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Rose & Alex Pilibox Armenian School
1615 North Alexandria Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5207
Tel: (323) 668-2661
Fax: 323-662-0332
Email: [email protected]
http://www.pilibos.org/
HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, & COMMUNITY MEMBERS TAKE ON THE
STREETS OF HOLLYWOOD .
Over $34,000 Raised In A True Grassroots Event, Proving That `Pilibos
Is Where It All Comes Together' Is A Worthy Motto!
LOS ANGELES ` The Southland's scorching heat didn't stop over 800
students, faculty, parents and alumni of Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian
School from walking 5 kilometers during their first ever Walk-A-Thon on
Thursday, October 13, 2011. The group, led by principal Dr. Alina Dorian
and joined by School Board Members, PTO volunteers and community leaders
and members, welcomed His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great
House of Cilicia, who after taking a brief tour of the school and
witnessing the artwork prepared for him by the students delivered yet
another inspiring and motivational message that had captivated everyone
present, He told the audience that the school is where faith and
spirituality are fostered and in reality, our schools are the bedrock
and foundation on which our societies are built.
The organizers hoped to raise $30,000 to help offset tuition costs and
help pay for a variety of school enrichment programs. They exceeded
their goal, raising a little under $35,000, mostly via $25.00
sponsorships collected by the students.
`I am so proud of our students, teachers, parents, friends and the
whole Pilibos Team who took ownership of this Walk-A-Thon and made it
the success it turned out to be. The high spirit we witnessed among our
students today was fueled by the invigorating speech of the Catholicos,
who truly made youth empowerment the focal point of his Pontifical
visit. We are grateful to our Prelate, His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, who graciously obliged our request to arrange for the
Pilibos family to be graced by His Holiness' blessings, o
asses returned to campus only to continue the festivities with music
and dancing, following complimentary lunch served by Aslan's catering.
`As students, we can't wait to graduate, but once we are out the
door, we look for every little excuse to come back. I guess after all,
maybe it's because this is where we made our first friends, this is
where we first learned the meaning of teamwork, this is where we learned
how to compete and excel, and this is where we experienced many other
`first lessons' of a life. So it was great to see our alumni,
whether spearheading the PTO, passing out water and snacks, being major
sponsors, or walking alongside our student as parents, teachers, and
supporters' President of Pilibos' Alumni Association, Suren
Seropian said.
But without doubt, one of the major highlights of the day, was the
opportunity to `hang out' with Dr. Armand Dorian, star of many
television sitcoms such as `Deadliest Warrior,' `Untold Stories of
the ER,' `Diagnosis X,' `Grays Anatomy,' `ER,' `Seven
Signs,' & `Extra's Lifechangers.'When asked what was so special
about Dr. Armand Dorian, Mark Hamparsomian, a 9th grade student
replied: `He is such a great role model for us all. He is a famous
actor, a very successful physician, and a wonderful down to earth human
being who finds time to take part in community events. We are so proud
to know him!'
Tazah Food Products, Closet World, Prime Vending, Carousel Restaurant,
Taleen Simon (Class of '88), Los Angeles Protection Services, A.R.S.
Mayr Chapter, Onasis Jewelery, Kradjian Imports, Craters and Freighters,
MAC Hollywood, Novatex International, Karlubian Insurance, Homenetmen
LA Chapter, Levon Travel, and Kaiser Permanente were generous sponsors
of the walk.
Rose & Alex Pilibox Armenian School
1615 North Alexandria Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5207
Tel: (323) 668-2661
Fax: 323-662-0332
Email: [email protected]
http://www.pilibos.org/
HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, & COMMUNITY MEMBERS TAKE ON THE
STREETS OF HOLLYWOOD .
Over $34,000 Raised In A True Grassroots Event, Proving That `Pilibos
Is Where It All Comes Together' Is A Worthy Motto!
LOS ANGELES ` The Southland's scorching heat didn't stop over 800
students, faculty, parents and alumni of Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian
School from walking 5 kilometers during their first ever Walk-A-Thon on
Thursday, October 13, 2011. The group, led by principal Dr. Alina Dorian
and joined by School Board Members, PTO volunteers and community leaders
and members, welcomed His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great
House of Cilicia, who after taking a brief tour of the school and
witnessing the artwork prepared for him by the students delivered yet
another inspiring and motivational message that had captivated everyone
present, He told the audience that the school is where faith and
spirituality are fostered and in reality, our schools are the bedrock
and foundation on which our societies are built.
The organizers hoped to raise $30,000 to help offset tuition costs and
help pay for a variety of school enrichment programs. They exceeded
their goal, raising a little under $35,000, mostly via $25.00
sponsorships collected by the students.
`I am so proud of our students, teachers, parents, friends and the
whole Pilibos Team who took ownership of this Walk-A-Thon and made it
the success it turned out to be. The high spirit we witnessed among our
students today was fueled by the invigorating speech of the Catholicos,
who truly made youth empowerment the focal point of his Pontifical
visit. We are grateful to our Prelate, His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, who graciously obliged our request to arrange for the
Pilibos family to be graced by His Holiness' blessings, o
asses returned to campus only to continue the festivities with music
and dancing, following complimentary lunch served by Aslan's catering.
`As students, we can't wait to graduate, but once we are out the
door, we look for every little excuse to come back. I guess after all,
maybe it's because this is where we made our first friends, this is
where we first learned the meaning of teamwork, this is where we learned
how to compete and excel, and this is where we experienced many other
`first lessons' of a life. So it was great to see our alumni,
whether spearheading the PTO, passing out water and snacks, being major
sponsors, or walking alongside our student as parents, teachers, and
supporters' President of Pilibos' Alumni Association, Suren
Seropian said.
But without doubt, one of the major highlights of the day, was the
opportunity to `hang out' with Dr. Armand Dorian, star of many
television sitcoms such as `Deadliest Warrior,' `Untold Stories of
the ER,' `Diagnosis X,' `Grays Anatomy,' `ER,' `Seven
Signs,' & `Extra's Lifechangers.'When asked what was so special
about Dr. Armand Dorian, Mark Hamparsomian, a 9th grade student
replied: `He is such a great role model for us all. He is a famous
actor, a very successful physician, and a wonderful down to earth human
being who finds time to take part in community events. We are so proud
to know him!'
Tazah Food Products, Closet World, Prime Vending, Carousel Restaurant,
Taleen Simon (Class of '88), Los Angeles Protection Services, A.R.S.
Mayr Chapter, Onasis Jewelery, Kradjian Imports, Craters and Freighters,
MAC Hollywood, Novatex International, Karlubian Insurance, Homenetmen
LA Chapter, Levon Travel, and Kaiser Permanente were generous sponsors
of the walk.