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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-ADS Celebrates
Its 33rd Annual Dinner Dance
Over $20,000 Raised To Support The School
Los Angeles, April 7, 2014 - On Saturday, March 22, guests, parents,
teachers, students and supporters of TCA Arshag Dickranian School gathered
at the Walter and Laurel Karabian Hall to celebrate the School's 33rd
Annual Dinner Dance. The event was sponsored by the Board of Trustees and
organized by the Parent-Teacher Organization and included a delicious
Mediterranean menu catered by Kitchen X and diverse dance music by DJ
Chris. Among the luminaries attending the event were benefactor Mr. Hmayak
Baltayan, special guests Mr. & Mrs. Armen Hampar and Mrs. Lena Sarkissian
from Toronto, as well as school board members.
The celebration started with the opening remarks of ADS alumna from Class
of 1999, Mrs. Ojean Sinanian, who acted as the MC of the event. In her
welcoming message, Mrs. Sinanian made a point to expound on the purpose of
the evening and encouraged all attendants to enjoy their evening. Mrs.
Marine Topalian, alumna from Class of 1998 and member of the PTO, also took
the podium and greeted guests, informing them that as an ADS alumna who
also sends her children to this School, she looks forward to seeing future
generations graduate from Arshag Dickranian School. Rev. Archpriest Manoug
Markarian was then invited for the invocation.
First on the program was an Armenian folk dance performance by the
Hamazkayin Ani Dance Group, who were dressed in traditional Armenian
costumes and mesmerized attendants with their moves. Next, 2011 School
alumna, Ani Nercessian, performed a song in English, which reminded all
attendants of the talented students who have graduated from ADS.
As the evening progressed, Mrs. Sinanian invited Principal Dr. Manoug
Seraydarian to the podium. Dr. Seraydarian welcomed attendants and talked
about his experiences growing up in Aleppo at an institute partially
founded by the late Mr. Arshag Dickranian, stressing how proud he is to be
now working at a School bearing his name. He also stressed upon the
School's commitment to its Alma Mater and wished a bright future for the
School. Mrs. Sinanian then invited Board Chairman Mr. George K. Mandossian
to deliver his remarks. In his remarks, Mr. Mandossian recognized the
efforts of his fellow Board Member Ms. Gia Aivazian who has served as a
Board Member for over 30 years. He proceeded by inviting Ms. Aivazian to
the podium, where he, along with Vice Chairman of the Board Mr. Parsegh
Kartalian and Board Member Mr. Osheen Keshishian, awarded her with a
Plaque, honoring her hard work and dedication to Arshag Dickranian School.
Ms. Aivazian took the podium, thanking her fellow Board Members,
reminiscing about her experiences at ADS throughout the years and
recognizing the efforts of her colleagues there. Next, Board Members Mrs.
Shirley Kandralyan and Mr. Osheen Keshishian approached the podium and
addressed attendants about the accomplishments of the School and their
hopes for the near future. Mr. Keshishian then started the fundraising
activities of the event.
The event continued with guests enjoying the delicious menu and live music
to which they danced with spirit and fervor, igniting an air of
celebration, while students ventured from one table to another, selling
raffle tickets and collecting donations. The grand raffle prize of the
event was a Vacation Home in Palm Springs for two nights, which was won by
Mr. and Mrs. Hagop and Suzy Mazloumian.
Next, Mrs. Sinanian invited Ms. Aivazian and the members of the PTO to cut
the cakes, after which she took the podium again and thanked all those who
participated in the fundraising. She also thanked the Board of Trustees,
administration, faculty, staff and 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, organizing 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 messages of the Chairman of
the Board of Trustees, the Principal, as well as the congratulatory
remarks of sister-chapters and supporters.
Next, young and old filled the dance floor stepping, swaying and forming
circles as they danced to lively music of DJ Chris, 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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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tel: 323-461-4377
Fax: 323-323-461-4247
TCA-ADS Celebrates
Its 33rd Annual Dinner Dance
Over $20,000 Raised To Support The School
Los Angeles, April 7, 2014 - On Saturday, March 22, guests, parents,
teachers, students and supporters of TCA Arshag Dickranian School gathered
at the Walter and Laurel Karabian Hall to celebrate the School's 33rd
Annual Dinner Dance. The event was sponsored by the Board of Trustees and
organized by the Parent-Teacher Organization and included a delicious
Mediterranean menu catered by Kitchen X and diverse dance music by DJ
Chris. Among the luminaries attending the event were benefactor Mr. Hmayak
Baltayan, special guests Mr. & Mrs. Armen Hampar and Mrs. Lena Sarkissian
from Toronto, as well as school board members.
The celebration started with the opening remarks of ADS alumna from Class
of 1999, Mrs. Ojean Sinanian, who acted as the MC of the event. In her
welcoming message, Mrs. Sinanian made a point to expound on the purpose of
the evening and encouraged all attendants to enjoy their evening. Mrs.
Marine Topalian, alumna from Class of 1998 and member of the PTO, also took
the podium and greeted guests, informing them that as an ADS alumna who
also sends her children to this School, she looks forward to seeing future
generations graduate from Arshag Dickranian School. Rev. Archpriest Manoug
Markarian was then invited for the invocation.
First on the program was an Armenian folk dance performance by the
Hamazkayin Ani Dance Group, who were dressed in traditional Armenian
costumes and mesmerized attendants with their moves. Next, 2011 School
alumna, Ani Nercessian, performed a song in English, which reminded all
attendants of the talented students who have graduated from ADS.
As the evening progressed, Mrs. Sinanian invited Principal Dr. Manoug
Seraydarian to the podium. Dr. Seraydarian welcomed attendants and talked
about his experiences growing up in Aleppo at an institute partially
founded by the late Mr. Arshag Dickranian, stressing how proud he is to be
now working at a School bearing his name. He also stressed upon the
School's commitment to its Alma Mater and wished a bright future for the
School. Mrs. Sinanian then invited Board Chairman Mr. George K. Mandossian
to deliver his remarks. In his remarks, Mr. Mandossian recognized the
efforts of his fellow Board Member Ms. Gia Aivazian who has served as a
Board Member for over 30 years. He proceeded by inviting Ms. Aivazian to
the podium, where he, along with Vice Chairman of the Board Mr. Parsegh
Kartalian and Board Member Mr. Osheen Keshishian, awarded her with a
Plaque, honoring her hard work and dedication to Arshag Dickranian School.
Ms. Aivazian took the podium, thanking her fellow Board Members,
reminiscing about her experiences at ADS throughout the years and
recognizing the efforts of her colleagues there. Next, Board Members Mrs.
Shirley Kandralyan and Mr. Osheen Keshishian approached the podium and
addressed attendants about the accomplishments of the School and their
hopes for the near future. Mr. Keshishian then started the fundraising
activities of the event.
The event continued with guests enjoying the delicious menu and live music
to which they danced with spirit and fervor, igniting an air of
celebration, while students ventured from one table to another, selling
raffle tickets and collecting donations. The grand raffle prize of the
event was a Vacation Home in Palm Springs for two nights, which was won by
Mr. and Mrs. Hagop and Suzy Mazloumian.
Next, Mrs. Sinanian invited Ms. Aivazian and the members of the PTO to cut
the cakes, after which she took the podium again and thanked all those who
participated in the fundraising. She also thanked the Board of Trustees,
administration, faculty, staff and 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, organizing 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 messages of the Chairman of
the Board of Trustees, the Principal, as well as the congratulatory
remarks of sister-chapters and supporters.
Next, young and old filled the dance floor stepping, swaying and forming
circles as they danced to lively music of DJ Chris, 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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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress