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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.
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.