Maj. Nicholas J. Raftopoulos

Enjoying Antiques Road Show tonight, there’s a collection letters from Jim Thorpe. It brought back the memories of Mr. Raftopolous telling us multiple times about Jim Thorpe. I searched for Mr. Raftolpoous and am saddened to hear he has passed. You were always a pleasure to have in class at Tewksbury Jr. High! I loved your suit coats! You were a class act. Rest In Peace my good sir.

Wow, Mr. Raftopoulos was definitely the best substitute EVER...he always had trivia and war stories...I always looked forward to seeing him as a sub...

Always put me in a better mood when I saw him behind the desk of one of my classes ........great guy.....always asked me if i was related to Alexandra Hamilton.....ill never forget him.... R.I.P.

i could always count on him to ask...."Is this Billerica High?- too funny.. and "The greeks always said you need a strong mind and a strong body"- classic...and of course instead of work the always tough sports triva

The greatest teacher to have ever graced the classrooms of TMHS. Known for his thrilling stories, and inventor of the original game of "trivia". He will be sorely missed.

definitley the best teacher (even though he was a subsitute) to walk through tmhs...even though he called me james...a great man he will be missed

"who is the greatest president ever? FDR" ...you were the best...

always fun hearing his war stories back in HS, great posture for an old guy, it was great seeing him walk proud with his shoulders up straight
Dan Mortimer TMHS class of '01

RIP, the greatest substitute teacher ever.