TCA Arshag Dickranian Armenian School
1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tel: 323-461-4377
Fax: 323-461-4247
E-mail: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])
Web: _http://www.dickranianschool.org_ (http://www.dickranianschool.org/)
PRESS RELEASE
Friday, April 3, 2009
TCA Arshag Dickranian School 28th Annual PTO Dinner Dance Raises
$30,000
Los Angeles: The TCA Arshag Dickranian School held its 28th Annual
Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the school's plush Walter
and Laurel Karabian Hall. The traditional event, which was sponsored
by the school Board of Trustees and organized by the Parent Teacher
Organization (PTO), was well attended by close to 300 administrators,
parents, students, faculty members, alumni, friends and guests. The
evening was emceed by alumnus Lucine Nalchadjian (Class of 2005), who
gave her introductory remarks about the purpose of the event and the
diligent work done by its organizing committee. She then invited
Father Manoug Markarian, Parish priest of St. John-Garabed Church to
lead the invocation. During dinner served by Marquis Catering, PTO
Chairlady Ophelia Garibyan took the podium to welcome the guests and
give her brief report on what her committee had accomplished since
taking office, and what had yet to come. She then called on her
colleagues to stand up and be recognized.
Principal Vartkes Kourouyan reiterated on the vital support that the
PTO has
granted towards the improvement of the school in the academic and
extra- curricular fields. He then acknowledged the presence of
Mrs. Rozig Der Sarkissian, Mr. Harry Meneshian, Mr. Edward Lafian,
Mrs. Angine Garibyan, Mrs. Shoghig Kandralian and Mrs. Arsho
Shaklian, all past chairpersons of the PTO.
DJ Music was provided by ADS alumnus Arthur Garibyan, as guest singer
Harout
Balian entertained the evening with his vocal renditions. `It is arare
sight and quite enjoyable to see parents, students, alumni, faculty
members and guests all sharing the dance floor and joining the
Armenian circle dance,' remarked Mrs.Taline Avakian, a visitor from
Switzerland attending the event.
PTO vice chairlady Houri Kourouyan conducted the fundraising. A
surprise gift came from the members of Student Council, who called on
Mr. George K. Mandossian, Chairman of the School Board of Trustees,
and handed a $5000 donation check. Founded in 1981, The TCA Arshag
Dickranian Armenian School is a Pre-K through grade 12 co-educational
facility which serves the Armenian community at large. It is
accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
and has federal tax exemption status. Visit _www.dickranianschool.org_
(http://www.dickranians chool.org/) for more information.
1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tel: 323-461-4377
Fax: 323-461-4247
E-mail: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])
Web: _http://www.dickranianschool.org_ (http://www.dickranianschool.org/)
PRESS RELEASE
Friday, April 3, 2009
TCA Arshag Dickranian School 28th Annual PTO Dinner Dance Raises
$30,000
Los Angeles: The TCA Arshag Dickranian School held its 28th Annual
Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the school's plush Walter
and Laurel Karabian Hall. The traditional event, which was sponsored
by the school Board of Trustees and organized by the Parent Teacher
Organization (PTO), was well attended by close to 300 administrators,
parents, students, faculty members, alumni, friends and guests. The
evening was emceed by alumnus Lucine Nalchadjian (Class of 2005), who
gave her introductory remarks about the purpose of the event and the
diligent work done by its organizing committee. She then invited
Father Manoug Markarian, Parish priest of St. John-Garabed Church to
lead the invocation. During dinner served by Marquis Catering, PTO
Chairlady Ophelia Garibyan took the podium to welcome the guests and
give her brief report on what her committee had accomplished since
taking office, and what had yet to come. She then called on her
colleagues to stand up and be recognized.
Principal Vartkes Kourouyan reiterated on the vital support that the
PTO has
granted towards the improvement of the school in the academic and
extra- curricular fields. He then acknowledged the presence of
Mrs. Rozig Der Sarkissian, Mr. Harry Meneshian, Mr. Edward Lafian,
Mrs. Angine Garibyan, Mrs. Shoghig Kandralian and Mrs. Arsho
Shaklian, all past chairpersons of the PTO.
DJ Music was provided by ADS alumnus Arthur Garibyan, as guest singer
Harout
Balian entertained the evening with his vocal renditions. `It is arare
sight and quite enjoyable to see parents, students, alumni, faculty
members and guests all sharing the dance floor and joining the
Armenian circle dance,' remarked Mrs.Taline Avakian, a visitor from
Switzerland attending the event.
PTO vice chairlady Houri Kourouyan conducted the fundraising. A
surprise gift came from the members of Student Council, who called on
Mr. George K. Mandossian, Chairman of the School Board of Trustees,
and handed a $5000 donation check. Founded in 1981, The TCA Arshag
Dickranian Armenian School is a Pre-K through grade 12 co-educational
facility which serves the Armenian community at large. It is
accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
and has federal tax exemption status. Visit _www.dickranianschool.org_
(http://www.dickranians chool.org/) for more information.