Hye Sharzhoom Armenian Action
By Shayla Srabian
Staff Writer
This spring semester the Armenian Students Organization is on the move with many activities. The ASO began with their bi-weekly meeting led by new ASO President Armen Ghanbarian. Ghanbarian joins executive members Gary Atashkarian, vice-president; Talar Atarian, secretary; Tammy Karakashian, treasurer; Shayla Srabian, historian, who are planning activities together .
Ghanbarian’s main goal as president he says, “Is to get back to Armenian brotherhood, to not only focus on the academic aspect of our collegiate careers but to embrace social and cultural perspectives in our own lives.”
ASO’s first activity of this spring semester was a Valentines Day party at Armen Karlozian’s house. It was a stormy night, but that didn’t stop students from having a good time. It was an evening filled with dancing and socializing. The party was an occasion for members and friends to catch up with each other, and a great way to start the semester.
On April 6 and 7, the ASO is organizing an Armenian Film Festival at Fresno State featuring the works of young Armenian directors/producers from throughout California. Another talent the ASO is bringing to the Fresno State campus is Lory Tatoulian, an stage performer from San Diego. She will be performing her “One Woman Show,” a drama and comedy, on Thursday, April 13.
ASO members are still working very hard to organize a commemoration and remembrance of the Armenian Genocide on Monday, April 24. This on-campus event, held annually at noon in the Free Speech area, is set to honor the 85th anniversary of the 1.5 million Armenian martyrs of the 1915 Armenian Genocide.
The ASO is continuing their hard work and involvement to preserve their culture and heritage. The members are really excited for the upcoming events of this semester.