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Armenian Sisters Academy
440 Upper Gulph Road
Radnor, PA 19087
Contact: Susan Pogharian
Tel: 610-757-7090
Fax: 610-687-2450
E-mail: SPogharian@asaphila.org
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Armenian Sisters Academy, Radnor, PA, athletes excel beyond the track

Rain or shine, gym teacher Mrs. Gibbone – better known as Mrs. G –
works to develop first through eighth grade students into wing-footed
athletes. Assisted by seasoned seventh and eighth grade students leading
the team in stretches, Mrs. G teaches not only running skills, but life
skills, as well. Her mission is fostering good sportsmanship and
encouraging students to achieve their personal best while contributing
towards a team. `My goal is to teach them well and help them to focus
on making healthy choices; physically, socially, mentally, spiritually,
and emotionally so that as they grow and leave the Armenian Sisters they
will have all of the fundamental skills needed to be competitive and
successful. This in turn is the true foundation for a good, successful
life carrying on the values instilled at the Armenian Sisters
Academy,’ comments Mrs. G.

ASA is part of the Suburban Development League which promotes ideals
similar to those of the Academy – creating positive self worth through
effort, learning the value of working as a team and developing each
individual’s strengths and talents. Practices are held Tuesdays and
Thursdays, rain or shine, indoors or out. As our athletes know, running
up and down three stories of steps qualifies for training! Track meets
are held every Saturday in May at Lower Merion High School.

How do students feel about this extra-curricular activity? Second grade
student Shant Sarkahian says "I love to run the relays. Mrs. G taught me
how to pass and get the baton." "My favorite race is the 100 meter dash,
I like the butterfly stretch and Mrs. G is an excellent track teacher,"
comments classmate Willam Cosgrove. Third grade girls Angelica
Aghababyan and Anoush Kojouri simply like to run with their friends.
Christina Kaladjian (6th grade) enjoys the long jump while track veteran
George Ambarstsoumian (7th grade) says he’s definitely stronger by the
end of the season.

Mrs. G. feeds off this energy. `What I love about ASA Track is our
perpetual enthusiasm. Here we are, this little group of athletes with a
driveway for a track, practicing two days a week, going up against these
goliath track clubs with mammoth funds. And it’s OK, there’s no
pressure; we know who we are and where we came from, and we stay strong
and finish hard. That’s what matters,’ she says. The most important
requirement for track? A great attitude! Or as Mrs. G says, there is no
`I’ in team.