CHICAGO CHAPTER 260
Establishes Peter Economos Memorial Scholarship

To honor the memory of Peter Economos, his Chicago Chapter Ahepa brothers have established a memorial scholarship in his name. The Chapter intends to award a minimum of $ 1,000 annually to a worthy student. Peter Economos devoted his life to his Church and the Youth. For over 25 years, Peter co-directed the Junior Olympics, an annual three day event in which hundreds of Greek American youth from across the Midwest competed under the auspices of the Metropolis of Chicago. Peter was an active coach of Greek basketball teams and was a fixtureat the annual National Hellenic Invitational Basketball Tournament as coach and player. Peter gave generously of his time for the Culinary Institute of Chicago creating scholarships and other programs to help needy youth find rewarding careers as chefs. Peter was a former Son of Pericles and became active in his reactivated downtown Ahepa chapter. Peter was a man who shared his gift of laughter wherever he went. His energy and generosity helped so many and he brought a special blend of selflessness and vitality to every project he touched. Beyond his hard work Peter would make every one of his coworkers feel that their efforts in whatever tasks they were performing were important and would make the effort a joy. In essence, he
helped make every one better. Fitting of his service and leadership in the advancement in Hellinism, the first scholarship will be presented in May at the Junior Olympics.

Donations are payable to:
Peter Economos Memorial Scholarship Fund
3109 Venard Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515.