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  • ANCA-Glendale Endorses Krikorian, Gharpetian, and Freemon for GUSD B

    ANCA-Glendale Endorses Krikorian, Gharpetian, and Freemon for GUSD Board

    Friday, March 1st, 2013


    Dr. Armina Gharpetian and Jennifer Freemon

    GLENDALE - The Armenian National Committee of America - Glendale on
    Friday endorsed Greg Krikorian, Dr. Armina Gharpetian, and Jennifer
    Freemon for 3 seats on the Glendale Unified School District Governing
    Board. The ANCA-Glendale urged voters to elect them on April 2.

    The ANCA-Glendale endorsed Krikorian, Gharpetian, and Freemon after
    evaluating the candidates' responses to a written questionnaire,
    answers provided at the Feb. 20 ANCA-Glendale Candidate Forum and
    record on issues of concern to the ANCA-Glendale. Seven candidates
    are seeking election to the 3 seats designated for election on April
    2.

    The ANCA-Glendale wants to ensure that students who attend the
    Glendale Unified School District not only receive an excellent
    education but also have a better appreciation for culture and human
    rights. Maintaining a low class size and increasing the number of
    Armenian language courses in middle schools and high schools were
    mentioned as important priorities to the ANCA-Glendale.

    The ANCA-Glendale also has encouraged improving instruction regarding
    human rights and the genocide curriculum. The ANCA-Glendale has urged
    the GUSD to designate April 24 as a non-instructional day so that
    students and their parents can properly show their respect to the
    memory of victims of Genocide and human rights violations.

    `We are confident that Greg Krikorian, Dr. Armina Gharpetian, and
    Jennifer Freemon will provide a healthy and diverse approach to
    setting priorities and policies for the Glendale Unified School
    District ,' stated ANCA-Glendale Chairman Berdj Karapetian.

    More than 35 percent of the students enrolled in the Glendale Unified
    School District are of Armenian descent and an extremely large
    percentage of these students have parents whose primary language is
    Armenian.

    `I am proud and honored to receive the support of the ANCA-Glendale.
    As I run for re-election, I am reminded of the need to advocate for
    all the diverse students in our district in order to prepare them for
    the future,' remarked Greg Krikorian who is one of the 3 incumbents
    running for re-election.

    Dr. Armina Gharpetian was pleased to learn of the endorsement and
    stated, `I am truly honored and humbled to receive the endorsement of
    ANCA-Glendale and the overwhelming encouragement of its members. As
    an Armenian-American, I feel very fortunate and privileged to receive
    the support of the largest Armenian-American grass-
    root and advocacy organization, which cares a great deal about our
    education and our children.'

    `I greatly value the work and community contributions of the ANCA
    -Glendale. I look forward to a long term partnership to engage and
    support all of our GUSD parents and students. Together we will ensure
    that our Armenian students and families are nurtured and helped on the
    path to college success.', added Jennifer Freemon upon learning of the
    endorsement.

    ANCA-Glendale advocates for the social, economic, cultural, and
    political rights of the city's Armenian American community and
    promotes increased civic participation at the grassroots and public
    policy levels.

    - See more at: http://asbarez.com/108595/anca-glendale-endorses-krikorian-gharpetian-and-freemon-for-gusd-board/#sthash.3ojzlMGj.dpuf

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