Hye Sharzhoom Armenian Action
Emma Shaljyan
Staff Writer
The Armenian Student Organization (ASO) tries its best to stay in touch with the Fresno community and with the members of the organization itself. Thus, throughout the year many activities are organized to bring students at Fresno State together. As the Fall semester began, ASO worked immediately to organize activities such as the Annual Car Wash, Game Day, Movie Night, a Halloween outing to Raisin Hell Ranch, and one of the most popular events, Bowling Night.
The Annual Car Wash took place in the parking lot of the Viktoria’s Place restaurant from early morning until mid-afternoon. Students and community members came out to support the organization at their largest fundraiser of the year. Dedicated ASO members worked hard while listening to upbeat Armenian music, which gave them the energy to wash cars and have fun. The event was a success; members spent time with friends, helped raise money for ASO, and most importantly, they worked as a team.
The next event, Game Day, took place at Fresno State’s O’Neill Park. This is an event that is eagerly awaited as it serves as an icebreaker for many of the new members. The event started off with some light snacks, pleasant conversation, and Armenian music. The executives prepared a variety of games, including dodge ball, a water-balloon toss, and catchphrase. Game Day left everyone with high spirits and fun memories.
ASO also planned Halloween-themed events such as Halloween Movie Night, which took place on the evening of October 26. The event began with the screening of the horror movie “Strangers,” followed by a costume contest where a “best dressed” winner was announced. This year’s winner was Suren Oganessian who dressed up as a very convincing Charlie Chaplin and he even copied Chaplin’s walking style!
There were many beautiful and creative costumes at the event such as a “Mickey Mouse,” a “1920s Great Gatsby group,” a “musketeer,” and many others. ASO also visited the Raisin Hell Ranch with a large group of people who successfully found their way out of the Black-out Maze, and escaped from Chupacabra’s Feast and Scarecrow’s Revenge. With their visit to the Raisin Hell Ranch, ASO concluded their Halloween celebration for this year.
One of the final events of the semester is also the one where members become most competitive. You may have guessed it—bowling. Organized at the Fresno State University Student Union bowling center, everyone showed up prepared to make some strikes! But who lost and who won didn’t matter because the event was full of fun and laughter, the most important factor of every ASO event.
The organization now looks forward to their Christmas Party on Friday, December 20-an evening that will be full of dancing, delicious food, and great company—a welcome ending to the Fall Semester.