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TCA ARSHAG DICKRANIAN ARMENIAN SCHOOL
1200 CAHUENGA BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA 90038

TCA Arshag Dickranian School Celebrates A Festive Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Los Angeles, November 23, 2009 - The Parent-Teacher Organization of TCA Arshag Dickranian School held its traditional Thanksgiving Dinner-Dance at the Walter & Laurel Karabian Hall on Saturday evening, November 21, 2009.

Friends, parents, teachers and students were gathered in the tastefully decorated hall to celebrate the occasion together as one large family. As in previous years, the menu was comprised of an assortment of festive Armenian appetizers and the Thanksgiving turkey entrée catered by Anoush Restaurant.

Students enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner

Following the PTO Chairperson Mrs. Ophelia Garibyan's opening remarks, school Principal Mr. Vartkes Kourouyan was invited to the podium to greet the guests and express his thanks and appreciation to all the stewards of the school. As dinner was being served, the guests were treated to a lively program of Armenian folk dances, choral selections and recitations, which were performed by the Dickranian students under the guidance of dance teacher Robert Arakelian, music teacher Komitas Kesheshian and Armenian teacher Mrs. Emma Umroyan. Disco music for dancing was provided by 11th grade student Alex Garibyan.

From left to right: 11th graders Ani Nercessian and Rosie Demerjian with 8th grader Lilit Demerjian

Over the years, the PTO has been vigorous in supporting the school by organizing various social and fundraising functions, providing students' daily lunches and promoting goodwill. One such major function being The Annual Dinner Dances held in the month of March.

Middle schoolers during an Armenian circle dance

Located at 1200 North Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, the TCA Arshag Dickranian Armenian School is a federally tax exempt, Pre-K to 12th grade private educational institution. For more information visit the school website at www.dickranianschool.org.

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