1985_04 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper April 1985

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Hye Sharzhoom
April, 1985
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Editor:
I perused with intense interest the February, 1985 issue of the ASO publication
Hye Sharzhoom. Some of the articles
therein were very appealing to me and I
really enjoyed reading them thoroughly.
To encourage your organization and its
members for their devotion to "Hai Tad",
I am enclosing my modest contribution.
I am sorry I have been uninformed of
the existence of this publication during
my stay in Fresno for the past three years.
I therefore think it is an opportune time
for me to extend my commendations to all
those who initiated and rallied round such
a well deserving undertaking. "ABRIK".
David Minier's intriguing article about
his knowledge of Armenian history and
his evaluation of our latest struggle for
existence prompted me to share with you
some of my thoughts. Taking his expose'
of Yanikian's case in its entirety and
reading between the lines, I think David
Minier's voluntary contribution of the
article to your paper purports his subtle
acquiescence of the validity of our armed
struggle. If it was not for the dubious
United States-Turkish alliance and the
overvalued importance this country attaches to the strategic bases in Turkey,
Minier's verdict, even in the case of Yanikian, would have been quite different.
And, I am sure, David Minier realizes that
every Armenian in this country feels that
way.
Sincerely,
H. D. Barsamian
Fresno, California
Editor:
I am reading Hye Sharzhoom as I have
many times in the past, finding it informative and enjoyable. It is more substantive
than The Armenian Observer or The
California Courier,both of which I subscribe to.
Giving is the issue I wish to address,
however. Your staff editorial, though well
intended, does injustice to the many who
have given their time, energy, and love to
the cause these many, many years. To say
that they have invested countless dollars
would be an understatement.
You must remember that we are asked
to give to the church, Armenian school,
alumni, U.A.C.C., the newspapers, Armenian Assembly, ARS, ARF, AGBU, to
mention only a few of our fine organizations. You must not forget the March of
Dimes, Christmas and Easter Seals, Channel 18, The Art Center, United Way, etc.
Professional dues must be included here
also. Then there are college expenses for
the children and all that, which brings me
to the point:
As you grow and learn to take on more
responsibility, you will find that all is not
as simple as we might think when we are
young, bright, energetic, frustrated, and
discouraged. I know, I was once like you.
Enclosed please find a check for your
continued success.
Sincerely,
Richard Pandukht
Fresno, California
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Editor:
Vahe K. Messerlian
Assistant Editor:
Randy Baloian
Staff:
Massis Chahbazian
Karen A. De Orion
David Gabrielian
Vincent Gambero
Gary Kazanjian
Aram K. Messerlian
Contributors:
Marc E. Agabashian
Vahe Oshagan
Robert Vartabedian
Advisor:
Mark Malkasian
Hye Sharzhoom is the official publication of the CSUF Armenian Students
Organization and Armenian Studies
Program and is funded by the Associated Students. Articles may be reprinted
provided Hye Sharzhoom is acknowledged.
Hye Sharzhoom welcomes prose,
poetry, articles, manuscripts, and other
material from its readers. For further
information concerning the newspaper
or the Armenian Studies Program,
contact the Armenian Studies Office
(209)294-2669 or the Ethnic Studies
Office (209)294-2832.
Armenian Studies Program
CSUF
Fresno, CA 93740
Bozigian presents
dance workshop
Karen DeOrian
Staff Writer
One of the foremost teachers of Armenian
folk dance in the United States came to
California State University, Fresno.
Tom Bozigian, a native Fresnan, gave
an instructional workshop on Armenian
folk dance Saturday, March 23, 1985.
The Armenian Students Organization of
CSUF and the CSUF Social Dance Club
hosted this all day event, which not only
included a dance instruction, but also a
film presentation and a lecture by Bozigian.
Approximately fifty people attended
each of the two sessions.
Bozigian taught such dances as Heenk
ou Meg("Five and One"), Kocharee
("Goat Dance"), Loosvee Shoghov(uMoon-
light Dance"), Harsneek ("Wedding
Dance"), Miserlou, Ambee Dageets("From
Beneath a Cloud"), Sulemani, and Tam-
zara.
The students found that most of the
dances were easily learned, although a few
of the steps were quite difficult to follow.
Regardless of the complexity of the dance,
an enjoyable time was had by all.
Bozigian's aim was to teach non-Armenian and Armenian students some of
the more popular folk dances which could
be put to use at community functions. He
taught the importance of the leader's role
in a line dance as well as the importance of
being a follower. Females received special
instruction on how to gracefully and artisti-
See Bozigian, page 8
Editor:
I have always enjoyed reading Hye
Sharzhoom and continue to be impressed
with the quality of writing. I hope I can
continue to receive it indefinitely.
It is with a sense of shame that I write.
For some time I have intended to send you
a contribution, but somehow I found it
convenient to postpone action until the
intention faded from my memory. Your
editorial, "A Cinderella Story", was very
effective, at least for me in not permitting
further procrastination. It is, indeed,
discouraging that only five of your many
readers in the Fresno area saw fit to send
you a contribution.
You will find a modest contribution
enclosed which you may share equally
with the Armenian Studies Program.
Your February issue was one of the best
of many excellent issues. I especially liked
the article on Gourgen Yanikian by David
Minier and the photographs of Fresno
scenes. The article on Cyprus supported
some of the remarks I heard from Cypriot
refugees in London shortly after the Turkish invasion.
Keep up the good work.
Sincerly,
Berge Bulbulian
Sanger, California
Editor:
I did not realize that the Hye Sharzhoom
publication existed until my sister passed
her copy on to me recently. I found it to be
most informative and well written. I particularly found the Karabian map from
the 20's and 30's most interesting since my
mother, Mary Ensher, came from the old
country at about that period. She lived
with other Armenian immigrants on
Hazelwood Blvd. and attended Emerson
School in order to get her American
citizenship. I would like a regular subscription and encourage the continued
efforts of your fine publication devoted to
the Armenian community throughout the
world.
Sincerely yours,
Raymond Ensher
Fresno, California
Editor:
Your newpaper is done in excellent
journalistic style. We commend you for
your interesting and factual articles and
urge every Armenian family in California
and other areas where your newspaper is
available, to support your fine work, with
generous donations.
The enclosed donation is to help you in
your work and dedication, to further the
cause and culture of our great people.
Congratulations on a job expertly done
and our best wishes to you for much
success in years ahead.
Sincerely,
Martin and Julia Koobatian
Santa Barbara, California
Editor's Note
On behalf of the Armenian Students
Organization and the Armenian Studies
Program at CSUF, we at Hye Sharzhoom
would like to extend a warm thank you to
those who have supported us with your
contributions and letters.
Response to the Februrary issue has
been exceptional. A count of donations
received has shown a marked increase in
quality and quantity over that of the
previous issue.
As always, readers from outside the
Fresno area are a constant source of
support.: . They'..prove that, Armenians^
around the world are still interested in
efforts to preserve and project their culture.
Support from Fresno readers has also
been encouraging. In the past two months
since the last issue of Hye Sharzhoom,
Fresno Armenians have demonstarted their
generosity by more than tripling the previous number of contributions. (It is
hoped that the staff editorial which appeared in the February issue served as a
subtle reminder of the need for assistance.)
The Fresno areas has, of course, the
most to gain from the ASO and ASP.
These two entities should not be seen as
being exclusive to the Fresno Armenian
community, but as interacting parts of a
greater whole.
Finally, a special thank you must be
given to Martha Ensher. Her patronage to
Armenain cultural activities seems to have
no end.
Bozigian taught for six hours and moments like these were frequent.
Aram K. Messerlian/Hye Sharzhoom