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THE HELLENIC JOURNAL

Founded in 1975

Board of Directors

• Fanis Economidis, President

• John Gumas, Vice President

• Ted Laliotis, Secretary

• Anthony T. Saris, CPA, Treasurer

• Kenneth Frangadakis, D.D.S.

• George M. Marcus

• Steve Padis

• Gary M. Vrionis

Managing Editor

• Frosene Phillips

Advisory Editorial Board

• Rev. John Bakas, Dean, St. Sophia Cathedral

• Robert Bruce, Community

Newspapers, Editor Emeritus

• George Korkos, M.D.

• Markos Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis, Journalist

• Virginia Lagiss, Educator

• Mort Levine, Community Newspapers, Publisher

• Professor Pan Yotopoulos

The Hellenic Journal Founder and Publisher,

the late Frank Agnost

Athens Correspondents

• Greg Mazarakis

• Alekos Rigas

U.S. Correspondents

• Theodora Dracopoulos Argue

• Athan Karras

• Mavis Manus

Special Correspondents

• Athan Bezaitis • Ceil Koplos

• Dena Kouremetis • Virginia Lagiss

• Willard Manus • Terry Phillips

Greek Language Advisor

• Elena Vlahu

Art Director

• Tula Asselanis

Advertising

• Yvonne Banis

• Teresa Basham

• Angie Leventis

Administrative Director

1. •Joanna Phillips
   

Webmasters

1. •Nektarios Tradas, Creative Director
   

2. •Michelle Tsigaridas Weller, Content Development

THE HELLENIC JOURNAL is published monthly for $40 per year by the Western Hellenic Journal, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation, 1839 Ygnacio Valley Road #89, Walnut Creek, CA.  94598• Western Hellenic Journal, Inc.

© 2009 All rights reserved.

Deadlines: Editorial Submissions and Advertising Space Reservations & Copy Due: First of every month for the next month, i.e., September 1st for October. The Hellenic Journal cannot assume responsibility for unsolicited items. The HJ does not necessarily agree with the opinions expressed herein nor is it to be held responsible for facts as presented by authors and/or advertisers.

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THE HELLENIC JOURNAL STORY

In April 1975, following the invasion of Cyprus, Frank P. Agnost founded The Hellenic Journal, the only newspaper west of the Mississippi published on a regular basis and dedicated to the coverage of news from Greece as well as the American Greek communities throughout the country. The newspaper was published twice monthly and it was a family affair. Throughout the life of The Hellenic Journal his daughter Adrienne was involved in all aspects of publishing the paper along with her husband, Nick Verreos.

In 2001, Mr. Agnost retired and passed the torch to the present HJ staff and Board of Directors who updated the paper to its current format, adding color, cover features and changing its distribution to once a month. The vision was to continue the rich tradition established by Frank P. Agnost of keeping the Greek American community connected and offering a unique voice. The new format offered a longer shelf life, new features and columnists. The response from readers was tremendous! Since that time, the HJ has continued to keep the community connected by offering its publications to the churches in the west as well as at special events and Greek stores.

 

The HJ’s expansion to the web offers the opportunity to reach an even greater audience by becoming a reliable source to the community for all things Greek. While the print version will still provide a trusted value to the HJ readers and its advertisers each month, the addition of an online presence merges the past and present with the future. The printed version will also now expand its circulation to Greek communities throughout the country and further increase its national presence and voice.

Frank Peter Agnost

Hellenic Journal Founder

“As the Founding Publisher of the Hellenic Journal he stood tall to any force attempting to silence his genius and love for Hellenism.”

Fanis Economidis

President, HJ Board of Directors