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6 Hye Sharzhoom December 1999 Emmy Award Winner Hank Saroyan Guest at ASP Banquet By Shayla Srabian Staff Writer Emmy Award Winner Hank Saroyan was the special guest ofthe Armenian Studies Program at their 14th Annual Banquet on Oct. 10, 1999. The evening began with a reception followed by a filet mi- gnon dinner. Dr. Dickran Kouymjian made the introductions, which included University President John Welty. Presi-. dent Welty complimented the Armenian Studies Program and its supporters by saying, "You should be very proud and I am grateful of your help, because the students that are with you tonight are beneficiaries of what you've done, a special thank you to everyone who has worked to make this program successful." Hank Saroyan, nephew of the writer William Saroyan, was back by popular demand after a well- received appearance at last spring's "Saroyan At Ninety" convention. "Like his cousins and his uncle, Hank Saroyan photo by Shayla Srabian Hank devoted his life to the arts, to creativity and creation," Kouymjian said. Hank graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and for the past 15 years has spe cialized in family entertainment. He was the driving force behind the CBS series, "Jim Henson's Muppet Babies," winning nine Emmy Awards. He received an Emmy Award for outstanding direction for his short film, "The Parsley Garden." He wrote, produced and directed "Geo Kids," for the National Geographic Magazine. This year he produced the "Prism Awards," given to the most accurate description of substance abuse in the media. Hank Saroyan spoke on "Madness in the Family? You Bet" Saroyan said he always felt burdened by an odd sensibility, that drove his friends, his family and his employers to become truly insane and concluded that this must be a common behavior among the Saroyan clan. Saroyan said this "madness" goes back to his grammar school days, when for example, he was asked to color a picture of oranges and apples. He thought it was "stupid" and left school that day at recess. He arrived at home and told his mother he never wanted to return to school because it was "stupid." His father surprisingly came home at noon and gave him a "high volume Armenian lecture" in the Saroyan manner. He persuaded his son to go back to school with him. His father convinced the principal to put him in a higher grade because he was afraid his son would quit school like his brother Bill. The story ends by Hank skipping a grade and successfully completing his education. This was one ofthe first experiences of "Madness in the Family" for Hank. His delivery was charmingly comical and heartwarming. Lynn Vartan provided the musical entertainment for the evening. She is an active percussionist in Southern California. Vartan received her initial training at Roosevelt High School of fine arts in Fresno. She earned her bachelor's degree at California State University, Northridge. She is now completing her master's degree in percussion at the University of Southern California. For the last eight years she has taught instrumental music and percussion at Thousand Oaks High School in Los Angeles, Calif. This is where she also directs the percussion program. Her students have won many honors. For the banquet she played a number of diverse pieces from Bach to Khachadourian. Vartan played with passion, grace and expertise. The night ended with Professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian non- Lynn Vartan photo by Michael Harutinian oring the recipients of scholarships given by the Armenian Studies Program. The evening was fun-filled with joy, laughter and entertainment. His Holiness, Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia will be the honored guest at next year's 15th Annual Banquet. Life is in the Loom By Y. Stephan Bulbulian Special to Hye Sharzhoom "Unhappy is the poor spinner who leaves her skeins at the riverside to dry and finds them gone." Her spinning wheel sings a light-hearted song of the women who could not choose a husband. The thread she spins by drawing and twisting is determined by fate, woven and bound to happen. As a newborn, the 3 Fates visit her cradle, delivering the girl-child's future; order, peace and destiny. The material with which her life is loomed is elongated and fine little threads; strong as cable. Her father's praise and perfect school work, she weaves into her life, a web of happiness. She is descended from the order who guards the hearth, the light of the fire, the heart of the household. Secretly vowing never to marry; a bride of Christ like Rhipsime and Gayane, she is the bridge between heaven and mother. Magical and mysterious, a martyr slain for her faith. There is no happiness in life so perfect. On the goodness value: she rates a hundred, never lower than a slave in subjugation. She cooks and cleans, washes and spins, sews and mends, her fine thread easily parts as the large needle passes through. Unlike her Uncle, whose fate was assigned a short thread, unstrung, of all the different parts of the family legend, the essential connection between her devotion and her rites she keeps secret from men. If only men knew how women pass the time alone, days come and days go, they would never marry. Her lonely impulse of delight, her blissful hands sew a fine seam. She would marry the best man on earth today, if only she were much younger. Assassinations, Cont. from Page 4 in the 1980s, is a former member of the Dashnak political party. However, the Dashnaks, who are not in power in the Yerevan government, kicked out Hounanian because he was said to be "immoral," a source said. Other than Hounanian, the identities ofthe other shooters were not known. Armenia has been plagued by a variety of economic woes and blockades stemming from its victory over Azerbaijan in Nagorno- Karabakh. On the streets of the city, the mood ranged from tears to disdain for the fallen leadership. "They were victims, but in same ways, it was just," said Emmea Kaprielian, 70, who blamed the government for the lack of jobs. But just down the street, another mar was in tears. He had lost a friend when parliament member Armenag Armengian was gunned down. "He didn't have anything in his hands, and they just shot him," said Albert Movsessian, a member of the writers union. "I can't imagine anyone being that crazy to just go in and start killing everyone," said Seda Melkonian, wife of the late, legendary Armenian army commander Monte Melkonian of Visalia, the hero of the war in Karabagh. Local television replayed the scene in which the gunmen appear to fire randomly with the AK-47s as parliament members duck behind desks. Sources said the prime minister was the main target and was fired upon from about 6 feet away. The shooting brought a tragic note to what had been a beautifully spiritual day in this country as Nersessian, the archbishop of the largest diocese in Armenia, was selected to lead the Armenian Apostolic Church as catholicos. The joy ofthe occasion, however, turned ominous when, at the church of Holy Etchmiadzin, when only delegates and candidates were allowed inside, rumors began to circulate in the church courtyard that there had been a shooting at the parliament. Dozens of journalists covering the election left the serene setting and rushed to the chaotic scene outside the parliament. Sarkisian, who took office in June, was the country's former defense minister and is said to be far more powerful than the country's president. He was said to be firm on Armenia's position of Karabagh, not wanting to return any seized land to Azerbaijan. The foreign minister of Azerbaijan, Tofik Joulfougarov, resigned Monday over what was said to be a disagreement over his country's president. The Azerbaijan government has been under intense pressure and criticism for losing the war in the early and mid-1990s against the Armenians in Karabagh. Many blamed the Armenian government's poor performance on having been under the influence of the Soviet's communism system for too long. "The communism was in the government's blood for 70 years and it's going to take a generation to get it out," said Dr. Rostom Hrant Nakashian from Amman, Jordan. The Armenian people have been rocked by unemployment rates said to soar as high as 50%. And many of those who do work are paid extremely low wages. Ella Malkhassyan, an English schoolteacher, earns $30 a month. "It may be nice in the city, nice restaurant people, well-dressed, but you go outside the central city and things are very bad and the government has not been doing anything for them," said Malkhassyan. "I wish the catholicos was running the country. You go outside and take a look." Indeed, on the outskirts of the city, away from the tree-lined avenues and sidewalk cafes, people live in grim conditions. Less than 10 minutes from the parliament is a complex of high- rise housing projects that make the notorious Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago seem cozy. Known as "Bangladesh" because of its desperate living conditions, it is said to be a breeding ground for people who hate the government. A state funeral for the shooting victims is expected to be held Saturday [Oct. 30], one day before the scheduled ceremony to install the new catholicos. "This was supposed to be a day to celebrate, a day to rejoice," said Gohar Avakian, a hotel worker. "Instead, it's just another day to cry."
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Title | 1999_12 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper December 1999 |
Alternative Title | Armenian Action, Vol. 21 No. 2, December 1999; Ethnic Supplement to the Collegian. |
Publisher | Armenian Studies Program, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 1999 |
Description | Published two to four times a year. The newspaper of the California State University, Fresno Armenian Students Organization and Armenian Studies Program. |
Subject | California State University, Fresno – Periodicals. |
Contributors | Armenian Studies Program; Armenian Students Organization, California State University, Fresno. |
Coverage | 1979-2014 |
Format | Newspaper print |
Language | eng |
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Full-Text-Search | 6 Hye Sharzhoom December 1999 Emmy Award Winner Hank Saroyan Guest at ASP Banquet By Shayla Srabian Staff Writer Emmy Award Winner Hank Saroyan was the special guest ofthe Armenian Studies Program at their 14th Annual Banquet on Oct. 10, 1999. The evening began with a reception followed by a filet mi- gnon dinner. Dr. Dickran Kouymjian made the introductions, which included University President John Welty. Presi-. dent Welty complimented the Armenian Studies Program and its supporters by saying, "You should be very proud and I am grateful of your help, because the students that are with you tonight are beneficiaries of what you've done, a special thank you to everyone who has worked to make this program successful." Hank Saroyan, nephew of the writer William Saroyan, was back by popular demand after a well- received appearance at last spring's "Saroyan At Ninety" convention. "Like his cousins and his uncle, Hank Saroyan photo by Shayla Srabian Hank devoted his life to the arts, to creativity and creation," Kouymjian said. Hank graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and for the past 15 years has spe cialized in family entertainment. He was the driving force behind the CBS series, "Jim Henson's Muppet Babies," winning nine Emmy Awards. He received an Emmy Award for outstanding direction for his short film, "The Parsley Garden." He wrote, produced and directed "Geo Kids," for the National Geographic Magazine. This year he produced the "Prism Awards," given to the most accurate description of substance abuse in the media. Hank Saroyan spoke on "Madness in the Family? You Bet" Saroyan said he always felt burdened by an odd sensibility, that drove his friends, his family and his employers to become truly insane and concluded that this must be a common behavior among the Saroyan clan. Saroyan said this "madness" goes back to his grammar school days, when for example, he was asked to color a picture of oranges and apples. He thought it was "stupid" and left school that day at recess. He arrived at home and told his mother he never wanted to return to school because it was "stupid." His father surprisingly came home at noon and gave him a "high volume Armenian lecture" in the Saroyan manner. He persuaded his son to go back to school with him. His father convinced the principal to put him in a higher grade because he was afraid his son would quit school like his brother Bill. The story ends by Hank skipping a grade and successfully completing his education. This was one ofthe first experiences of "Madness in the Family" for Hank. His delivery was charmingly comical and heartwarming. Lynn Vartan provided the musical entertainment for the evening. She is an active percussionist in Southern California. Vartan received her initial training at Roosevelt High School of fine arts in Fresno. She earned her bachelor's degree at California State University, Northridge. She is now completing her master's degree in percussion at the University of Southern California. For the last eight years she has taught instrumental music and percussion at Thousand Oaks High School in Los Angeles, Calif. This is where she also directs the percussion program. Her students have won many honors. For the banquet she played a number of diverse pieces from Bach to Khachadourian. Vartan played with passion, grace and expertise. The night ended with Professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian non- Lynn Vartan photo by Michael Harutinian oring the recipients of scholarships given by the Armenian Studies Program. The evening was fun-filled with joy, laughter and entertainment. His Holiness, Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia will be the honored guest at next year's 15th Annual Banquet. Life is in the Loom By Y. Stephan Bulbulian Special to Hye Sharzhoom "Unhappy is the poor spinner who leaves her skeins at the riverside to dry and finds them gone." Her spinning wheel sings a light-hearted song of the women who could not choose a husband. The thread she spins by drawing and twisting is determined by fate, woven and bound to happen. As a newborn, the 3 Fates visit her cradle, delivering the girl-child's future; order, peace and destiny. The material with which her life is loomed is elongated and fine little threads; strong as cable. Her father's praise and perfect school work, she weaves into her life, a web of happiness. She is descended from the order who guards the hearth, the light of the fire, the heart of the household. Secretly vowing never to marry; a bride of Christ like Rhipsime and Gayane, she is the bridge between heaven and mother. Magical and mysterious, a martyr slain for her faith. There is no happiness in life so perfect. On the goodness value: she rates a hundred, never lower than a slave in subjugation. She cooks and cleans, washes and spins, sews and mends, her fine thread easily parts as the large needle passes through. Unlike her Uncle, whose fate was assigned a short thread, unstrung, of all the different parts of the family legend, the essential connection between her devotion and her rites she keeps secret from men. If only men knew how women pass the time alone, days come and days go, they would never marry. Her lonely impulse of delight, her blissful hands sew a fine seam. She would marry the best man on earth today, if only she were much younger. Assassinations, Cont. from Page 4 in the 1980s, is a former member of the Dashnak political party. However, the Dashnaks, who are not in power in the Yerevan government, kicked out Hounanian because he was said to be "immoral," a source said. Other than Hounanian, the identities ofthe other shooters were not known. Armenia has been plagued by a variety of economic woes and blockades stemming from its victory over Azerbaijan in Nagorno- Karabakh. On the streets of the city, the mood ranged from tears to disdain for the fallen leadership. "They were victims, but in same ways, it was just," said Emmea Kaprielian, 70, who blamed the government for the lack of jobs. But just down the street, another mar was in tears. He had lost a friend when parliament member Armenag Armengian was gunned down. "He didn't have anything in his hands, and they just shot him," said Albert Movsessian, a member of the writers union. "I can't imagine anyone being that crazy to just go in and start killing everyone," said Seda Melkonian, wife of the late, legendary Armenian army commander Monte Melkonian of Visalia, the hero of the war in Karabagh. Local television replayed the scene in which the gunmen appear to fire randomly with the AK-47s as parliament members duck behind desks. Sources said the prime minister was the main target and was fired upon from about 6 feet away. The shooting brought a tragic note to what had been a beautifully spiritual day in this country as Nersessian, the archbishop of the largest diocese in Armenia, was selected to lead the Armenian Apostolic Church as catholicos. The joy ofthe occasion, however, turned ominous when, at the church of Holy Etchmiadzin, when only delegates and candidates were allowed inside, rumors began to circulate in the church courtyard that there had been a shooting at the parliament. Dozens of journalists covering the election left the serene setting and rushed to the chaotic scene outside the parliament. Sarkisian, who took office in June, was the country's former defense minister and is said to be far more powerful than the country's president. He was said to be firm on Armenia's position of Karabagh, not wanting to return any seized land to Azerbaijan. The foreign minister of Azerbaijan, Tofik Joulfougarov, resigned Monday over what was said to be a disagreement over his country's president. The Azerbaijan government has been under intense pressure and criticism for losing the war in the early and mid-1990s against the Armenians in Karabagh. Many blamed the Armenian government's poor performance on having been under the influence of the Soviet's communism system for too long. "The communism was in the government's blood for 70 years and it's going to take a generation to get it out," said Dr. Rostom Hrant Nakashian from Amman, Jordan. The Armenian people have been rocked by unemployment rates said to soar as high as 50%. And many of those who do work are paid extremely low wages. Ella Malkhassyan, an English schoolteacher, earns $30 a month. "It may be nice in the city, nice restaurant people, well-dressed, but you go outside the central city and things are very bad and the government has not been doing anything for them," said Malkhassyan. "I wish the catholicos was running the country. You go outside and take a look." Indeed, on the outskirts of the city, away from the tree-lined avenues and sidewalk cafes, people live in grim conditions. Less than 10 minutes from the parliament is a complex of high- rise housing projects that make the notorious Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago seem cozy. Known as "Bangladesh" because of its desperate living conditions, it is said to be a breeding ground for people who hate the government. A state funeral for the shooting victims is expected to be held Saturday [Oct. 30], one day before the scheduled ceremony to install the new catholicos. "This was supposed to be a day to celebrate, a day to rejoice," said Gohar Avakian, a hotel worker. "Instead, it's just another day to cry." |