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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
TCA Arshag Dickranian School Celebrates
The 22nd Anniversary of Armenia's Independence
Los Angeles, September - 25, 2013 - In observance of the Independence
Day of Armenia, TCA Arshag Dickranian School celebrated the historic
milestone with a formal and artistic program on Friday, September 20th at
the Walter and Laurel Karabian Hall. The event was attended by the Hon.
Suren Vardanyants, the Consul of Economic and Community Affairs of the
Armenian Consulate at Los Angeles.
Upon his arrival to the school, Mr. Suren Vartanyants was escorted to the
school office where he first met with Principal Dr. Manoug Seraydarian,
School Board chairman Mr. George K. Mandossian and board member Mr. Diran
Depanian. Next, the Consul was led to the Walter & Laurel Karabian Hall,
where a multitude comprised of students and parents had gathered to enjoy
the program, which was organized by Armenian Department teachers Mrs.
Anahid Nasoyan, Mrs. Nazelie Kojayan, Mrs. Emma Umroyan and music teacher
Mr. Komitas Keshishyan.
The event started with the greetings of Principal Dr. Serayrdarian, who
concisely described the harsh path to independence as a long but determined
history of will and quest for freedom. Dr. Seraydarian then introduced Mr.
Suren Vartanyants as the honorary guest and speaker of the event and
welcomed students and parents. The Armenian National Anthem "Mer Hayrenik"
by the school choir followed, conveying the national nature of the event.
Eleventh grader Luiza Hekimyan then took the podium and delivered the
opening remarks of the event. Luiza discussed the meaning of independence
and reminded attendants of Armenia's long struggle throughout history to
gain its independence and be a free country. She also stressed upon the
importance of maintaining the Armenian identity in Diaspora and finding a
balance in any country Armenians are found.
The staged program in its entirety was set up to include a number of
selected poetry recitations of famous Armenian poets such as "Khosk Eem
Vortoun" by Silva Gaboudigian "Hayereni Doun" by Sarmen, national songs
such as "Sardarapat" sung by the school choir under the direction of music
teacher Mr. Komitas Keshishian, traditional Armenian dance and traditional
Armenian music performances. The students performed with devotion,
celebrating the happy day and excited to have a visitor from the Armenian
Consulate.
At the end, Dr. Seraydarian invited Mr. Suren Vartanyants to the podium to
deliver his address. "It is important to preserve our language and religion
in order to preserve the Armenian identity," said Mr. Suren
Vartanyants. "Don't
forget that we are representatives and ambassadors of Armenia and thus we
should strive to give the best impression possible to others."
Dr. Seraydarian then delivered the closing remarks of the event thanking
the performers for the entertainment and the teachers for organizing it.
One of the significant merits of Arshag Dickranian School is its ability to
set up a cultural program of prime caliber within a short period of time
due to the creativity, organization and dedication both on the part of the
teachers and students. The student program presented in observance of the
22nd anniversary of Armenia's Independence proved to be another example of
such talent.
Prior to his parting, Mr. Suren Vartanyants met with 10th grade student
Jenny Chilingirian for an interview that will be published in the school
newsletter at the end of the month.
Located at 1200 North 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
www.dickranianschool.org.
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1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tel: 323-461-4377
Fax: 323-323-461-4247
TCA Arshag Dickranian School Celebrates
The 22nd Anniversary of Armenia's Independence
Los Angeles, September - 25, 2013 - In observance of the Independence
Day of Armenia, TCA Arshag Dickranian School celebrated the historic
milestone with a formal and artistic program on Friday, September 20th at
the Walter and Laurel Karabian Hall. The event was attended by the Hon.
Suren Vardanyants, the Consul of Economic and Community Affairs of the
Armenian Consulate at Los Angeles.
Upon his arrival to the school, Mr. Suren Vartanyants was escorted to the
school office where he first met with Principal Dr. Manoug Seraydarian,
School Board chairman Mr. George K. Mandossian and board member Mr. Diran
Depanian. Next, the Consul was led to the Walter & Laurel Karabian Hall,
where a multitude comprised of students and parents had gathered to enjoy
the program, which was organized by Armenian Department teachers Mrs.
Anahid Nasoyan, Mrs. Nazelie Kojayan, Mrs. Emma Umroyan and music teacher
Mr. Komitas Keshishyan.
The event started with the greetings of Principal Dr. Serayrdarian, who
concisely described the harsh path to independence as a long but determined
history of will and quest for freedom. Dr. Seraydarian then introduced Mr.
Suren Vartanyants as the honorary guest and speaker of the event and
welcomed students and parents. The Armenian National Anthem "Mer Hayrenik"
by the school choir followed, conveying the national nature of the event.
Eleventh grader Luiza Hekimyan then took the podium and delivered the
opening remarks of the event. Luiza discussed the meaning of independence
and reminded attendants of Armenia's long struggle throughout history to
gain its independence and be a free country. She also stressed upon the
importance of maintaining the Armenian identity in Diaspora and finding a
balance in any country Armenians are found.
The staged program in its entirety was set up to include a number of
selected poetry recitations of famous Armenian poets such as "Khosk Eem
Vortoun" by Silva Gaboudigian "Hayereni Doun" by Sarmen, national songs
such as "Sardarapat" sung by the school choir under the direction of music
teacher Mr. Komitas Keshishian, traditional Armenian dance and traditional
Armenian music performances. The students performed with devotion,
celebrating the happy day and excited to have a visitor from the Armenian
Consulate.
At the end, Dr. Seraydarian invited Mr. Suren Vartanyants to the podium to
deliver his address. "It is important to preserve our language and religion
in order to preserve the Armenian identity," said Mr. Suren
Vartanyants. "Don't
forget that we are representatives and ambassadors of Armenia and thus we
should strive to give the best impression possible to others."
Dr. Seraydarian then delivered the closing remarks of the event thanking
the performers for the entertainment and the teachers for organizing it.
One of the significant merits of Arshag Dickranian School is its ability to
set up a cultural program of prime caliber within a short period of time
due to the creativity, organization and dedication both on the part of the
teachers and students. The student program presented in observance of the
22nd anniversary of Armenia's Independence proved to be another example of
such talent.
Prior to his parting, Mr. Suren Vartanyants met with 10th grade student
Jenny Chilingirian for an interview that will be published in the school
newsletter at the end of the month.
Located at 1200 North 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
www.dickranianschool.org.
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