AGBU Tarouhy and Hovagimian-Manougian Graduation

1978 07 02 ---- The AGBU Tarouhy Hagopyan and Hovagimian-Manougian Secondary Schools' joint graduation ceremony took place on July 2, 1978, in the Caloust Gulbenkian Hall under the auspices of the Union’s Lebanon District Committee.-------------Despite the unfavorable conditions caused by the political events, parents and relatives filled the hall in great numbers.------------The program began with the impressive entry of the graduates. On the occasion, Mr. Ara Topjian, the school principal, delivered the "Educational Address." After reflecting on the unfavorable circumstances of the day, he emphasized the Armenian school’s determination to remain steadfast in the face of challenges.----------- He stated that it is precisely now that we must speak about education, as the situation highlights the failures of Lebanon's educational system. -----------He praised the positive work of the Armenian schools, the best proof of which was the role of the Armenian community during the recent tragic events, serving as a flagbearer of unity, humanity, and the ideals of solidarity.------------- On behalf of the graduates of both schools, Silva Vizoian delivered a message in Arabic. Following that, Ms. S. Vahedjian, Taroohy Hakobyan School teacher, invited Dr. Mary Kasbarian, Chairperson of the Educational Committee; Mrs. Sosy Bedikian, Director of the Melkonian Institution; and Ms. Angel Djanjanian, Principal, to present the diplomas to the graduates.------------- This year, 50 students graduated from the 11th-grade sections of A. Baccalaureate and Arts. Below is the list of this year's graduates: --------Arts Section: Ani Alexanian, Maro Apelian, Vera Avetikian, Jenny Babahaekian, Ani Bejoyian. Silva Kuvlekjian, (*) Mary Djanigian, Seta Kantarjian, Seta Kmbikian,, Aida Keoshgerian, Silva Keoseyan, Arpy Kevorkian, Nora Koundakjian, Sosi Krikorian, Takouhy Matchoulian, Zarouhy Madjarian, Hamesd Mahserejian, Marina Nersesian, (*) Silva Semizian, Shushik Shekherdemian, Sirvart Simonian, Dikranouhy Tashjian, Arsho Chakmakjian, Hourik Charekian, Vartanoush Tekeyan, Sona Tengrian, Lena Torosian, Houri Tutunjian, Liza Yalmanian, Maria Yenikomshian, Ingrid Tahan.-----------. Baccalaureate Section: Sona Asadourian, Armine Asadourian, Rozine Bardakdjian, (*) Sonia Dakessian, Astghig Der Arsenian, Salpy Ellezian, Ani Garabedian, Maral Kaloghlian, Arpy Keshishian, Dzovig Kojababyan, Vart Kupelian, Vartouhy Partamian, Sonia Sarafian, Seta Sarkissian, Ani Shishmanian, Maria Sdepanian, Koharig Tashjian, (*) Silva Vizoyan.----------- Mr. A. Madourian, a teacher at Hovagimyan-Manoukyan School, invited Mr. S. Kasardjian, Vice-Chairperson of the AGBU Lebanon District Committee; Mr. H. Davidian; and Principal Mr. A. Topjian to present the diplomas to Hovagimyan-Manougyan School’s graduates. This year, 38 students graduated from the 11th-grade A. Baccalaureate and Commerce sections. Below is the list of graduates:---------------- Commerce Section:Vatche Akelian, Mikayel Koroukian, Vartivar Yalmanian, Mihran Khachadourian, Kevork Hakimian, Nazaret Habibian, Vazken Nakhnigian, Vartan Babikian, Papken Boyadjian, Simon Boghosian, Bedros Sakabedoyan, Nazaret Vasilian, Misak Kelesian------------- Baccalaureate Section: Vache Alexanian, Zareh Amadouni, Hovig Arakelian, Hovhannes Arakelian, Hayg Arslanian, Sarkis Artinian, Tony Kantardjian, Garapet Tinoyian, Haroutiun Koumrouian, (*) Kevorg Yazijian, Viken Yerganian, Varoujan Terzian, Arshak Ghazarian, Gabriel Ghorghorian, Vahe Mahdessian, Apraham Bahchejian, Hagob Belekdanian, Kevork Rajoyian, Nikol Salkhanian, Krikor Dakessian, Antranik Demirdjian, Onnik Pilibosian, Panos Keshishian, Nazaret Festekjian.------------------ On behalf of the graduating classes of both schools, Nikol Salkhanian delivered an address in Armenian.------------- Ms. A. Janjanian, the Principal of Taroohy Hagopyan School, concluded the event with the "Final Words," expressing gratitude that another academic year could be completed despite Lebanon's existential threats. The event ended with "Protective prai," recited by Reverend Father Kevork Garbisian (recently deceased). In the courtyard, graduates received congratulations from the attendees.---------------