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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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