Representing Saint Demetrios Church, Baltimore, MD in the Senior Division was Rachel Cocoros and in the Junior Division were Austin Hooper and William (Billy) Scolinos.

Both Rachel and Austin received Honorable mention and Billy was awarded 1st Place Finalist. Billy becomes the very first participant from St. Demetrios to ever achieve this honor and on May 15th will represent his Church and District by competing in the Metropolis Oratorical Festival to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Westfield, NJ.

During his Sunday sermon, Rev. Fr. Louis Noplos, Proistamenos of St. Demetrios, recognized his achievement and presented him with an Icon. Father Lou also congratulated Billy’s mother, Stephanie and public speaking coach, George Zaverdinos who is also the Church School Director.