PIERCE-The American College of Greece
The first division of the college was founded in Smyrna (today Izmir) in Asia Minor in 1875 as a school for girls. It was relocated to Hellenikon, Athens after the catastrophe of 1922 by invitation of Eleftherios Venizelos, then Prime Minister of Greece.
During World War II the College premises were used as a hospital and through German occupation the school continued to operate in an underground manner using the homes of pupils and instructors as classrooms. After the War the College returned to Hellenikon, where it remained until it moved to its new campus in Aghia Paraskevi.
Today PIERCE operates a Gymnasium and a Lyceum, equivalent to the Greek public system.
PIERCE is also well known for its annual fair OPEN HOUSE. Open House is organized both from the Gymnasium's and the Lyceum's student governments. Open House raises money for philanthropic purpose and attracts people from around Athens. Besides this Pierce College has a Forensics Club and a Drama Club.
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