On May 1st, 2011, AHEPA District 12 and AHEPA Chapter 78 reactivated Sons of Pericles Chapter 53 (Sophocles). Chapter 53 is based in Merrillville and currently serves the NWI community.



Seated are the officers for SOP Chapter 53. Seated from left to right:

Secretary: Steve Krinakis
President: Stavros Zahariadis
National SOP Supreme Secretary: Michael Michalopulos
Vice-President: Nick Adams
Treasurer: John Panos

Standing on front row - left:

SONS Advisor: Nick Chimitris

Standing on front row - right:

AHEPA District 12 Governor: Nick Kavadas


Nick Adams
Stephen Chimitris
Daniel Coil
Demetri Delis
Jimmy Delis
Dimitri Fotopoulos
Chris Galanos
Gus Galanos
Demetri Georgalas
Andrew Grace
Sotiri Hovardas
Nicholas Jeffirs
Stephen Jeffirs
Harris Kouklakis
Peter Kounelis
Kosta Kratimenos
Steve Krinakis
Nick Logan
Alexander Manchak
Brandon Manchak
John Panos
Peter Panos
Emmanuel Pilatos
John Roumpakis
Jacob Stemper
Frankie Zahariadis
Stavro Zahariadis
Chris Zeheralis
Skevo Zembillas
Tony Zervos

When our forefathers came to this land seeking a better life for their families, they brought with them the foundations that have become our legacy.

Today, the Sons of Pericles come together, not only to honor that legacy, but to ensure that it is preserved for future generations. Our members are proud of the contributions that Hellenism continues to make to this country. We are dedicated to improving our communities through Philanthropy and Civic Responsibility. The pursuit of excellence in Education and Athletics helps stimulate and prepare tomorrow’s Leaders.

These ideals comprise the goals that every member of the Sons of Pericles strives to achieve.

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Whats in a Name?

Pericles:

Probably the best known Athenian statesman that ever was, Pericles was the son of the army commander Xanthippus who had defeated the Persians in the battle of Mycale in 479 BC.

He studied under the Sophist and master of Music Damon, and the philosopher Anaxagoras as well as Zenon of Elea. As a character, he won recognition by the Athenians by being dignified, eloquent, upright and patriotic, and his friends were important people such as Sophocles, Herodotus, Phidias, Socrates and Protagoras.

Pericles was also considered an eloquent speaker who "carried the thunder and lightning on his tongue". Although he was from an aristocratic family, he was the leader of the peoples' party.

Pericles' rule as a statesman in Athens is called the Golden Age of Pericles, and he was an eager supporter of democracy. He wanted all citizens of Athens to take an active part in politics, and he was the first to pay servants to the state. Members of the council were chosen by all Athenians, and Pericles restored and built many temples and structures, such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis, employing the poorest citizens.

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Sophocles:

Together with Euripides and Aeschylus, Sophocles is considered the greatest playwright of Ancient Greece. He was born in Colonos near Athens, his father was a wealthy armour maker and he got a thorough education. His friends and associates were influential people, amongst them Herodotus and Pericles.

Together with Euripides and Aeschylus, Sophocles is considered the greatest playwright of Ancient Greece. He was born in Colonos near Athens, his father was a wealthy armour maker and he got a thorough education. His friends and associates were influential people, amongst them Herodotus and Pericles.

At 28 he won the first prize in a dramatic competition, defeating Aeschilus, and was to win 20 other first prizes in his life, as well as many other. Of Sophocles' best known tragedies are Antigone, Oedipus Rex and Electra. He often wrote plots about people's destinies and the consequenses of their actions. He liked the ideal, and wanted to show his characters as people should be and act.

Click HERE to read more on Sophocles.