June 30, 2026
What is your name school, and what community are you from?
Dimitri Poulakis, Allison Bernard Memorial High School, Sydney
What clubs, teams, or groups are you involved in at school, and after-school?
Cape Breton Pickleball, Volleyball club, Waltes, intramurals
What’s your favourite subject in school?
Phys Ed
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be, and why?
Greece because it is where my family is from. It is also sunny, warm and the best scenery.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Play pickleball, hang out with friends and play games.
What are your plans for when you graduate, and why?
My plan is to take some time off from school and work full time. I am really not sure what I want to do as a career choice right now.
What do you see yourself doing ten years from now?
Living my best life.
Do you have a role model? If so, who? And why?
My role model is my mother because she works hard, loves me tremendously and has taught me to be the person I am.
What is your best memory from your high school years?
I have a lot of great memories from my high school but my favorite memory is being allowed to hug my friends and teachers.
What is the best thing about your school?
The best thing about my school is my principal Newell.
Who has made an impact on you?
There is so many wonderful people to say but I have to say Newell.
Is there something you'd like to see in your school or community that isn't there now?
I would like to see pool table in the school.
Do you have any words of advice, a personal favourite quote, or a thank-you?
I cannot thank enough for the school, staff and students for accepting me for who I am. I was bullied throughout my school years until I came to ABMHS. It has been the best experience of my school life. I love everyone there especially have my daddy there.