Alumna & Donor
Anastasia Gerakopoulou Vafopoulou was born in Pyrgos, Eastern Rumelia, and relocated to Thessaloniki at a young age. She graduated from Anatolia College in 1934. In 1945, with a scholarship from the British Council, she traveled to England to further her studies. In 1946, she married Georgios Th. Vafopoulos, one of Thessaloniki’s most prominent poets and benefactors.
In 1952, she founded the “Vafopoulou Institute for English Studies”, which became highly successful in teaching English in Thessaloniki, preparing students for admission to Anatolia College.
Anastasia Gerakopoulou Vafopoulou maintained close ties with Anatolia College throughout her life, supporting it in numerous ways. Her contributions were particularly significant through generous financial donations that strengthened the College’s mission and work, exemplifying her dedication and service to the educational community.
