Nanore Barsoumian, the editor of the Armenian Weekly, announced this week that she has resigned from the editorship of the paper.
in Ankara on April 25, 2015 (Photo: Mehmet Özer)
“It is with a heavy heart that I leave my job at the Armenian Weekly after seven years. I will always cherish my time there as an intern, staff writer, assistant editor, and, over the past two years, editor. I would like to thank the Weekly team, all the contributors, columnists, writers, photographers, and designers that I’ve worked with over the years. It has been a pleasure! Above all, I wish to thank our readers and supporters—it has been an honor serving you,” said Barsoumian.
Barsoumian assumed the editorship of the Armenian Weekly in September 2014. She had previously served as an assistant editor (2010-14) and staff writer (2009-10) during the editorship of Khatchig Mouradian.
“I trust the paper will be in good hands after my departure. The Weekly has continued to grow under the supervision and care of dedicated individuals,” she added.
Barsoumian’s writings have focused on human rights, politics, poverty, and environmental and gender issues. She has reported from Armenia, Nagorno-Karabagh, Javakhk, and Turkey. She earned her B.A. degree in political science and English from the University of Massachusetts (Boston), where she is currently pursuing her graduate studies.
Nanore, you’ve done an outstanding job with the Armenian Weekly, and surely will be sorely missed. Appreciate the special attention given to the articles I have submitted over the past 7 years. Best of success in all your future endeavors.
I would kind of expect a final paragraph mentioning what she plans to do…even if those plans are not set in stone. You should not leave the reader wondering.
Best of luck Nanore jan!
Many thanks to Ms. Nanore,
I first started reading the Weekly offered as a newspaper in the early 1950’s as a kid living in Brookline and visiting “galactic headquarters” on Stuart Street Boston. It was my window into the minds of the older “ARF” members and it resulted in my understanding of the Armenian Cause(s) and my responsibility as a first generation American even to this day in California. The quality and depth of your writing and your editorial management has carried on with even higher quality journalism to successive generations. I thank you and wish you great success in your studies and profession.
Nanore, thank you very much for doing such a superb job for the AW and for all of its readers. I wish you every success in your future endeavors. I agree with Peter M. I think that your readers would be interested in what the tentative plans are of the extremely intelligent, highly educated, talented, and hard working person who you are.
Lavakouyn maghtanknerov
I agree with Peter M. What is this talented Journalist planning to do in the future?? Will she shine again in another “Azkayin” circle?? The Hayrenik readers will sure miss you.
You’ve done a great job. I enjoyed interacting with you. Success on your graduate studies.
As a 50-year correspondent, I have worked under many editors, including myself once. I must say that Nanore ranks among the very best the Haireniks have produced, due to her efficiency, communication, story sense, and professionalism. We wish her the best in whatever the future may bring.
A huge loss . It will be difficult to fill her shoes.
A highly intelligent professional with impeccable moral integrity, honesty and a very big heart.
Nanore, will be greatly missed.
I wish her the best in her future plans and endeavors.
Vart
Dear Nanore,
We join your family and your friends in offering our heart-sprung thanks, gratitude, appreciation, and highest respect for all of your professional efforts and personal commitment to the integrity of the “Armenian Weekly”. You are an outstanding editor and an upstanding journalist in your own right, and all of us continue to benefit from your meticulous research and careful presentation of facts and materials.
We know that you will remain fully connected with the Armenian community, and we wish you the best of health, and every success in your higher academics and journalism career. Thank you for all that you have done, and best wishes for achieving all that you set your mind and heart to do!
“Tzerkeroot talar! Vartzkernit gadar!”
I would like to thank Nanore for doing a great job and presenting a paper with many varied and interesting articles. She always published articles in a timely manner. Wishing her the best in all her future endeavors.
I see now she will be “pursuing her graduate studies.” Nanore has already distinguished herself through her work at the Armenian Weekly. No doubt, during her focused academic pursuits, and especially after, we will be hearing much more from her. Good luck and thanks for your service.
Great job Nanore. It was a pleasure working with you for two years on the Olympics Issue. You have the rare combination of an easy going style, pleasant personality, and razor sharp competency. Wishing you well in wherever life and career takes you!
Dear Nanore, I will miss your writing. But I know we readers who participated by writing comments to the Weekly will look forward to reading what you will write in the future. Hopefully, it will be in the area of history. Truthfully, I so admire good writing whether it is written by a man or a woman. You are a good writer, intellectually stimulating, passionate and not afraid to show your feelings. I wish you continued success in your future endeavors.
Best,
Ellen Sarkisian Chesnut
How the Weekly’s regular presence in my email showed up some years ago is a mystery. A glance at its “headlines” might occasionally find an item to attract my interest, but not often. A little more than a year ago I became aware that both the quality and content had changed. Suddenly, articles and stories caught my attention and interest. I assumed the change was a result of the recent change at the top. It’s nice to know it had an editor and a name.
I’m sorry you’re leaving the Weekly Nanore Barsoumian. I was just becoming a regular reader. But it’s obvious you have the talent to pursue whatever is the nature of your ambitions and dreams.
My best wishes,
Rose Kasparian
Congrats and good luck!!!