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LA SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP HONORS
http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-01-19-la-school-students-receive-scholarship-honors-
Published: Thursday January 19, 2012
Students awarded at the ASA-Montrose ceremony.
Montrose, Calif. - In the City of Montrose, the fourth annual Greg
and Sylva Martayan Scholarship for Education and "Leader of Tomorrow"
honors took place with great success.
The Armenian Sisters Academy (Montrose, CA) was chosen as the school
where the honors would take place on December 16. Four students
were recognized for their determination and commitment to their
education, school and community and one student was the recipient
of the scholarship award. In celebration of these honors, this year
marked a historic partnership of the awards with California State
Assembly Member Mike Gatto and the Glendale Police Department.
"It is a privilege to partner with Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Sylva
Martayan for their recognition of deserving students through their
scholarship and 'Leader of Tomorrow' awards they established many
years ago. It is a priority of mine to foster and promote students
who display initiative and leadership qualities. A strong education
was the foundation for my personal and professional growth, and I
support all efforts that lay the groundwork for future generations
of leaders" stated Assemblyman Mike Gatto.
Under the auspices of Sister Lucia Haik, Principal of the Armenian
Sisters Academy, the ceremony commenced with an opening of songs
performed by the sixth through eighth grade students. After which
formal remarks on behalf of the School Advisory Council were delivered
by Chairwoman Naris Khalatian-Bethel. The ASA Advisory Council
extended their warmest wishes and welcomed to the school Mr. and Mrs.
Martayan and Assembly Member Gatto. Mrs. Khalatian-Bethel was joined
by countless members of the ASA Advisory Council and community,
who also joined in the morning ceremony.
Mr. Martayan, in conjunction with Assembly Member Gatto and Glendale
Police Department Representative Joe Allen, addressed the students
and spoke on topics of service, community and education. Assembly
Member Gatto provided the students with words of inspiration and
encouragement to achieve their dreams.
Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Sylva Martayan are strong supporters of American
and Armenian cultural, educational and service organizations. Both
attended Armenian educational institutions as children. Mr. Martayan,
attended C & E Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School in Sherman Oaks,
CA. Mrs. Martayan, attended Armenian Sisters Academy in Montrose
(previous Glendale campus), CA.
Mr. Martayan has served on numerous critical boards, councils and
commissions throughout the years. He has been the recipient of the
"Tomorrow's Leader" award by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel.
Through his past work as a Commissioner in the City of Los Angeles
and as an Ambassador with the National Crime Prevention Council, Mr.
Martayan has led successful efforts to create safer schools and
communities across the country. Mrs. Martayan served as a Sunday
School teacher and during her time as an Engineer at NASA's Jet
Propulsion Laboratory, she helped break gender barriers for young
women in her field.
"The students chosen display a passion for education and service. They
are future leaders of the Diaspora. It is a privilege to acknowledge
these young people. It is a privilege that is also an important duty
as an Armenian American" stated Mr. Martayan.
The event concluded with a reception, hosted by the Armenian Sisters
Academy Ladies Auxiliary. Assembly Member Gatto, Glendale Police
Department Representative Joe Allen and Mr. Martayan met with community
leaders of the Armenian Catholic community and the Armenian Sisters
Academy Advisory Council after the ceremony and reception.
http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-01-19-la-school-students-receive-scholarship-honors-
Published: Thursday January 19, 2012
Students awarded at the ASA-Montrose ceremony.
Montrose, Calif. - In the City of Montrose, the fourth annual Greg
and Sylva Martayan Scholarship for Education and "Leader of Tomorrow"
honors took place with great success.
The Armenian Sisters Academy (Montrose, CA) was chosen as the school
where the honors would take place on December 16. Four students
were recognized for their determination and commitment to their
education, school and community and one student was the recipient
of the scholarship award. In celebration of these honors, this year
marked a historic partnership of the awards with California State
Assembly Member Mike Gatto and the Glendale Police Department.
"It is a privilege to partner with Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Sylva
Martayan for their recognition of deserving students through their
scholarship and 'Leader of Tomorrow' awards they established many
years ago. It is a priority of mine to foster and promote students
who display initiative and leadership qualities. A strong education
was the foundation for my personal and professional growth, and I
support all efforts that lay the groundwork for future generations
of leaders" stated Assemblyman Mike Gatto.
Under the auspices of Sister Lucia Haik, Principal of the Armenian
Sisters Academy, the ceremony commenced with an opening of songs
performed by the sixth through eighth grade students. After which
formal remarks on behalf of the School Advisory Council were delivered
by Chairwoman Naris Khalatian-Bethel. The ASA Advisory Council
extended their warmest wishes and welcomed to the school Mr. and Mrs.
Martayan and Assembly Member Gatto. Mrs. Khalatian-Bethel was joined
by countless members of the ASA Advisory Council and community,
who also joined in the morning ceremony.
Mr. Martayan, in conjunction with Assembly Member Gatto and Glendale
Police Department Representative Joe Allen, addressed the students
and spoke on topics of service, community and education. Assembly
Member Gatto provided the students with words of inspiration and
encouragement to achieve their dreams.
Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Sylva Martayan are strong supporters of American
and Armenian cultural, educational and service organizations. Both
attended Armenian educational institutions as children. Mr. Martayan,
attended C & E Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School in Sherman Oaks,
CA. Mrs. Martayan, attended Armenian Sisters Academy in Montrose
(previous Glendale campus), CA.
Mr. Martayan has served on numerous critical boards, councils and
commissions throughout the years. He has been the recipient of the
"Tomorrow's Leader" award by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel.
Through his past work as a Commissioner in the City of Los Angeles
and as an Ambassador with the National Crime Prevention Council, Mr.
Martayan has led successful efforts to create safer schools and
communities across the country. Mrs. Martayan served as a Sunday
School teacher and during her time as an Engineer at NASA's Jet
Propulsion Laboratory, she helped break gender barriers for young
women in her field.
"The students chosen display a passion for education and service. They
are future leaders of the Diaspora. It is a privilege to acknowledge
these young people. It is a privilege that is also an important duty
as an Armenian American" stated Mr. Martayan.
The event concluded with a reception, hosted by the Armenian Sisters
Academy Ladies Auxiliary. Assembly Member Gatto, Glendale Police
Department Representative Joe Allen and Mr. Martayan met with community
leaders of the Armenian Catholic community and the Armenian Sisters
Academy Advisory Council after the ceremony and reception.