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Lowell Veterans award $8,000 in new scholarships
by Tom Vartabedian
http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-10-13-lowell-veterans-award--8000-in-new-scholarships-
Published: Saturday October 13, 2012
>From left, Richard Juknavorian and John Balian make presentations to
Lucine Seifel, representing Dannielle and Christopher Seifel; Olivia
Barberian; Merrissa Daigle; Victoria Kulungian; Lucas Takessian and
Kevin Doherty. Missing from photo is Christina Parnagian. Tom
Vartabedian
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Lowell, Mass. - Since 1990, members of the Sam Manoian Post $1,
Armenian-American Veterans, have done more than march in parades,
conduct graveside services and donate Easter baskets to children.
They've contributed to the educational welfare of Merrimack Valley and
beyond --- to the tune of more than $100,000.
This year's distribution of $8,000 was divided among eight students.
Honored were: Kevin Doherty, Merrissa Daigle, Dannielle and
Christopher Seifel, Victoria Kulunjian, Olivia Barberian, Christina
Parnagian and Lucas Takessian.
More than 200 guests turned out Oct. 6 to applaud the recipients
during a dinner-dance at Sts. Vartanantz Church in Chelmsford. As
protocol had it, each student presented words of gratitude upon their
presentation.
Over these past 22 years, a total of 144 high school graduates have
been endowed with scholarships --- and the buck doesn't stop here.
"It's a tradition we hope to continue for a lifetime," said Commander
Richard Juknavorian. "The future of our younger generation is a matter
we take seriously. Anything we can do to enhance that goal will be
encouraged."
According to Scholarship Chairman George Manuelian, many recipients
have graduated college, started careers and showed their gratitude by
contributing to the Menas Boghosian Scholarship Fund.
"The moral responsibilities they have exercised are exemplary," said
Manuelian. "It's nice to know that we've contributed to their welfare
with scholarship aid. We try to make it very personal. Parents and
siblings become part of the celebration."
The group's history dates back to 1947 when Armenian-American Veterans
of World War 2 gathered at the Pine Street Potato Chip Company on
Gorham Street and elected Menas Boghosian as their first commander.
The numbers grew enough to become officially chartered and in 1961,
they joined the Veterans' Council of Lowell.
Over the decades, they've served the Armenian-American community with
diligence and pride, volunteering at Veterans' hospitals, assisting
the indigent, sponsoring Christmas parties for children and donating
Easter baskets and Christmas toys to children. Roses are distributed
after church services on Mother's Day.
Members conduct special graveside services for veterans and have never
missed a Memorial Day Parade or Armenian Genocide commemoration.
In 1975, the organization purchased a building and named it the Sam
Manoian Post, honoring a devoted past commander. Ten years later, they
erected a monument dedicated to Armenian settlers who became a vital
part of the Greater Lowell fabric.
Members have served this country in World War 1, World War 2, Korean
Conflict, Vietnam War and Iraq.
"To all our deceased members, their sacrifice will never be
forgotten," added Juknavorian. "We dedicate our efforts to both the
living and the dead. By honoring our youth, we've investing in the
future of this country."
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
by Tom Vartabedian
http://www.reporter.am/go/article/2012-10-13-lowell-veterans-award--8000-in-new-scholarships-
Published: Saturday October 13, 2012
>From left, Richard Juknavorian and John Balian make presentations to
Lucine Seifel, representing Dannielle and Christopher Seifel; Olivia
Barberian; Merrissa Daigle; Victoria Kulungian; Lucas Takessian and
Kevin Doherty. Missing from photo is Christina Parnagian. Tom
Vartabedian
Related Articles
Lowell veterans award $150,000 in scholarships
Lowell, Mass. - Since 1990, members of the Sam Manoian Post $1,
Armenian-American Veterans, have done more than march in parades,
conduct graveside services and donate Easter baskets to children.
They've contributed to the educational welfare of Merrimack Valley and
beyond --- to the tune of more than $100,000.
This year's distribution of $8,000 was divided among eight students.
Honored were: Kevin Doherty, Merrissa Daigle, Dannielle and
Christopher Seifel, Victoria Kulunjian, Olivia Barberian, Christina
Parnagian and Lucas Takessian.
More than 200 guests turned out Oct. 6 to applaud the recipients
during a dinner-dance at Sts. Vartanantz Church in Chelmsford. As
protocol had it, each student presented words of gratitude upon their
presentation.
Over these past 22 years, a total of 144 high school graduates have
been endowed with scholarships --- and the buck doesn't stop here.
"It's a tradition we hope to continue for a lifetime," said Commander
Richard Juknavorian. "The future of our younger generation is a matter
we take seriously. Anything we can do to enhance that goal will be
encouraged."
According to Scholarship Chairman George Manuelian, many recipients
have graduated college, started careers and showed their gratitude by
contributing to the Menas Boghosian Scholarship Fund.
"The moral responsibilities they have exercised are exemplary," said
Manuelian. "It's nice to know that we've contributed to their welfare
with scholarship aid. We try to make it very personal. Parents and
siblings become part of the celebration."
The group's history dates back to 1947 when Armenian-American Veterans
of World War 2 gathered at the Pine Street Potato Chip Company on
Gorham Street and elected Menas Boghosian as their first commander.
The numbers grew enough to become officially chartered and in 1961,
they joined the Veterans' Council of Lowell.
Over the decades, they've served the Armenian-American community with
diligence and pride, volunteering at Veterans' hospitals, assisting
the indigent, sponsoring Christmas parties for children and donating
Easter baskets and Christmas toys to children. Roses are distributed
after church services on Mother's Day.
Members conduct special graveside services for veterans and have never
missed a Memorial Day Parade or Armenian Genocide commemoration.
In 1975, the organization purchased a building and named it the Sam
Manoian Post, honoring a devoted past commander. Ten years later, they
erected a monument dedicated to Armenian settlers who became a vital
part of the Greater Lowell fabric.
Members have served this country in World War 1, World War 2, Korean
Conflict, Vietnam War and Iraq.
"To all our deceased members, their sacrifice will never be
forgotten," added Juknavorian. "We dedicate our efforts to both the
living and the dead. By honoring our youth, we've investing in the
future of this country."
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress