Alumnus & Member of the Administration
Byron Alexiadis (1934-2024), an iconic figure in Greek basketball and a class of 1953 alumnus, was an athlete, referee, coach, and a distinguished member of Anatolia College’s administrative staff. He studied economics and later joined the staff of Anatolia College, where he served for 33 years. For the last 25 years of his career, he held senior administrative positions as financial officer and director of administration, overseeing continuous improvements to the school’s facilities with remarkable dedication and skill.
Alexiadis’s contributions to Anatolia College extended far beyond his administrative work. As a student, he began playing basketball for Anatolia College’s team, achieving significant recognition. As an alumnus, he captained Anatolia’s basketball team, which competed for several years in Greece’s A Division. During the 1962-63 season, the team contended for the championship in playoff matches against Panathinaikos, Iraklis, and Triton, tying for first place.
In 2013, he served as the flag bearer for Anatolia’s team at the World Basketball Championship in Thessaloniki, having also participated in the World Championship in Prague in 2010. As a coach, he led Anatolia College’s basketball team, instilling a love for the sport in younger generations.
Byron Alexiadis’s multifaceted and longstanding contributions exemplify his deep connection to Anatolia College and his invaluable impact on both the educational community and the world of sports.
