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28th Annual KAHAM Games Successfully Conclude
asbarez
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
VAN NUYS - Homenetmen's 28th Annual Interscholastic Competition - KAHAM
Games - came to an end on Saturday, May 12 at Birmingham High School,
where local Armenian school athletes, principals, teachers, and
parents gathered for the closing ceremony, which had been postponed
from March 18th due to inclement weather.
The ceremony began with the playing of Homenetmen's anthem Harach
Nahadag and followed with Suzy Ohanian, the program's MC, welcoming
and introducing guests, including Rev. Fr. Gomidas Torossian who
attended on behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Homenetmen Central Executive member Viken Tavitian, principals of
participating Armenian schools, teaching staff, parents, Homenetmen
members, and numerous guests.
Ohanian paid special mention to the fact that among the guests was
George Jamgochian, who is the first individual in KAHAM's history to
generously sponsor the games. Jamgochian was also the Honorary
President during the 35th Annual Navasartian Games. In further
addressing the audience, she highlighted that for the past 28 years,
the KAHAM Games have allowed for a safe and healthy athletic
environment for Armenian school students. At the same time, the games
serve a dual purpose of familiarizing students with Homenetmen. After
congratulating this year's participants of the KAHAM games, as well as
the schools and parents who lent their support, Ohanian invited Quint
Chemnitz, Chairperson of the Regional Athletic Council, to deliver the
Regional Executive's message.
`The 28th Annual KAHAM Games have brought together over 1,000 Armenian
athletes from 13 Armenian schools and one team consisting of Armenian
students, who attend various public schools. Students come together to
compete in various sports, renew friendships, and make new friends in
the comfort of a safe, culturally rich environment, making us that
much prouder of their achievements,' stated Chemnitz, who has helped
in the organizing efforts of these games throughout the years.
Dr. Alina Dorian, Principal of the Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian
School, addressed guests on behalf of participating schools, and
stressed the importance of athletics in relation to good health. She
congratulated and commended the student athletes for their
participation and extended well wishes for continued success in both
athletics and academics.
Rev. Fr. Gomidas Torossian conveyed blessings on behalf of Archbishop
Mardirossian, offered students encouragement to participate in future
KAHAM games, and followed by blessing the trophies.
Homenetmen Regional Executive Chairperson Garnik Abrahamian and
Chemnitz presented the trophies in various sports to schools, with the
announcements made by the Council's staff member Nareg Medzachian, a
Homenetmen Los Angeles Chapter scout leader. Guests applauded the
student athletes' accomplishments with enthusiastic spirit.
Below is a listing of the 28th Annual KAHAM Games' overall rankings.
Detailed results can be found online by visiting www.homenetmen.net.
BASKETBALL
1st Place: Chamlian
2nd Place: Ferrahian
3rd Place: Pilibos
SOCCER
1st Place: AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian
2nd Place: Chamlian
3rd Place: Pilibos
VOLLEYBALL
1st Place: Ferrahian
2nd Place: Chamlian
3rd Place: AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian
TRACK AND FIELD
1st Place: Chamlian
2nd Place: Ferrahian
3rd Place: AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian
asbarez
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
VAN NUYS - Homenetmen's 28th Annual Interscholastic Competition - KAHAM
Games - came to an end on Saturday, May 12 at Birmingham High School,
where local Armenian school athletes, principals, teachers, and
parents gathered for the closing ceremony, which had been postponed
from March 18th due to inclement weather.
The ceremony began with the playing of Homenetmen's anthem Harach
Nahadag and followed with Suzy Ohanian, the program's MC, welcoming
and introducing guests, including Rev. Fr. Gomidas Torossian who
attended on behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Homenetmen Central Executive member Viken Tavitian, principals of
participating Armenian schools, teaching staff, parents, Homenetmen
members, and numerous guests.
Ohanian paid special mention to the fact that among the guests was
George Jamgochian, who is the first individual in KAHAM's history to
generously sponsor the games. Jamgochian was also the Honorary
President during the 35th Annual Navasartian Games. In further
addressing the audience, she highlighted that for the past 28 years,
the KAHAM Games have allowed for a safe and healthy athletic
environment for Armenian school students. At the same time, the games
serve a dual purpose of familiarizing students with Homenetmen. After
congratulating this year's participants of the KAHAM games, as well as
the schools and parents who lent their support, Ohanian invited Quint
Chemnitz, Chairperson of the Regional Athletic Council, to deliver the
Regional Executive's message.
`The 28th Annual KAHAM Games have brought together over 1,000 Armenian
athletes from 13 Armenian schools and one team consisting of Armenian
students, who attend various public schools. Students come together to
compete in various sports, renew friendships, and make new friends in
the comfort of a safe, culturally rich environment, making us that
much prouder of their achievements,' stated Chemnitz, who has helped
in the organizing efforts of these games throughout the years.
Dr. Alina Dorian, Principal of the Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian
School, addressed guests on behalf of participating schools, and
stressed the importance of athletics in relation to good health. She
congratulated and commended the student athletes for their
participation and extended well wishes for continued success in both
athletics and academics.
Rev. Fr. Gomidas Torossian conveyed blessings on behalf of Archbishop
Mardirossian, offered students encouragement to participate in future
KAHAM games, and followed by blessing the trophies.
Homenetmen Regional Executive Chairperson Garnik Abrahamian and
Chemnitz presented the trophies in various sports to schools, with the
announcements made by the Council's staff member Nareg Medzachian, a
Homenetmen Los Angeles Chapter scout leader. Guests applauded the
student athletes' accomplishments with enthusiastic spirit.
Below is a listing of the 28th Annual KAHAM Games' overall rankings.
Detailed results can be found online by visiting www.homenetmen.net.
BASKETBALL
1st Place: Chamlian
2nd Place: Ferrahian
3rd Place: Pilibos
SOCCER
1st Place: AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian
2nd Place: Chamlian
3rd Place: Pilibos
VOLLEYBALL
1st Place: Ferrahian
2nd Place: Chamlian
3rd Place: AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian
TRACK AND FIELD
1st Place: Chamlian
2nd Place: Ferrahian
3rd Place: AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian