AGBU Antelias School Graduation

16 06 1974: AGBU Antelias School Graduation -- The combined kindergarten and primary school event of the AGBU Antelias School took place on June 16, 1971, in the Barsamian Hall of the Vahan Tekeyan School. Once again, this year, Benefactors Mr. and Mrs. Kevork Garmirian graciously assumed the presidency of the event. The event was under the auspices of the AGBU Lebanon Educational Committee, with esteemed member Dr. V. Tashjian in attendance, along with members of the AGBU Lebanon Regional Committee and the Boghos G. Garmirian School Construction Committee, Mr. and Mrs. A. Esayan, and the President of the AGBU Antelias chapter, Mr. Nazaret Elmajian, as well as directors and teachers. The event opened with the national anthems of Lebanon and the AGBU, followed by an artistic program. This year, 18 kindergarten and 8 primary school students received their certificates from Mr. and Mrs. Kevork------------------ Among the kindergarten graduates, G. Geogkeozyan delivered the farewell speech, while R. Hagopyan from the graduating class read the message. ----- Principal Mr. M. Ouzounyan presented the annual report. This school of the AGBU has been a blessing for the Armenian community of Antelias and its surroundings, serving as a beacon of light for 18 years, producing dozens of graduates. He joyfully announced that the AGBU Antelias elementary school will open its doors next academic year under the name of the newly constructed Boghos K. Garmirian School, thanks to the generous donation of Mr. and Mrs. G. Karmirian, equipped with a modern building and excellent educational facilities. Garmirian.