MEET THIS YEAR'S STAFF

Summer Staff 2018

Michael Andrzejewski
Mike A
BA: UConn
MDiv: HCHC
Best Physical Feature: Eyelashes
Dream Job: Eccentric Beekeeper

Favorites:
Camp Activity: Camper reflections at Quiet Campfire
Halftime Duty: Camp Store because you interact with 90% of the camp in an hour
Location at MBC: Cabin 11 porch due to a particular game of Underground Church; circa 2014
Service at Camp: Paraklesis
Ecumenical Council: 4th, Chalcedon 451AD
Ichos of Kyrie Ekekraxa: Tritos
Bizarre Hagiography: The life of St Christina
Lunar Phase: Waxing gibbous
Feline Breed: Russian Blue
Film: Social Network
Food: BBQ Steak calzone from DP Dough
Aquatic Animal: Papou Shark
International Sporting Event: Metropolis Champions League
Vacation Spot: Sea of Tranquility

Despina Aslanidis
Despina has been attending (and LOVING!) camp for 3 years as a camper and is ecstatic to be able to return as a staff member for the very first time! The Metropolis of Boston Camp has allowed her to grow in friendship, memories, and renewed faith, which is what she wishes to give back to the camp. Despina is not afraid to show off her quirky dance moves or Greek yiayia personality over a fun pick-up game of basketball or nuke-em! She welcomes any and all types of music, dancing, or just about anything under the sun, and especially enjoys her newfound gimp hobby (yes, from camp!). She is very excited to have an amazing time at MBC this summer with her campers.

Peter Athas
Peter can’t wait to be back at MBC this summer! Peter loves to meet new people and loves to talk to people. He will be attending Framingham State University this Fall and will be studying finance. Peter also really likes to Greek dance, play soccer and basketball. He is so proud that he can call MBC his home away from home and hopes that MBC becomes every camper’s home away from home!

Maria Barbas
Maria is going into her sophomore year of college at Salve Regina University. Camp has been a huge part of her life ever since she was born. It is important to her that as a staff member, she can give campers the experience that she had at camp growing up. Camp is fun, and she met some of her best friends there. She also really felt that it made her much stronger in her faith, and kept her on the right path during the school year. She hope that this summer experience will be one to remember for your kids!

Tatiana Bargoot
Tatiana is a junior at Boston University studying computer science. She enjoys photography (any arts and crafts really!!) and competitive Figure Skating. She is on BU’s Figure Skating team that has won the Collegiate National Championship two years in a row and she can’t wait to compete with the team and continue to defend the title next year! Tatiana has loved camp from the first day of her first week about 10 years ago. It doesn’t matter what is happening, there is no place she would rather be than MBC, however Disney World always comes in as a close second. You can always find her singing or quoting something from Disney and if you are ever wondering which glass slipper Cinderella left at the ball or what EPCOT stands for… Ask her, she knows! This summer marks her third year on staff and she is so excited to get back to camp for another amazing MBC adventure.

Ariana Buterbaugh
Ariana has been a camper for ten years, and cannot wait to start as a staff member this summer! Her hobbies include playing ukulele, baking, and talking about her trip to Greece. When she’s not in class or at Greek dance practice, Ariana can usually be found trying to decide between a grande and a venti coffee, only to always decide more coffee is the better option. She loves football, and her Birkenstocks, and looks forward to spending her summer at her favorite place in the world, camp! In the fall, she will start as a Physiology and Neurobiology major at the University of Connecticut

Elisabeta Cojocaru
Elisabeta Cojocaru is a first year staff member born in Romania who’s been attending MBC for 10 years. She sings in her parish, Saints Constantine and Helen in Webster, MA, choir and has been part of a traditional Greek dance troupe. She has done mission work in Mexico and volunteers at her church during soup kitchens and day camps for young children. She’s currently planning to major in Accounting at Framingham State University and is looking forward to being a staff member to give younger children the same wonderful experience she had.

Katerina Connor
Katerina Connor was born and raised in Newburyport, MA. She has been going to MBC for ten summers and she can't wait for the eleventh! MBC is a magical place and Katerina loves being a part of such a wonderful, supportive community of other Orthodox Christians. Katerina is currently studying chemical engineering at the University of Rochester. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She can't wait to spend the summer with her camp family!

Chris Constantinou
Chris Constantinou is a rising sophomore at Boston University, where he studies Biology and Economics. Although this will be his first year as a staff member at MBC, he has been a camper here for six years. In addition, he was a staff member last summer at the Agios Nikolaos Tis Stegis Camp in Kakopetria, Cyprus, where he worked with elementary school-aged boys. Chris enjoys watching Red Sox games, learning about Saints of the Orthodox Church, and dominating the volleyball court in nukem.

Alex Dimitriou
Alex Dimitriou is a Junior at Boston College, where she is majoring in Mathematics. Also at BC, she is a goalie for the club lacrosse team, and a trumpet player in the marching, pep, and jazz bands. Her interests in sports and music and being around others makes camp the perfect place to be! She’s all about having as much fun as possible, but safety is a top priority, especially on airplanes (ask her to recite the flight safety instructions). Having fun also means to follow the rules, and she’s not afraid to call in the judge if necessary...ALL RISE! This will be her third year on staff, and she’s excited for another great summer at camp!

Michael Dimitriou
Michael "Mike D" Dimitriou is wicked excited to return to MBC staff for another great summer! When he is not spending his time with the MBC program, he spends his time working as an IT professional, working with the GOYA basketball league, and working on roof repairs with his Papou. He is a huge fan of talking loud, competitive cycling, sea lions, and the color red. This year will be his 16th MBC Anniversary and he's ready to make it the best summer ever!

Danielle Dres
Danielle Dres loves MBC and cannot wait to see what this summer has in store! In the fall, she will be attending Northeastern University. Throughout the year, Danielle resides in the city, but whenever she sees the opportunity to go out and embrace the world around her, she seizes it. In addition, she enjoys staying active through sports, spending time with friends and family, eating all sorts of yummy snacks and foods, while catching the latest movies with her girls, and beating her brothers in various, childish competitions. After being a camper for a number of years, Danielle is so excited and looks forward to an amazing summer at MBC being a staff member meeting new campers and making memories that will last a lifetime!

Olivia Dristilaris
This is Olivia’s second year as a part of the MBC family and she absolutely loves being here! From her experiences at camp, Olivia has made permanent friendships with people who share the love of Christ. Some of her favorite activities are swimming, braiding hair, arts and crafts, and siesta. Olivia cannot wait to celebrate a wonderful summer with all of the new and returning campers!

Christian Finn
Christian has been a long time camper at MBC and this will be his first year as a staff member. He is a member of the Transfiguration Church in Lowell with Father Tom. Christian loves to fish and do anything outdoors which is one of the many reasons he loves camp! He just graduated from Chelmsford High School and will be attending Saint Anselm College right down the street this fall.

Delia Frederick
Delia is a recent graduate of Melrose High School and will be attending the University of New Hampshire in the fall. Throughout high school, she ran track and was captain of her swim team. She has been coming to camp for five years, but is ready to make the transition from camper to staff member. She loves to spend her summers here at MBC where she can meet lots of new friends and create many lasting memories! This summer, she hopes to share her love of MBC with other campers, teach them more about their faith, and have an unforgettable week. Delia cannot wait for the best breakfast potatoes, alone with God, and fiesta day on the beach!

Cassandra Garibaldi
Cassandra has called MBC home for the past 10 year! Whoa, time flies! Cassandra now works in New York as Resources and Training Coordinator in the National Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at the Archdiocese. She is a graduate of Hellenic College and Holy Cross. Her home parish is Saint Nicholas in Lexington, MA. If you have had Cassandra as a session leader, you know to have your favorite ice cream flavor picked and ready for the ice breaker. One of Cassandra's biggest joys is chanting alongside campers! She is beyond excited to be back this summer to see all the smiling faces of campers, new and old!

Anastasia Hansen
Stasia is very excited to be an MBC staff member this summer! She has attended MBC ever since she was 8 years old and has loved every minute of it. She belongs to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Newburyport where she is very active as the GOYA president and volunteers for many Church events. She is graduating from Newburyport High School this year where she has been a varsity cheerleader and a varsity thrower on the Track and Field in the winter and spring. She is also a member of the National Art Honor Society and Choir. She will be attending Westfield State University in the fall, majoring in Elementary and Special Education, continuing with Track and Field and she hopes to become a teacher after she graduates. She loves to travel and spend time with family and friends. She also loves meeting new people and is excited to make more memories and new lifelong friendships!

James Harritos
Meet James, a nine-year MBC staff member! Keep an ear out for dad jokes, and you'll find him right away. His favorite places at MBC are the waterfront, chapel garden, campsites, and wherever the music is! James is a parishioner at Church of the Annunciation in Cranston, RI and serves as the Young Adult League president and isokratima at the chanter's stand. If you're looking for a personalized tavli (backgammon) set, James is your guy. He's the creative director at Crisloid.

Jeffrey Johnston
Jeff is super pumped to be back at MBC this summer, bringing to campers what he has been given for the past 10 years of his life. He is attending Coastal Carolina University, studying finance in the fall. He enjoys long walks on the beach, experimenting with his facial hair, as well as any kind of sport or activities, especially dancing. His favorite things are boats, hydration and his beard. If your camper returns home with a desire for a beard or mustache, he is probably the reason why. Jeff is 100% ready for MBC this year. Are you?

Dennis Kaloudelis
Dennis was born and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia but has spent almost every summer in Worcester, Massachusetts with his yiayia and pappou. Dennis is studying bioengineering at George Mason University and enjoys playing lacrosse and basketball and building robots with his three younger brothers. Dennis LOVES Greek dance and has danced for the Make-A- Wish Foundation, the Greek Embassy, the Greek Folk Dance festival for the Metropolis of New Jersey, and his church’s festival in Bethesda, Maryland. This will be Dennis’ third year on staff and he’s super excited to make this summer the best ever!

Spyro Kaloudelis
Spyro started MBC as one of the SMALLEST JOY campers 11 years ago. He was born and raised in Virginia, but spent all his summers in Worcester, Massachusetts with his grandparents so he 100% supports all the Boston sports teams. Spyro recently graduated high school and next year is attending James Madison University to study Psychology and Intelligence Analysis. Spyro loves Greek dance, playing basketball and lacrosse, building robots, and Dunkin. Spyro worked as a Lifeguard for 2 years and now folds clothes at Polo Ralph Lauren. He is extremely excited for his opportunity to be on staff this year!

Michael Katinas
After being a camper for 10 years, Michael is coming back to MBC as a staff member. He recently finished his first year at UMass Amherst, where he studies Finance and Psychology. This summer, in addition to camp, Michael will be working in Boston and participating in Project Mexico. His favorite activities are swimming, basketball, and watching movies.

Patrick Kehoe
Patrick is extremely excited to return to MBC again! After being a camper for almost half his life, he is looking forward to the idea of being a leader at the camp which is so near and dear to his heart. After leaving Marquette University in the spring, and taking summer classes at UMASS Boston, Patrick is excited to join some of his fellow Staff Members at UMASS Amherst this coming spring. He thoroughly enjoys participating in anything outside, and most of the time you’ll find him playing some sort of sporting activity. He finds an interest in debating sports, discussing world affairs, and just ‘chilling’. Coming back to the place that he calls his ‘second home’ means the world to Patrick and he cannot wait for this years MBC Summer Camp to begin.

Fevronia Koufogazos
Fev is a proud invader of MBC all the way from Palm Harbor, FL. She currently attends the University of Florida (aka the Harvard of the South) and is majoring in psychology. Although she lives in Florida, her heart has always remained in Massachusetts (where she was born) and she is always told by her friends in Florida to go back to where she came from, so that’s exactly what she’s doing! Her love and excitement for Orthodox camps began at St. Stephen’s Camp, continued on to Ionian Village, and is now bringing her all the way to MBC. She is very much looking forward to getting to know the campers and staff members of New England this summer at MBC! Also, side note, if you love High School Musical 2 or any Shonda Rhimes show, you’re already Fev’s best friend.

Stefan Kroger
Stefan Kroger is from Peru, Maine and is one of 9 children with an identical twin brother! (Who sadly won’t be here this summer). Stefan has been a camper at MBC since he was 8 and this will be his 2nd year as a staff member. He’s very excited to meet this years campers and share his enthusiasm and love for Christ and MBC with them! In his free time, Stefan loves to dance, swim, hike, do card tricks, and eat twizzlers! Stefan can’t wait for a summer filled with fun and excitement at MBC!

Lexi Kyriacou
This is Lexi’s second year on staff and she’s super excited to be back. Lexi is a current student at MCPHS, and a preschool swim instructor on the weekends. If you hear anyone singing brown squirrel it is probably her.

Stephanie Lilly
Stephanie is a rising senior at the greatest institution in the world, more commonly known as the University of Georgia (sorry Fev you’re wrong, dawgs > gators ALWAYS). Some of you may remember her from last year as “that southern girl” or “the girl with the tiny hands” or maybe even “the counselor who loved veggie tales”. Don’t worry y’all, she’s coming back this summer to sing her crazy St. Stephens version of “I am a C” and teach you all southern hospitality/manners. Steph can’t wait to travel up north and see her New England friends and campers again for another fun filled summer at MBC!!

Alex Luzaitis
Alex grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts and just finished his freshman year at The University of New Hampshire. Alex has been a part of the MBC community since 2007 and is looking forward to his second summer as staff member at MBC. During the summer, Alex enjoys running, playing basketball and going to the beach along with most other outdoor activities. With his high energy and enthusiasm, Alex hopes to make this summer the best one yet at MBC.

Christen Maccone
Christen just finished her second year at St. John’s University in Queens, New York. There, she is studying ecology in pursuits to work in environmental preservation. With summer just around the corner, Christen is excited for camp. At school she is a member of Hellenic Society and has been working with fellow students to establish a chapter of Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) on campus. Growing up, being a part of the parish at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange, CT, Christen participated in Saint Barbara Summer Camp as a camper and later as a staff member. The feeling of community has always been what she loves about her faith and going to church camp. She has had the opportunity to participate in other camps within the archdiocese, but this will be her first time at MBC and she can't wait to experience it.

Nick Makiej
Nick can hardly contain his excitement to be reunited with the greatest summer camp in the universe! The universe! He has undergone his first year at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in the fine city of Boston. His enthusiasm for painting, paired with his passions for volleyball and basketball, will be sure to brighten your summer. Want to make something crafty? He’s there. Feel the urge to run around, maybe shoot a basket or two? He’s got you. How about walk to talk about something important? He’s already listening. Nick is pumped for an incredible summer!

Thomas Maranian
Thomas Maranian is a freshman student at Bryant University who is currently studying Team and Project Management, as well as Psychology. Thomas is from Quincy, Massachusetts and belongs to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Brockton, Massachusetts. He was an active member in the GOYA and served as an altar boy for the past nine years. This summer, his goals consist of enlightening fellow campers with the word of God, teaching them how to be the best versions of themselves, and helping them with any problems or concerns they have. By doing so, he hopes every camper can enjoy being with friends, make new ones, and leaving camp as better Christians. His hobbies consist of writing and reading fiction, bodybuilding, running in nature, hiking, and swimming. Thomas has a long term goal of one day publishing his novels.

Anna Michaelidis
Anna has been out of college for two years now and she has still not gotten used to the lifestyle of the real world. While she desperately thinks about road tripping cross country, traveling the world, and buying a german shepherd, she spends most of her time working as a Middle School Teacher and falling behind in her homework (Grad School Rules WOO). She returns to MBC for the good times and the tan lines, but more importantly because she is thankful for the lessons and opportunities it has given her over the years. She is very excited to be in NH and to finally see some starry nights.

Eleni Mihailides
Eleni was born and raised in Seekonk, MA with her parents and three siblings. She plays varsity tennis with her school. Her hobbies include piano, being a member of the RI State Chorus, skiing, and many other activities. She attends church at the The Church of The Annunciation in Cranston, RI and serves as GOYA President. As the oldest child of the family, Eleni has always been a responsible leader and a positive role model for her siblings to follow in her footsteps. Eleni loves working with children and is planning to double major in Special and Elementary Education this fall. Known for her good nature and pleasant demeanor, she will put her talents to good use in the development of her campers. She has made MBC her summer destination and second home for over seven years and can’t wait to work as a staff member this summer.

Maria Mironidis
Maria has been a member of MBC for years and is thrilled to be back at camp! In the fall she will start her college journey at Anna Maria and she will majoring in Music Therapy. Currently, Maria has a part-time job at Marshalls and is the chanter at Archangel Michael's Church in Southbridge, MA. You will probably find Maria with her ukulele or guitar singing and playing. Some of her favorite things are coffee (iced too), singing, greek dancing, swimming at the waterfront and siesta. Maria can't wait to return to camp and meet everyone!

Eirene Moutsopoulos
Eirene is a fun, energetic future chemist from Massachusetts! She loves the color orange and about every vibrant summer color possible! As a camper since 2012 and staff since 2015, Camp has been this magical second home where most of the best memories have been made. You can find her usually by arts and crafts, or by the waterfront. During Fiesta Day, she is always hyped and has never ending spirit, as long as there’s large amounts of coffee involved during meals!

Jenna Nikolopoulos
Jenna is a rising senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst majoring in Psychology and Sociology. She likes to spend time with her family and friends, read, and travel. She just spent the past school semester abroad in Rome, Italy and had the best time eating her way through Europe. Jenna’s sister loves coming to camp every year and she inspired Jenna to become a staff member. This is her first time being a part of the MBC staff and she’s really looking forward to meeting new people and having a fun with the campers. She can’t wait for the summer!

Annalise Paganis
Annalise Paganis has been attending MBC as a camper since 2006 and is now on staff for her second year in a row. MBC is where she met her best friends when she was in JOY. She grew up in Winchester, Massachusetts and graduated from Winchester High School in 2016. During her high school career she danced, played basketball, and was captain of the cheerleading team. Annalise now studies Psychology and Education at the University of New Hampshire, where she is a member of Alpha Chi Omega and the Psychology Club. She continues to share her love for dance through teaching Zumba at the fitness center on campus. She hopes to one day work in a school as a counselor or teacher.

Athanasia Panakis
Athanasia grew up in the northern Maine woods where she developed a love for the great outdoors. She’s been going to camp since 2011 and has made some of her best life memories there. She's incredibly nurturing with kids as she has previous childcare experiences at camp and daycare centers. Athanasia enjoys swimming, dancing, ice cream, photography, big cities, and all things cat related. At camp you can probably find her at the waterfront jamming out to music with her never ending energy from fiesta day!

Elena Papadimitriou
Elena is very excited to say that this will be her second year as summer staff! MBC is her heaven on earth and she can’t wait for the awesome times to come! She is currently attending her second year of college at Westfield State University majoring in psychology. Some of her favorite things are alone with God, her family (especially her cat), music, siestas, and the lake! Let’s go MBC summer 2018!!

Victoria Pappas
Victoria was born and raised in Manhasset, NY and is currently attending St. John's University as a Psychology major in the hopes of becoming a Child Psychologist. She is 20 years old and going into her junior year. She is an active member of Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox church, her home parish, where she is a GOYA volleyball coach. In her free time she enjoys working with children in order to help contribute to their growth and successes for the future. She tutors elementary school and middle school students that struggle in subjects such as English, Science, and Math. Victoria is really excited to be able to work with the campers this summer in order to help renew their faith and strengthen their relationship with God because she feels that it is very important to incorporate God in everyday life and not just at camp. She went to Ionian Village in the Summer of 2016 and was able to experience the best summer of her life because of her staff members and hopes to do the same at MBC! She can't wait to meet you all!

Sophia Petrou
As for so many other campers and staff, MBC is Sophia's second home. She is so excited for the summer ahead! As a senior at Hellenic College majoring in Religious Studies and Ancient Greek this coming fall, in her downtime she enjoys jamming with her friends from her home in Rhode Island and reading any intriguing literature she can find. She loves avocados, frappes, long walks in the woods, and stargazing. This is her seventh summer involved with MBC, and she could not be more thankful for a summer ahead full of fun and spiritually-nurturing time at camp with all the campers.

Dimitri Psyhojos
Dimitri is a graduating senior at Lexington High School. Next year, he is going to Georgia Tech to study mechanical engineering. He is the captain of his high school robotics team and this year they won the world championship. He is an Eagle Scout and enjoy the outdoors. He also enjoys tea and scones.

Sophia Rouvalis
Sophia was raised in Danvers, MA, a small town where they bleed blue and white, and eat Supremes for every meal. She belongs to Saint Vasilios in Peabody, where she’s an active member of GOYA and helps out at many church events. Upon graduating from Falcon nation, she will be attending Saint Joseph’s College of Maine as a Nursing major! She hopes to either become a pediatric or neonatal nurse as she currently volunteers as a “cuddler” in the NICU. Every morning for breakfast Sophia enjoys a delicious chocolate chip muffin from Market Basket. On Saturday’s she can be found working part-time at Cherry Street Fish Market. She absolutely loves spending time with family and friends, long drives, ice cream, tennis, being Greek, and so much more! Her dream is to save lives during the day and be a SNL cast member by night. MBC is her favorite place and summer just wouldn’t be the same without it! Sophia has been attending camp since 2010, where she has grown in her faith and made lifelong friends, so she's ecstatic to have the opportunity to make summer 2018 the best one yet!

Stephanie Rouvalis
Stephanie is from Danvers, MA and attends St. Vasilios Church in Peabody. She is in her fourth year of school at Mass College of Pharmacy in Boston. She is studying to become a clinical pharmacist, but has about three million years of school and tests left to study for. When she’s not in the library studying, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring the city of Boston, going to the beach, and talking long walks through Target and Barnes and Nobles. She loves eating chicken fajitas and strongly dislikes tuna and grilled cheese. This is her fourth year on staff but her ninth year at MBC! Stephanie is looking forward to another summer filled with new memories and laughter!

Dean Smith
Dean hails from the greatest parish on the planet, Saints Constantine and Helen in Andover, Massachusetts. He is an incoming senior at Quinnipiac University this fall and is studying advertising and integrated communications. This year will be Dean’s 14th year at MBC and his 4th year as a staff member. He can’t wait to be a part of camp once again, and is looking forward to mealtime shenanigans, Boomba Hey, and of course, the best day of the year, NORSP.

Eleni Souliotis
Eleni is from New London, New Hampshire. She has been attending MBC for 8+ years as a camper and cannot wait to be a part of the staff this summer. She plays field hockey, tennis and she skis. She loves traveling and exploring new things. She is attending Bentley University this fall. Eleni is so excited for this summer and cannot wait to meet all of the campers!

Christiana Stamas
Christiana Stamas is currently a student at Rivier University studying Nursing. She loves being with people; especially kids. After spending her first summer as a staff member at MBC, she knew she wanted to become a pediatric nurse after graduation (and of course come back as a camp nurse!) Christiana enjoys swimming, traveling, dance parties and of course anything nursing related. She has been coming to camp for many years and can't wait to help her campers create wonderful memories and life-long friendships, just like the ones she has.

Elaina Stamas
Elaina is a rising sophomore at Bentley University where she plans to study Finance. She has been coming to camp since she was just a year old and can't wait to come back every year. Her favorite things include singing, dancing, eating, and going to church. Elaina chants for her home parish of St. George in Springfield, MA, and when she's away at college she attends St. Demetrios in Weston, MA. Elaina can't wait to be at camp and see all your beautiful faces!!

Kosta Stamides
Kosta is excited to be back at MBC once again! This will be his 7th year being part of camp and first time as a staff member. He is attending Roger Williams University in the fall and will be studying International Business. Catch him with a frisbee in his hand 91% of the time, He loves basketball and running, as well as getting into a quick Star Wars debate. He is excited for his first year on staff and cannot wait to meet his first campers!

Vasili Stefanopoulos
Vasili will be returning to MBC for his twelfth summer. It will be his third year on staff after creating many memories as a camper. Currently, he is enrolled at the University of Connecticut as an Actuarial Sciences/Finance major going into his junior year. He would like to be able to share everything he has learned from camp when he was a camper with future generations. Outside of camp, Vasili loves sports, especially basketball. In his spare time he works as a manager for the UConn men's basketball team. He is very excited to be returning to MBC this year for a summer full of fun!

Asha Tompkins
For the past 11 years, Asha has been a part of the MBC community as a camper, and this year will be her first summer as a staff member. At a very young age she developed a love for music, picking up the guitar, violin, piano and ukulele--you'll often catch her jamming out and screaming her favorite songs--as well as a passion for writing. She has also developed an extensive collection of themed socks. She will be attending University of Southern Maine in the Fall for a major in Media Studies with a focus in Journalism and teaching English as a second language (TESL) in foreign countries. She is extremely excited to meet new faces and continue being a part of the MBC family.

Catherine Tonias
Catherine Tonias is a youth adviser at the Annunciation Cathedral in Boston, MA who has participated in and helped organize a wide variety of youth programs. She will begin her studies as a Civil Engineering major in the fall of 2018 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. She is a cellist and vocalist with an interest in Byzantine music. The Metropolis of Boston Camp has had a profound influence on Catherine and she is most grateful for the experiences she gained from her years as a camper, which have served to strengthen her faith. She is extremely excited for her first experience as a staff member this summer!

Mimi Tselengidis
Mimi has been coming to camp for 12 years (9 years as a camper and 3 years as a staff member), and has gained strong, lifelong friendships here. Through camp, she realizes what a deep part faith has in our lives, which is why she is overjoyed to be a part of the MBC family and give back to campers. Mimi is fun-loving, extremely enthusiastic and could make anyone laugh with her goofy faces and interpretive dances. You can find her eating snacks, doing the electric slide, expressing her love of elephants or all of the above! She is thrilled at the opportunity to spread her infectious love of life with her campers!

Demetri Tsitsopoulos
For the last 7 years, Demetri has learned to call MBC his home away from home. This is going to be his first year as a staff member and he is super excited to help campers fall as in love with camp as he is. He will be attending Umass Lowell next year, and is going to be studying computer engineering. He loves to play video games (specifically fortnite), and watch sports.

Maria Varoudakis
Maria attended MBC for 4 years. She loves being active, exploring, and meeting new people. Some people would describe her as competitive so she'll always be up for a game. A good conversation starter for her is "Do you like spaghetti?". If you ever need Maria, you can find her talking about or looking for dogs. Maria can't wait to spend her summer with you!

Alana Vounessa
Alana is so excited to be at MBC this summer because it is her home away from home. Alana is very outgoing and loves meeting new people especially when they go to MBC. Alana is the oldest of four siblings and loves spending time with her little cousins. She graduated from Austin Prep this year and will attend Quinnipiac University this fall with a major in Nursing! Alana is a cheerleader and dancer and enjoys all things Disney, chicken, and of course being at MBC. Don’t confuse Alana with the Joy campers even though she is the size of one!

Basil Vergados
Basil "herbsta-meister" Vergados is entering his last year at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Flagship Campus of the Commonwealth of the state of Massachusetts rated #1 in dining by the Princeton Review. He studies Accounting and Arabic, but will be transferring his credits from MBC to receive a concentration in unparalleled hype (can't wait to put that on LinkedIn). Unfortunately, Basil has been known for his very public controversy with Marvel Studios, involving him bashing the new Avengers movie. He recently opened up in an interview with The Lowell Sun and had this to say: "Yeah I guess some people were kinda excited for the new Avengers movie, but that's nothing compared to the hype MBC has generated for Summer 2018. I mean let's face it- fake heroes are out, real heroes are in. Jesus, the Saints, the campers and staff - we all gather at one camp and I don't wanna give spoilers, but trust me some incredible stuff is gonna happen.

Costas Vergados
Costas Vergados is a rising Junior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the flagship campus of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, rated number one in dining by the Princeton Review. Costas is an Accounting Major with a minor in Russian language and is certified in shouting ridiculous things for no reason. He can often be found working at the best supermarket in the world, Market Basket, or trying to figure out what his dog Plato is thinking when he eats ants. Costas loves olive oil and believes if everyone had more olive oil in their diet, the world would be a better place. MBC has been a part of Costa’s life for 8 years and he is ecstatic to be returning as staff this year.

Kyros Vergados
Kyros Vergados AKA Kyro the Gyro Hero, is a sophomore at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, flagship campus of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts rated number 1 in dining by the Princeton Review. He is majoring in Kinesiology and is a pre-med student. Kyros can usually be found tearing it up on the ballroom dance floor or stacking up hours at Market Basket, the best supermarket in the nation according to consumer reports. His home is Store #12 where he blazes through flashing lights and disinfects all surfaces with the hulk of cleaning supplies incredible pink. However, he will spend this summer at his second home, MBC, and can’t wait to blow everyone’s socks off with completely off the charts medical facts that one will never need to know in day to day life unless put into a totally unique situation where a certain fact becomes applicable and saves your life in the most fabulous fashion.

Drew Vorkas
Drew is from Garden City, New York where his home parish is St.Paul's, Hempstead. Growing up the church was always part of his life and he further cultivated his faith at Camp Saint Paul where his many amazing staff members guided him not only in becoming stronger in his faith but also in building up his character and just having fun. His many passions include basketball, natural sciences, watching nature documentaries until 3 am, and hopping on the sticks to hand out some L’s in Fortnite. He looks forward to meeting everyone and helping his new family in any way he can. #MBC18

Joanna Vougias
Joanna Vougias is from Manchester, NH and is currently attending Saint Anselm college where she is studying nursing. She is the oldest of ten children and loves being a part of a large family! Joanna was a camper at MBC for 8 years and has come back for her second year as a staff member. Some of her favorite things include going to the beach, playing instruments, doing puzzles, and coffee oreo ice cream! Joanna is looking forward to an amazing summer at MBC!

Bethany Willson
Bethany Willson was born and raised in southern Maine.She went to MBC for the first time in 2014 and absolutely loved it. This is her second year on staff and she’s so excited to be returning to camp. Bethany enjoys the outdoors (as long as there aren’t too many bugs) and hanging out with new friends and old friends. She cannot wait to make this summer another one to remember at MBC.

Anthony Wilson
Don’t let Anthony Wilson’s quiet demeanor fool you! He is a fun loving and adventurous individual who loves any and every outdoor activity, especially running and Ultimate Frisbee. One of his many secret talents include being a master s’mores maker; a talent he acquired from his time as a camper and staff member at MBC. He is currently a rising
senior at Hellenic College, majoring in Religious Studies. As a former MBC camper, Anthony looks forward to ensuring that the campers have as fun much as he did!

Maria Wilson
Maria Wilson is a recent graduate from Bedford High School and plans on attending Endicott College in the fall majoring in Communication with a concentration in Film Production. When Maria is not on the trails running, you can find her reporting the weather on her Local Community Access station. Her talents include photography, videography and traveling on a moment’s notice! Maria can’t wait to sing, dance and grow in the Faith with her campers and fellow staff members!

Petra Ypsilantis
Petra has been a member of the MBC community as a camper since 2008 and she could not be more excited to start her new chapter as a staff member! MBC is such a great home away from home. She could not imagine her life without her faith and camp family. She graduated Arlington High School in June 2018 and plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst this coming fall as an Animal Science major on a pre-vet track. Some of her favorite things to do include spending time with her family down the Cape, going to camp, playing sports, and snowboarding. She loves working with children and cannot wait to become a part of their camp experience just as her counselors were a huge part of her experience for many years.

Jaclyn Zois
MBC has always been a second home for Jackie and she can’t wait to return for her sixth summer on staff! She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University last year with a degree in Biopsychology and is currently working on her M.S. in Medical Sciences at Boston University’s School of Medicine with hopes of becoming a pediatrician in the future. Jackie never goes anywhere without her backpack and has a special place in her heart for elephants, the outdoors, cheese and quality colored pens. She’s full of mediocre sports ability, gimp skills to be reckoned with and energy levels surprisingly large for someone her size. Jackie can’t wait to make new memories and engage in all the ridiculousness and fun that MBC has to offer!

Demetra Zouzas
Demetra Zouzas was a camper at MBC starting when she was 10 years old, and this will be her third year serving on staff! She will be a senior at Fitchburg State University, and will be graduating next year with a Bachelors of Arts in English Studies. She works as a Resident Assistant on campus, and she also serves as Chapter President for Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority at FSU. Demetra loves the camp environment, and can’t wait to see her past campers, as well as getting to know all of her new campers!

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