By Arianna Mesrobian New Jersey “Arsen” Chapter MARLBORO, Mass.—Sometimes it takes Olympic games to gather different AYF regions in one hotel… other times, it takes a mosquito-borne virus. The recent flare of EEE in the […]
I have always felt an affinity for metaphors with the term “roots.” There are so many descriptors to connect them with who we are or have become. Roots are usually invisible but critical to the […]
WATERTOWN, Mass.—Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Supreme Council member Shaghik Maroukhian says the energy of today’s Diasporan youth is palpable. “I can see the positive energy I take from them. Nothing is one-way,” explained Maroukhian during […]
By Tamar Kassarjian Chairperson, AYF “Arev” Chapter BOCA RATON, Fla.—On Friday, October 4, 2019 the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Florida “Arev” Chapter successfully hosted its very first event at the Hye Getron in Boca Raton, […]
Helen Baronian passed away peacefully on September 28, 2019 at age 93. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts to Hovannes and Margaret (nee Karagavoorian) Baronian, both of whom were survivors of the Armenian Genocide. She […]
For the eighth consecutive year, counselors from the Eastern Region of the United States visited Javakhk day camps in three towns: Akhalkalak, Akhaltskha, and Ninotminda. Their mission was to teach basic health and hygiene, current […]
Early Friday morning at the AYF Olympics, you see young folks with golf clubs and tennis bags gathering in the lobby waiting for the bus to the golf and tennis events. Friday morning has traditionally […]
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 […]
Harry Berj Telian passed away peacefully on September 7, 2019. He was 93 years old. Harry was born in Syracuse, New York to parents Hagop and Venus Telian. He was raised in a small and […]
Well, the Olympics Blues Day has come and gone. We are all back home and at work or school. It is a great time to begin to look ahead and begin planning to attend the […]
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