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AYF Olympics

Providence: Three more kings, one more queen

September 27, 2021 Harry Derderian 0

Once again, as it hosted its 12th olympics, Providence extended a touch of royalty to multiple former Olympic participants by recognizing Nancy Nahigian Tavitian, Ken Topalian, Steve Mesrobian and Mike Varadian. The Green Machine and […]

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Providence Spirit, Providence Pride

September 27, 2021 Harry Derderian 1

Following Mal Varadian’s advice, John Mangassarian, Shooshig Aghjayan and Joyce Bagdasarian certainly made “it” better than when they found “it.” As recipients of the AYF Varadian Spirit Award, these longtime Providence activists were recognized for […]

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Providence: Generations pass the spirit—Olympics and more

August 25, 2021 Harry Derderian 9

As often was the case, Tom Vartabedian said it best, and he used the term “green machine” in referring to the Providence Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) and its Olympic success. As the Providence “Varantian” AYF […]

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Tom Vartabedian and AYF Olympics: One Spirit

September 4, 2020 Harry Derderian 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 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 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 Harry Derderian 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 […]

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Harry Setian: “You Do What You Can”

February 12, 2020 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 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 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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