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    PILIBOS KICKS OFF 40TH YEAR, WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL

    Asbarez
    http://www.asbarez.com/2009/09/ 14/pilibos-kicks-off-40th-year-welcomes-new-princi pal/
    Sep 14, 2009

    LITTLE ARMENIA-The Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School students
    returned to the classroom on Sept. 3 to two new turning points-the
    school's 40th anniversary and a new principal, Nazo Apanian.

    At a special ceremony, attended by the student body, school-affiliated
    entities, religious and community leaders, all speakers highlighted the
    important role Alex Pilibos has played in the education of Armenians
    in the United States and advancements it has achieved to become a
    unique academic and educational environment.

    In his remarks, Principal Apanian highlighted the achievements and
    said he was honored and humbled to be appointed to lead the school
    and continue the successes it has registered in the past 40 years.

    This summer, the Board of Regents of the Prelacy Armenian Schools
    appointed Apanian as principal after Dr. Viken Yacoubian announced
    that he would be ending his successful 16-year tenure at the school.

    "It is an immense responsibility," said Apanian who expressed
    confidence that the community and entities who have constantly
    supported the school would continue to be an integral part of life
    at Pilibos.

    The ceremony began with prayers offered by St. Garabed Armenian Church
    pastor Rev. Viken Vassilian.

    Student Council representatives Lory Tashdjian and Donna Abdo presented
    welcoming remarks in Armenian and English respectively.

    Dean of Students Charles Lousararian highlighted the many achievements
    of the schools, as well as its contributions to the community. He
    enumerated the successes of graduates and expressed confidence that the
    school will continue its academic mission and will produce exemplary
    individuals and Armenians.

    In his remarks, Education Committee chairman Sako Berberian recounted
    the successes of the school and attributed each principal and staff
    who have played an integral role in nurturing it into an outstanding
    educational institution. He also welcomed Apanian, saying that as
    a former teacher at the school he has now returned to apply his
    experience to and confront the challenges with a new vigor and
    commitment.

    In his blessing, Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian
    commended the teachers, students and parents who have always been a
    strong pillar for the school and after welcoming the new principal,
    prayed for future successes.
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