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Throughout this new academic year and always, let us keep in mind that the Armenian School is not an ordinary institution of learning where students develop their minds with knowl- edge, where they are prepared for higher education and in the future to become productive citizens of society. The Armenian School offers much more than that; the Armenian School, above all, is a special and unique place where love and reverence for our faith and heritage is cultivated in our youth. It is where students learn about our rich and ancient history, and the bravery passed to us by our forefathers throughout centuries of hard struggle. Armenian teachers instill all of this and more in the hearts and minds of our youth in such a way that it remains with them for the rest of their lives, guides them in their daily life and service to our nation, and inspires them to pass on our treasures to the next generation. Furthermore, Armenian students also gain an understanding of current issues, of the advancement of independent Armenia and the realities of the Artsakh conflict where our young soldiers boldly defend our borders and sacrifice their lives for our lands. Just a few years ago, our brave soldiers defending Armenia and Artsakh were young students, like our own students. Today, they fight at the front lines with the conviction that sacrificing one’s life for the homeland leads to immortality, as in the Battle of Avarayr. Another struggle that we face is maintaining our Armenian identity in the Diaspora, and it is our youth who must become soldiers in that battle. Finally, let us remember that next year, 2018, marks the 100th anniversary of the first Republic of Armenia as well as the 100th anniversary of Homenetmen. Through celebrations in Armenia and across the Diaspora, we will renew and revitalize our faithfulness to upholding the legacy of our forefathers who built our nation. May God bless our principals, educators, and students. May the Lord’s wisdom and guidance be upon the Board of Regents of Prelacy Schools, School Boards, and Parent- Teacher Committees. May God bless the parents who entrust the religious and cultural in- struction of their children to the Armenian School.