AGBU-AYA Excellence Awards”

1980 10 30 “AGBU-AYA Excellence Awards” Organized by the AGBU-AYA Youth Committee, an “Excellence” competition series was held during the months of September–October at the Alex Manoogian Center. This series consisted of a range of specialized topics, featuring questions designed to evaluate the knowledge of individual participants.------------- The competition was conducted over five rounds, held as weekly meetings. Those who successfully passed all stages were awarded the title of “Excellent” and received valuable prizes.------------- A special judging panel was formed for the competition, composed of Nora Konialian, Viken Khachadourian, and Krikor Dekirmenjian.------------ Around 30 students participated in this engaging competition, which generated great enthusiasm both among the contestants and the audience, who eagerly awaited the challenging questions.----------- The questions became progressively more difficult with each round, requiring increasing effort from the participants.------------------- The final round’s questions were presented by Mr. Krikor Dekirmenjian. On that day, the questions were more complex than in previous rounds, for the obvious reason that this stage was meant to determine the true “Excellent” winners.---------------- Only two participants earned this title: •In Science: Albert Koftikian •In Art: Ara Patapoutian -------------- The following participants reached the final round but were unable to succeed: •Ara Kasabian (Science) •Vahe Hovsepian (Sports) •Nelly Chembetian (Geography) •Kourken Hamalian (Geography) •K. Topalian (Film Arts) Special mention should also be made of Sebouh Avedikian.----------------- A reception was held in honor of all participants, during which the prizes were awarded to the winners.-------------- The success of this competition was greatly supported by the “Penguin” Establishment, represented by Mr. Viken Momjian, who sponsored the event and provided valuable prizes for the winners.------------- (H’ Eordekian /1980 Dec Kh p 25)) 1980 10 30