ASO Holds Elections of Officers

Suzanna Ekmekchyan 

Staff Writer

The Armenian Student Organization (ASO) started its year off with elections for a new executive at the first general meeting of the year which took place on Tuesday, September 4. Elected were Claire Kasaian, President; David Safrazian, Vice-President; Kara Statler, Treasurer; Suzanna Ekmekchyan, Secretary; and Violeta Aghabekyan, Public Relations. New and continuing members of ASO came together to begin planning future activities throughout the semester.

To start the year off right, ASO’s kick off social was a “Barbeque and Game Night.” All of the members contributed side-dishes and then worked together to barbeque hamburgers and hotdogs. After the meal, members gathered around a long table and played fun board games. The evening was filled with laughter and joy. It was the perfect opportunity for members to get to know each other and to form a strong bond.

On Friday, September 21, Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, the ASO set up a booth in the Free Speech area on campus. The booth included a display with pictures and information about Armenia. There was also Armenian music playing and some ASO members displayed their cultural pride by dancing. Many students visited the booth and learned about the history of Armenian Independence Day.

ASO has many more things in store for the upcoming semester and members are very excited and looking forward to having a fun year filled with lifelong memories.