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]
TCA ARSHAG DICKRANIAN SCHOOL STARTS ITS 2009 - 2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
The Opening Ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 1
Los Angeles, September 4, 2009 - TCA Arshag Dickranian School re-opened
its doors for the 29th successive year to its students with the pomp and
circumstance of its traditional Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, September 1,
2009 at 8:30 a.m.
The event took place at the open court yard of the school, where students
ranging from Pre-Kindergarten toddlers to 12 Grade Seniors took their
assigned places under the watchful eyes of their teachers and the cheerful
sighs of their parents.
The Very Reverend Father Bared Yeretzian, representing His Eminence Arch.
Hovnan Derderian, Rev. Manoug Markarian of St. John Garabed Church,
Benefactors Mrs. Eleanor Dickranian, Mrs. Cynthia Norian, Mrs. Laurel
Karabian, Mr. Kevork Tashjian and Mr. Hmayak Baltayan, School Board
Memebers Mr. George K. Mandossian, Mrs. Angine Garibyan and Mrs. Arpi
Avanesian-Idolor were among the special guests attending the back to
school ceremony along with the school Principal Mr. Vartkes Kourouyan.
The Opening Ceremony was led by Fr. Bared, who ended his prayers by adding
his blessings to the students and well wishes to all those who were
present.
Mrs. Arpi Avanesian - Idolor greeted the students, teachers and parents on
behalf of The School Board of Trustees, reminding the students of the
importance of learning and the sacrifices being made by their parents,
School Board of Trustees and teachers in helping them achieve their
education at Arshag Dickranian School.
Mrs. Laurel Karabian next took the podium to speak on behalf of the
Dickranian Family. After welcoming the students and staff, Mrs. Karabian
urged the students to keep the fire in their spirits as well as the torch
of Arshag Dickranian School always lit.
The program was concluded by the remarks of Principal Vartkes Kourouyan
who welcomed all the new and returning students alike. Mr. Kourouyan
highlighted the positive changes that were made at the school during
summer recess. `We are happy to announce that fifty new students have
enrolled at our school this year,' said Mr. Kourouyan and added by
informing the parents that the school will be concentrating on character
building and standardized tests. Mr. Kourouyan also mentioned that the
school will continue participating in interscholastic and national sports
tournaments this year. Mr. Kourouyan concluded his remarks by declaring
the beginning of the 2009-2010 scholastic year and asked for the
cooperation of every one to achieve overall success.
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]
TCA ARSHAG DICKRANIAN SCHOOL STARTS ITS 2009 - 2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
The Opening Ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 1
Los Angeles, September 4, 2009 - TCA Arshag Dickranian School re-opened
its doors for the 29th successive year to its students with the pomp and
circumstance of its traditional Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, September 1,
2009 at 8:30 a.m.
The event took place at the open court yard of the school, where students
ranging from Pre-Kindergarten toddlers to 12 Grade Seniors took their
assigned places under the watchful eyes of their teachers and the cheerful
sighs of their parents.
The Very Reverend Father Bared Yeretzian, representing His Eminence Arch.
Hovnan Derderian, Rev. Manoug Markarian of St. John Garabed Church,
Benefactors Mrs. Eleanor Dickranian, Mrs. Cynthia Norian, Mrs. Laurel
Karabian, Mr. Kevork Tashjian and Mr. Hmayak Baltayan, School Board
Memebers Mr. George K. Mandossian, Mrs. Angine Garibyan and Mrs. Arpi
Avanesian-Idolor were among the special guests attending the back to
school ceremony along with the school Principal Mr. Vartkes Kourouyan.
The Opening Ceremony was led by Fr. Bared, who ended his prayers by adding
his blessings to the students and well wishes to all those who were
present.
Mrs. Arpi Avanesian - Idolor greeted the students, teachers and parents on
behalf of The School Board of Trustees, reminding the students of the
importance of learning and the sacrifices being made by their parents,
School Board of Trustees and teachers in helping them achieve their
education at Arshag Dickranian School.
Mrs. Laurel Karabian next took the podium to speak on behalf of the
Dickranian Family. After welcoming the students and staff, Mrs. Karabian
urged the students to keep the fire in their spirits as well as the torch
of Arshag Dickranian School always lit.
The program was concluded by the remarks of Principal Vartkes Kourouyan
who welcomed all the new and returning students alike. Mr. Kourouyan
highlighted the positive changes that were made at the school during
summer recess. `We are happy to announce that fifty new students have
enrolled at our school this year,' said Mr. Kourouyan and added by
informing the parents that the school will be concentrating on character
building and standardized tests. Mr. Kourouyan also mentioned that the
school will continue participating in interscholastic and national sports
tournaments this year. Mr. Kourouyan concluded his remarks by declaring
the beginning of the 2009-2010 scholastic year and asked for the
cooperation of every one to achieve overall success.
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.