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Armenian Sisters Academy
440 Upper Gulph Road
Radnor, PA 19087
Contact: Susan Pogharian
Tel: 610-757-7090
Fax: 610-687-2450
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.asaphila.org
ARMENIAN SISTERS ACADEMY, RADNOR, PA, HOSTS SUCCESSFUL FAMILY NIGHT
DINNER
Teamwork is an asset not only in sports, but also in throwing the
Armenian Sisters Academy's annual Family Night dinner. Chaired this
year by Academy parents Christine and Dikran Asdourian, the event was
hugely successful due to an entire team of volunteers - over 50 parents
as well as 16 eighth grade students. The `Phillly Spectacular' theme
drew one of the largest crowds in recent memory - nearly 250 students,
alumni, parents and grandparents enjoyed each others' company on
January 23, 2010 at the Academy's Hovsepian Activity Center.
It didn't get much better than standard Philadelphia fare of
cheesesteaks, Philly franks, soft pretzels, water ice and local Tasty
Kakes. Eighth graders took requests for made-to-order cheesesteaks and
ran them back to the cafeteria where stations of fathers transformed
into short order cooks. Alumnus Serop Buldukyan was the evening's DJ
and kept the dance floor hopping with American and Armenian favorites.
Students, many of whom were outfitted in their favorite team's jersey,
earned prizes answering sports trivia questions. Parents had the
opportunity to win one of several sports-related raffle prizes. A face
painter transformed students into fairies, butterflies, and sports fans,
naturally! Even the tables' centerpieces reflected the theme with
paper maché footballs, basketballs, hockey and baseball forms.
In a special surprise, alumnus Avedis Keshgegian thanked everyone for
attending and especially thanked Mr. & Mrs. Asdourian for starting the
after school basketball program at the Academy and running it to this
day. He spoke for all students when he thanked them for their support
and dedication, and to all the coaches who have mentored players at the
Academy. The Asdourian's son Armen, an eighth grader, thanked his
parents for creating the basketball program and giving him the
opportunity to play with his friends. Lastly, eighth grader Christopher
Selverian presented the Asdourians with a poster designed and signed by
all current basketball players. He also thanked art instructor Armen
Yepoyan for his help designing the poster, and the parents who created
the centerpieces and raffle baskets.
In keeping with tradition, Principal Sister V. Louisa Kassarjian's
birthday was celebrated by all, and miraculously, she turned 29, again!
Another delightful part of the evening was Sister Louisa's
announcement that Sister Hovanna Aroyan has joined the Academy faculty.
What a warm welcome she received!
Sixth grader Stepan Cannuscio found the night `really entertaining,
while his classmate Anto Keshgegian credited the `great food'.
Second grader Sophia Mangasarian's favorite part was the Tasty Kakes,
while her classmate Rebecca Selverian liked being with her friends.
Parent Adam Selverian summed it up well: `I loved the fantastic Philly
theme, the jerseys, the huge crowd and fantastic food - what a great
night!'
Susan A. Pogharian
Director, Admissions and Communications
610-757-7090
Armenian Sisters Academy
440 Upper Gulph Road
Radnor, PA 19087
610-687-4100 (phone)
610-687-2430 (fax)
[email protected]
www.asaphila.org
Armenian Sisters Academy
440 Upper Gulph Road
Radnor, PA 19087
Contact: Susan Pogharian
Tel: 610-757-7090
Fax: 610-687-2450
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.asaphila.org
ARMENIAN SISTERS ACADEMY, RADNOR, PA, HOSTS SUCCESSFUL FAMILY NIGHT
DINNER
Teamwork is an asset not only in sports, but also in throwing the
Armenian Sisters Academy's annual Family Night dinner. Chaired this
year by Academy parents Christine and Dikran Asdourian, the event was
hugely successful due to an entire team of volunteers - over 50 parents
as well as 16 eighth grade students. The `Phillly Spectacular' theme
drew one of the largest crowds in recent memory - nearly 250 students,
alumni, parents and grandparents enjoyed each others' company on
January 23, 2010 at the Academy's Hovsepian Activity Center.
It didn't get much better than standard Philadelphia fare of
cheesesteaks, Philly franks, soft pretzels, water ice and local Tasty
Kakes. Eighth graders took requests for made-to-order cheesesteaks and
ran them back to the cafeteria where stations of fathers transformed
into short order cooks. Alumnus Serop Buldukyan was the evening's DJ
and kept the dance floor hopping with American and Armenian favorites.
Students, many of whom were outfitted in their favorite team's jersey,
earned prizes answering sports trivia questions. Parents had the
opportunity to win one of several sports-related raffle prizes. A face
painter transformed students into fairies, butterflies, and sports fans,
naturally! Even the tables' centerpieces reflected the theme with
paper maché footballs, basketballs, hockey and baseball forms.
In a special surprise, alumnus Avedis Keshgegian thanked everyone for
attending and especially thanked Mr. & Mrs. Asdourian for starting the
after school basketball program at the Academy and running it to this
day. He spoke for all students when he thanked them for their support
and dedication, and to all the coaches who have mentored players at the
Academy. The Asdourian's son Armen, an eighth grader, thanked his
parents for creating the basketball program and giving him the
opportunity to play with his friends. Lastly, eighth grader Christopher
Selverian presented the Asdourians with a poster designed and signed by
all current basketball players. He also thanked art instructor Armen
Yepoyan for his help designing the poster, and the parents who created
the centerpieces and raffle baskets.
In keeping with tradition, Principal Sister V. Louisa Kassarjian's
birthday was celebrated by all, and miraculously, she turned 29, again!
Another delightful part of the evening was Sister Louisa's
announcement that Sister Hovanna Aroyan has joined the Academy faculty.
What a warm welcome she received!
Sixth grader Stepan Cannuscio found the night `really entertaining,
while his classmate Anto Keshgegian credited the `great food'.
Second grader Sophia Mangasarian's favorite part was the Tasty Kakes,
while her classmate Rebecca Selverian liked being with her friends.
Parent Adam Selverian summed it up well: `I loved the fantastic Philly
theme, the jerseys, the huge crowd and fantastic food - what a great
night!'
Susan A. Pogharian
Director, Admissions and Communications
610-757-7090
Armenian Sisters Academy
440 Upper Gulph Road
Radnor, PA 19087
610-687-4100 (phone)
610-687-2430 (fax)
[email protected]
www.asaphila.org