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TCA Arshag Dickranian Armenian School
1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tel: 323-461-4377
Fax: 323-323-461-4247
Contact: [email protected]
Former NKR President Arkadi Ghougassian Visits
TCA Arshag Dickranian School
Los Angeles, November 10, 2009 - TCA Arshag Dickranian School was honored
with a visit from former NKR president Mr. Arkadi Ghougassian, accompanied
by The Armenia Fund Chairman Ara Aghishian, Esq. and the Fund' Executive
Director Mr. Sarkis Kotanjian on Friday, November 6th, 2009. The guests
arrived at the school at 2:30 p.m. where they were warmly greeted by the
chairman of the School Board of Trustees Mr. George Mandossian, vice
chairman Mr. Parsegh Kartalian, board member Mr. Yegia Taglyan, principal
Vartkes Kourouyan and members of the Student Council. This was Mr.
Ghougassian's second visit to Arshag Dickranian School, as his first was
in September 2002.
Mr. Ghougassian was first escorted to the principal's office for a
briefing. There he was presented with a back copy of the school's
2002-2003 yearbook bearing the pictures of his first visit. The guests
were then led to the Walter and Laurel Karabian Hall where 6th to 11th
grade students, teachers and PTO members had gathered to greet them and
conduct a short program.
Welcoming remarks were made by vice chair Parsegh Kartalian, student
council president Alex Garibyan and teacher Ms. Alvard Uzunyan. After the
greeting remarks the students watched a video projection about Karabakh
and a short documentary about the hardships of a family living in Shoushi.
Mr. Ghougassian then got to the podium following the introductory remarks
by Mr. Ara Aghishian. `Such gatherings remind us of our Armenian identity
and heritage,' said the honored guest. `We are all obligated to serve our
country and to contribute to its development.' Mr. Ghougassian also
reminded students of the importance of supporting Shoushi and encouraged
them to participate in the upcoming Thanksgiving Telethon on November
26th, 2009.
After the program, the guests proceeded to the school's new basketball
court where a rousing free throw match took place between Mr. Ghougassian
and the school team captain Alex Garibyan amid the cheers and applause of
the onlookers.
At the end and prior to their departure, the guests were invited to join
the school lounge for a treat of assorted cookies and refreshments served
by the PTO.
Located at 1200 North Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, the TCA Arshag
Dickranian Armenian School is a federally tax exempt, Pre-K to 12th grade
private educational institution. For more information visit
www.dickranianschool.org.
1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tel: 323-461-4377
Fax: 323-323-461-4247
Contact: [email protected]
Former NKR President Arkadi Ghougassian Visits
TCA Arshag Dickranian School
Los Angeles, November 10, 2009 - TCA Arshag Dickranian School was honored
with a visit from former NKR president Mr. Arkadi Ghougassian, accompanied
by The Armenia Fund Chairman Ara Aghishian, Esq. and the Fund' Executive
Director Mr. Sarkis Kotanjian on Friday, November 6th, 2009. The guests
arrived at the school at 2:30 p.m. where they were warmly greeted by the
chairman of the School Board of Trustees Mr. George Mandossian, vice
chairman Mr. Parsegh Kartalian, board member Mr. Yegia Taglyan, principal
Vartkes Kourouyan and members of the Student Council. This was Mr.
Ghougassian's second visit to Arshag Dickranian School, as his first was
in September 2002.
Mr. Ghougassian was first escorted to the principal's office for a
briefing. There he was presented with a back copy of the school's
2002-2003 yearbook bearing the pictures of his first visit. The guests
were then led to the Walter and Laurel Karabian Hall where 6th to 11th
grade students, teachers and PTO members had gathered to greet them and
conduct a short program.
Welcoming remarks were made by vice chair Parsegh Kartalian, student
council president Alex Garibyan and teacher Ms. Alvard Uzunyan. After the
greeting remarks the students watched a video projection about Karabakh
and a short documentary about the hardships of a family living in Shoushi.
Mr. Ghougassian then got to the podium following the introductory remarks
by Mr. Ara Aghishian. `Such gatherings remind us of our Armenian identity
and heritage,' said the honored guest. `We are all obligated to serve our
country and to contribute to its development.' Mr. Ghougassian also
reminded students of the importance of supporting Shoushi and encouraged
them to participate in the upcoming Thanksgiving Telethon on November
26th, 2009.
After the program, the guests proceeded to the school's new basketball
court where a rousing free throw match took place between Mr. Ghougassian
and the school team captain Alex Garibyan amid the cheers and applause of
the onlookers.
At the end and prior to their departure, the guests were invited to join
the school lounge for a treat of assorted cookies and refreshments served
by the PTO.
Located at 1200 North Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, the TCA Arshag
Dickranian Armenian School is a federally tax exempt, Pre-K to 12th grade
private educational institution. For more information visit
www.dickranianschool.org.