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Alex in
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 August 2003
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The Greek contingent surround former Yankee great
"Moose" Skowron at the Outback. (L-R) Harry Kolendrianos, Anthony
Monioudis, Moose, and Alex Vardavas
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An article written about
Alex in the Elon University Magazine
Fall 2002
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Alex
Vardavas learned that lesson early in life. In high school, he thought he
had his life planned to the smallest detail... and it didn't include
college. His mother, Mary, had other ideas for her son. |
Vardavas
decided to honor his mother for her determination by establishing a
scholarship in her name at Elon. He says it was the least he could do for
the woman who sent him on what he calls "the best and fastest four
years of my life." "What a great tribute it is to my mom." he says. "Her name 
will always be alive."Although Vardavas had no desire to go to college, a few weeks at Elon changed his mind. He became friends with then -President Earl Danieley, served in the Student Government Association and established a radio station in a friend's room that broadcast tunes to Moffitt dorm. "The station was really a hoot." Nine years later, he would see Elon launch its first licensed radio station, WSOE. After graduation, Vardavas pursude his love of radio and now works as a deejay at WBTM in Danville, VA. "Over the years, I've enjoyed my radio career, but I have always watched with great interest and enthusiasm the unbelievable growth of my alma mater ," he says. "I felt compelled to remember Elon in my will. Elon has touched us all in a very special and positive way, It's the least we can do." To learn more about establishing a scholarship to honor a loved one contact Bea Sanford, Director of gift planning, toll free at 877-784-ELON or Email: bsanford@elon.edu |
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