October 19, 2016

On Friday, October 14th, the AGBU Pasadena-Glendale community gathered at the Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Center to enjoy the final Bardez of the season. Special guests, Vatche and Tamar Manoukian, were in attendance as well as Central Board Member, Sinan Sinanian. AGBU Western District Chair Talin Yacoubian, Vice Chair Hagop Sepetjian and members Lucy Varpetian, Shahan Yacoubian, and Pasadena-Glendale Chapter Chair Hrant Vartzbedian were in attendance as well.

Board Members of AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian High School were also present including Board Co-Chair, Vahe Imasdounian, and Board Members Dr. Silva Karayan and Karnig Manoukian alongside Principal Armine Movsisyan.

Talin Yacoubian welcomed everyone to the event and thanked the individuals who dedicated their time to ensuring the success of the evening. Yacoubian introduced Angele Karayan, who organized the evening, expressed her gratitude to everyone for coming together for that memorable evening. Musician Zaven Batanian entertained the guests as they dined.

The AGBU Western District would like to give a special thank you to Angele Karayan, whose passion for Bardez is unmatched. Also a very special thank you to Shoghig Vartzbedian, Silva Gebenian, Manoug Satamian and Manuel Ruvalcaba for their diligent efforts in helping Angele Karayan accomplish a very successful closing session for this season.