“Apart from Armenians in South as well, other people with backgrounds from not-well-known countries, it helps them also understand that every country matters,” he said, “Even though my country may not be well known, it’s still allowed to have a voice, and people should still know about it. Ultimately, Kouspakian said that his main goal of the awareness day was to inform the school about Armenia, but also said that his interest extends to proving that lesser-known countries are still important. We talk about survival, but it’s also this idea of being victims,” she said, “I wanted my presentation to be about not just survival, but thriving and choosing to keep our Armenian culture.” I knew that there was going to be discussion of genocide and genocide is a difficult, sad topic. As executive director of Project SAVE Archives, she selected photographs of Armenian culture, with the intention of showing a different side of Armenia. Sarian said that she decided to make her presentation more lighthearted. Given the generational trauma that often exists, I would say high school is an optimal time to more formally learn about genocide.” “It’s very important for students to learn this early on, and it’s an extremely difficult topic to cover,” she said, “Yet, people whose ancestors have faced genocide typically hear their families’ stories early on.
Collectively, they spoke about analysis of the genocide, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and shared personal stories and photographs.Īstarjian, co-chair of the Armenian Genocide Commemoration Committee and active participant in many other Armenian organizations, gave an overview of the genocide and analyzed the politics behind it, saying that her goal was to inform students about genocide, a topic not commonly discussed. “We have these webinars every Wednesday, and I was really interested and I wanted to pretty much talk about Armenia, since Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day was coming up,” he said.Īfter a few weeks of planning, Kouspakian, Robert Parlin and Joana Chacon, teachers and faculty chairs on the South Human Rights Council, organized a program with six total speakers: Anais Astarjian, Martina Harutunian, Isabella Ishanyan, Kouspakian, Roxanne Makasdijian and Tsoleen Sarian. Led by rising sophomore, Charles Kouspakian, the Armenian Awareness Day was among the few student-initiated programs. Newton South hosts awareness days to provide a better understanding of topics often related to human rights. The four online programs had over 1,000 viewers. Newton South High School hosted an Armenian Awareness Day on May 12 in order to bring light to the Armenian Genocide and exhibit Armenian culture. Wellesley, MA 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.NEWTON, Mass. Average US high school starts (School and Staffing Survey) 8:30 a.m. (although most of us will probably want to be in bed by 11:00)įriday, 9/23/11 Cocktail Reception Wellesley College Club 106 Central St.
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Reunion Website has been recreated for RSVP and Tickets. Tickets purchased after 11/11/11 are $70 each Newton South High School Class of 1976 35th Reunion 10/13 will be the dinner and reunion avtivity. If paying in advance, please send checks to: NSHS 77 reunion PO Bx 610032 Newton Highlands 02461ġ0/12-10/14. Average US high school starts (School and Staffing Survey) 8:30 a.m. Union St Restaurant - 107r Union St - Newton Ctre - $25 in advance-$35.00 at door If you have any questions, email Julie (Alford) at or Danielle (Azzoto) at November 23rd, 2012 Email Roberta (Miranda) at to make a reservation. Upstairs at Union Street Restaurant - Newton Centre There is no cover charge, a cash bar, and the kitchen is open until 11. Get ready to dance, sing, celebrate, catch up with old friends, and maybe make some new friends as well! The entire downstairs is reserved for the reunion from 8PM to close. He was born in Brookline, went to Newton South High School, and graduated from the University of Maine, Orono, where he played baseball with the renowned 1964 Black Bears. Overall Grade Public 9-12 NEWTON CENTRE, MA Rating 3.79 out of 5 314 reviews. This event ended at 7:40 PM on June 10, 2021. Newton South High School Graduation Class of 2021. The esteemed, distinguished, and frankly incomparable Newton South High School Class of 2002's 10 year reunion will be at Brighton Beer Garden on Saturday November 24th! We have the entire downstairs to ourselves. Newton South High School 12 in Best Public High Schools in Massachusetts. Newton South High School Graduation Class of 2021 LIVENot Yet Rated.
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$60 at the door.įriday, November 28th, 2014 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)īrighton Beer Garden386 Market St.Brighton, Massachusetts 02135 Newton South High School Stadium Field and Brandeis Field are labeled on the photo below. Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair 2022.
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