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The Lion’s Roar Page 1 The Lion’s Roar Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School Newsletter 4TH QUARTER, 2014 - 2015 What’s Inside... Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian Sahag-Mesrob Marches for Justice School Comemmorates the 100 Year PAGES 2 - 3 Kindergarten is Proud to Be Anniversary of the Armenian Armenian PAGE 4 “Genocide” 1st grade Learns About Armenian Artists! PAGE 5 - 6 I am Proud to Be Armenian Because ... PAGE 7 - 8 Why I’m Proud to Be Armenian PAGE 9 - 10 Ma3rs yv Abril @$ PAGE 11 Marching for Justice with 6th Grade PAGES 12 Remember the Past PAGE 13 An 8th Grade Goodbye PAGE 14 Armenian Articles PAGE 15 - 17 Sahag-Mesrob April 24, 2015 PAGES 17 Armenian Christian Armenian Genocide Centennial School Students Art Exhibition PAGES 18 - 22 Remember and 8th Grade Art Gallery Demand. PAGES 23 Honor Roll PAGE 24 Star Students PAGE 25 Teacher’s Corner Special Edition PAGE 25 100 YearArmenian Anniversary Genocide of the The Lion’s Roar Page 2 Sahag-Mesrob Marches for Justice The most anticipated and emotional day for all Armenians in every corner of the world, the 100 year anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, was commemorated on Friday, April 24, 2015. Armenians of all ages and from all backgrounds gathered together in cities throughout the world to mark the solemn occasion of remembering the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed in the Genocide. In Los Angeles those who gathered numbered 160,000 strong. They took part in the March for Justice which wound through major streets in Hollywood ultimately stopping at the Turkish Consulate. Sahag-Mesrob took part in the historic march with over 100 students, parents, and teachers who were bussed to Arshag Dickranian School at 9 o'clock in the morning. Those who represented SMACS at the event marched proudly alongside other local Armenian schools for the six mile walk from Arshag Dickranian School to the Turkish Consulate. Dressed in their purple commemorative T-shirts and waving their Armenian flags and banners, the Sahag-Mesrob delegation made sure their voices were heard. Students like Christine Awakian of fourth grade and Athena Baghdadsarian of fifth grade each donning the tri-color flag, chanted their disappointment that the Turkish government still denies the Armenian Genocide. Others like Michael Sahagian and Alexandra Babayan of second grade rode on their fathers' shoulders and waved their Armenian flags with dignity until they were standing yards away from the Turkish Consulate. Throughout the march, a sense of unity was evident and the support of spectators on the streets, within shops, on construction sites, and even rooftops of high rise buildings made the day all the more memorable. As we move forward and as we always look back at the tragedy of the past, we can say April 24, 2015, is a day to be proud of indeed. - Mrs Aylin The Lion’s Roar Page 3 The Lion’s Roar Page 4 Kindergarten is Proud to Be Armenian By: Isabella and Michael By: Haylee and Nicholas By: Christina and Laurene By: Alina and Natalia By: Stephanie, Lorance, and Sako The Lion’s Roar Page 5 1st Graders Learn About Armenian Artists! Yeghishe Charents By Kareen and Lara Yeghishe Charents was an Armenian poet and writer. He was very famous. He spent a lot of time reading. His family was involved in rug trade. Silva Kaputikyan By Paulena and Milya Silva Kaputikyan wrote poems. She wrote the poem, “Look my son wherever you are under the moon, even if you forget your mother, do not forget your mother language.” She was raised by her mother and grandmother. She was born in Yerevan. She wrote books in Armenian and Russian. Nerses Shnorhali By Raffi and Cristopor Nerses Shnorhali was born in 1102. His father was killed when he was young. His grandmother took care of him. Nerses received his name because of his writings. He was later taken to an Armenian church. Hovhannes Shiraz By Sebastian and Christy Hovhannes Shiraz’s dad was killed during the Armenian Genocide. He was married to Silva Kaputikyan. Hovhannes Shiraz went to a university. Shiraz grew up very poor. The Lion’s Roar Page 6 Raffi By Troi and Anna Raffi was born in 1835. He didn’t have a lot of money, but he had a lot of jobs. He was a writer. Some of the other writers learned from Raffi. Aram Khachaturian By Harout and Luca Aram Khachaturian traveled to Europe, Latin America and United States performing concerts of his own work. He was considered one of the best composers. His first major work was on the piano. He was a composer and a conductor. Syat - Nova By Nicole B. and Nicole T. Syat – Nova was a poet and a singer. Syat – Nova and his wife had four children. His wife’s name was Marmar. He worked in the royal court. Komitas By Alexandra and Ara Komitas collected over 3,000 pieces of Armenian folk music. His parents were killed when they were young. He became a vartabed. During the Armenian Genocide Komitas was taken by the Turks. Arno Babajanian By Mirey and Tina Arno Babajanian was a pianist. He was born in Yerevan. He was also a brilliant piano teacher. He wrote a piano trio in F#. The Lion’s Roar Page 7 I am Proud to be Armenian Because... Narod: Armenians are smart. We Isabelle: Armenians build have a special alphabet with 38 Written by 2nd Grade Armenian churches and schools letters. We live in many countries even in far away countries. Our but we still speak our language! I stories about teaches us many am proud to speak, read, and lessons. We are a smart and proud write in Armenian. people. Patil: My language, religion, and Andre: Armenians are honorable, culture have been around for honest, brave, and most hundreds of years. Armenians importantly, hard working. They have given the world many good are good Christians so they things. We also have Mount believe in family. They make Ararat in Armenia. It is a special delicious food too! symbol of Armenians. Alex M: We have a long history Emma: Armenians are hard and brave ancestors. Armenians working, smart, strong, and live in many countries and they respectful. Our country is one of don't forget their language, the oldest in the world. We are the religion, food, or culture. first Christian country too. Our language is old but we still speak Victoria: I go to an Armenian it today! school, Sahag-Mesrob. I learn my language, religion, and history Karina: Armenians have a special from my Armenian teachers. It's language, music, and food. important to never forget I'm Armenians have good and kind Armenian. people. Because of that I want to teach others about my history and Marcus: We have our own culture when I grow up. language and we learn it even in America. Our people are smart Michael: Armenians are very and hard working. We are good smart, strong, and kind. builders. Our food like manta, Armenians always stick together kebab, and dolma, is delicious! and help each other. We care about others. Since I'm Armenian Alex K: There are Armenians in I care about everyone too. places like North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Europe, Emily: I have roots in Armenia, and Australia. I am proud to read my motherland. I am learning my and write in my language and language and my religion and read about my history in about our Armenian heroes by Armenian even though I live in attending an Armenian school. America. The Lion’s Roar Page 8 David: It's an old country and it a lot of time with each other and has special traditions. I like have lots of fun together. The Armenian music, food, and food we eat is delicious too. My dances. I like learning about favorite is sarma! Armenian history and one day I can grow up and help my brothers Anush: We are people with a and sisters in Armenia. special culture. Armenians are good people because they have Johnny: I am Armenia and I'm been Christians for a long time. proud of it! My people are strong, Armenians are also brave and hard working, and have good strong. character. When we are together we always have fun. My school Sophia: My ancestors lived teaches me to appreciate and love through wars and genocide. We my country! stayed brave, strong, and together. We speak our own unique Silva: Armenians are some of the language. We have a unique bravest people in the world. We culture too. We never forget who defended our culture and religion we are. I am proud to be again and again. My people really Armenian! care about staying Armenian and so do I! Garo: We have a special heritage and a strong history. Our people Sako: We are the first Christian never give up and stay Armenian country in the world. We have even when others try to destroy brave, strong, and smart people to us. I have a beautiful language, be proud of. I like learning culture, and nation! Armenian and finding out about Armenian history. Brianna: Hundreds of years ago Mesrob Mashdotz created the Tiana: We are Armenian even alphabet so we could read and though we live far away from write in Armenian. Our language Armenia. Armenians care about and our country is old and special. their people, language, culture, Our tables are full of delicious and history and teach their kids foods like sarma, dolma, manta, about it. and boereg.