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Kalpakian's Armenian radio
show going strong on KFSR
By Nicole
StaffWriter
What started as a one-time-
only special for Armenians on April
24,1992, on CSUFsradio station,
KFSR-FM 90.7, evolved into-a
weekly radio show.
The show's creator, student
Rosemary Kalpakian, known as
Rose K on the air, said she wanted
to do an April 24 special in 1991
but she was told there were no
available time slots on the air that
day. .
One year later, with the sup¬
port of the n station manager Manos
Tzanakakis and current station
manager Suzanne Kayian,
Kalpakian turned in the same pro¬
posal and before the show aired
she had her weekly Armenian ra¬
dio show airing Saturday morn¬
ings from 10 a.m to noon.
"I wanted to start the program
because Armenians are *ot ex¬
tremely active in the school," said
Kalpakian.
The show features Armenian
musical artists performing in a va¬
riety of languages.    ■
"There was much controversy
over deciding to play music sung
only in Annenian or playing Ar¬
menian artists singing in any lan¬
guage, even Spanish.
"I decided to play any Arme¬
nian artist If an Armenian is sing¬
ing in Turkish I'll play iL
"I<don*t want the show
done 100 percent in Armenian be¬
cause maybe not all Armenians
can speak trie language but still
care about the culture." said-
Kalpakian.
The music isn't readily avail¬
able at local music stores so
Kalpakian goes to Los Angeles to
search for music for the programs
buys it at her own personal ex¬
pense.
j      "I play traditional, pop, folk,
*llance and even .Annenian opera
because you have to try to please
everyone," said Kalpakian.
Kalpakian, who has the dream
of being a stand-up comedian, said
she started by landing the Monday
night blues show at 2 a.m. on KFSR
nearly 3 years ago after her room¬
mate coaxed her to apply for the
job.
According to Station Manager
Suzanne Kayian the Armenian ra¬
dio show gets a positive response.
"I got an interesting call a
couple of weeks ago from the Ar¬
menian old folks home telling me
they listen to the show weekly,"
said Kayian.
Kalpakian said the show does
not get a lot of financial support
from the 'community because of
weak transmittal.
"I can understand. Why would
someone want to.pay money for a
show they are not going to be able
to hear?" said Kalpakian.
She also said plans for a stron¬
ger transmitterforKFSRhave been
approved so there is hope for reach¬
ing high numbers of .Armenians in
the community through the show.
"A lot of Armenians in this
town wouldn't mind sponsoring
the show and would want their
name heard on an Armenian radio
show," said Kalpakian.
Right now the program is
purely a musical format but
Kalpakian said when the show
reaches more people she will con¬
sider having special topics, but for
now she does not want to get politi¬
cal:
Aside from doing the show
Kalpakian, who is an an and tele¬
communications major with an
Armenian minor, holds three jobs
and attends classes.
HYE SHARZHOOM DONATIONS,
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Anonymous 'Fresno, California
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Satenig andStichard Deinirjian • Moraga, California
Norm a and Bob Der Mugrdechian • Fresno, California
Margaret and Armen Dildilian • Fort Washington, New York & Fresno
( Patricia A. Rancis^atita Rosa, California
Kathleen E. Friebertshauser •Davis, California
George D. Hagopian • Reedley, California
. Isabel Khushigian • Fresno, California
Deran & Mimi Koligian • Fresno.Califomia
Annual Fund, Continued
Associates
Mr. A Mrs. Berge and .Mice Bulbulian
Mr. A Mrs. Nerco and Diana Dennenjian
Dr. A Mrs. Arnold and Dianne Gazarian
Mis. Rosellen Kershaw
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Lion
Leoo S. Peters Foundatioo-Mn. Alice Peters
William Saroyan Foundation
Donations in memory of Mr. Yghisb
Fund Drive the most successful Academic Annual Fund of all time.
December is always a busy time for non-profit organizations. Whether it is the holiday spirit of caring
or sharing or the wish to beat the year-end tax deduction deadline, gifts come in large numbers and amounts
during the last month of the year.
The Armenian Studies Annual Fund is no exception. Gifts are welcome at any time. The Sarkis and
Meline* Kalfayan Center for Armenian Studies serves as an umbrella over the non-State funded activities
of the Program. The university's role of instniction, research, and public service takes on special meaning
in these challenging financial circumstances. So for "end-of-year" donors, the welcome mat is out!
The Leon. S. Peters Business Building was dedicated in October of 1988. It honors the memory Of
a leading valley resident, Leon S. Peters. A successful businessman who took a flountiering Depression-
era company to great success, he is well remembered as a generous and caring citizen.
On November 12,1992 California State University, Fresno President Dr. John Welty announced the
nam ing of the business school as The Sid Craig School of Business and Administrations Sciences. This
honors alum Sid Craig for the $10 million commitment of the Sid and Jenny Craig Foundation. The Craig
School joins the Kalfayan Center for Annenian Studies as the two named programs housed in the Peters
Business Building. __ ±
The attached list includes donors to the Armenian Studies Annual Fund from July 1 through
November 30,1992.
Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Alberta Bedoian
Mr. A Mrs. Antranig and Siran rhaUhiari
Ms. Strvart Coodoian
Mr. & Mis. Ronald Cooper
Ms. Barbara J. Co?van
Mr. Makolm Dedekian
Mr. Robert Emerzian
Mr. A Mrs. Aram and Gteria^Erganian
Mr. Haig Garabedian
Mr. A Mrs. John and Jenifer Gigliotti
Mr. A Mrs. Alex Goorabian
Mr. George Hagopian
RaffieHarootian
Mr. & Mn Sam and Mary Hokotrian   ,
Ms. Araxia M Hovsepian
Mr. & Mrs. Carl and Grace Hovsepian
Ms. Tressie Hovsepian
Ms. Lillian Jimenez
Mr. Paul Jorjorian
Mr. Harry Kachadoorian
Mr. Samuel Kadorian
Mr. & Mrs. John and Zepur Karakazian
Mr. Haig Kasparian
.Mr. A Mn. M. Kasparian -J
Dr. A Mrs. Amos and Anna Khasigian
Mr. St Mrs. Aram Khushigian
Dr. A Mrs. Robert Kinoian
Ms.ZabdLeamond
Mrs. Alma Margosian
Mr. & Mrs. Ted and Jasmine Markarian
Mr. & Mrs. James Me Icon
Ms. Laurie Menendian
Mr. & Mis. George and Ardy Mesrobian
MsJodyMkbalowiki
Mr. Jirajj M. Moughaznian
Ms. Bertha Mugurdichian
Mr. A Mrs. Richard Nikssarian
Ms. Lucy Ohankn
Mr. & Mis. Jack and Melene Ouzounian
Mr. & Mis. Richard and Jean Papazian
Ms.GhdrsK.Petm
Mr. & Mrs. Leo and Marlene Pilibosian
Mr. James Peloian
Ms. Abigail Sartriuian
Mr. George Sepetpan
Mr. & Mis. Onnig and Evelyn Shahan
Mr. & M.S. Henry and Rose Shamlin
Mr. A Mrs. John and Dorothy Shamshoian
Mr. & Mis Ralph and Anahid Shamshoian
Mr. A Mis. Shahen and Betty Shapazian
Ms. Dorothy Takooshian
Mrs. Seranouch Tavookjian
Mr. HrayrTerzian
Ms. Patty Toroaian
Mr. A Mrs. Rabert and Frances Tusan
Mr. &. Mis. Haig and Elizabeth Vahradian
Mr. Gary P. Vartanian
Mr. Vaughn Vartanian
Ms. Seeran Zartanan
Mr. John Zerounian
Patrons
Dr. A Mrs. Varouj and Lena Altebarmakian
Ms Peony Mirigian
Dr. Martha Googooian Ensha
Mr. A Mrs. Hairy Goorabian
National Raisin Company (Bedrosian Fam¬
ily)
Mr. Pete Peters
Stephen Philibosian Foundation-Mr. A Mrs.
Joe Stein
Triple X Fraternity -Selma Chapter
Friends
AJtS. Levon Hagopian Memorial Center
Mr. A Mrs. Augustine Badeer
Ms. Mary Mazman-Sharp
Sponsors
Mr. A Mrs. George and Marian Bagdasarian
Mr. & Mrs. Nubert Baker
Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Rose Bedoian
Mrs. Elbabeth Bedrosian
Mr. A Mrs. Warren and Ida Bertken
Mr. A Mrs. David and Carol Cannon
Dr. A Mrs. Robert G. Comegys
Mr. A Mrs. George and Betty Francis
Mr. A Mrs. Hairy Gaytrian
Ms. Annie Goeigizian
Dr. A Mrs. Andrew Hagopian
Ms. Esther Hagopian
Dr. A Mis. Pierre Haig
Mr. A Mrs. Albert and babeDe Kabrielian
Mr. A Mrs. Seraph Kaprelian
Mr. A Mrs. Edward Kashian
Ms. Marguerite Kazarian
Mr. A Mrs. Jacob and Virginia Kizirian
Mr. A Mrs. Deran and Mimi Koligian
l>. Steven Koobatian
Mr. A Mrs. Jack and M elanie Koroyan
Mr. A Mrs. John and Tomasina Krikorian
Mr. A Mrs. Harold Manselian
Mr. A Mrs. Robert Manselian
Steven A Violet Mayian
Mr. Gregory Mazmanian
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Melikian
Mr. A Mrs. Aram Michigian
Ivfr. A Mn.CharleaV. Mugrdechian       «#(
Pacific Radiation Oncology Center-Mr. &
Mrs. Annen Shabazian
Mr. A Mrs. Victor Sahatdjian
Ms. June Shamshoian
Dr. & Mrs. Leo Shist
Mr. A Mrs. Harvey Stepanian
Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Came ha Topouzian
Mr. John Tufenkjian
Mr. & Mrs. Haig and Alice Varoujean
Mr. A Mrs. Edward and Grace Zartarian
Contributors
Dr. & Mrs. Charles K. Achlti
Ms. Nevart Apikian
Satenig A Lolla Arabyan
Mr. George Alexanian
Mr. A Mrs. Ralph and Louise Ayvazian
Mr. A Mrs. Gary Bagdasarian
Dr. & Mrs. George Baker
Mr. K ajak Balekjian
Ms. Alice Barter
Mr. A Mrs. Harry Bujulian
Mr. A Mrs Kenneth and Lilyan Chooljian
Mr. & Mrs. Bedros Dakessian
Dr. Paul Davis
Mr. & Mrs John and Gail Der Garabedian
Ms Kalherine Der Mugrdechian
Mr. Raymond Ensher
Mr. David Gabriehan
Mr. A Mrs. Harper Gabrielson
Mr. A Mrs. Paul Geragos
Dr. Douglas Gil»
Mr. A Mrs. Edward and Genevieve Hagopian
Dr. A Mrs. Ara Hairabedian
Mrs. Lucy Jamgotchian
Mr. A Mrs. Lawrence and Dun Karabian
Mr. A Mrs. Richard Kassabian
Dr. Donald Kirkorian
Mr. Varujan Kojian
Mr. A Mr. John and Lisa Manoogian
Mr. Onnic Marashian
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan and Julie Marsoobian
Mr. & Mn. Chester and Gladys Meukiaa
Mr. A Mrs. Sam Muradian
CoL Harry Sachaklian
Dr. Harry G.Sadoian
Mr. A Mrs. Henry and Nancy Sanoian
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph and Helen Saroyan
Mr. A Mrs. Edward and Mildred Shirin
Mr. A Mrs. John and Mary Soursourun
Mr. & Mrs. Donald and Rita Stasi
Dr. A Mrs. David Taylor
Mrs. Araks V. Tolegian
Ms. Anna Tookoian
Yost and Webb Rineral Home- Mr. JackSarafun
Donors
Ms. Queenie Antoyan ,
Mr. A Mn. Richard Asadoorian
Mr. A Mn. Jeffrey Atmajian
Mr. Arten Avakian
Mr. St. Mn. Albert and Qu^cnie Avedikian
Mr. Ham-Avedisian
Mn. VictMia'Badveliaa
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