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ANATOLIA COLLEGEONLINE CLUB PROGRAM

2020-2021

The members of the Student Services Office would like toexpress their appreciation to all the teachers and volunteerswho offer clubs, thereby continuing an Anatolia tradition that

began in 1886. We thank them for their time, energy anddevotion.

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Arts & Creativity................................................................Humanities & Social Sciences.........................................Performing Arts................................................................Public Speaking & Diplomacy.........................................Service as Action (SaA)....................................................Sports & Exercise.............................................................STEM..................................................................................Student-Led Initiatives.....................................................16

Students should always read the morning announcements forany changes in the schedule. If you have any questions, do not

hesitate to check with the Student Services Office.

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In this club, you will be introduced to a variety of Arts andCrafts techniques. We will work on a variety of smallprojects that will include working with Clay and Fimo. Comeand Join the Fun!

Arts & CraftsC. Douris, Forms: 1-2

Tuesday at 18:00

In this club, you will be introduced to basic compositionrules and learn about basic camera operations. You will alsobe in charge of taking the photographs that will bepublished in Anatolian 2021, our Yearbook. Students withvarious levels of experience interested in photography arewelcome.

SaA: Students help in the creation of the school yearbook.

A "Photo" is Worth a Thousand WordsL. Antoniou, A. Alexiadou K. Perrou, I. Zatagia

Forms: 1-6Monday at 17:00

Arts & Creativity

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If the quarantine and the school workload overwhelms you,join this club, as it is a great getaway! We will be designingand creating clothes and accessories from recycledmaterials, sharing ideas, listening to music, and helpingeach other think outside the box. The goal of your designsis to be YOU while delivering a message. This club does notrequire any prior artistic skills--only your imagination.

EcoFashionG. Proestopoulos, P. Tsiali, Forms: 2-4

Thursday at 18:00

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Anyone is welcome to this club whenever they fancy. Havingcreated a small, tight-knit community, together we enjoy alldifferent genres of music including but not limited to Rock,Jazz, Ska, Reggae, Blues, Rap, and even Sea Shanties. Feelfree to join and rejoice at the wonderful world of music withus!

Music AppreciationI. Kapanidis, , G. Liapis, Forms: 4-6

Tuesday at 17:00

It's movie time! In this club, you will watch movies (orextracts) and review them, analyzing different elements andfilm techniques (casting, camera angles, costumes,language, colors, music). You will also compare and contrastmovies, while developing your critical thinking, visualliteracy and writing and speaking skills.

View and ReviewE. Daroudi, Forms: 2-3Wednesday at 17:00

Every week, you will share something you have read duringthe week--a book chapter or an article or a podcast youlistened to--and have a friendly conversation around thetopics of your texts.

BookmarkedE. Tramantza, Forms: 1-3

Monday at 16:00

Humanities & Social Sciences

Company Program provides real experience in businessenterprises. You form a mini-corporation under theguidance of volunteer business advisors. Through a varietyof hands-on activities, from exploring a mission for acompany to producing and marketing products, youbecome familiar with business and entrepreneurshipcontent, while enhancing your innovative thinking. Youtackle company formation, business panning, sales andmarketing, and liquidation. Student companies participatein National and European Competitions and Trade Fairs.

Company ProgramA. Lionta, Forms: IB1-IB2

Tuesday at 17:00

Explore current issues related to the internet, fake newsand social networks. Learn how to stay safe online, andadopt a healthy way of digital living. Take ownership of yourdigital life!

Digital CitizenshipN. Finos, Forms: 2-3Wednesday at 16:00

Are you a fan of economics? Do you want to understandwhy you are attracted to cheaper products? How are youaffected when the price of the product you want to buychanges? Come and discover the world of economics in away designed to be enjoyable and fun.

Discover the World of EconomicsA. Pyrovetsi, F. Letsiou, K. Alexandridou, Forms: 3-4

Monday at 16:00

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“The pen is mightier than the sword.” The work of a goodreporter is more relevant than ever at a time whencompeting perspectives on world events struggle forprominence and validation. Come and join a selective groupof students who believe that persuasive writing is asuperpower we all need to acquire!

JournalismE. Bakola, F. Papantoniou, Forms: 4-6

Thursday at 16:00

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In this club, you will practice skills of the English languageand become better acquainted with the format of the CELC(B2) and CELP (C2) exams offered by Anatolia College andMichigan State University.

MSU PreparationE. Babali, Forms: 1-3Wednesday at 18:15

How much of what you think about psychology is actuallywrong?! Join us to explore the myths and misconceptionsfound in our society. We will focus on issues such as that weonly use 10% of our brains, that opposites attract, etc. Wewill discover theories of psychology, learn aboutexperimental methodology and research, and conduct ourown psychological experiments. By the end of the year wewill all become... MythBusters!

SaA: We will share our knowledge with the school communityand raise awareness regarding psychological misconceptions.

Psych - MythBusters!M. Akritidou, M. Kostouli, Forms: 4-6

Saturday at 10:00

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In this club, you will use your imagination to explore words,conflicts, plot, and characters to write your own stories.

SaA: Our publication will be sold, and the proceeds will benefitchildren’s charities.

StoriesE. Hatzimavroudi, Forms: 1-6

Monday at 16:00

Russian for Beginners

Are you interested in learning the Russian language? Jointhis club to learn the basics of the Russian language bycommunicating with a native speaker through variouslistening, speaking, and writing activities!

E. Toris, Ms. Semianova, Forms: 3-6Monday at 18:00

Performing Arts

Junior Drama Club is back. . . online! Applying all therestrictions the current Covid-19 situation demands doesn'tmean we have to let our theater life disappear! All 4thformers cast in last year's canceled show can participate inthis year's online play. We will regularly rehearse eitherface-to-face or via Google Meet, and produce a live-streamed show or a short film to be shown online.

Junior DramaE. Parissi, K. Katsos, Form: 4

Wednesday at 19:00

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If you love being with friends and challenging yourself onstage, forensics is for you. You will explore dramatic skillssuch as duet acting, oral interpretation of literature,impromptu speaking and group discussion. You will learnhow to use facial expressions, body movement and voice asdramatic tools - and have a lot of fun while doing it!

Junior Forensics (English)B. McLellan, Form: 1Thursday at 16:00

Debate is a great way to test your wit, perfect yourarguments, hone your research skills, and collaborate withteammates. Learn how to leverage an opponent's logicalweakness and how to build and support a strong,argumentative foundation of your own. Is it your time tostand and deliver? Learn how in the English Debate Club.

Debate (English)A. Harrison, M. Miljkovic, L. Antoniou,

M. Xanthopoulou (beg), Forms: 4-6Monday at 18:00, Friday at 16:00 (beg)

Public Speaking & Diplomacy

In this club, you will research a social issue, work in groups,and try to convince the judges of your position, followingthe rules of dialectic. The best teams will compete in Greekpublic speaking activities.

Debate (Greek)A. Spandou, A. RogkotisForms: 1-3Wednesday at 17:00

K. Mitrouli, A. SeridouForms: 4-6Monday at 18:00 &Friday at 17:00

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The A' Lykeion, one of 300 schools selected for the GreekYouth Parliament Program "Steps towards democracy -participating through actions", will resume discussing thetopic "The environment, my homeland, my world" in orderto participate in the 25th Conference in July 2021.

Greek Youth ParliamentT. Gkentzos, Forms: 4-5 (A' Lykeion)

Friday at 18:00

In this club, you will experience the ultimate idea-sharing,improving your communication skills. You will research atopic and then share your ideas in an organized discussion.Some may be selected to participate in the PanhellenicForensics Tournament in March.

Group Discussion (English)E. Proestopoulos, Forms: 4-6

Tuesday at 19:00

The impromptu speech is a two- to three-minute speech ona topic unknown to the contestant until immediately beforetheir performance. In this fun, fast-paced club, you willlearn to think creatively and quickly in English! The bestspeakers will represent Anatolia at the PanhellenicForensics Tournament.

Impromptu Speaking (English)P. Pappas, Forms: 4-6Wednesday at 17:00

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This club introduces you to MUN and prepares you for yourrole as MUN delegates. You will learn about the manydifferent committees of the United Nations. You will berequired to produce work and join each meeting preparedand ready to discuss and/or write about the issuespresented the previous week.

Introduction to MUNP. Pantzarelas, Form: 2

Tuesday at 17:00

The MUN club welcomes those interested in the workings ofthe UN and the “life” of a diplomat. You conduct researchon an issue of global importance and learn about theinterests and commitments of different countries. We willhold workshops on composing resolutions andamendments, addressing fellow delegates, and being adiplomat (delegate and/or chair), etc. Regular attendancefor students interested in participating in any of theconferences is required!

Model United NationsP. Derluyn, P. Pantzarelas, Form: 3-6

Model United Nations ConferencesACMUN

P. Derluyn & P. Pantzarelas, Form: 3-6

JMUNP. Derluyn & P. Pantzarelas,

Form: 3HMCE/ZYGMUN

P. Derluyn & P. Pantzarelas, Form: 4

THIMUNP. Derluyn & A. Harrison,

Forms: 5-6

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In this club, you write and deliver speeches on topics ofyour own choosing, building up to a memorized speech ofabout 8 minutes. The best orators will be selected toparticipate in the Panhellenic Forensics Tournament.

Oratory (English)H. Hondropoulos, Forms: 4-6

Tuesday at 16:00

In a short amount of time, you prepare a speech on a topicof broad interest. Then, you deliver the speech with the aidof the notes you have prepared.

Oratory (Greek)Z. Kotroni, Forms: 2-6

Tuesday at 16:00

Do you like arguing? Do you want to learn how to win everyargument? Join our club and get a chance to expressyourself confidently and eloquently. You will be introducedto three different debate styles, while selected students willhave the opportunity to showcase their skills in a localdebate competition in spring.

Young Debaters (English)E. Kostopoulou, Forms: 1-3

Wednesday at 16:00

Service as Action

Come develop a social consciousness that will drive you tothink about your presence and role outside this school on alocal, national and international level. We will get involved inour community in a variety of ways, including talking toseveral organizations that help those less fortunate than us.

WelfareA. Papaioannou, Forms: 4-5

Wednesday at 17:00

Internships and mentorships offer carefully planned andmonitored work-related experience. You will have theopportunity to gain knowledge and apply your skills in aprofessional setting while still in school. This year theprogram will go virtual. Stay tuned for further details!

Social Responsibility ProgramsP. Perakaki, Forms: 4-6

By appointment

Corona won't stop us! In this club, we will learn aboutsoccer tactics and techniques and play games, tounderstand the rules of the game better. The club will meetwith beginner or experienced players in separate weeks.

Girls' Soccer - Theory & GamesD. Kyriaki, Forms: 1-6

Friday at 17:00

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Are you interested in helping the environment? Do youhave any ideas that could actually help us minimize theamount of waste we are producing daily? Then our club issuitable for you. Through discussion, we will come up withnew projects that could actually help the environment and,in the end, we will try to represent them as models.

0 (Zero) WasteI. Michaelidou, A. Axarli,

M. Gkiouzelopoulou, Forms: 3-5Thursday at 17:00

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STEM

The clubs' goal is to help you achieve your fitness goals bytaking small steps for improvement every single week. Theclub will be divided into 2 sessions. In the first one(Tuesday), we will focus on increasing strength and muscledefinition. In the second one (Thursday) we will focus onflexibility and muscle endurance. Individual attention will bepaid to members' specific fitness goals. You are welcome tojoin any one of the two sessions you are interested in.

Health & FitnessC. Lagogianni, I. Bartzokas, Forms: 4-6

Tuesday & Thursday at 19:00

Find out how to solve real life cases through virtual labs(VR), using the world known platform LABSTER. Becomefamiliar with standard and advanced lab techniques inmicrobiology, genetics, food technology, immunobiology,ecology, etc. The club will meet every two weeks.

BiologyP. Deligiannidis, Forms: 1-3

Tuesday at 16:00

Join us if you are interested in ecology, evolution, zoology,and the environment. Learn about vulnerable species,discuss issues, such as climate change and pollution, andparticipate in Green-EDU activities.

Ecology & ConservationD. Kyriaki, Form: 1

Friday at 16:00

In this club, you learn modern web design, HTML5 and CSS3step-by-step from scratch. Once you master the skills, youwill design and code a project in small groups.

SaA: Students will work on creating needed web pages for socialcauses and offer them for free.

Building Responsive WebsitesH. Samara, K. Daoultzoglou, Forms: 1-3

Friday at 17:00

Students will design and construct an experimentalconfiguration that will travel to space in April 2021. Theexperimental design, which will be placed in a specialcapsule in BLUE ORIGIN's New Shepard rocket, will havespecific dimensions and support the realization of aninnovative experiment that will help implement space travelto other planets. New Shepard will lead the capsule with theexperiments to space, briefly remain there, and then returnto earth.

Blue Origin ProjectS. Axarlis, I. Koliakou, Forms: 1-5

Wednesday at 19:00, Saturday at 18:00

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In this club, you design and perform experiments forelementary school students. You work with color changes,flames, bubbles and many other highly engagingexperiments. In May, you will present your experiments tothe students of an elementary school. Go Makers!

SaA: Students present and explain chemistry experiments toyounger students, to engage them in the world of sciences.

MakersE. Exintaveloni, A. Grigoroudis, Forms: 2-3

Thursday at 16:00

Have you ever thought of pursuing a career in medicine?Are you unsure about whether such a commitment is foryou? In this club, you will learn about being a medicalpractitioner, debate on medical ethics, and discuss differentmedical issues and innovations. You will also have thechance to talk to actual healthcare professionals.

Future Life SaviorsE. Antonakou, E. Michaelidou, E. Firinidou, Forms: 2-3

Saturday at 17:00

"F1 in Schools" is one of the largest STEM competitionsworldwide, where teams collaborate to manufacture modelF1 cars, and acquire valuable skills in entrepreneurship,innovation and career-related STEM knowledge. In this club,you will learn about the competition and basic engineeringskills, and prepare for the competition in teams.

F1 in SchoolsE. Kalampokis, P. Papanastasiou, Forms: 1-6

Wednesday at 15:00

The Hellenic Young Naturalists’ Tournament is a globalphysics competition, where you present the solutions youhave prepared in advance to 17 scientific problems. Eachsolution is evaluated by other students and scored by ascientific committee of expert educators. Groups of threeparticipate in a 'Fight' in 3 stages. In each stage, the teamstake on the roles of Reporter-Opponent-Reviewersuccessively and try to gain as many points as possible.

Young NaturalistA. Michaloudis, S. Axarlis, K. Daoultzoglou, A. Kalkani, I. Koliakou, E.

Kosmidou, V. Arvaniti, Forms: 1-6Thursday at 16:00

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Come explore STEM disciplines! Interact with STEMresearchers and understand the impact their research hason our world. The club will focus on various STEM projectsand continue last year’s Arduino and Space projects.Students will take part in European STEM contests, such asESA and Universe Awareness.

STEM ExplorersI. Koliakou, V. Arvaniti, Form: 1-6

Friday at 18:00

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Student-Led Initiatives

Human-Resources aims to facilitate/organize online events tostrengthen the relationship between Mentors-Mentees; Operations aims to create a website for the SMA in the short-runand develop a software for a more accurate pairing procedurebetween Mentors-Mentees in the long-run; Marketing aims to increase the exposure of the SMA and advertiseits activities to the Anatolia Community.

The Student Mentorship Association (SMA) is a student-run club,focused on the development of IB “freshmen”. The program will provideIB2 mentors to IB1 students. The mentors will guide and advise IB1s onmultiple issues, including IB courses, school resources, extracurricularsetc. The SMA aims to develop the school community and to assist in thecreation of better students with a managing team that follows acorporate structure in order to be as effective as possible. The structureconsists of the Director and three departments: Operations, Marketingand Human-Resources, whose specific aims are as follows:

Student Mentorship AssociationG. Tzimourtos, Form: IB1

Students for Financial Literacy (SFL) is a joint initiative of students fromseveral different schools. Its goals include the financial education ofstudents and the cultivation of an entrepreneurial spirit. Under theSFL's umbrella, a newspaper will be published, several clubs will beoffered, and guest speakers that will hold lectures on issues of financialimportance will be hosted. Join us in our exploration of the vast worldof finance.

Art Department Manager: Iraklis KapanidisChief Editors: Stelios Economou, Nikolaos PyrovetsisIT Department Managers: Konstantinos Stergiou (Web), Manolis Kafatos (App)Club Director and School Coordinator: Ioannis KalaitzidisGeneral Coordinator: Dimitris Kraniotis

Students for Financial LiteracyD. Kraniotis, Forms: 4-6

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Student-run clubs under the auspices of the SFL

Stock Markets and Financial SecuritiesThe club, centered on the function of financial markets, aims to equipits members with the necessary knowledge for their future journeystowards economic independence. A brief introduction to possiblesecurity exchanges, including the stock, bond, forex, and derivativemarkets, will serve to stress the importance of resource allocation andliquidity for the operation of capitalist economies. The club will alsodistinguish between the concepts of “saving” and “investing” and delvedeeper into the 3 basic forms of investment (financial securities): realestate, stocks, fixed income (bonds).

CryptocurrencyThe club will explore the intricacies of crypto-economics and introduceits members to the future of commerce. Concepts, such as “blockchaintechnology & game theory” and “hashing,” will be analyzed in order toexplain the data structure and the cryptographic properties ofcryptocurrency markets. The particularities of investment incryptocurrency markets along with the notions of “liquidity”,“transparency”, and “diversification” will also be explored. Other topicsthat may be covered include “Mining”, “Signatures”, and comparisonsamong different cryptocurrencies.

NewspaperOur newspaper is exclusively concerned with finance and economics,modeled purely after objective and high-quality news outlets, such asThe Economist and the Financial Times. Our journalists provide weeklyupdates on the fluctuations of the global economy, trade deals, and theperformance of individual stocks, followed by well-rounded analysesand predictions for the future of international markets.

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