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Tom Vartabedian and AYF Olympics: One Spirit

September 4, 2020 at 12:04 pm Mark Gavoor, Harry Derderian and Bob Tutunjian 1

This tribute to Tom Vartabedian, as well as other articles penned by special guests, was published in the September 5 Special Edition of the Armenian Weekly honoring the AYF Olympics. Tom Vartabedian was a great […]

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Bob Tutunjian: AYF Olympic Historian and Then Some

September 4, 2020 at 12:00 pm Mark Gavoor and Harry Derderian 0

This tribute to Bob Tutunjian, as well as other articles penned by special guests, was published in the September 5 Special Edition of the Armenian Weekly honoring the AYF Olympics. As you can see, this […]

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Mitch: A Patriot with Boundless Prestige

February 27, 2020 at 12:09 pm Harry Derderian 8

Mitch Kehetian. For so many and for so many years, the name has meaning: whether you were in, or are in journalism circles in Greater Detroit, a member of the Detroit Armenian community, or read […]

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Dearborn’s St. Sarkis Church Goes High Tech

February 13, 2020 at 9:38 am Harry Derderian and Weekly Staff 2

DEARBORN, Mich.—St. Sarkis Church is inviting the faithful to experience Divine Liturgy in a more inclusive and high-tech way. Inside the sanctuary, screens have been installed to guide parishioners during the badarak with translations into […]

Community News

Harry Setian: “You Do What You Can”

February 12, 2020 at 4:27 pm Harry Derderian 9

Harry Setian, a native of Indian Orchard and resident of nearby Wilbraham, was a patient some years at the respected Life Care Center of Wilbraham, a well-known rehabilitation facility. He “rehabbed” there after two knee […]

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The Spirits of Chicago

September 26, 2019 at 10:34 am Harry Derderian 0

Maireny Soulakian is the “Mother Figure of Chicago” who mirrors the essence of the AYF Varadian Spirit award for giving back to the community and “making it better.” She has been a lifelong dedicated supporter […]

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Olympic Kings: Chicago’s Raffi Killian, Granite City’s Jeff Hagopian

September 23, 2019 at 9:23 pm Harry Derderian 0

The Killian family certainly has a respected place in the Chicago community scene. Following in the footsteps of his father Ara and grandfather Arshag, Raffi was named this year’s Olympic King. Like Ara, he was […]

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Chicago’s Olympic Queen: Special K, an All Star

September 12, 2019 at 8:51 pm Harry Derderian 1

The introduction of Karine Birazian Shnorhokian as Olympic queen included the proper term “all star” in describing her various achievements. “Special K” (a term some use in referring to Karine) did it all. Her athletic […]

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Maro: Mother of the Year, For Any Year

May 15, 2019 at 8:32 pm Harry Derderian 3

Maro Garabedian Dionisopoulos is a name, face and personality known to so many across generations. “Maro is our AYF and community icon,” reflected longtime friend Harry Kushigian. “Everyone loves her warm smile and caring heart.” […]

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Sideline Spotlight: Mike Shamlian and Rich Kesh

November 1, 2018 at 11:14 pm Harry Derderian 0

“….I could never give back enough for what I gained from AYF…” That’s what Mike Shamlian said after he was chosen Olympic king along with his longtime close friend Rich Keshgegian. “It is truly special.” […]

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