Boghos K. Garmirian Elementary School End-of-Year Celebration

June 24, 1980 – AGBU Boghos K. Garmirian Elementary School End-of-Year Celebration BOGHOS K. GARMIRIAN SCHOOL END-OF-YEAR CEREMONY The certificate distribution ceremony of the kindergarten division of the AGBU Boghos K. Garmirian School took place on Tuesday, June 24, 1980, in the evening, in the school hall. Parents, relatives, and teachers had filled the hall ahead of time. The graduates’ entrance into the hall was welcomed by the audience standing and applauding.------------ Following the Lebanese and AGBU anthems, Mrs. Zarmine Minasian, the homeroom teacher of the sixth grade, reflected on the tremendous work accomplished during the year. She emphasized the importance of the school’s role, expressed gratitude to the teachers, and congratulated the parents and graduates. The 29 graduates, standing, listened with immense joy and emotion to the meaningful words of their beloved teacher.--------------- The group recitation of “St. Mesrop” was delivered flawlessly and with deep understanding. This was followed by Armenian and Arabic recitations performed by the graduates.------------ The prize distribution then took place. More than 60 students received valuable gifts.------------ The respected principal of the school, Mr. Hovhannes Tabakian, was invited to the stage to deliver his remarks. The principal provided detailed information and explanations about the school and the work accomplished. Within a relatively short period—only six years—the total number of graduates had reached 157.------------ After the principal’s address, the program continued. The message in Arabic was read by Rita Ayvazian, and the Armenian message by Ara Sanjian. Amid general emotion and enthusiastic applause, the graduating class received their diplomas from the hands of Rev. Father. Anoushavan Vartabed Danielian, Mr. S. Minasian, and Principal Mr. Tabakian.--------- The Reverend Father delivered the “Final Blessing.”--------- Below are the names of the graduates:------------- Viken Atamian, Rita Ayvazian, Vaché Asdourian, Ara Kasarjian, Vrej Kojakafayan, Silva Kahvejian, Hovig Yalmanian, Norair Elmaian, Ohan Emmian, Nazely Ekmekjian, Suzy Tataryan, Seta Terterian, Hagop Lachinian, Hamlet Khacherian, Taline Getsoyan, Sarkis Gojikian, Kegham Gedigyan, Jacques Mahlepjian, Raffi Meserlian, Levon Shirikian, Hasmig Ounjian, Tina Boghosian, Ara Sanjian, Lena Der Torosian, Vaché Partamian, Kevork Keoshgerian, Nancy Kupelian, Ani Fermanian, George Chakmakjian. **1980 06 24-1980 AGBU-BOGHOS K. GARMIRIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL END YEAR CELEBRATION