1995_05 The Daily Collegian May 1995

              APRIL 24, from p. 1
cused en the survival of the Arme¬
nian culture. She emphasized the
agm and detennination of the
Armenian people to carry on their
culture even in the lace of over-
■V whelming odds.
\"- Tp complete Monday
morning's commemoration, the
Armenian Students Organization
and Armenian Youth Federation
invited all students to join them in
a inarch and demonstration at
Fresno State and Fresno City Hall.
On Wednesday April 26th, the
Armenian Students Organization
showed the movie "Deer in the
Mountains." The movie was a
documentary of the Armenian sol¬
diers fighting for the Karabagh
lands. After the movie, Chahe
Ajamian, an Armenian who has
been in Karabagh, answered ques¬
tions from the audience. He spoke
of the patriotic spirit to regain
Karabagh regardless of the hor¬
rible conditions-oumumbered Ar¬
menian soldiers, inadequate medi¬
cal supplies, and political instabil¬
ity.
The last event of the week was
a cultural evening at the Fresno
State Satellite Union. To introduce
the evening ASO member Khatchig
J ingirian Jr. began by talking about
what happened to the Armenians
of the 1915 genocide, but he also
told the audience that the evening
was a celebration of the survival of
the Armenian culture. Members of
the Armenian Students Organiza¬
tion presented a variety of litera¬
ture: Mike Pogosian recited The
CATHOLICOS, from p. 2
Catholicos of All Armenians, His
Holiness Karekin I made a brief
ace eptance statement in the Cathe -
dral of Holy Etchmiadzin:
"The first thing that I would
like to do is kiss the Holy Altar of
Descent as a sign of my devotion
and oath.
Dear reverend brothers and lay
colleagues, ladies and gentlemen.
First, I express my thanks and grati¬
tude to all of you for duly perform¬
ing your national responsibility.
Tarkanian in Fresno
Armenian Students Organization
Armenian's Grief by Hovhannes
Toumanian, Marine Pogosian re¬
cited//! the Mist by Vanan Derian,
and Tina Attashian recited Free-
dom by Michael Nalbandian. The
program also featured traditional
Armenian music played by Jim
Karagozian and Peter Dorian.
The Arax Armenian Dance
Group performed a program of tra¬
ditional Armenian folk dance to
close the evening. Don Eskender,
Ana Tanielian, Mary Mirigian,
Arekag Bagirian, and Sharon
Toroian Esguerra performed
Garanee, Sevani Bar, Yarkele
Nazov, Ver Veree, Loree Acheeg,
and Shoror.
With the conclusion of the
weeks events reactions were en¬
couraging. A Fresno State student
Marrissa Cervantes said, "I did not
even know there was an Armenian
Genocide.'* A Fresno City College
student Jenny Rusche said, "If one
word could describe my impres¬
sion of the weeks events it would
be strength. The strength of the
Armenian people to survive mass
annihilation, and the strength of the
culture to survive for the last eighty
years even though the people are so
dispersed. The events revealed to
me a spirit of people that will never
give up. With this determination
and strength they will some day
achieve the goals they have strived
for."
Not only had the Armenians
been affected, but many non-Ar¬
menians had learned the tragic his¬
tory of the past, and saw a strong
culture united by the determination
to forge a new future rooted firmly
in the past but still looking ahead.
After long consultations and at
times emotional difficulties, you
came to this decision and elected
me as successor to the throne of the
Illuminator's Mother See....
On this occasion, I would like
to thank all those who helped orga¬
nize this national Assembly which
will continue tomorrow.
I express my sincere thanks
and appreciation to the Govern¬
ment of newly Independent Re¬
public of Armenia, to his excel¬
lency the President and all the gov¬
ernment and civil servants and to
Donations
Ms. Queenie Antoyan
In memory of: Mrs. Askonoosh Erganian
M/M Milton Avakian
M/M Jack Bousian
Mr. Michael Bozoian
Ms. Arax Davidian
M/M Mack Donnian
Ms. Rose E. Donobedian
Dr. Martha Googoian Ensher
Dr. & Mrs. Arnold Gazarian
In memory of: John S. Surabian, Sr.
and Rose Markarian
Roxie Hagopian
In memory of: Louise Vwoman
and Erma Jensen* Hall
Mr. Samuel G. Kadorian
Mr. Scott A Kateian
M/M Vahram Keosian
Ms. Michele Koudyan
M/M Michael Matosian
M/MSredMalkasian
Mr. John Pakradounian
M/M Barj A Rustigian
Armenian Relief Society-Sophia Chapter
Mr. RobertTarkanian
M/MNotibarTavinan
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all the children of our Nation, both
in Armenia and the Diaspora.
Finally, as I enter this blessed
house, I address my words of love
to the institution which I served for
eighteen years, the Cathohcosate
of the Great House of Cilicia. It is
my duty and desire [to see] the
realization of exoneration and unity,
and may the will for one church,
flag and cross lead us forward
henceforth."
(Thanks to Window Quarterly
for the textof the Cathobcos> speech
and for election results.Window
Quarterly is a publication of the
Armenian Church Research &
Analysis Group (ACRAG).
the new head coach of the Fresno
State men's basketball team at a
news conference held on April 5,
1995.
Tarkanian, who has the best
NCAA major college whining per¬
centage (.837) of all time returns to
coaching after a three year absence.
Tarkanian is a 1955 graduate
ofFresno State and he and his wife
Lois have a long time association
with Fresno. Lois'parents live near
Fresno and he coached at Fresno's
San Joaquin Memorial High
School.
The 64 year old Tarkanian
brings a 24 year Division I coach-
Dr. Dickran Kouyrnjiau, Haig
Armenian Studies at Fresno State
said,"Tafkanianbtherjesttriu^
happen to the academic program at
Fresno State. His high standards
and enthusiasm will be a standard
for students and faculty to match:"
Fresno State is one of only *
seven universities in the United
States with an Armenian Studies
Program* Tarkanian's presence on
campus is expected to increase in¬
terest in Armenian Studies as well.
Barlow DerMugrdecrnan, lec¬
turer in the Armenian Studies Pro¬
gram said, "Coach Tarkanian will
be an asset to the Universiry. I
Photo by Ken Melkonian
New men's basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian with Barlow Der
Mugrdechian of the Armenian Studies Program at the Selma Triple
X Chapters Sports Night
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96 season.
In April of 1990, his UNLV
Runnin' Rebels defeated Duke to
become the NCAA champions.
Tarkanian was signed toathree
year contract
Tarkanian said, "I am pleased
to return to my alma mater. I thought
it would never lumpen but I am
excited and will build a program
which the university will be proud
of.TheFresnofans(theRedWave)
are the best fans in the country. My
return to Fresno is unique for me
and heart-warming."
Tarkanian *s return to Fresno
State is also expected to benefit the
academic program. *
expect that he jftll become involved
in activities sponsored by the Ar¬
menian Studies Program since He
has always been proud of his Ar¬
menian heritage."
Tarkanian has kept a busy
schedule since bis appointment as
he he begins recruitment for the tall
1995 bastetrjaH season.
It is expected that Tarkanian
will land some of the best high-
school recruits in the country who
will be attracted to Fresno.
April 5 was a milestone in the
Armenian community of the San
Joaquin Valley, and will be remem¬
bered as an exciting day the history
of Fresno State, Fresno, and the
valley.
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