Mr. Vassilis Panagiotaropoulos has returned to the desks at the age of 80, and is participating in the parade for October 28, as a flag bearer.
The standard bearer Vassilis Panagiotaropoulosa 3rd grade student at the 2nd Evening High School Athens is 80 years old marched in the Constitution with pride and now holds the pan-Hellenic record as the oldest standard-bearer.
He spoke to the camera on the show’s camera Good morning Greece of ANT1and is a flag bearer for his school in the student parade for October 28th.
“I couldn’t go to school when I should have and I decided when I retired to do it”said the 80-year-old student.
“The needs of the family then did not allow me to go to school and I decided after retirement to do so. The return to the desks is very nice. I’m having a bit of trouble with the ancients”he said, characteristically.
In fact, in statements he made to Alpha’s camera, he emphasized that he also wants to finish high school, while noting that he doesn’t like the coffee shop at all.
