“The Pinewood name came about because the building was surrounded on three sides by a grove of pine trees that extended to the edge of the Anatolia property.”
– Pinewood alumnus ’66
At this moment in time, the world’s attention – rightly so – is on the minutiae of the coronavirus pandemic. Pinewood is no different as we opened our doors to new and returning students from close to 50 countries with strict safety measures for Covid-19.
Let’s take a reprieve to walk back in time as we reflect on a few important milestones in the 70-year history of Pinewood from 1950-2020.
It was September 1950 and nestled among mature pine trees and a perpetually cool breeze, there sat a modest school to welcome American students whose families found themselves in Thessaloniki that year. The first graduating class was in 1964 with 7 graduates.
Such is the setting for how our treasured school commenced 70 years ago on the campus of Anatolia College. It is where Pinewood remained for well over half a century. It is also where Pinewood will return in the coming years.
Pinewood was established as a school to serve American expats but progressively cultivated its mission towards one meant to serve the global community. As our vision statement states today, Pinewood educates students to reach their “full potential as adaptable global citizens.”