The year end activities began with the traditional singing of Mer Hayrenik, the Armenian National Anthem
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The year end activities began with the traditional singing of Mer Hayrenik, the Armenian National Anthem |
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Parish Council Chairman, Mr. Gregory Mazmanian offers words of praise and support to this group of hard working students. He considered entering the Armenian School next year. |
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We currently have 3 class levels in our Program, broken down as follows|
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Michael V. Mamishian - instructs the Advanced class. These students already have a working knowledge and comprehension of the language. Baron "Mamish" fortifies their knowledge of the spoken language by concentrating on the conjugation of verbs and the constant addition of new vocabulary words. He has further challenged his students by teaching them the written language as well. The students in his class attend faithfully and are progressing at a rapid pace. |
Ara Bilian - instructs the Intermediate class, a group with varying degrees of knowledge of the language. Building on what the students have learned in the Level 2 B class last year, Baron Ara is constantly adding new vocabulary words and phrases, while repeating what they have already learned. This class is also beginning to write in Armenian, adding a new letter of the alphabet each week. Baron Ara is not afraid to assign a little homework either! I havenąt heard any complaints yet! |
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I have taken the Beginners Level, 
which consists of a few students
who were in the Level 1 class last year and four new students. The students are learning greetings,numbers, parts of
the body, colors, clothing, animals and nouns. But, their favorite, by far, is the"Aseegah Game” a little chant which ends
the class on a high note!
We begin each morning with “Paree Looys” and end with “Yertahs Parov” because it’s the little phrases that will make thestudents feel comfortable with the language. We make a conscious effort to use the language, so that the students become
more accustomed to hearing it spoken.
My personal gratitude, and on behalf of the students and their parents, to Ara Bilian and Michael V. Mamishian for theirdevotion to our program. Sincere appreciation to Der Aved and the Parish Council for their constant support of our program.
In September, the group began learning Armenian dance steps. The students, and I, are having a great time learning the steps
in anticipation of our year-end Hantehs! So far, we’ve learned the Tamzara, Hahleh, Michigan Hop and look forward to learning
a few more before May!
Der Aved offers wisdom to an attentive Armen Billian, one of our past graduates.Special thanks to Yeretzgin Vivian.
