1991 A.C.Y.O.A. GENERAL ASSEMBLY NATIONAL SPORTS WEEKEND

HOSTED BY THE A.C.Y.O.A. OF SAINT GEORGE ARMENIAN CHURCH DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH OF AMERICA, 630 SECOND AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016-4885 212 686-0710

MESSAGE FROM THE PRIMATE

On the occasion of the 21st Annual Sports Weekend of the Armenian Church Youth Organization of America, I extend my heartfelt greetings and congratulations to the ACYOA and its entire membership.

In the United States, it is customary to regard a twenty-first birthday as a watershed in the life of the individual: it marks an initiation into the full rights and privileges of the community-at-large, and a concomitant broadening of the scope of responsibilities one bears in the society.

And so it is fitting that, as we gather for this 21st Sports Weekend, the ACYOA itself is about to cross its own threshold of maturity, as the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Pledge America embarks upon an ambitious project to revitalize its entire mission to our youth, to young adults and to the families which provide the bedrock for the life of the Church.

Throughout the past year, I have consulted in both formal and informal settings with I solemnly promise and declare upon my honor. your peers, with ACYOA leaders, with clergy and Diocesan delegates to discuss the strengths and weaknesses, the requirements and possibilities of the various organizations which cater to that as a member of the Armenian Church Youth the youth of our Diocese. Through this dialogue, the plan for a new Department of Youth Organization of America. I shall, to the best of my Ministry began to take shape--a blueprint which builds upon the vibrant successes of the past, ability. be a faithful son of the Armenian Church: while meeting the needs of contemporary youth and young adults. shall be a devoted upholder of the Armenian cul­ This Assembly and sports competition at the St. George Church of Hartford-which tural heritage: shall be a loyal citizen of the United have brought together so many young Armenians from. across the Diocese--is a vindication of States: and I shall diligently abide by the objects. our efforts to revitalize the Church's mission to her posterity. And your own continual policies and decisions of the Armenian Church acceptance of the mantle of responsibility is a ringing endorsement of your enthusiasm for the Youth Organization of America. I shall not strive for faith of your fathers and mothers. personal recognition and pleasure. but will serve Indeed, in Armenian communities around the world-in the homeland as well as ourChurch.orCommunity,andourCountry,forthe throughout the diaspora-our people are experiencing the thrill of rediscovering our singular greater glory of God. Christian heritage. Satisfying this spiritual hunger is a mighty task for the Church, but the participation and devotion of your generation will invigorate this mission. I encourage each and all of you to seize a role in this historic enterprise.

The torch of our ancestral faith has been passed to you, the latest generation of Armenians. All of the hopes and prayers of your elders are with you, as together we prepare to enter an exciting new chapter in the history of the Armenian Church of America.

With prayers,

~~· ~~ ~OV' ....>0' ..... -c:M--'\' Bishop July1991 Primate ARMENIAN CHURCH YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA Diocese of the Armenian Church of America - Bishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate u~. 'l-tnrq. ~u.au.usu «t,buaa u.n-u..Jtbl..U.ttu." bllb'lb6fl Central Council 630 Second A venue ST. GEORGE ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH New York, New York 10016 (212) 686-0710

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On a serious note: If we were to look at the opposite of Saroyan's statement it might 1 congratulate the ACYOA on its 45th Anniversary, look forward to the future growth of read: 'When two or more Armenians do not get together, see if there won't be extinc­ the organization in its service to the Armenian Church, and hope that the years ahead tion." will be joyous ones for many! As the "Kharpetzis" say, 'Let's sit crooked, but talk straight' ('Dzoor nusdeenk, sheedag khoseenk", i.e., Let's speak honestly). The reality of Armenians in America is a disunited church and many disunited organizations, none working in concert with the other. It Sincerely, almost seems that the sum of the parts of the Armenian community in America does not equal a whole body. The third generation of Armenians in America, YOU, is about to take over the reins. Do a better job than the first two generations. There is, of course, only one way to have Arme­ Usa Manookian nians work together and in harmony. The only way to get from the reality we are now in Chairman and over to the myth of Armenians united is the "isthmus" of Jesus Christ. We must cross ACYOA Central Council over through Him if we are to have any future in America. I pray that, as each of you individually transcend yourselves looking for a deeper reality, you find the love of Jesus Christ which will lead you to love for your brothers and sisters. Jesus Christ is the only way to having one people, one Church.

Fr. Yeprem Keleglan Pastor A BRIEF HISTORY OF ARMENIA

UA. q.~:nrq. ~u.au.usu. "tJuu.aa bllb'l.b8Jl ANCIENT ARMENIA THE AND ALPHABET Archeology has extended the prehistory of Armenia to the The Armenian language, reflecting Its ancient legacy, contains ST. GEORGE ARMENIAN CHURCH Acheulian age of 500,000 B.C. The people of Armenia, the Caucasian roots. and Is an Independent branch of the Indo­ Caucasians, began expanding throughout the Near East at European family. It Is an extremely precise language. Due to Its 22 White Street, Hartford Connecticut 06114 that time, and subsequently Introduced neolithic culture to utter lack of ambiguity. the Armenian language was recom­ Europe. The first period of prosperity was enjoyed by Inhabitants mended by anthropologist Margaret Mead for use as an Telephone: 203-524-5647 of the Armenian upland In the third millennium B.C. These lntematlonallanguage. people were among the first to forge bronze, Invent the wheel, The was Invented by the scribe Mesrob str bobu. L. REV . YEPREM KELEGIAN and cultivate grapes. Bible: 'That men may know wisdom is still in operation today In the city of Van (now Turkey). The fall and Instruction. understand words of Insight.' In Armenian this many memorable and joyous experiences. Those Canadians know how to have funlllll of the Urartlan kingdom allowed the stronger. more powerful quote Is written: Last but not least planning Sports Weekend 1991 has made me aware of the number of people of that region, the Hoyos. to give rise to their nation - friends and relatives that I have come to count on the past year. Armenia. Our church family surely came out In full force to enable us to put on this Weekend. CHRISTIANITY ARMENIA TODAY Without their help, long hours. and total dedication we would never have been able to Armenians hold the distinction of being the first nation to The Armenian nation has survived a long and turbulent history. pull it off. To them I send a special "Thank You". declare Christianity as its state religion . They have the oldest Armenia Is both an Industrial and agricultural country.lts rate of Christian Cathedral in existence. Christianity was preached in Industrial production Is rising. Armenia's Academy of Sciences Being a part of the A.C.Y.O.A. allows us all to experience a bond of spirit and ethnicity Armenia by the apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew some 30 has made the 2.760-year-old capital city of an that we are able to carry throughout a lifetime. True and loyal friendships have been years after the death of Christ. Important center for scientific research, especially In astrophys­ Ics, stellar astronomy, and physics. made from our travels to a different location each year. This year our church and the By 301. King Tiridates Ill was converted to Christianity by St. world have been though hard times, yet we still suNive. It is my personal wish that the Gregory the Illuminator. and officially established Christianity as In the arts, Armenians have excelled In architecture and music. A.C.Y.O.A. grow and prosper, proving that the young can achieve all that they set out to the national faith. 12 years before Constantine signed the Edict A national symphony, string quartet. song and dance en­ semble, and opera are testimony to the cultural variety do. of Milan (313) which allowed Christians in the Roman Empire to freely practice their faith. St. Gregory was the first In a continu­ available in the republic of Armenia. The Matenadaran In Youth is the future and will make the world a better place. May we all grow old together ous succession of 130 Cathoiicol (Patriarchs) In the Armenian Yerevan Is one of the largest. most Important of ancient Middle Eastern in the world. and share our love for one another until the end of time. Apostolic Church. Holy Etchmladzln (now In Soviet Armenia) became the seat of Together, Richard Mardirosian and I, have tried to create a very special weekend. We the Catholicate of the entire Armenian nation In the fourth hope all our dreams of the best Sports Weekend of all time have come true, only the century. and is so today. It has never ceased to be a revered MONUMENT TO THE ARMENIAN MARTYRS future will tell .... sanctuary. even when the Mother See was temporarily moved Today. Armenians can be found In every comer of the globe. to distant locations. because of political considerations. Every year on April24. Armenians around the world commemo­ May the Lord carry us into the future together. rate the great tragedy which befell the Armenian nation In 1915 ECCLESIASTICAL ARCHITECTURE when 2 million Armenians. or 75% of the entire population, w~re Much love and happiness always, Many scholars believe that Armenian churches were the massacred by the Turks. This was the first act of genocide In prototype of the Gothic style of architecture. According to modem times. some. fourth-century Armenian architects were the first to In Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. a majestic monument Is introduce the square building with a single dome and niches erected In memory of the victims of the Genocide. The monu­ which serve as abutments In the longitudinal. transverse and mentIs situated on a high vantage point overlooking the city. diagonal axes. Christine K. Shooshon Twelve pylons arranged In a circle lean Inward toward the Chairperson, Hartford ACYOA Among the oldest Armenian churches are the Cathedral of eternal flame which bums in the center as a symbol of the 1991 Co-Chair Sports Weekend Etchmladzln (4th century), the churches of Avian (6 century) sorrow of the Armenian people. Each pylon represents a and St. Hrlpslme (7th century), and the Cathedral of (lOth province of Armenia. century). A tail needle-like spire stands a few feet away, symbolizing the Armenian architects have been credited with designing the resurrection of the Armenian nation and the Indomitable Cathedral ofTheodorlcus In Ravenna, italy, and repairing the Armenian spirit. The Inner section represents the Armenians In St. Sophia in Constantinople (Istanbul) after an earthquake In the dlaspora, and the outer section, the Armenian Motherland. the 9th century. which nurtures and protects Armenians around the world. VAHAN TEKEYAN (1878-1948) escaped the Genocide. Some of POETS OF THE ARMENIAN PEOPLE SIAMANTO (1878-1915) spoke for all the poets who witnessed his poems show the pain caused by the Genocide (as In the Genocide. His poetry "was a balm for the wounds of the "Diaspore") and others give hope for the future (as In "Prayer"). If you wish to know about a nation, read her poets. The following Is a selection of Armenian poets from the fifth through the twentieth fatally wounded"; his poetry was a rainbow that brought to the centuries. Let us learn about the Armenian Nation. frightened Armenians the magic of serenity. (From "Siamanto", DIASPORA by Haig Allahverdian, appearing in Ararat, Autumn, 1976) It wavers. moaning like a sea MESROB MASHDOlZ (350-439), at the age of 40, turned from a NERSESS SHNORHALI (1102-1173) Is the greatest classical THE THIRST or a forest being moved away. secular life to live as a monk dedicated to God. Finding a Armenian poet, next to Krlkor of Nareg. The following are Not tossed. nor bent by a wind merely. wriHen Bible necessary in order to preach about Christ, Mesrob excerpts from his greatest work, "Jesus, the son· (translated by Kneeling on the distant soli of sorrow. but upheaved by terrible earthquakes. set out to invent an Armenian alphabet. The following poems Mischa Kudlan): My soul is witnessing the death of tomorrow; emphasize the need he feels for repentance and his great love Feeling inside the fury of its own helpless One by one. blade by blade.llke grass for God. THE PASSION OF CHRIST rage and impotence. pulled from its ancient fields. It dries. I am near to drowning. 0. you who did receive terrible strokes My soul Is absorbing the pus of earth and Life Is separated and departs. Help me, 0 Good Captain. of the whip, all over your body ... violence ... Without its own soil it dies. The burden of my sins are upon me. Heal me yet again ... All the twinkling stars of murdered lives, God of growing things. what request God, hasten to help me, They put a crown of thorns on your head ... Like wounded eyes. this evening. shall I address to you? Should I pray for the depths of evil are drowning me. Pull out from me my thorns of sin . .. Right in the deep recesses of my heart. for painless life? For rest? But you, Good Captain, give me your hand On that Friday. at the third hour. Suffer the pain of patience. the pain of Otherwise. burning for vengeance the way And save me from the danger of the shipwreck the day Adam was deceived, despair ... In the waves of the sea. It does. it will burn and spread fire You were nailed to the cross, 0 Lord. For I am lost In my sins. And the spirits of all the dead. tonight. looking backward. all the while. The hands that created the earth Through my own eyes and soul. You did extend upon the cross, PRAYER ON THE THRESHOLD OF TOMORROW KRIKOR OF NAREG (951-1003) was a monk In the Lake Van Are awaiting the dawning of the light. Look. New sprouts push through the fields. region. The "Lamentations·, his greatest work, eloquently speak In place of Adam's and Eve's which stretched forth So that. to humanize the cruelty. But which are thoms and which wheat to the soul of every person. The following excerpts, for instance, To pluck death from the tree. Of our inhuman lives. seem more applicable to this modern age rather than the tenth I do not know. Perhaps to the appetite Perhaps from above a drop of light. century. THE RESURRECTION that Is sated all is chaff May fall upon the murdered and murderer alike .... From the new, virgin tomb you did rise while to the hungry allis wheat. I WONDER In the body, born of the Virgin . . . Will It be possible to see the sad and tired heart of this grieved Undlstingulshable sounds. blows. footfalls soul In bliss? You did manifest yourself to Mary Magdalene .. . thud In the distance. an agonizing attack And will It be possible to expect to see the eternally dam­ Permit me then to come near to you with my unworthy soul. where the oppressed are planting red egad Image of nature once again eternally alive? You did appear to the eleven Apostles flames with their blood. And will It be possible for me to see the destroyed tabernacle When the doors were shut for the night .. . And the rains sweat and expand of my wretchedness once again restored? I have kept shut my soul and the doors of mind against your Into floods that shake the walls And will I see the native splendor of your radiance appearing Word ... of the oldest dams. to me In mercy? Lord. open the curtains within my heart and let the bright light Lord. now Is the time to send Will I ever see the saddest aspect of my soul smile? shine ln. Will I ever hear Instead of the voice of bad news the procla­ your wisdom and kindness mation of good tidings sent to me? to the tortured who. although DANIEL VAROUJAN ( 1884-1915) was among the first Intellectuals And will I see the myriad destruction of my damaged vessel rounded up by the Turks before the 1915 Genocide. Varoujan's they have forgotten. need you as they hurl reformed? works contain rich and sensual Imagery as In this poem themselves closer to the precipice. And will It be possible for the windows of the eyes of the mind translated by Diana Der Hovanesslan. to see the bond of my sln tom up? Oh. God. who trimmed the wick of the mind And will the day of my anguish be revealed. dawning for me TILLERS and poured the oil of life, do not let by the goodness of the grace of forgiveness? The tillers of my village. spawned from soil. your lamps be overturned. I wonder. sow back jewels of sweat Into nature's crown. Let them illuminate paths to your truth. (But) If the light of compassion be shown to me Daylight palpitates under their wooly chests, Plant love In the eyes of today's If the door of mercy be opened. runs like wet sun In their veins. and tomorrow's mighty. Do not let If the beam of your glory be propagated. The earth's womb throbs under their hard gait their hearts close. If your care be revealed ... but no green sprout dies. And do not let the hearts of the child If the flow of your pure love gush out ... On Sunday the tillers stand heads bent and the aged be strangers Then I will receive the confidence of a flrm hope ... their hair like tasseled wheat. chaff-light; to tenderness and hope. Yea. for everyone,ln every way, In everything. their forehead furrows. where God germinates Let the struggle of our time be short. You are capable. 0 Compasslonate one I and harvests good. shining and reverent. Let It be settled with justice. The lymph of seasons sings In their blood; Let the fortress of egos. their hands are anointed by the ox. that huge barricade. their coats by myrrh of barns. crumble. And let every treasure Spring Is baptized and buds forth go to every man. Let every garden out of the equinox of their palms. gate be open. But let no flower be crushed. No single branch fall. The following poem Is by Diana Der Hovanesslan, a contempo­ YEGHISHE CHARENTS (1897-193n was a strong and clear voice PATRIARCH YEGHISHE TOURIAN (1860-1930) was not only a great Diana Der Hovanessian poetically explains how to be an rary Armenian poet. This poem Is from her recent book, "Songs for the Armenian people. The following poem (translated by Intellectual and churchman, but he was one of the greatest Armenian: of Bread, Songs of Salt". Aram Toleglan) speaks about Armenia for all Armenians. poets. HOW TO BECOME AN ARMENIAN THREE POETS, 1915 SUN-FLAVORED SPEECH FOLLOW ME "To be Armenian is bad luck VAROUJAN I love my sweet Armenia's sun-flavored speech, And Jesus sold to him. and to choose to remain I love the plaintive musings of our ancient saz, "Follow me· (John 21 :19) is a trial and obligation: The great Armenian epic, The crimson flowers. the burning fragrance of roses. that Is what I was working on. If you are taken toward the Jordan. Avedik lssahakion claims. And the tender-bodied dance of the Nairean girls I love. And when I would read segments Under the miracles of the opened heavens, But William Saroyan answers to my students their eyes would fill I love our evening dark sky, the transparent water. the flashing I will come to enjoy the Gift of your Love. in the spirit of fun: lake. with the deep secret of their past. Those green places and paths of ease. "Being Armenian means merely The summer sun. and winter's dragon hissing a grand blizzard. It was like owning a huge gem I will follow you if you take me saying you are one." The forbidding black walls of huts. lost in the night, we alone knew about. I polished it Near the joyful gathering places of Can a And the stones of a thousand years and ancient towns. "After all those massacres: in a secret room. When the Turks Where the fragrant wine of your great casks my grandfather says, hauled me out in April to my death Wherever I may be. I won't forget our songs of sorrow. Will make all the days of my life drunken with ecstasy. "to be born at all is a miracle: they found the stone. still rough. Nor forget our metal-graved books. now prayers to us. Or. if you take me there. where tired to remain just stubbornness.· and tossed it into the great ftre. However deeply our bloody suffering probes my heart. And exhausted you sat at the well, I shall yet love my wounded, orphaned sweet Armenia. "To be born Armenian." says my father. SIAMANTO And to the trough of your Live-Giving Water :is to inherit a cause and a case; My heart shall long to know no other tale: My greatest rhythms rolled out I come to cure the thirst of my vexations. to remain Armenian means using Naregatsi. Kouchag -who now possesses their haloed brows? when I spoke, resurrecting my people's I come that I might be taken to Gennasaret. pen. plough and sword." Roam round the world, you'll not find a peak white as Ararat: hopes. I told them to build muscle On the virgin banks of the sea. the path of glory is endless. so Is my love for the Massis "To be Armenian means hoping." and break the ropes. And when I wrote As mountain. Where with the sweet flutters Antranig Zaroukian writes. I heard Narek breathe In my poems. An echo, always, of your indelible words. When a plane crash is in the news. Narek set the pace. For centuries KEVORK EMIN, another great modem poet, speaks ot the I am prepared to come. If you will take me no Armenian is aboard." our lagacy. Yet so many children do not passion all Armenians have toward Mt. Ararat. To that uninhabited mountain top claim their Inheritance. forbidden to learn To be Armenian means choosing Where you put on the rays of sun and rose their letters. Some wear his poems ARARAT Hittite and Urartuan roots. And I try to light the clouds in my dreams. like talismans waiting to learn. I praise We stand rooted. To remain Armenian means eating the worlds that link us stronger than blood. eyeloshless. eye to eye, I come to the branches of the olive trees, history's forbidden fruits. my mountain and I. There where you are totally greeted with victory TEKEYAN "To be Armenian you love land And spreading my garments under your feet held by others: Tavitian Insists. Older than one, the same age as the other. Faith. they say moves mountains I run to embrace the majesty of your glory. Remaining Armenian means trusting I outlived both only because as Noah moved you into I come behind you as far as the upper room, justice that does not exist. I was In Jerusalem when the great crime came. sight. The Lost Supper taking my portion, Brothers. I write every day now. I am filled with the same fanatic "To be born Armenian is to be orphaned." And playing the song or alleluias, honing. honing. I rewrite and reshape. flood. And still we are planted Shiraz wrote In his poem. Through the valley of Sidron I also pass smiling. Poems have become my wife and children. stones. And to remain is believing Editorials are my letters home M I hesitate to come to Gethsemane, mother and father wait for you at home. I curse my own immobility. but to no address that I own. I wrlte out Where with sleep my eyes will become heavy. Is It for nothing the burden of having lived, Perhaps so that they may sleep unto death. Let us conclude with William Saroyan. With all of the recent this Is Ararat. I am an Armenian turmoil in Armenia, we pray that Saroyan's words are prophetic. the terrible burden of having survived. And take me away into the embrace of the great Nothing­ and we are apart. ness. I would like to see any power of the world destroy For how long? Satan knows. Please. Please, don't call me further, this race . . .. this small tribe of unimportant people. I am transient, I am mortal. Where the unrighteous beat you. whose wars have all been fought and lost. whose I shall pass. Where next to the fire . like charcoal. structures have crumbled, literature Is unread, music And you. my mountain, I will not remain smoldering and tum to ash. Is unheard and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, will you never walk toward me? destroy Armenia. See if you can do it. Send them Into Ah. is it possible that I can follow you the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes When the cross is on your shoulder and you ascend to Golgotha. and churches. Then see if they will not laugh. sing But what strong charm, what a violent force Is it and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere Which takes me there also with you? In the world, see If they will not create a new Armenia. MEMBERS OF THE ACYOA CENTRAL COUNCIL SPECIAL AWARDS OF ACYOA

CHARLES Y AGHOOBIAN INDIVIDUAL SPORTSMANSH1P A WARD: ln 1975-76, the ACYOA was re-organized after several years of inactivity and disorganization. The following list of (Initiated in 1978. Given to an mdiv1dual based on sportsmanship-like character) ACYOA Central Council members reflect those young men and women who have given their time and energy in an effort to maintain the national character of the official Youth Program of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of 1978 - Jan Avakian- Wisconsin 1985 - Ararat Hacetian- St. Catherines America- the ACYOA. 1979 - Shirley Toumayan- Watertown 1986 - Melina Spinuzza - Evanston 1980 Ararat Hacetoglu- Toronto 1987 - Matthew Keurajian - Detroit 1976 Edward Kaiserian- Philadelphia 1984 Ania Naz.erian- Bayside 1981 - Richard Y erganian- Watertown 1988 - Gregory Arpajian -Cleveland David Onanian - Lowell Vaughan Totovian- Watertown 1982 - Malcom Saghenan- Westchester 1989 - Gregory Arpajian -Cleveland Richard Takvorian- Watertown George Jevarjian - Detroit 1983 - Sevan Sirmakesyan- Montreal 1990 - Randy Dagley - Watertown Lisa Mooradian- St. Louis Melanie Barsamian - Detroit 1984 - Steve Sarkisian- Watertown Anna Garabedian- Springtield Sona Palvetzian -Toronto

1977 Edward Kaiserian - Philadelphia 1985 Arda Nazerian- Bayside Brian Bogosian - Lawrence George Jevarjian- Detroit Kerry Keysserian - Detroit Sona Palvetzian- Toronto JOHN KULHANJIAN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SPORTSMANSHIP: Lisa Mooradian - St. Louis Shake Ajamian - Bayside (Initiated in 1975. Based on Chapter participation in Sports Weekend Competition) Janet Takvorian- Bayside Susan Boyajian - Palos Heights 1975 - Merrimack Valley 1983 - Montreal 1978 Paul Pogharian - Watertown 1986 Shake Ajamian - Bayside 1976 Bayside 1984 St. Catherines Brian Bogosian - uwrence* Gary Towtsend- Lawrence 1977 - New Britain 1985 - Wisconsin/Palos Heights Michael Zeytoonian- Westchester Scott Najarian- Worcester 1978 - Lawrence 1986 - Washington, D. C. Ronald Godoshian - Detroit Melina Spinuzza- Evanston 1979 - Toronto 1987 Evanston Susan Minassian - Richmond Sara Martinian - Providence - 1980 - Cleveland 1988 - Cleveland Linda Minassian - Providence* 1981 - Palos Heights 1989 Te;:unCanada 1987 Scott Najarian- Worcester - 1982 1979 Paul Pogharian - Watertown Melina Spinuzza - Evanston - Palos Heights 1990 - Washington, D.C. Michael Zeytoonian- Westchester Sara Andonian - Detroit Karnig Durgarian - Springfield Greg Saraydarian- Bayside Robert Dogramajian - Bayside Gary Townsend -Lawrence Sona Yazijian- Chicago MAS IS AWARD: 1988 Scott Najarian- Worcester (Initiated in 1987. Awarded to the chapter with the highest average number of points per participant.) 1980 Paul Pogharian - Watertown Sara Andonian- Detroit Kamig Durgarian - Springfield Melina Spinuzza - Evanston 1987 - Washington, D. C. Michael Yapchaian - Watertown Lisa Manookian - Wynnewood 1988 - Cleveland Sona Yazijian- Chicago Greg Saraydarian- Bayside 1989 - Greenfield Nancy Malkasian - Detroit 1990 - Greenfield 1989 Scott Najarian- Worcester 1981 Michael Yapchaian- Watertown Lisa Manookian- Wynnewood Mark Kazanjian - Lawrence Melina Spinuzza - Evanston Robert Borzakian - Boston Suzie Ashjian- Westchester SAM NERSESIAN AWARD: Sona Yazijian- Chicago Laurie Onanian - Watertown (lmt1ated m 19 79. Gl\:en to an individual of outstandmg Christian character.) Nancy Banks- Detroit 1990 lisa Manookian - Wynnewood 1979 - Samuel Nersesian (posthumously) -St. Louis 1982 Mark Kazanjian- uwrence Suzie Ashjian- Westchester - Mariann Hovsepian - Detroit Robert Borzakian - Boston Greg Arpajian - Cleveland* 1980 Gary Hovhanessian - New Britain Greg Saraydarian- Bayside 1981 - Debbte Stepharuan- Evanston Ralph DerA.sadourian - Evanston Laurie Onanian- Watertown 1982 - Gary Townsend- Lawrence Susan Mousigian - Detroit Sonya Gasparian - Providence* 1983 - Steve Sarkisian- Watertown 1984 - Susan Boyajian - Palos Heights 1983 Susan Mousigian - Detroit 1991 Lisa Manookian - Wynnewood 1985 - Ronald Godoshian- Detroit Gary Hovhannessian- Detroit Charles Shooshan - Hartford 1986 - Beth Bilbilian- Worcester Vaughan Totovian- Watertown Sara Andonian- Detroit 1987 - Linda Ek.izian- Washington, D. C. Ralph Der A.sadourian - Evanston Lynda Chagachbanian- Fair Lawn 1988 - Susan Bergoudian - Watertown Melanie Barsamian- Worcester Steve Megnlichian - Providence 1989 - Robert Shamgochian- Worcester Suzie Ashjian - Bayside 1990 - Paula Bechakian - Watertown & Richard Madirosian -Hartford Laurie Onanian- Watertown *Half Year First Name Indicates Chairman ACYOA NATIONAL SPORTS WEEKEND RECORDS ARCHBISHOP'S ESSAY AWARDS: (Initiated in 1982- Armenian and English Categories) YEARS AND HOST CHAPTERS 1982 - English - Kevin Magarian 1990 - English - Greg Norsigian - Hartford 1970 Wlitertown 1978 Providence 1986 Wynnewood 1971 Dt:troit 1979 - Wisconsin 1987 - Detroit BABAYANCUP 1972 Springfield 1980 - Watertown 1988 - Providence Initiated in 1974. Awarded to the 1973 Philadelphia 1981 - Evanston-Chicago 1989 - Houston Chapter which scores the highest 1974 Toronto 1982 - New Britain 1990 - Cleveland number of points in the various 1975 Miami 1983 - Toronto 1991 - Hartford athletic competitions. 1976 Lowell 1984 - Palos Heights 1977 Detroit 1985 - Worcester 1974 Detroit 1983 - Detroit 1975 Detroit & Watertown 1984 - Detroit 1976 Detroit 1985 - Montreal EVENTS 1977 Detroit 1986 - Wynnewood 1978 Watertown 1987 - Detroit AOU4TICS: 1979 Wisconsin 1988 - Evanston 1980 Detroit 1989 - Greenfield 1970 - (no sports repo11 - NSR) 1973 - (not offered- NOF) 1981 Detroit 1990 - Greenfield 1982 - Detroit 1971 - (no sports report - NSR) 1974 - (no sports report- NSR)

1972 - (not offered- NOF) 1975 - (no sports report - NSR)

ACYOA CHAPTER "A" AWARD l97b - Wom~o·~ !21v1 ~ 1\J.ll Initiated 10 1952. Central Counctl Award to the Most 8redshtrokc Karen Avak1an- M1dwest Outstandmg Chapter of the Year: ht:Xstyle Nancy Maruuua.Jt - Watertown Men · ~ 121\'l:iiOD 1952 Detroit, Ml 1972 (not awarded) Breaststmkc M1kc: Don1gan- M1dwest 1953 Cleveland, OH 1973 (not awarded) Fr~style Mtkt: Domga.Jt- M1Jwest 1954 Detroit, Ml 1974 (not awarded) 1955 Union City, NJ 1975 (not awarded) 1977 - Women's !2tvl~i~)D 1956 Watertown, MA 1976 Watertown, MA Breaststroke Karen Avaloan- Greentidd 1957 Holy Cross - NYC, NY 1977 Detroit, MI Backstroke Ellen Bogostan -Greenfield 1958 North Philadelphia, PA 1978 Bayside, NY Freestyle Reo~ Gir.tgosian - Greentidd 1959 Worcester, MA 1979 Cheltenham, P A Freestyle Rday Gm!ntield 1960 Detroit, Ml 1980 Lawrence, MA M~o·s D1visi!.m 1961 Detroit, Ml 1981 Palos Heights, IL Breaststroke Alan Simonian - Greentield 1962 Worcester, MA 1982 Cleveland, OH Backstroke Steve Kashian- Greentield 1963 Toronto, ONT 1983 Wisconsin Fr~style Mike Donigan- Greentield 1984 Palos Heights, IL 1964 Toronto, ONT Freestyle Rday ~ield 1965 Long Island, NY 1985 Watertown, MA • Racine, WI 1986 Worcester, MA 1966 1978 - WQ~J.l'S Divi:!ioo Montreal, QUE 1987 Watertown, MA 1967 Breaststroke Andrea McCauley- Watertown Richmond, VA 1988 Watertown, MA 1968 Backstroke Andrea McCauley - Watertown Watertown, MA 1989 Providence, R1 1969 Freestyle Ellen Bogosian - Wisconsin E. St. Louis, IL 1990 Hartford, CT 1970 Freestyle Relay Wisconsin 1971 Detroit, MI Mm'~ DivisiQD Breaststroke Charles Cbolmakjian - Detroit Backstroke Steve Kashian - Wisconsin Freestyle Stew Mardigian - Detroit Freestyle Rday Wisconsin 1984 - WQmen's Qivision 1979 Wo~u·~ Division - Breaststroke Carol Kazarian- Wisconsin Breaststroke Ellen Bogosian - Wisconsin Backstroke Carol Kazarian- Wisconsin Backstroke Holly Kazarian- Wisconsin Freestyle Carol Kaz;u-ian- Wisconsin Freestyle Gail Giragosian - Wisconsin Freestyle Relay Palos Heights Freestyle Relay Wisconsin Men's QivisiQ!l Meg's Qivision Breaststroke Garo Emerz.ian - Palos Heights Breaststroke Ronnie Semerjian - Providence Backstroke Garo Emerz.ian - Palos Heights Backstroke Dave Onanian - Lowell Freestyle Garo Emerz.ian - Palos Heights Freestyle Steve Mardigan - Detroit Freestyle Relay Palos Heights Freestyle Relay Wisconsin 1985 - Women's Qivision 1980 - Wo~g's Divi~ioo Breaststroke Sandrine Mirasxedi - Montreal Breaststroke Ellen Bogosian - Palos Heights Backstroke Sandrine Mirasxedi - Montreal Backstroke Holly Kazarian- Wisconsin Freestyle Sandrine Mirasxedi - Montreal Freestyle Karen Pagerian- Wisconsin Freestyle Relay Wisconsin/Palos Heights Freestyle Relay Palos Heights Men's I21visiQn Meg'~ Division Breaststroke Aram Kazanjian- Montreal Breaststroke Don Haroutunian - Providence Backstmke Alan Fenerdjian- Montreal Backstroke Don Haroutunian - Providence Frttstyle Keg Giragosian- Wisconsin/Palos Heights Freestyle Don Haroutun.ian - Providence Freestyle Relay Montreal Freestyle Relay Palos Heights

I'J~o - ~Olll!;'ll · s UtvisiOO Bretstroke Carol Kaz.anan- Wiscon~In Fr~tyle Tina Pakhti£Ian- Wynnewood B

1979 - Women's Division Singles Lori Cherian- Toronto Doubles NOF Men's Division CHESS: GCXF: Singles Michey Mardirosian - Detroit Doubles Dave Kazanjian & Brian Bogosian- Lawrence 1970 NSR 1970 - NSR 1971 NSR 1971 - NSR 1980 Women's Division 1972 NOt-" 1972 - NOF Singles Lori Cherian- Toronto 1973 NOt-" 1973 - NOF Doubles NOF 1974 NSR 1974 - NSR Men's Division 1975 NSR 1975 NSR Singles Krikor Zamroutian -Toronto 1976 Cra1g Simoman- New Britain 1976 Mark Kazanjian - Lawrence Doubles Krikor Zamroutian & Harnpartzoum Sahsuvaroglu - 1977 Cr.ug S1monian- New Britain 1977 - Mark Kazanjian - Lawrence Toronto 1978 Cra1g Simonian & Guy Simonian 1978 - Mark Najarian- Providence 1981 - New Britain (tied) 1979 Mike Kahayian - Detroit - Women's Division 1980 Glenn Pulice- Detroit Singles Lori Cberian - Boston George Hadjinian- Wisconsin 1979 - 1981 John Dadian- Chicago Doubles NOF Ken Hagopian- Watertown 1980 - 1982 Glenn Pulice- Detroit ) Men's Division 1981 BeiJ Basmajian- Toronto - 1983 Palos Heights Singles Hagop Demirjian - Cleveland 1982 Guy Simonian - New Britain ) - 1984 Glenn Pulice- Detroit Doubles Hagop Demirjian & Charlie Arslanian - Cleveland 1983 - Ratti Chouldjian- Toronto 1985 Sam Sarkissian - St. Catherines 1984 Robert Casement - St. Catherines - 1986 NOF 1982 - Women's Division 1985 - Kazar Terterian- Detroit 1987 Matthew Minnetian - Northern New Jersey Singles Lorraine Peters - Northern New Jersey 1986 Simon Koun~ian - Wynnewood - 1988 Matthew Minnetian - Northern New Jersey Doubles 1987 - Steve Mekenian- Northern New Jersey NOF 1989 John Nersessian - Livingston/Union City Men's Division 1988 - Steven Tourian- 1990 NOF 1989 - Raffy Chouljian- Canadian Diocese Singles Krikor Zamroutian- Toronto 1990 - Norhan Yaseruinci- Western Queens Doubles NOF Mix~ Doubles Krikor Zamroutian & Mary Jamkoshian- Toronto TA\11.00:

1970 - ~.SR 19M3 - Women'~ QIVJ:ii\JU 1971 ~.Sf{ S~ngles Alllle Egayan- Montreal 1972 j'lj0f Doubles NOF 1973 Bcr_1 FereJJian- Spnngtidd Men·~ Q1v1siou 1974 - N.S R Singles Hampo Hovagimian- Toronto 1975 Robm Gulezian- Merrimack VaHey Doubles NOF 1976 Sarkis Shamshoyan - Lowell Muec.l Doubles Ahne Egayan & Alam TchaderJian- Montreal 1977 Harry TavitJan - Westchester 1978 - Harry Tavitlan- Westchester 1984 - Women·~ .Qivi~ion 1979 - Garo Hovagimian - Toronto Smgles Kiana Kayserian - Detroit 1980 - Dale Sarkisian- Watertown Doubles NOF 1981 - RaJti Boyadjian- Watertown Meo's DivisiQU 1982 - Sue Maljanian - New Britain Singles Nick Akgulian- Wisconsin 1983 - Annie Manoukian- Toronto Doubles NOF 1984 - Shake Ajamian- Bayside Mued Doubles Montreal 1985 - Diane Kapi.kian- Bayside 1986 - Sara Andonian- Detroit 1985 Womeg's Qivision 1987 - Ararat Hacdglu - St. Catberines Singles Kiana Kayserian- Detroit 1988 - Steven Tarian- · Doubles NOF 1989 - Vache Kdedjian -Western Diocese Men's DivisiQu 1990 - Susan Chagachbanian - Fair Lawn Singles JeffTchaderjian- Montreal Doubles NOF Mixed Qoubles Montreal BASKETBALL: 1986 - Womeo's !2ivisjog 1970 NSR Singles Nancy Kazanjian- Wynnewood Men's Qivisiog 1971 - Oakland, CA Singles Michael Sahakian - Washington, D.C. Doubles Ara Sahakian & Michael Sahakian- Washington, D.C. 1972 - Women's Division NOF Men's Qivisioo Watertown 1987 - Women's Division Singles Nancy Kazanjian- Wynnewood 1973 Women's Division NOF Men's QivisiQ!l Men's Division St. Gregory - NYC Singles Michael Sahakian- Washington, D.C. Mixed Doubles Diane Sahakian & Michael Sahakian- Washington, D.C. 1974 Women's Division NOF Men's DivisiQo Detroit 1988 - Wo~u·s Qivjsion Singles Linda Haytayan- Lawrence Mm's Division 1975 Women's Division NOF Singles George Armoyan -Toronto Men's Division Detroit Mixed Doubles Annie Tossounian & George Armoyan- Toronto 1976 - Women's Qjvisjoo Boston 1989 - Womeu's Qivisioo Men's Divisioc Detroit Singles Cheryl Arslanian- Cleveland Mm's Qivisioo 1977 - Women's Divisioc Detroit Singles Yrej Armoyan -Canadian Diocese Men's DivisiQn Detroit Doubles George Armoyan & Vrej Armoyan - Canadian Diocese 1978 - Women's Division Boston 1990 - W2w~n·~ Oivi~i2D Men's Division Watertown Singles Bella Grigorian - Armenia M~o·~ Oivi~iQD 1979 - WQmeo's DivisiQn Detroit Singles Pat Kassabian - Canadian Diocese Men's OivisiQn Wisconsin Mi.3ed Doyl2l~ Yrej Armoyan and Armine Kouyoumdjian -Canadian Diocese 1980 - Women's OivisiQD Watertown Men's DivisiQn Watertown 1977 - WonK:u·s !21vtston S1ngles Sona Palvt:lnan - Toronto 1981 - Wo1n~n·~ !21v1~IQD Odroit Douhles Toronto Men·:i 12tvt~IQD fktro1t ~it:n'~ QIVISIOD Smgles DJCk Zabouman -Toronto 1982 w~)m~u · s QivJstQD fktrott Doubles GreentidJ Men·~ QiVHiJOD fktro1t 1978 - WQrneg·~ (:hvisioo 1983 WQm~n·s Division Detroit Singles Jessica Papazian - ProviJence Men's DtvisiQD Detroit Doubles Karen Cberian & Lori Chenan- Toronto Men's Qjvjs10g 1984 - Woweo's Qivisioo Detroit Singles Paul Yabnian- Wisconsin M~u·~ QivisiQD Wisconsin Doubles Paul Yahnian & Gary Akgulian- Wisconsin

1985 - WQmeo's Division Detroit 1979 - Women's Division Men's Division Worcester Smgles Karen Cherian- Toronto Doubles Karen Cbenan & Lori Cherian- Toronto 1986 - Womeg's Qivisioo NOF Men's Divi~iog Men's Division Wynnewood Singles Paul Yahnian- Wisconsin Doubles Paul Yabnian & Jack Matosian- Wisconsin 1987 - Women's Division NOF Meg's Qjvisioo Detroit 1980 Women's Division Singles Karen Cherian - Boston 1988 - WQweo's QivjsiQO Northern New Jersey Men's Qivjsion Men's Qivisioo Watmown Singles Mike Mousigian - Detroit Doubles Mike Mousigian & Mike Zallakian - Detroit 1989 Wo~n·~ QivisiQD Fair Lawn - 1981 Women's Division M~o·~ Qivisioo Greentidd Singles Helen Hovagimian -Toronto Meg's Divisiog 1990 - WQmen's Qivisiou NOF Singles Mike Mousigian - Detroit Meg'~ Qivisiog ~eld Doubles Peter Doumanian & Greg Dournanian - Palos Heights TENNIS: 1982 - Womeg's Qivision Singles 1970 - NSR Lorraine Peters - Northern New Jersey Meg's Division 1971 - NSR Singles Mike Mousigian - Detroit Mixed Qoubles Ron Chok.makian & Lorraine Peters - 1972 - WQI~o·~ Qivisioo Becky Baronian - Richmond Northern New Jersey Meo·~ Qivi~iQD Larry Zakian - New York City 1983 Women's QivisiQO Singles Helen Hovagimian- Toronto 1973 - Wo10$

- Wom~n·s Dtvtswo 60 yard dash Jan Avaktan- WJsl:l)JlStn 220 run Karen A vaktiUl - W tsconsm TRACK & FIELD: 440 run Aprtl Ka.shtan - Wtsconsm 880 run Shuley Toumayan- Warcrtown 1970 NSR - 1976 W(llll~n · s Dl'i!Ston 880 relay Watt::rtown Mil~ run 50 yard dash Kar~n Avaktan- Midwest Lon Chc::rian - Toronto 1971 NSR - 440nm Antta Kcura_11an- Fatr Lawn Men's Dtvision Mt!~ nm Maro BtX:hakJtan - Fair Lawn 60 yard dash Van Giragosian- Wisconsin 1972 NOF - Men's Dtviswn 200 yard dash Dave Kazanjian- Lawrence 50 yard dash Richard Markarian- Worcestt::r 440 run Andy Mikaelian - Wisconsin 1973 NOF 880 nm - 440 run Randy Dagley - Lowc:ll Dave Kazanjian- Lawrence MiJerun Ken Samudian - Watertown 880 relay Detrott 1974 - NSR Mile relay Midwest Mile run Dave Kazanjian - Lawrence 1975 - NSR 1980 - WQmeg's Division 1983 - Wom~n·s Qivisiog 50 yard dash Loraine Boghosian- Watertown 100 mders Ani Kupelian - Montr~l l 00 yard dash Arlene Kakayian - Detroit 200 meters Ani Kupelian - Montreal 220 run Janet Malkasian - Detroit 400 meters Ani Kupelian - Montreal 440 run Shirley Toumayan- Watertown 800 meters Maida Mutevdli- Toronto 880 relay Watertown 1600 meters Aline Zavz.avatian - Toronto Mile run Maro Bechakjian- Fair Lawn Softball 1brow Janet Shekerjian - Detroit Mile relay Detroit Long Jump Annie Ohanessian- Toronto Softball Throw Loraine Boghosian - Watertown High Jump Annie Kouyoumdjia.n- Toronto Shot Put Sara Grosma.nian - Detroit Shot Put Maida Mutevelli- Toronto Men'::! Qivi::!ioc Rdays: 50 yard dash Van Giragosian- Wisconsin 4 X 100 meters Montreal 100 yard dash Dave Karagosian- Detroit 4X3X2X1 Montreal 220 run Dave Karagosian- Detroit 4 X 400 meters Montreal 440 run Mark Parseghian- Watertown Mile run Mark Parseghian - Watertown Men's Division Mile relay Detroit 100 meters Myles Couyoumjian - Detroit Softball Throw Charles Godoshian - Detroit 200 meters Arthur Alajajian -Toronto Shot Put Chris Boyadjian -Detroit 400 meters Dave Kazanjian - Lawrence 800 meters Dave Kazanjian - Lawrence 1981 - WQweo's Qivi~jog 1600 meters Dave .Ka.nmjian - Lawrence 50 yard dash Lisa Balian- Wisconsin Softball Throw Kevin Nazarian - Lawrence 100 yard dash Lisa Balian- Wisconsin Long Jump Myks Couyoumjia.n - Detroit 220 run Lisa Balian - Wisconsin High Jump Arthur AlajaJian -Toronto 440 run Lisa Balian- Wisconsin Shot Put Jay Ohanian - Lawrence 880 relay Palos Heights Relays: Mile ron Lori Cherian - Boston 4 X 100 meters Montreal Men'::! Qivi::!iQD 4X3X2Xl Lawrence 50 yard dash Myles Couyoumjia.n - Detroit 4 X 400 meters Montreal 100 yard dash Myles Couyoumjian -Detroit 220 run Dave Karagosian - Detroit 1984 Women's Division 440 run Jay Bagdasarian -Cleveland 100 yard dash Kim Amboian - Detroit 880 relay Palos Heights 220 run Kim Aruboia.n - Detroit Mile run Dave Kazanjian - Lawrence 440 run A. Marasliyan- Montreal Mile rday Detroit 880 relay Detroit Mile run Carol Al~xander - Boston Softball Throw Shake Ajamia.n !982 - Womcg's !2iv1sion Long Jump Lisa Aurslania.n -Cleveland 100 yard dash Kun Arnbotan - DetrOit Shot Put Lisa Aurslanian - Cleveland 440nm Susan BoyaJian- Palos Hetghts M~u·s Qivi:ii2n Mtlc: nlfl Carol AlexanJc:r - Boston 100 yard dash Myles Couyoumjian- Detroit Softball Tiuow Sbak~ AJanua.n - Bayside 220 run Alain T chaderjian - Montreal Long Jump Aunte Oha.nessia.n - Toronto 440run Ara Doghramajian- Montreal Sbot Put Annie Krikona.n- Montreal M~O relay Montreal Men's Qivi~ion Mtle run John YaltleZian- Evanston 100 yard dash Ara Sdyan - Toronto U..mg Jump Aram KazanJtan - Montre~ 440 run Randy Dagley - Lowell Softball Tiuow Rich Koshgarian - Evanston Mile run Jack Seferian - Westchester Shot Put Rich Koshganan - Evanston Softball Throw Jay Bagdasarian- Cleveland Long Jump Randy Dagley - Lowell Shot Put Jay Ohanian- Lawrence VOLLEYBALL:

1970 - NSR 1981 - Toronto 1971 - NSR 1982 - Watertown RAOUETBALL: 1972 - Detroit 1983 - Montreal 1973 - Detroit 1984 - Detroit 1976 Gary Assarran - Detroit 1974 - NSR 1985 - St. Catberines 1975 - NSR 1986 - Detroit 1977 - Women's D1viswn - Jana Haka.lmazian- Greenfield 1976 Detroit 1987 St. Catberines Mc:n's Drvtsion Ed Baylerian- Detroit 1977 - Toronto 1988 - Evanston 1978 Toronto 1989 Greenfield 1981 - Women's Divisron­ Phyllis MaJanian- Watertown 1979 Toronto 1990 - Greenfield Mc:n's Division Avak Grigorian- Wisconsin 1980 - Watertown Doubles Bnan Bogosian & Jay Ohanian- Lawrence BADMINTON: 1982 - Mixed Doubles Reid Ajemian & Leslie Koltookian - Lawrence 1970 - NSR 1981 - Peter Bogosian - Palos Heights 1983 - Mixed Doubles Mary Jan Dorian & Yartan Ajamian- Bayside 1971 - NSR 1982 - Norair T okmanian - Toronto 1972 - NOF 1983 - Vahan Kassab ian - Montreal 1984 Men 's Division Reid Ajamian- Bayside 1973 - NOF 1984 - Tom Janikian- Wisconsin Mixed Doubles 1974 NSR 1985 - Vahan Kassabian- Montreal Bayside 1975 NSR 1986 - Mike Voskian- Northern New Jersey 1976 Tom Malkasian- Detroit 1987 - NOF CHECKERS: 1977 Tom Jarukian- Greenfield 1988 - NOF 1978 Tom J anikian - Wisconsin 1989 - NOF 1979 Tom Janikian- Wisconsin 1990 - NOF 1979 Garo Papazian- Detroit 1980 - Norait Tokmanian- Toronto 1980 Garo Papazian - Detroit 1982 Garo Papazian - Detroit [Athletic events listed below retlect only years offered in competition.] 1984 - Charles Arslanian - Cleveland 1985 - Gary Mousigian - Detroit 1986 - NOF 1987 - Gary Mousigian - Detroit 1988 - Gary Mousigian - Detroit SOFTBALL: [co-ed] 1989 - Gary Mousigian - Detroit 1982 - Detroit 1990 - Hagop Demirjian -Cleveland 1983 - Detroit ARM WRESTLING: BOWLING: 1979 - Brant Gadarian - Wisconsin 1972 - Gary Margarian- Detroit 1973 - Individual- Greg Tivakian- Detroit FOOSBALL: Team- Detroit 1979 - Charlie Kashian & April Kashian - Wisconsin CRXXJET: s:::x:x::E:R: 1976 - Myron Mikaelian - Midwest 1980 - Detroit HORSESHOE PITCH:

1976 - Jim Magariart & Steve Parigian- Lowell 1982 - Harold Kazanjian & Paul Farhadian - Lawrence POCKET BILLIARDS:

1976 - Sarkis Shamshoyan - Lowell 1977 - Art Okutian- Toronto 1982 - Jean Carian - Wisconsin 1983 - Charles Arslanian - Cleveland GOLD BENEFACTOR BOOSTERS Connecticut Valley Printing Anonymously - An Admirer Satanik B. Gray

Wish we could be there! Mr. & Mrs. Kachadoor N. Kazarian Ara, Leslie & Baby? SILVER PATRON Fr. Yeprem & Judy Kelegian Nancy & Tony Barsamian Mark Horenian Best Wishes Rev. & Mrs. Dajad Davidian Melanie, Marcia & Mark Mooshegian

Delicacies Inc. - International Foods­ Dr. Ronald W. Rimiller BRONZE DONORS Gourmet, Stephanie Masoian Albert & Barbara Zakarian & Linda Minassian A.C.Y.O.A. South Florida Chapter In memory of Simon Homo lion John & Kay Zakarian by Lucy Hamalian Zaven & Helene DerAprahamian Looking forward to the continuation of our prosperous relationship - Best Wishes Attorney & Mrs. Jack Jamgochian for a successful Sports Weekend FRIENDS - A.C.Y.O.C. Central Council Robert and Andrea Karanian

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Aris & Rose Derderian & Family Gem Jewelry Charlie & Chris Shoos han Mark, Elizabeth, Richie & Christine Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home Haige & Dora Garabedian Arthur G. Simonian

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The Prayer of A.C.Y.O.A.

0 Lord our Savior Jesus Christ, Who art the Way, the Truth, and the Life, give us, the youth of the Church of Armenia, we beseech Thee, the wisdom to know, to love, and to serve Thee in our personal lives severally, and in the corporate life of our Organization. Thou that leadest men in the way, lead us, thy children, that we may be able to serve the Church through our people, with courage and vision, and in the faith of our illustrious forefathers. Inspire us, 0 Lord, and open our eyes to thy light, that we may cherish and profit by the heritage which our forefa­ thers have left to us, and that we may be aware of our responsibilities as citizens of our beloved coun­ try, the United States of America. Fill us, 0 Christ our God, with the Holy Spirit, that we may be the obedient and unselfish servants of the Will of our Heavenly Father, to whom, together with Thee and the Holy Spirit, is befitting Glory, Dominion and Honor, now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Grt-"0 1\t~IAJ l I~ G~ ~ (}.AA. o~ ______~ ~\M\rt~

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