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HMADS Newsletter
SNAQ-u
u Rvpvkariy
Summer 2008
2008 Graduation
HMADS Celebrates Another
Graduation, Another Milestone
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By Janet Marcarian
First row seated L-R: Herminé Tabibian, Grace Kechian, Zarminé Boghosian, Krikor Pidedjian,
Rev. Fr. Taniel Karajian, Rev. Fr Karekin Kasparian, pastor St. Gregory Enlightner, Celia
Handigian, Michael Zohrabian, Parish Counsil Chair, Arek Nisanyan, HMADS Board Chair,
Second row: Shant Babikian, Lolita Babikian, Asdghig Serkisyan, Hamaspur Vakilian, Amanda
Gomez-Shnorhokian, Christine Ishanyan, Hripsime Yegnukyan, Alexandra Tashchian,
Lucik Minassian, Bruce Ashbahian,esq.,
Third row: Janet Marcarian, Hovannes Malikyan, Maro Jamgotchian, Eduourd Garabedian,
Arpi Candan, Rose Hartunian, Natalie Gabrelian, Beatrice Kassapian, Seta Tavitian-Meguerian,
Anahid Boghossian, Houri Ghougasian, Nevart Dadourian.
am sure, that Friday, June 13, will remain as a “touch stone” to
the proud graduates and their families. It really takes commitment and true dedication to become alumni of HMADS. The
5th grade boys escorted the graduating class, all girls, and that
brought a new touch with the array of white and blue. White is
the color of purity, new beginnings, while the blue dresses of the
5th graders reminded us of sea breeze and tranquility. There always
will be highlights of this long, anticipating night. For some it will be
the sheer joy of seeing their children receiving their diplomas and
for others the enjoyment of the performances, which indirectly will
be a confirmation of the high quality of education and preparation
that takes place in this institution.
The ceremony was blessed by the opening prayers of Rev. Fr.
Karekin Kasparian, the pastor of the St. Gregory the Enlightener
Armenian Church.
As always, the commencement exercises began with the principal’s greetings. Mrs. Zarminé Boghosian eloquently expressed her
thoughts of the future of our new Alumni. She also emphasized on
the importance of remaining true to one’s self and striving always
towards great accomplishments. Mrs. Boghosian paraphrased the
wisdom of two legendary Vartans, as she mentioned Vartan
Mamigonian addressing his soldiers “to shake the fear of doubt and
lack of faith”, and Dr. Vartan Gregorian’s quote addressing college
graduates: “Be good ancestors of the future!”
It is always touching to see one of HMADS’ former graduates as
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SNAW6I AMAWYR}I HANTESIN A_:IV
#arov;ivn Diraxovyan
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
HMADS Celebrates Another Graduation,
Another Milestone . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 1-2
SNAW6I AMAWYR}I HANTESIN
A_:IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 1 & 3
Message from the Principal . . . . . . . .pg. 4
A Word from Our Alumni Speaker . . .pg. 4
Ali Rezai Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 5
Friends of HMADS 14th Annual
Gala Dinner Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 5
Mr. Jack Guevrekian Remembered . . .pg. 6
SNAW6i Lovryru Ha3 :yr;yrov me] .pg. 6
The Armenian Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 7
Nursery, Kindergarten & First Grade . .pg. 8
Second Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 9
News From Our Current Students
& Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 9
Third Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 10
Q²ÜÀ¦ . . . . . . . . . .pg. 10
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Fifth Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 11
Sixth Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 12-13
Photo Collage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 13-14
From HMADS Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 15
In Lieu of Flowers
& General Donations . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 15
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 16
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a guest speaker. Mr. Shant Babikian, Class
of ’96, delivered a promising and fulfilling
speech. He currently works as an investment-banking analyst at JP Morgan and is an
active member of the Armenian community
in Bayside. His speech was poignant and carried a direct
message: be
proud of your
heritage, have
your own identity and never
forget how special and unique
our own ties
are to our
ancestors. This
all will materialize
through
searching and
keeping
an
open mind.
Mr. Krikor Pidedjian, a former principal
of Hovnanian School in New Jersey and a
musicologist was the Guest of Honor. He
spoke of the essential role of our school in
the lives of all attendants. Mr. Pidedjian compared it to the ultimate source of knowledge
and Armenian pride. His exuberance was
contagious and inspirational to all. He also
recited an excerpt from Silva Gaboodigian’s
poem, immortalizing the beauty of our mother tongue.
The highlight of the evening for many
was the graduates’ performance. They paid a
tribute to William Saroyan and his legacy.
This was accomplished by a Power Point
presentation of his personal photographs,
which was prepared by Mrs. Boghosian.
“Without much ado” the Sixth graders were
able to bring life to the image of this great
man, who wrote humanely and powerfully
with restless enthusiasm. Through his quotations, the graduates created very realistically Saroyan’s “bigger than life” character,
which was infused with rambunctious quali-
ty and profound sadness; this in retrospect
reflect the two cultures that produced him.
On one hand he was thoroughly American in
his vastness and spontaneity, yet, he was
also Armenian with his heart devoted to his
beloved country. The graduates spoke with
dignity, precision, and were
able to convey
all this in both
English
and
Armenian. This
task
was
accomplished
with great ease
and grace. At
the end the
audience had a
great treat. A
potpourri
of
Armenian
songs
were
heard under the baton of the choirmaster,
Mrs. Anahid Boghossian and pianist, Nevart
Dadourian. One of the songs, an Ode to the
Church of the Holy Martyrs, lyrics by Mrs.
Boghosian and music by Maestro Khoren
Meikhanadjian was dedicated to the 50th
anniversary of the Armenian Church of the
Holy Martyrs, our cradle of faith. Other
delightful sounds were added to the musical
portion of this program. With the unmistakable talent and musicianship of Stanislav
Nikolov, violin, and Stepan Dadourian, flute,
the audience received a complete and memorable gift.
With the power of words and music, all
the guests were enchanted and this brought
back feelings, which we, as adults keep deep
into our hearts. Is it love, inner contentment
and the vastness of many possibilities? You
have to answer the question yourself…
The evening concluded with benediction
given by Fr. Taniel Karajian, guest priest.
Congratulations to all graduates and their
families…
Please mark your calendars:
HMADS first Day of the school
for the 2008-2009 academic year is:
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
First morning Assembly: 8:45 am
“Doing nothing is very hard to do, you never know when you are finished.”
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Message From the Principal ~ Dn0renovhiin Crasy.anen
August 2008
We had several Celebrations in June! First and foremost,
congratulations to all of our Kindergarten students who worked
so hard to be promoted to first grade and the Class of 2008
earned their well deserving Elementary diplomas. Now, we can
proudly call them HMADS graduates!
This year HMADS marked the 41st Kindergarten
Graduation with eleven kindergarten graduates, and 26th
Graduation with six Sixth Graders.
As we leave an academic year behind us, we are in the
preparation of yet another successful year. Please tune in for our
upcoming reminders and calendar updates from the office.
Our first day of 2008-2009 academic year is on Wednesday,
September 3, 2008. Our first morning assembly will begin at
8:45 am.
We look forward to see you all as the first bell starts ringing to herald yet another academic year filled with challenges
and excitement.
Congratulations and Good Luck to All HMADS Graduates!
Thank you all for your continued support, dedication, love
and hard work!
)cosdos 2008
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With sincere appreciation,
Lavaco3n paryma.;ov;ivnnyrow`
Zarminé Boghosian, Principal
A Word from Our Alumni;
Very Reverend Father Vahan
Hovhanessian, Mrs. Zarminé
Boghosian, graduates teachers,
parents and guests, it is with great
pleasure that I stand before you
today having accepted this opportunity to speak to the graduating
class. Twelve years ago, I was sitting in these very seats, also not
paying much attention to the
alumni speaker, wondering what
surprises and opportunities life
had in store for me. After graduating from Holy Martyrs in 1996, my education took me to Louis Pasteur MS 67, then to Cardozo High School and
I finally graduated from the CUNY Honors College at Baruch College with
a degree in Economics in 2006. I spent the last two years as an investment
banker for JP Morgan and am currently an associate at a private equity
firm. Throughout all the educational milestones and career paths I have
taken, the foundation established early on by my family and Holy Martyrs
have provided an incomparable base of pride in myself and my culture.
In spite of the great education you have received in your 8 years at
this institution, the difference between graduates of Holy Martyrs
Armenian Day School and any other elementary school is that we are
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Zarmine B0.osyan, Dn0renovhi
Armenian and your principal and teachers have done a fantastic job in
instilling a sense of dignity in your culture. Recently, I had the extraordinary opportunity to visit Armenia and Jerusalem, our Holy Land. Only then
did I truly understand the toughness of our nation. We have been the victims of conquests by many empires and a number of genocides and yet
we remain one of the most influential and tradition rich cultures in the
world. This alone should comfort you in knowing that you too can overcome these hardships. It is this perseverance that has become instilled in
you in these 8 years. Throughout your educational and professional lives,
you will be faced with many seemingly insurmountable obstacles, but we
are a people who have risen above all hurdles. In the coming months and
years, there will be countless occasions that will challenge your morals and
test your respect for others as well as yourself, however, in leaving here as
graduates you will always have the support of the teachers and principal of
Holy Martyrs Day School.
Now that there is established bedrock, the burden rests on your
shoulders to continue the longstanding tradition of graduates that are an
active part of the Armenian Christian youth. It is important not to lose your
identity and pride in your nation after leaving this auditorium. We as
Armenian youth have a responsibility to strengthen our nation as we enter
the next chapter of our lives. Let all the reasons this school was established
live on through your actions and decisions in the coming years, so that one
day, you too can stand here and preach to those of the coming generations.
Shant Babikian, Class of 1996
June 13th, 2008
Ali Rezai – Class of 2003 - Essay
The centers jumped for the ball. The clock had started ticking. Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 1991, my clock started
ticking. The game of life had begun. Three seconds into the game, I was given the ball and hit a three point shot from the
top of the key. Three months into the game, I was beginning to experience the human growth cycle. Running back down the
court to defend the ball, I was prepared to win. After beginning to walk, my brain was a melting pot assimilating knowledge
and I was already expanding my realm of wisdom.
As I kept scoring and running back down the court to defend the ball, my knowledge only kept expanding and my
understanding of my surroundings only kept growing. Throughout the game, quarters were ending, and new quarters were
starting. Stages of childhood were ending and adolescence was beginning. As my team was the underdog to win, I was ultimately driven to overcome my obstacles throughout the game. Underpowered and outnumbered, I had to find a way to get
through. Hitting clutch three-point shots left and right, drawing charges across the court, finishing with a triple-double in
points, rebounds, and assists, and driving confidence into my teammates during all timeouts in my rookie year of the juniors division of the Armenian
Churches Sports Association basketball league all in one game helped bring my team to the top.
My successes in the game relate to my successes in 17 years. However, the most rewarding part of the game of basketball is the ability to succeed. The truth is one may be an underdog, one may be overpowered and outnumbered, but anything is possible and success is a possibility. Many
tasks can be accomplished with hard work. Similarly, the game of life brings many encounters with success. Success is not the scoring championship and neither is it being Arista president. Success is not being the MVP or having perfect attendance in high school. Success is not being the
captain or having the opportunity to consult with numerous people at the Global Leadership Summit. Success is putting smiles on the people watching you play the game of basketball, and success is waking up everyday looking forward to put on a countless number of smiles on all the people
you encounter.
Hence, when the buzzer sounds and the game is over, winning or losing is short-lived. However, the reputation gained for making people get on
their feet and cheering your name is ever-lasting. Similarly, when the game of life is over, your body is gone physically, but your spirit is immortally
characterized by the number of people you have changed throughout your life and the smiles you have placed on other people’s faces.
FRIENDS of HMADS 14th Annual Gala Dinner Dance
By Arpi Arukian, Class of ‘92
Bayside, NY – On Saturday, May 3, 2008, friends and supporters of
the Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School (HMADS) gathered for what was
undeniably a magnificent celebration. The HMADS Annual Gala Dinner
Dance is the school’s most anticipated fundraising event of the year,
organized by a dedicated group of volunteers known as the FRIENDS of
HMADS committee. Year after year, the success of this elegant affair, now
in its 14th year, is an accurate
reflection of their hard work and
attention to detail.
For the third year in a row,
Cold Spring Country Club in
Huntington, New York, housed the
event attended by approximately
250 guests, 40 of whom were
HMADS alumni and friends. Upon
arrival, elegantly dressed partygoers were greeted by Reservations
Committee members who welcomed them to the cocktail hour
where they mingled while sipping
cocktails and sampling an array of
delicious hors d’oeuvres. Guests
were then guided to the spacious
ballroom for the evening’s main festivities including a satisfying 4-course
dinner and scrumptious individual dessert assortments. Awaiting them at
their beautifully set tables were the Dinner Dance booklets in which generous donors had the opportunity to honor loved ones and display their
support for the school.
FRIENDS chairman Hovannes Malikyan welcomed attendees and
expressed gratitude towards the school’s benefactors, especially
Honorary Booklet Chairperson Mr. Poozant Piranian. Arek Nisanyan,
chairman of the HMADS Board, then congratulated Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Vahan
Hovhanessian and the entire parish of the Armenian Church of the Holy
Martyrs on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. He reminded the audience
that the establishment of HMADS as “Hye Bardez” 41 years ago would
not have been possible without the inception of the church. Lastly,
HMADS principal Zarminé Boghosian took the stage to cordially present
Mr. Piranian with a framed poem
written by the HMADS class of
2008, in appreciation of his many
years of dedication to the school.
Throughout the night, guests
delighted in the sounds of international singer Varoujan Vartanian
and his band that performed a
multilingual variety of well-known
classics. The energy and enthusiasm of the vocalists and musicians
led guests spanning several generations out of their seats and onto
the dance floor. Revelers cheered
and sang along as Mr. Vartanian
worked his way through the
crowd. During a brief interlude,
some FRIENDS committee members approached tables and encouraged
guests to try their luck in the raffle drawings, whose prizes are generously donated each year by supporters of the school.
The 2008 Annual Gala Dinner Dance, co-chaired by Siragan Varolian
and Hagop Semerjian, once again proved to be a successful and highly
acclaimed affair honoring the thriving establishment that is the Holy
Martyrs Armenian Day School. The FRIENDS committee looks forward to
planning another memorable event next year!
To the dull mind all nature is leaden. To the illumined mind the whole world sparkles with light.”
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The HMADS Family mourns the loss of a valuable member of her family and
staunch supporter of Armenian Education and Culture.
Our heartfelt condolences are extended to Mrs. Irma Guevrekian and family members as well as to the entire HMADS family for this great loss.
ASDVADS HOKIN LOOSAVORE!
JACK GUEVREKIAN, husband of Irma Takuhi Guevrekian, succumbed after a fall
to the head on Wednesday, July 9, 2008. He is survived by his wife and their two children:
Nadine Tingir and Richard Guevrekian.
Jack was born on November 16, 1931 in Elmhurst, New York. Jack and his younger brother Lawrence Guevrekian were brought up in a traditional Armenian home. This upbringing fostered his pride in his Armenian heritage and a tremendous love for the Armenian Church which continued for
the rest of his days and which he passed down to his children. The brothers Lawrence and Jack would often be at the
Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School involved with their students. Lawrence, along with his son Alex, taught computer classes, and Jack looked forward to sharing his passion for ancient Armenian coins and history.
Jack, a parishioner of the Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs of Bayside, New York, taught Sunday School for
twenty years, including courses such as Christian Morality and Armenian History. He also was a member of the Parish
Council, Knights of Vartan and heavily involved in an endeavor very dear to his heart, the creation and establishment
of the Armenian Daily School in his Parish. In 1976, plans were made for the Holy Martyrs Hye Bardez nursery to
evolve into a full fledged elementary school. On the newly formed HMADS Board, Jack Guevrekian took the crucial role of Finance Committee Chairman. He conducted a successful Fund Raising Drive. On September 13, 1976,
Jack and HMADS Board Chairman, Mr. Penyamin Sohikian, had the honor of cutting the cake during the school’s
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. During the school’s formative years, he served as vice chairman of the board as well as
assistant treasurer.
Jack’s Armenian illuminated manuscripts have been displayed at the Piedmont Morgan Library in Manhattan, and
a donated gold cross is permanently on display at the Armenian Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New
York. He also donated a fifteenth century copper painting of the Holy Mother to the Holy Martyrs Armenian Church.
Jack is also survived by four granddaughters, Roxanne Tingir, Nicole Tingir, Corinne Tingir, and Samantha
Guevrekian. He is deeply loved by them all. He instilled in them the importance of family unity, loyalty and compassion. With his expansive knowledge of things far and wide, history, culture and language, he set an example for the
next generation to go forth, attain an education, and strive for truth and sincerity.
Jack had a most vibrant personality, and most importantly, he devoted himself to the beauty of living each and
everyday. He was always ready to help a friend in need, or guide a family member through adversity. We will miss his
expressiveness, his warmth of heart, and his endless mirth.
Services were held on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 at Holy Martyrs Armenian Church in Bayside, Queens.
In lieu-of-flowers donations were asked to be made to the Holy Martyrs Church Building Fund and the Holy Martyrs
Armenian Day School and sent to 209-15 Horace Harding Expressway, Bayside, New York 11364.
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The Armenian Corner
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News from Ms. Ethel’s Nursery
Is it really June already? Time has a way of passing by quickly.
It seems like it was just September and now we just celebrated
Nursery/Kindergarten graduation.
The Nursery children have grown in every way since those first
tearful days. At first it was difficult for some to separate from their
parents, and now they are so self confident.
Nursery/Kindergarten graduation held on June 6th was the perfect culmination of a full year of learning. The children looked so
cute as they performed many songs in English and Armenian. The
children also displayed their talents as they danced a Waltz, an
Armenian dance, and played various instruments. It was the perfect
end to another successful year. Enjoy the summer.
N e w s f r o m M s . D ’s K i n d e r g a r t e n
It’s hard to believe that the entire school year has flown by!
Kindergarten has been a very busy place these past couple of
months. For one, all of us are reading and will keep reading
throughout the summer. We even reached our goal of learning 100
sight words! We continued learning new topics in math such as
fractions, equal parts, probability and counting by 10’s. Math is one
of our favorite subjects in Kindergarten. In science, we explored the
parts of a plant and grew our very own sunflowers. We recorded
our observations on our Class Seed Journal. We were very excited
to take our sunflowers home.
One of the most important events these past few months was
our Graduation! We got to sing songs, recite poems and perform a
play for our parents, siblings and grandparents. It was a lot of fun
and we got to work with the Nursery Class.
I want to thank my Kindergarteners for such a wonderful school
year. They are a bright, energetic and wonderful group of students.
They have touched my heart forever and to them I am always grateful for the wonderful experience they’ve given me.
News from First Grade
Mrs. Alis Zakarian - Teacher
We had a wonderful school year! The First Graders thrived in the course of the year and they quickly learned the tasks at hand.
They brought their prior knowledge and experiences and acquired new skills.
They were always ready for new topics and challenges and embraced their new learning with enthusiasm. They learned so many
new concepts across the curriculum and were able to apply their skills and knowledge to answer questions about their world. I congratulate them for their efforts and wish them all the best for their educational endeavors. This is what they said about First Grade:
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Alin: We did so much in First Grade, science, social studies, grammar, and in math we did regrouping and word problems.
Ani: When we started First Grade, we didn’t know about word spacing but we practiced and learned quickly.
Anoush: In Social Studies we read about Martin Luther King JR. and how he stood up for his people.
Danielle: We learned to read, think, and write stories and poems.
Edward: We had a “Reading Log,” we read stories and then we had to write about them.
Melanie: We learned about Native Americans and the different types of home they built.
Nikolas: We learned to spell words.
Nicole: We learned about the past, for example, Rosa Parks worked for freedom.
NEWS FROM SECOND GRADE
Mrs. Mayda Haroutunian - Teacher
The Second graders have enthusiastically summed up the 2007/2008 school year. The goals set in the beginning of the year have
been successfully achieved. In addition to their quick ability to understand the subjects studied, the students had the aptitude, determination and the motivation to succeed in all aspects academically and socially. It was a pleasure to have these wonderful children in my
class. Please enjoy samples of my students’ writings!
White snow, bright snow, soft and cuddly, winter is here! Sarkis Galstian
Winter is the best season of the year, as I enjoy drinking hot chocolate every
morning, and read scary winter books in the afternoon! Vartkes Arakelian
I love sleds! Sledding goes fast and bump into a snowman, as snowflakes dance
everywhere. Levon Avedissian
Spring is when I see spring flowers blooming in my garden, and birds chirping on
treetops. Melissa Ashbahian
A tree smells as fresh as flowers. It is a symbol of summer! Thomas Soupionis
August is a month where my birthday hides. Nicole Mark
Summer is when I go to the beach and make sandcastles with my sister.
Shushan Aghavian
Summer is when I ride my bike with my dad. David Martirosyan
Summer is when I visit Yerevan, swim in Lake Sevan, and write stories in my summer journal. Ginevart Yegnukyan
Summer is when I read interesting books, and see the sun always shining. Cassandra Trivino
Summer sounds as loud as a symphony, and smells as fresh as the sea. Vartkes Arakelian
nEWS FROM OUR CURRENT STUDENTS AND Alumni
Lovryr SNAW6i <r]anavardnyren yv nyrga3 a,agyrdnyrov a-0
0rya3en6
Congratulations to:
Natalie Gabrelian (Class of 1988) was recently appointed Associate Director of Education at
the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), where she will develop and implement the
programs of the AGBU Education Department in the areas of schools, scholarships, curriculum,
professional development, and new, innovative programs in a global perspective.
Vahe Michael Zohrabian, MD - HMADS Class of 1994, first son of parish Counsil Chair Mr.
Michael and Silva Zohrabian, graduated from the NY Medical College with a citation for Alpha
Omega Scholarship. Dr. Zohrabian will spend his first year residency at North Shore
University Hospital's Diagnostic Radiology Department, and will continue with four year residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Vahe's three siblings - Ani- Standing L to R: Natalie Gabrelian-‘88, Hooshere Bezdikian-Kaligian-’87,
'96, Ida- '98, & Vatche- '2000, also graduated from HMADS. Good Luck and very best wishVahe Simitian-’84, Veh Harach Bezdikian-’84, Hagop Balian-’82
Seated -L toR: Michael Kaloustian-’84,
es to all!
Ali Rezai- President of Arista – Benjamin Cardozo High
School, see his essay on page 5.
Shant Hagopian-’85, Gerard Barikian-’82.
Not Pictured: Seta Tavitian-Meguerian-’89, Lana Hampar-Tarpinian-’87
Arda Mirek - Class of 1986 married to Silvie Turabian on Sunday, June 22, 2008
Nyieri Nazarian Class of 1989 is engaged to Steve Vosbikian
Andrew Reed - Class of 2006- On June 2, 2008 was initiated to Junior National Honor Society of Nathaniel
Hawthorne MS 74- of District 26.
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News from Mrs. Stephanie Rallis’ Third Grade!
Here we are at the end of our exciting journey through third grade. It is truly hard to believe that yet another school year has come
to an end. We finished up the year with many exciting projects, which included a wonderful Science Fair exhibit, a special Armenian
Heritage Week tribute and two exciting school trips!
Academically, we completed the 2007–2008 school year learning double digit multiplication, division with remainders, geometry,
measurement and probability. The third graders know where all of the United States are located, what kind of community they would like
to live in and how our government works. Third graders also know all about simple machines, sound and light and what foods to eat in
order to keep healthy and grow properly.
We had a great year and I am confident that each student is well prepared for fourth grade. I am very proud of my third grade class
and wish them continued success next year. Have a wonderful, restful and enjoyable summer. Don’t forget to read, read, and… read!!
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News from Fifth Grade
Commemorating 40 years of St.Vartan Cathedral:
Art Show opens with Arshile Gorky
Andrew Gazal
An Art Exhibition was held at St. Vartan’s Cathedral to commemorate the
40th anniversary of the consecration of this church. Along with many different
pieces, the exhibition had the actual painting of Arshile Gorky’s The Artist and His
Mother, on loan for only one day from the Whitney Museum. Even though, there
were many different paintings, there were other pieces as well. In a special room
called Yerevan, there was a large carpet, with a replica of the city on it, and intriguing shoes made out of clay, made by our school’s art teacher, Ms. Talene
Berberian. There were also pieces from the new generation, such as projectors
with different ideas; a car chase to name just one. I was there with my class, representing Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School, who is also celebrating 40 years of its existence. Our principal, Mrs. Zarminé Boghosian’s
brother, Vasken Kalayjian, also contributed to this art exhibition by painting his own piece, Opening of the Emotional Center “Karahunj”.
Interestingly enough, this show also had a piece by author William Saroryan, which was untitled. All these works of art expressed
many different tastes, styles and feelings. I took pride in knowing that my fellow Armenians contribute so much to the Art world.
Arshile Gorky art exhibit at the Diocese of the
Armenian Church of America (DACA)
Yelena Khajekian
On Thursday, June 19th, 2008 there was an exhibit held at the Diocese of
the Armenian Church of America, in Manhattan. This exhibit was mainly about
Arshile Gorky’s paintings. The most popular attraction was Gorky’s most famous
piece of art, called “Mother and Son.” This painting was on display for everyone
to see.
Unfortunately, photography of that particular painting was not allowed.
However, it was a pleasant sight to see. I am glad I was able to experience this
extraordinary exhibition.
Armenian Khachkar in Metropolitan Museum
Yelena Khajekian.
It was a warm and sunny Saturday morning when I was in Manhattan walking to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ready for whatever the museum had in store for me! The first exhibition I wanted to visit was the ancient Armenian Khachkar. This interesting piece is in
the Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries in the Byzantine Art section. It is on a special long-term loan from the State History Museum in
Yerevan.
This Khachkar is 2,000 pounds and nearly an 8-foot-tall block of basalt sitting in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is a memorable sight to see especially if you are an Armenian. Once I stood before this magnificent piece of Armenian history, I couldn’t believe my
eyes! It didn’t look like a “kar (rock)!” It looked as if it were eight feet of yarn and lace sewn together! That made me wonder how long
it took to carve this greatly-detailed 2,000 lb rock. The next time I see an ordinary rock, I will look at it in a whole new way!
This was an exhibit to remember, and I strongly suggest that whenever you get the chance to see this piece, you won’t regret it!
Remember, it won’t be there forever!
Do4vr in/i5 Der5
Ba3/a-ov;ivnu5 garynal untovnylov hamar a3n amenu5 in[ or [ym grnar ‘oqyl7
Ka]ov;ivnu` garynal ‘oqylov hamar a3m amenu5 in[ or bedk e ‘oqyl5
Yv imasdov;ivnu` zanazanylov hamar darpyrov;ivnu1 Sen; Be0l
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News From Sixth Grade
Alumni Party
On June 9th, the class of 2008 had their alumni gathering, sponsored by Mrs. Zarminé Boghosian. Present were the fifth
graders and some of the former graduates from the Class of 2007. We had lots of fun, ate pizza, played games, and chatted with
each other. Mrs. Boghosian told us not to lose our identity and become proud citizens of the world. The Class of 2008 brought
their autograph books and everyone wrote short messages in them. We promised not to forget our old friends, to keep in touch
and always visit our dear school – H.M.A.D.S. Thank you again Mrs. Boghosian for taking the time and thinking of us.
Hamaspur Vakilian
Revisiting “The Little Prince”
When we read the “Little Prince”, my classmates and I were so amazed and perplexed at the same time. Who is this “Prince?”
He had so much wisdom and sadness in him. Is he the author’s conscience or a guardian angel? You have to read the book and
make up your mind.
Our class drew some of our favorite scenes and analyzed some of the Little Prince’s quotations.
This is why we were so interested and excited when we met Mrs. Therese Voskeridjian. She translated the “Little Prince” from
French to Western Armenian. Would you believe it, the Western Armenian translation was number 161; it means that this incredible story by Antoine De Saint- Exupery is read in 161 different languages!
WOW! I was so impressed to talk to Mrs. Therese, who as a child was also fascinated by this fable. She told us some useful
information about the author and signed the Armenian version of the book.
Mrs. Voskeridjian was accompanied by her daughter, Arpi, who gave her own thoughts in English about why everyone should
read the book. At the end, I want to share one of my favorite quotes from the book: “But you are innocent and true, and you come
from a star…”
Lucik Minassian
Visiting St. Nersess Seminary
On May 20th, the school had its traditional Field Day. It was the last
outing for the 6th graders. Although it rained, the parents tried their
best to make it fun and an exciting day. I can assure you that they succeeded! In the beginning, we were warmly greeted by Father
Doodokjian who took us to the chapel. This was one of my favorite
moments, because I learned something new about the Sun-Rise
Service. I was moved and felt very special because of the feelings that I
was overwhelmed with, which were comfort and safety.
Most of the parents enjoyed and participated in some of the exercises. I want to thank the PTO members and the parents, who regardless
all obstacles (Mother Nature did not cooperate that day) served us with
a delicious barbeque. At the end we went back at the sanctuary and
Father Doudukjian asked all of us to think of three things that we
enjoyed most in life. My personal choice was Science, although my goal is to become a judge.
Alexandra Tashchian
Our Special Trip To The White House
April is a beautiful month. The weather was also cooler in Washington D.C. The second day of our trip was very interesting,
special, and memorable. It was special because we felt privileged to be there and accompanied by Mrs. Joyce Boghosian. Mrs.
Marcarian had told us all about her, but I was surprised to see how young and pretty she was. Mrs. Joyce Boghosian had to leave
her work, so she could take us around the White House, which in a way is like her “second home” because she works there.
Actually that morning, she had photographed the President around 6:30 A.M., during his weekly radio talk show. Amazing, isn’t
it? Here she was standing in front of us and describing the historical background of each room (only the ones we were allowed)
with such ease.
Yes, we saw the Green Room, Blue Room, Red Room, the State Dining Room with President Lincoln’s Portrait; but I was
most impressed with the East Room. It is the biggest in the White House and was created for large gatherings, receptions, musicals, and press conferences. It was here when John Adams arrived in 1800- the first president to move in the White House
(George Washington is the only president who never lived in the White House). This is also the room where the impressive portraits of Martha and George Washington are displayed.
My classmates and I were also interested in a plaque close to the main entrance of the White House. It had four important
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dates in the history of this building. First one, 1792– Construction of the White House begins; 1817– the White House reopens,
after the British Troops set fire in 1814; 1902– President Theodore Roosevelt– moves to the White House– a wing of offices was
built to the west and a new wing to the east is added; 1952– President Harry Truman made the last renovations of the White
House with 132 rooms which stand today in their original state.
One of the pleasant surprises of that morning I left for last, was a secret kept by Mrs. Marcarian. Mrs. Zarminé Boghosian
was in town, visiting her son, daughter-in-law, Joyce Boghosian and her grandchildren. We were so happy to see her emerging
from one of the Government offices, to greet and join us. What more can we ask? And all this happened within 2 to 3 hours…
How much more fun can you expect?
Amanda Gomez-Shnorhokian
Fourth grade students with their art projects.
Enjoying Barbeque lunch @ St. Nersess.
Perfect Attendance rewarded!
All participants of Hamazkayin Armenian Spelling/History Contest.
Shant Babikian, class of ’96 addressing the Class of ’08
Nursery & Kindergarten Graduation
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Mr. Arek Nisanyan, Board Chair, with the faculty and the proud award recipients.
Second graders proudly present their art work to the Primate of Baghdad, Hayr Sourp’s guest.
Cooking classes with Mrs. Houri - Armenian ingredients taste the best!
Fifth & Sixth graders with Hayr Sourp and
His Eminence Archb. Avak Asadourian, Primate of Iraq.
Two of our veteran teachers: Mrs. Asdghig Serkisyan &
Herminé Tabibian with Elmone Yegnukyan, class of ’06.
Mr. Hilda Nisanyan, piano teacher, with HMADS students.
Arevakal- the Sunrise ceremony
at St. Nersess Chapel.
HMADS Alumni representing the Armenian community at
the Ellis Island Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony.
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HMADS Hye Bardez Fun Final day, June ‘08.
Proud principal with HMADS Alumnus- Tina Tcholakian,
Class of ’93 - Professional photographer
Myr Namagadov‘en
FROM
HMAD THE
S MAIL
BOX
#ovnis 6, 2008
Siryli yv #arcyli Zarmine5
Sirds harsdaxav ovraqov;yamp
yrp nyrga3 ei ;o-nigis 6 Sofia
Bovdacyani mangamsovri hantesin1
Ov..agi hiaxa3
2yr anqon]
a,qadankow yv
y-antow or gu
bahek 2yr me]
ha3 manovgnyrovn
ov..ov;ivn dalow1
In[bes qosdaxyr ei
nyr’ag gu cdnek im
noviradovov;ivns
Sophia Boudakian, Nursery Graduate ‘08, surrounded with proud grandparents
Mrs. Marion Boudakian, Mrs. Shake Mekhjian, mom Arpi Boudakian and principal.
tbroxin hamar1
Asdova/ 2yzi ov= yv hampyrov;ivn da3 or
,arovnagek a3s noviryal cor/u1
Sirow yv 3arcankow`
<ake Mqjyan
#ovnis 20, 2008
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Siryli Zarmine5
I srde5 noren ,norhavorovm ym 2yr ,r]anavardnyru
yv ma.;ovm pivr 3a]o.ov;ivn irynx ovsovmnagan
polor darinyrovm1Wsdah ym5 or ha3 tbroxi me]
gr;ov;yan slaxku5 lovsavorov;yan z0rov;ivnn5 ha3yxi
tasdiaragov;ivnn ov ‘or2a-ov;ivnnyrov 3i,adagnyru
an]n]yli bidi mnan irynx hocovm1 :o. Asdova/
0rhni 2yz5 Ha3 M,ago3;in5 cir ov craganov;yan 2yr
ana[a- novirovmi ov zohapyrov;yan hamar1 Untovnyxek
a3s [n[in covmaru5 orbes nover SNAW6in1
Sirow` Armine Minasyan
Donations Received from May 1st to June 30th, 2008
The Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School gratefully acknowledges receipt of the following donations:
SNAW6u yraqdacidov;yamp gu n,e war=aranis polor noviradovnyrovn xangu6
Myr w,dagxov;ivnu hancovxyalin undaniki antamnyrovn yv qorin ,norhagalov;ivnu polor noviradovnyrovn1
In lieu of flower donations In Memory of:
Araksi Bedrossian
Mrs. Shake Papasian. Total: $25.00
Jack Hagop Sultanian
Mrs. Rose Davitian, Mr. Ohan Bakla. Total: $100.00
Torkom Tourabian
Mr. & Mrs. Bayar Karakas, Mr. & Mrs Arthur Terzian, Mrs. Lolita Babikian, Mr. & Mrs. Gary Touryan, Mr. Arda Mirek,
Mr. & Mrs. Sevan Semerciyan, Mr. & Mrs. Mina Mirek, Mr. Berj Haroutunian, Dr. Leon Kevorkian, Yercanik Semerciyan. Total: $1,000.00
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N & K GRADUATION DONATION
Dr. & Mrs. Haroutune Mekhjian. $500.00
Mr. & Mrs. Vahe Niksarli. $100.00
SIXTH GRADE GRADUATION DONATION
Mrs. Barbara Peters, Mr. & Mrs. Margaret Dagavarian, Mrs. Nevart Zeronian-Dadourian, Mr. Karabet Ishanyan, Mrs. Hera Sagiroglu,
Mr. & Mrs. Aris Sevag, Esayan Getronagan, Tekeyan Cultural Assoc., Mrs. Sylvia Terzibashian, Mr. & Mrs. Armenak Iskanoglu,
Mrs. Joan Sadyan, Mrs. Shake Papasian, Ms. Armine Minassian, Ms. Elizabeth Aktarian. Total: $2,850.00
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GENERAL DONATIONS FOR MAY & JUNE
Mrs. Shake Papasian - Subscription for National Geographic to Lucik Minassian & Andrew, Carolina & Daniela Gazal
to promote Science Fair Program @ HMADS,
Mr. & Mrs. Roland Issagholian - Printer & Scanner,
Mrs. Mary Haroutunian – Armenian Library Bookcase: Total: $400.00
Macy*s - Volunteer Program matching gift (Mrs. Sevana Shamlian ) Total: $250.00
Alumni Gathering –Janet Marcarian, Zarminé Boghosian: Total: $100.00
Mr. Armen Enkababian - ACEF Donation Total: $595.30
Mr. Raffi Nakashian - Shish-Kebab hot lunch, May 1, 2008
Special thanks to all parents for their classroom donations and volunteer work.
A[kyru irynk irynx gu havadan5 agan]nyru` ovri,nyrovn1
“One kind word can warm three winter months.” Japanese proverb
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Calendar of Upcoming HMADS 2008 Events
September
Sept.
3
Wed.
Sept.
Sept.
14
18
Sun.
Thu.
Sept.
22
Mon.
First Full Day of School for Grades 1-6
A schedule for N & K will be issued separately.
Church Picnic and HMADS Art Show
Curriculum Night & PTO Gen. Membership
Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
Armenian Independence Day Celebration in school
October
Oct.
15-16 Wed.-Thurs. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon - Open School Visitation
November
Nov.
9
Sun.
Nov.
17-21 Mon.-Fri.
Holy Martyrs Church Jubilee Banquet
Scholastic Book Fair – Details to be announced
December
Dec.
24
10:00 a.m. Annual Christmas Hantess–12:00 noon dismissal
Wed.
Errata
This newsletter was prepared with the highest attention to accuracy and detail. We could not possibly claim that it is free of errors.
We earnestly apologize for any unintentional omission or accidental misprint.
We thank all our readers for their continuous support and contribution to HMADS.
FLUSHING, N.Y.
PERMIT NO. 913
HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL
209-15 Horace Harding Expressway
Bayside, N.Y. 11364 - 1721
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