2011_10 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper October 2011

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Hye Sharzhoom
October 2011
New ASO Executives Ready to Serve
A bright group of students who
are interested in staying connected
with the Armenian community,
meeting other Armenian students,
and learning more about what it
means to be Armenian.
What are some of the most
important goals you want to
achieve?
■S Some important goals I would
js like to achieve are to teach the
§> campus community about the
X; Armenian culture and also to
Q help the club become more active
.S so others can learn about us and
cq become interested in joining.
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Left to Right: Ruzan Orkusyan, Vice President; Andrew Es-    Treasurer-Sophomore
guerra, Treasurer;  Marine Vardanyan, Secretary;  Vartush     Business-
Mesropyan, President; and Noel Lenard, Public Relations.       Minor in Armenian Studies
Emma Shaljyan
Staff Writer
New ASO executive officers,
were elected at the first ASO
meeting on September 9. The
officers are enthusiastic and have
many ideas for the new year.
Below is an interview conducted
with the executive officers.
Vartush Mesropyan
President-Junior
Pre-nursing-
Minor in Armenian Studies
When you think about ASO,
what is the first thing that comes
to mind?
When I think of ASO "unity"
comes to mind; a group of
individuals that are committed
to their people. Students forming
a union that has the strength
and determination to discuss
Armenian history, teach the
Armenian language, and cherish
the Armenian culture.
What are some of the most
important goals you want to
achieve?
One of my goals is to increase
the participation in ASO, by
encouraging everyone to attend
our meetings, get involved in
activities, and bond together as
a group. I would like to organize
cultural and educational events
for everyone to enjoy and get
a closer look of Armenia. And
most importantly,  I  would like
to spread awareness on campus
so our peers would know about
ASO and recognize the Armenian
Genocide.
Ruzan Orkusyan
Vice President
Sophomore
Biology-Minor in Spanish
When you think about the
ASO, what is the first thing that
comes to your mind?
I think of the famous saying,
"We are few, but they call us
Armenians." I think this quote
describes  ASO   perfectly.   Our
organization is not as big as
others, but we are all proud of
our heritage and dedicated to
spreading awareness about our
culture, and keeping the Armenian
community alive and active.
What are some of the most
important goals you want to
achieve?
More than anything I want
to raise awareness about the
Armenian culture around campus
and around the community. I feel
like Armenia and the Armenian
community have much to offer.
Marine Vardanyan
Secretary-Freshmen
Pre-Nursing-
Minor in Armenian Studies
When you think about the
ASO, what is the first thing that
comes to your mind?
When you think about the
ASO, what is the first thing
that comes to your mind? The
importance of active and unified
Armenian students on campus. I
also think of informative events
and activities that we do, such as
'' G am e D ay'' and m ovi e ni ght s.
What are some of the most
important goals you want to
achieve?
As treasurer, my most
important goal is to manage club
funds and make sure to fit fun
things into the budget.
Noel Lenard
Public Relations
Sophomore-Graphic Design
When you think about the
ASO, what is the first thing
that   comes   to   your   mind?
Armenian culture and fun. It's a
place where those who love the
Armenian culture and those who
are just learning about it can
gather together, enjoy each others
company, make new friends, and
learn, all while having a great
time.
What are some of the most
important goals you want to
achieve?
I want to work in tandem with
my fellow executives, put on
fun and fulfilling events for our
members and the community, and
put out promotional materials that
will make people want to come to
our awesome events.
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