She graduated from Goshen High School in 1959.
While living and working in Cincinnati, she
met Mikis Synadinos, who swept her off her
feet to Athens, Greece, where they were married in 1963. The visit to her husband's village
of Stemnitsa sparked Diana's interest in the
village folklore. She was intrigued by the
beautifully crafted Greek costumes, which led
her to costume copying, photography, and
speaking engagements on village life.
Diana and Mikis have two sons, George
Damian (Yorgo). and Pavlo. The family has
made several excursions to Greece to visit
relatives and become part of the Greek life.
Diana has used each visit to extend her
knowledge of Greek culture.
Since her arrival in Columbus in 1965,
Diana has involved herself in various aspects
of our community. Her know-ledge of Greek
traditions, language, and religion is a remarkable feat for one who was neither born nor
raised in a Greek home. She enjoys clothing
design and sewing, doll making, videotaping,
reading, writing, and studying the writings of
prominent Christian thinkers.
