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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
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November 22, 2006
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DIOCESAN ARMENIAN STUDIES COORDINATOR ATTENDS CELEBRATION
On November 4, 2006, Gilda Buchakjian-Kupelian, coordinator of Armenian
studies for the Diocese, traveled to Watertown, MA, where she met with the
teachers school board members, and principal of the St. Sahag and St. Mesrob
Armenian School of the St. James Church.
"It is always exciting to get into our parishes and see the students, who
are full of energy and excitement about our Armenian language, heritage, and
faith," Buchakjian-Kupelian said. "And I thank all the teachers, here and
in all our parishes, for their dedication to their mission."
As part of the parish’s ongoing 75th anniversary celebration,
Buchakjian-Kupelian attended a special ceremony involving alumni from the
parish’s Armenian School dating back to 1936, as well as a stage performance
by the current students of the school. Also honored were the various
superintendents who served the school at one time or another.
— 11/22/06
E-mail photos available on request. Photos also viewable in the News and
Events section of the Eastern Diocese’s website,
PHOTO CAPTION (1): Alumni of the St. James Church Armenian School flank the
chairman of the Board of Education, Dr. Sarkis Soukiasian, during a
celebration on November 4, 2006, attended by Gilda Buchakjian-Kupelian,
coordinator of Armenian studies for the Diocese.
PHOTO CAPTION (2): Armenian School students from the St. James Church of
Watertown, MA, perform during a special celebration on November 4, 2006.