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  • TCA-ADS Celebrates Its 32nd Annual Dinner Dance

    TCA Arshag Dickranian Armenian School
    1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90038

    Tel: 323-461-4377
    Fax: 323-323-461-4247
    Contact: [email protected]



    TCA-ADS Celebrates Its 32nd Annual Dinner Dance Over $25,000 Raised To
    Support School Funds

    Los Angeles, March 28, 2012 - Guests, parents, teachers, students and
    supporters of TCA Arshag Dickranian School gathered at the Walter and
    Laurel Karabian Hall on Friday, March 22nd, 2013 to celebrate the
    school's 32nd Annual Dinner Dance, organized by the Parent-Teacher
    Organization. The theme of the evening was `Greek Night' offering
    Greek food catered by Kitchen X and the Hellenic tunes of Ellas
    Entertainment Company and DJ Chris.
    The event was sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Ara and Julia Aghishian. Mr.
    Aghishian, a prominent attorney, was a former member of the Board of
    Trustees of TCA Arshag Dickranian School. He currently serves as the
    president of Hayastan All Armenian Fund's U.S. Western Region. Mrs.
    Aghishian is a volunteer teacher at Dickranian School and teaches
    first grade and high school grades. Among the guests attending the
    event were the Rev. Archpriest Manoug Markarian, school benefactress
    Mrs. Laurel Karabian, retired judge the honorable Armand Arabian and
    wife Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Boyadjian, whose presence was aptly
    recognized by Dr. Yeranossian
    The celebration started with the opening remarks of ADS alumna and 3rd
    grade teacher Mrs. Violet Tatoian, who acted as the MC of the event.
    In her welcoming message, Mrs. Tatoian made a point to expound on the
    purpose of the evening, after which she invited the Rev. Archpriest
    Manoug Markarian for the invocation. First on the program were the
    messages by PTO chairperson Mrs. Armine Gasparyan and Principal Dr.
    Maral Yeranossian. Mrs. Gasparyan thanked the attendants for
    supporting the school emphasizing on the importance of keeping the
    Armenian educational identity alive. Dr. Yeranossian spoke of her
    goals as new principal, stating that throughout her 15 years at
    Dickranian School, first as counselor and now as principal, she has
    learned that ADS students are persistent, passionate and prudent, and
    their hunger for education gives them the determination to excel in
    their quest for learning. She then proceeded by inviting guest of
    honor Mr. Ara Aghishian, Esq., to the podium.

    Mr. Aghishian presented his remarks in fluent Armenian. `I have seen
    the school grow in size and I am proud to see our graduates'
    accomplishments and successes, but there is a lot more to be done for
    which we need the community's financial support to keep up with the
    advances in educational technology.' Said Mr. Aghishian, adding that
    assisting to all other organizations is essential as well, but
    assisting an educational institution is far more important to prepare
    better Armenian-Americans in the Diaspora.

    The event progressed with guests enjoying the delicious menu and live
    music, while students ventured from one table to another, selling
    raffle tickets and collecting donations. The grand raffle prize of the
    event was a one week paid vacation in Greece donated by the
    Aghishians, the event's guests of honor, which was won by 5th grade
    teacher Mrs. Laura Atteukenian.

    Next, the guests of honor were invited to cut the cake, after which
    Dr. Yeranossian took the podium again and thanked all those who
    participated in the fundraising. She also thanked the PTO members for
    their selfless devotion and diligence in organizing and presenting
    this event.

    Over the years, the PTO has been instrumental in holding various
    educational and social functions and, most importantly, organizes the
    annual banquets, all for the sole purpose of upholding the welfare and
    educational mission of Arshag Dickranian School.

    The traditional take home memento of the event was the special booklet
    printed for the occasion, which contained the greetings of the
    chairman of the Board of Trustees as well as the congratulatory
    remarks of sister-chapters and supporters.


    Finally, young and old filled the dance floor stepping and swaying to
    the lively music of the DJ till the wee hours of the morning.
    Located at 1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, the TCA Arshag
    Dickranian Armenian School is a federally tax exempt, Pre-K to 12th
    grade private educational institution. For more information visit the
    school website at www.dickranianschool.org.

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