.

kytherian youth aroney awards
Youth Scholarship Finalists.

In her speech, President of the KAA, Barbara Zantiotis, congratulated the students and stressed the importance of the Aroney Awards as they recognise the effort, perseverance and diligence the students place into their final year of school, which is a stepping stone for their future endeavours. 

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Australian Championship, Movember launch $500k fundraising initiative for men’s health

The Australian Championship and Movember have launched a new fundraising initiative to change the face of men’s health.

Greece launches €2.5 billion plan to secure water supply amid drought threat

Greece has unveiled a €2.5 billion national plan to confront growing water scarcity and safeguard supplies for the coming decades.

Aegean Airlines to launch first direct European flights to Baghdad

Aegean Airlines will launch the first direct flights from Europe to Baghdad on 16 December, marking a new chapter in Greece–Iraq relations.

Greece to launch voluntary conscription for women in 2026

Greece will introduce voluntary conscription for women in 2026, with the creation of a pioneering unit of 100 to 150 recruits.

Sydney Olympic and South Melbourne set for derby showdown at Jubilee Stadium

Sydney Olympic and South Melbourne reignite their rivalry at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium for another chapter in the Australian Championship.

You May Also Like

‘I’m not taking welfare benefits’: Ervita Katehis is in no rush to find a new job

New York waitress, Ervita Katehis, lost her job in October but she tells The Australian Financial Review she's in no rush to find a new job.

Life as an early 20th century woman in Castellorizo told through NSW Association’s costume exhibition

The Castellorizian Association of NSW's exhibition showcases the phases of a girl's journey through to womanhood.

Self-care and support: Greek Australians share how they maintain good mental health

Most people today forget about prioritising one of the most important things that affects their day-to-day lives – their mental health.