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Professions
Before 1940, most people of Hellenic heritage did not have the opportunity to further their formal education. As parents, Greeks tried their best to open doors for their children. In Greater Lowell, many from this generation chose to pursue professions that offered financial rewards and public respect. Chosen professions differed for men and women: women, who worked hard to pursue education past high school, became teachers and nurses. Men selected law, medicine, dentistry, education, and engineering.

Ethel Eliopoulos, district manager of local Social Security office and Stella Kouloheras, fashion coordinator for Sears Roebuck and Co, 1970
(courtesy Lowell Sun).

Peter S. Stamas wore many hats for Lowell’s School Department
(courtesy of Lowell Sun).

Pat Kalergis, a registered nurse receives an award. Dr. Vasilios Letsou, right, watches the ceremony

Peter Guduras was Lowell’s Superintendent of Police from 1964-1971.

From left to right, James Curtis (attorney), Charles Sampas (newspaper editor and columnist) and Costas Kokinos (dentist) exchange "words of wisdom" at a party at Vesper Country Club, 1973 (courtesy The Hellenic American).

Pharmacist Lewis Demetroulakos, owner of Lewis Drug, provided home delivery in style.