1989_09 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper September 1989

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Hy? Shyrzhoom
September 1989
Fr. Datev & Roxie Tatoulian teaching at Armenian Church Class
Armenian Church issues
discussion of ciass
By Peggy Momjian
Stiff Writer
The Armenian Church was the topic
of a one unit course taught by Barlow
Der Mugrdechian on September 22-23.
TTie course was an introduction and
basic overview of Armenian history
before and after Armenians converted
to Christianity.
During the Friday evening session,
Araxi Tatoulian, a guest speaker,
explained the importance of sharagans
or hymns in the Armenian church.
"Just like the Romans are proud of
their temples, and the Egyptians are
proud of their pyramids, the
Armenians are proud of their
sharagans," she said.
Sharagans    developed    when    the
church was established and are sung
throughout the Divine Liturgy.
The following day, Fr. Vartan
Kasparian, pastor ' of St. Mary
Armenian Church of Yettem, spoke of
controversial issues that have been
raised about the existing Armenian
church. These issues ranged from
women in the church, ethnicity, and
culture in the church, and the role of
priests.
For example, one of the issues
raised concerning ethnicity dealt with
the language barrier in the church.
According to Fr. Kasparian, since
many of the non-Armenian speaking
congregation in the Armenian church
do not understand the services of the
Divine Liturgy, the church could be
losing members.
Gifts given to A.S.P.
Dr. Haig Seklemian of Palos Verdes
has donated the first four years of
Asbarez newspaper to the Armenian
Studies Program in the name of his
grandfather, Abraham G.
Seklemian, a founding father of the
newspaper.
The Armenian Studies Program
thanks the Seklemian family for their
valuable contribution to the Program.
These materials will be a valuable
addition to the many materials already
collected relating to the history of the
Fresno Armenian community.
Khoren Davidson, well-known
Armenian writer, and a native of
Zeytoon, recently passed away in
Fresno. A large selection of Armenian
language books and records were
donated to the Armenian Studies Program from his estate.
Mrs. Marka Armen Eyjian has
donated numerous Armenian language
books and periodicals to the Armenian
Studies Program.
Augustine Badeer of Fresno has
donated two books: Armenian
Evangelical Identity, by Rev.  Barkev
Darakjian and The Armenian
Evangelical   Movement:   Whv   needed
and why separated,     by     Hagop
Chakmajian, Th.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sanoian
of Fresno have donated a series of
black and white photographs "Armenian Writers" from Yereven.
A series of color illustrations from
an English translation of Omar
Khayyam, illustrated by Danish of
Tehran, were donated by Anne
Demoorjian of Fresno.
Mrs. Connie Kayserlian of
Fresno donated Armenian language
books to the ASP in the name of her
late husband, Hagie Kayserlian.
The Armenian Studies Program
sincerely thanks all donors.
Donation thank-yous
Mrs. Rose Terzian
Fresno, CA
Jack & Barbara Bousian
Fresno, CA
Jackline Matosian &MichaeI
Son Marino, CA
Judge Spurgeon Avakian
Santa Cruz, CA
Henry & Nancy Sanoian
Fresno, CA
Jack Mardoian
Lake Forest, Illinois
Mr.& Mrs. K. Yervan Terzian
Rosemont, PA
Dr. Eileen Vartan Barker
Wembly, England
Venus Phillips
Vallejo, CA
Mr. & Mrs. John Tekirian
Washington Township, NJ
Vahram Keosian
Danville, CA
Roxy Maljanian
Newington, CT
Franklin Penirian
Sacramento, CA
Penny Mirigian
Fresno, CA
AIAS proves active
By Barlow Der Mugrdechian
Advisor
The Ararat International Academy of
Sciences (AIAS) was founded in 1986
in Paris. The purpose of the academy is
to bring together college-graduates,
not only specialists, but all kinds of
artists, lawyers, musicians, and
intellectuals. It is open to non-
Armenians interested in Armenians.
The AIAS has three goals: 1) to
provide a forum where Armenian
intellectuals can meet with each other
and get to know one t another 2) to
assist students who need financial help
3) to present the Academy's opinion
on the Armenian case and other issues
which pertain to Armenians in a nonviolent way.
At present there are over 300
members in the world with branches in
Paris, Lyon, and Marseilles but with a
new branch recently in Buenos Aires.
Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, Haig and
Isabel Berberian Professor of
Armenian Studies at California State
University, Fresno is serving as a vice-
president of the organization which is
headed by Dr. Hagop Kerkiasharian of
Paris.
Recent activities of AIAS have
included Armenian earthquake relief
efforts. The Marseilles branch was
undertaken the rebuilding of two
villages, Shirag and Anipemza, with
the intent of building a brick factory,
schools, homes, churches, and a
community hall.
In . the Alaverdian region of
Armenia, a plan is being formulated to
clean up air pollution as a result of
pollution from local chemical plants.
The AIAS has also entered into an
agreement with the Armenian
government to check on the water
quality of Lake Sevan and to propose
plans for improvement.
Other activities of the group include
a joint exhibition with Armenian and
Arab artists at the Institute de Monde
Arab in Paris and participation in the
recent world congress of Armenia
scientist and engineers held in Los
Angeles.
A college degree is a requirement for
membership but those without degrees
may join as associate members. Those
interested in joining the AIAS may
contact Ari Topouzkhanian, 13 Rue
des Allies, F-69100 Villeeurbane,
France.
Students receive scholarships
The California State University,
Fresno Armenian Studies Program
Scholarship Committee has released
the names of 35 recipients of
scholarships and grants totaling over
$30,000 to students who will be
attending CSUF in the 1989-90
academic year. The individual awards
ranged from $200 to $ 1,000.
Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Acting
Director of the Armenian Studies
Program and Chairman of the
Scholarship Committee said, "The
Armenian Studies Program is pleased
that it is able to recommend these
students for scholarships. It is through
the generosity of the Charles K.
Pategian and Pansy Patagian
Zlokovich Scholarships and the
Yervant, Rose, and Hovannes
Levonian Educational Grant established at CSUF that we are able to assist
these highly qualified applicants. We
are pleased with their past achievements and look forward to their future
accomplishments."
The Armenian Studies Program
Scholarship Committee made recommendations for recipients to the
Scholarship Office on the basis of the
students academic achievement and
need. Significant consideration was
given to students who demonstrated
interest in Armenian culture according
to the wishes of the benefactors. This
interest was interpreted as enrollment
in Armenian Studies at CSUF, activity
in the Armenian Students Organization, working on the staff of Hye
Sharzhoom (the newspaper of the ASO
and ASP), or demonstrating leadership
in the community.
Surviors
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art projects, swam in the lake and went
boating. He especially enjoyed
horseback riding, which he did for the
first time.
"He was so excited," Julie said,
adding, "That night... he kissed my
hand and said Thank you so much for
bringing me to this wonderful place. I
wish we could stay for a whole week."'
Even with all the excitement,
according to the Bakers, the children
were happy to return home. Each were
Recipients of the 'Charles K.
Pategian and Pansy Pategian
Zlokovich Scholarships' are: David J.
Aaron, Eugenie A. Andranigian, Laura
E. Arabian, Leslie M. Baker, Sharon
A. Gaebe, Kristine Gengozian, Diane
E. George, Heidi L. Hagopian, Micah
Jendian, Kandy Kachadoorian, Karen
D. Kaloustian, Lisa M. Karagozian,
Karen V. Ketendjian, Pamela A.
Manoogian, Lesa Nanette Margosian,
Gina Moordigian, David Jae Peterson,
and Elizabeth L. Zobian.
The Knights of Vartan, Fresno
Yeprad Lodge No. 9 also awards two
scholarships annually to students who
enroll at CSUF and who take courses in
Armenian Studies.
Applications   for   scholarships   and
grants to be awarded in the academic
year 1990-91 to students who enroll or
already are students at CSUF will be
accepted    through    the    Fall    1989
semester.    For    more    information,
contact the Armenian Studies Program.
Many      prior      recipients      have
continued on and received their minors
in   Armenian   Studies,   a   significant
achievement and an indication of their
interest in Armenian culture.
Recipients for this year's 'Yerevant,
Rose, and Hovannes Levonian Educational Grant' are: Gail A.
Antranikian, Nancy R. Arakelian, Sam
S. DeOrian, Sonia N. Devejian,
Jonelle S. -Garo, Phillip C. Garo,
Matthew Air Jendian, Susie Kalinian,
Leon F. Kaye, Peggy P. Momjian,
Satenig Ohannessian, Sheri Lynn
Safrazian, Cynthia D. Shirin, Serop
Torossian, Gracie R. Vanoyan, Roger
C. Worley, and Dzovig M. Yaralian.
anxious to see their families and tell
stories of their trip to America.
"Although it was time for them to
go, it was sad to see them leave," said
a host mother adding, "It is now
difficult to talk about the experience
because I feel I have lost what had
become a part of my family and my
fifes"
"For those that helped, they were
happy to see their hands-on-effort
working in the fives of these young
survivors," said Hallaian, "To see
them leave healthier indivuals was a
rewarding feeling."