HMADS 32nd Graduation Booklet/Program June 13, 2014

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Class of 2014
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Friday, June 13, 2014 at 8:30 p.m.
Calovsdyan Srah • Kalustyan Hall
209-15 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY • OAKLAND GARDENS, NEW YORK 11364
PHONE (718) 225-4826 • FAX (718) 225-4837
www.hmads.org • hmads@hmads.org
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47 years ago on October 16, 1967, the Hye Bardez Committee appointed by the Armenian Church of the Holy
Martyrs visionary Parish Council with the staunch support of Pastor Rev. Fr. Vartan Megherian, opened the doors of
the Hye-Bardez Nursery to eight pre-kindergarteners.
The purpose of the school was to provide a high caliber education following the curriculum approved by the
NYS Department of Elementary Education with an Armenian Studies Program; thus enhancing the knowledge and
appreciation for the Armenian language and culture.
HMADS embraces children during the crucial formative years 3 to 12 (pre-K to 6th grade), when the foundations
for love of learning, good work habits, moral, ethical and spiritual values are developed. These attributes are so
essential in the present world which is inundated with pitfalls and temptations.
The long range plans for HMADS is to add at least grades 7 & 8 so that students can enjoy two more years in its
warm and caring environment. A library, science and computer laboratories and larger administrative offices are on
the school’s wish list.
The success of this unique school can be attributed to the cooperative spirit, inspirational faith and oneness of
purpose of energetic principals, caring teaching staff, dedicated School Board members, hardworking fund raising
committees, generous benefactors, the efforts of countless volunteers, and most importantly devoted parents!
Congratulations to the HMADS 47th Kindergarten and 32nd Elementary Sixth Grade graduating classes! May
you continue to respect the value of education, honor your parents, and appreciate the indescribable effort that makes
HMADS possible!
HMADS Board of Directors 2013-2014
Arpi Candan ~ Co-Chairperson
Edouard Garabedian ~ Co-Chairperson
Berj Haroutunian, Vice Chairperson
Rose Hartunian, Secretary
Hovannes Malikyan, Treasurer
Mina Hovsepian, Assistant Treasurer
Zarminé Boghosian, Principal
Alex Apelian, Member
Arek Nisanyan, Member
Nurhan Adarian, Advisor
Bruce Ashbahian, Legal Advisor
Lolita Babikian, Advisor
Natalie Gabrelian, Alumni Advisor
Michael Halajian, CPA
Elizabeth Keusey, Advisor
Lynn Jamie, Parish Council Liaison
Liza Andreopoulos, PTO Co-chair & Meline Yaziciyan, PTO Co-chair
Education Committee
Zarminé Boghosian, Principal
Elizabeth Keusey, Chairperson
Edouard Garabedian
Medical Staff on Call
Seta Tavitian
Janet Marcarian
Prof. Charles Merguerian*
Dr. Lynn Cetin
Dr. Florence Khoriaty
Dr. Louis Najarian
* Denotes honorary members
Faculty 2013- 2014
Principal ~ Mrs. Zarminé Boghosian
Secretary ~ Mrs. Maro Jamgotchian
Nursery Armenian ~ Mrs. Socy Nigdelian
Grades K-2 Armenian ~ Mrs. Anie Manuelian
Grades 3-6 Armenian ~ Mrs. Houri Ghougassian
Nursery ~ Mrs. Ethel Congro
Nursery ~ Mrs. Medeia Mark
Kindergarten ~ Mrs. Diana T. Kojoian
First Grade ~ Miss Hripsime Nakashian
Second Grade ~ Mrs. Mayda Haroutunian
Third Grade ~ Mrs. Stephanie Rallis
Fourth Grade ~ Miss Kristen Reed
Fifth Grade ~ Mrs. Mary DeRose-Vassalle
Sixth Grade ~ Miss Christina Grigoratos
Physical Education ~ Mr. Nareg Jamgotchian
Music Instructor ~ Mrs. Anahid Boghossian
Pianist ~ Mrs. Nevart Zeronian
Hye Bardez ~ Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian
Armenian Resource Teacher ~ Mrs. Nayiry Injoyan
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher ~ Miss Talene Nigdelian
Lunchroom Attendant ~ Mrs. Arpi Berberian
Lunchroom Attendant ~ Mrs. Goar Rezai
209-15 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY • OAKLAND GARDENS, NEW YORK 11364 • PHONE (718) 225-4826 • FAX (718) 225-4837
A Message from the School Board
June 13, 2014
Dear HMADS Class of 2014,
It is with great joy and pride that we salute each member of the 2014 graduating class of Holy Martyrs
Armenian Day School! As you reach the culmination of your elementary school education today, we celebrate
with you. We recognize your current outstanding achievements and eagerly anticipate your future successes.
Each of you exemplifies the fulfillment of the core mission of HMADS to provide an exceptional academic
foundation for your ongoing studies, accompanied by a deep appreciation for your Armenian heritage, language and culture. It is this dual background which enables you to move forward with confidence. It provides
you with both the skills and the understanding necessary for your continued progress, both as exceptional individuals and as members of a vibrant and valued Armenian-American community.
The development of your potential has been assured by the many essential members of our school community. The dedicated administration, talented faculty, and giving volunteers have merited the trust placed in them
by your devoted parents as they have worked together to foster your growth. They, along with the many loyal
supporters and benefactors of HMADS, have a deep faith in each of you. We thank them all for their commitment as they rejoice with us on this memorable occasion.
Our warmest congratulations to each 2014 graduate of HMADS! Our belief in you is strong.
Go forth with courage to pursue your dreams!
Sincerely,
Arpi Candan
Co-Chairperson, HMADS Board
Edouard Garabedian
Co-Chairperson, HMADS Board
209-15 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY • OAKLAND GARDENS, NEW YORK 11364 • PHONE (718) 225-4826 • FAX (718) 225-4837
June 13, 2014
Յունիս 13, 2014
Dear HMADS Class of 2014,
Սիրելի ՍՆԱՎ-ի 2014-ի շրջանաւարտներ,
Dear Peter, Aren, Nicole, Alicia and Margaret,
It is said that there is a good reason they call these
ceremonies “commencement exercises.” Yes, Graduation
is not the end; it’s just the beginning of a new road that
each one of you is ready to take.
The day has arrived to officially consider you as the
HMADS 32nd Graduating Class of 2014! From this day
and on you are ready to join the prestigious HMADS
ALUMNI.
We remember the day when you walked in as a toddler with a separation anxiety from your parents.
At this moment it’s our turn to feel the same as we
set you free. However, we are confident that you are
empowered with enough knowledge- as well as social
skills- for a smooth transition into a new environment.
My hope is that you cherish every moment that you
had here and continue to hold onto the bond that blossomed within the walls of this school.
Also as we bid farewell, please have a promise deep
in your heart, that in the future, as successful mature men
and women, you will never forget your alma mater.
HMADS will be waiting for you to come back with new
hopes, dreams, open pockets and full of new ideas.
You will be missed and never forgotten!
Love always,
Zarminé Boghosian,
An investment in knowledge
always pays the best interest.
Benjamin Franklin
Try not to become a man of success,
but rather try to become a man of value.
Albert Einstein
Ձեր ուսուցիչներուն եւ ծնողներուն հետ հաւաքուած
ենք նախակրթարանի ձեր վկայականը յանձնելու:
Գրեթէ բոլորդ ալ ութը տարի այս վարժարանէն ներս
վայելեցիք գուրգուրանքն ու սէրը ձեր ուսուցիչներուն:
Գրել կարդալ սորվելու կողքին շահեցաք բարեկամութիւնները ձեր դասընկերներուն:
Հայեցի դաստիարակութեան կողքին փայլուն կերպով
ամբողջացուցիք նահանգային վարժարաններէն ներս դասաւանդուած ծրագիրը: Եղաք լաւ ընկերներ իրարու: Կը
մաղթենք որ գուրգուրաք եւ մանաւանդ՝ պահպանէք այն ինչ
որ ստացաք այս յարկէն ներս:
ՍՆԱՎ-ի մեծ ընտանիքին յոյսերն ու երազները արդարացնող այս վարժարանին սաներն էք: Իսկ այս գիշերուընէ
ետք պիտի միանաք մեր միւս բոլոր շրջանաւարտներուն,
որոնք տարուէ տարի ՍՆԱՎ-ին պատիւ ու պարծանք
կը բերեն:
Կը յուսանք որ ձեր ձիրքերուն համապատասխան
յաջողութիւններուն ընթացքին ձեր սրտին մօտ կը պահէք
այս դպրոցը, եւ միշտ կապի մէջ կը մնաք ձեր երկրորդ
տունը նկատուող ՍՆԱՎ-ին հետ:
Սիրելի Փիթըր, Արէն, Նիգոլ, Ալիսիա, եւ Մարգարիտ,
Այս աւարտական հանդէսը միմիայն սկիզբ մըն է ձեր գալիք
ուսման տարիներուն եւ կեանքի ուղիին համար: Կը մաղթեմ
որ, ուր որ ալ երթաք Հայ լեզուն, Պատմութիւնն ու
Մշակոյթը ձեր սրտին մօտ պահէք:
Կը սպասենք ձեր լաւ լուրերուն, նոր գաղափարներուն
եւ գործնական օգնութիւններուն:
Միշտ Սիրով՝
Զարմինէ Պօղոսեան
Անգործ ուղեղ մը՝ սատանային Արհեստանոցն է:
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2014 - HMADS 32ND GRADUATION GUEST SPEAKER
SERDA URGANCIYAN ~ HMADS Class of 1984
New York State registered architect Serda Urganciyan received a Bachelor in Architecture from the New York Institute of
Technology (NYIT) in Old Westbury, and later went on to receive a
Master of Business Administration from NYIT in New York. She is currently pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
accreditation to expand her expertise within the construction and design
industry.
With nearly 20 years of experience in large scale construction projects
and a wide range of clientele, Serda practices architecture only for a small
private client base with high-end residential projects. She began her
career in 1995 as an assistant project manager at Kreisler Borg Florman
General Construction, renovating over $150M of low income New York
City Housing Authority projects. Success with such a demanding client
led her to build the first out of the ground fire house in Staten Island for
the FDNY post the 9/11 tragedy. Soon after, she had the unique opportunity to work with notable architects like Robert A.M. Stern, who was the
designer of the new residence tower for the Brooklyn Law School in
downtown Brooklyn.
With ten years of experience, Serda started a new job in 2004 at Bovis
Lend Lease, where she oversaw the comprehensive renovation and
restoration of the new telecommunication facilities at New York City Hall,
working directly for the Honorable Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Having
the Mayor of NYC as a client didn’t afford her the luxury of
saying “no” to many requests; this led to her involvement
with other Mayoral special projects, such as the NYC
Wedding Chapel and the landmarked 1 Center Street
restoration.
In 2008, Serda had the honor of being selected as
Procurement Manager for the National September Eleven
Museum and Memorial project. Her job became a labor of
love and determination to instill a program to implement the
vision of the rebuilding of the former WTC site. In 2010,
she was invited by the Mayor’s office to participate in the
reading of the names of the deceased during the 9/11 commemorative ceremony.
Class of 1984
A corporate member of the Professional Women in
Construction and member of the American Institute of
Architects, Serda currently works for Turner Construction and is involved with their flagship project for New York University’s
Langone Medical Center. As project engineer, Serda oversees the entire exterior program for their $700M Kimmel Pavilion
building, while also working with the hospital in addressing residual issues and concerns incurred by Super Storm Sandy.
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.
Aristotle
«Ի՞նչ է պատմութիւնը. ետիդ նայիլ՝ առջեւդ տեսնել»:
Յակոբ Պարոնեան
YEAR OF GRADUATION
GUEST SPEAKERS
NUMBER OF GRADS
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
1981-1982
1982-1983
1983-1984
1984-1985
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
1985-1986
1986-1987
1987-1988
1988-1989
1989-1990
10th
1990-1991
11th
1991-1992
12th
13th
1992-1993
1993-1994
14th
15th
16th
17th
18th
19th
20th
21st
22nd
23rd
24th
1994-1995
1995-1996
1996-1997
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
25th
2006-2007
26th
2007-2008
27th
2008-2009
28th
2009-2010
29th
30th
31st
32nd
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
Rev. Fr. Carnig Hallajian, Pastor, Armenian Church Of The Holy Martyrs
Rev. Fr. Michael Buttero, Pastor, Armenian Church Of The Holy Martyrs
Nubar Kupelian, Director of the Diocesan Armenian Department
Dr. Pergrouhi Svajian,
Educational Psychologist and Primary Mentor of HMADS
Sara Dadourian, Principal of HMADS
Sylva Der Stepanian, Director, ALLARC
Hon. Gregory Peterson, Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead
Mr. Ara Kalayjian, Editor of the Armenian Mirror Spectator
His Eminence Khajag Barsamian,
Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church
Dr. Dennis Papazian, Professor of History and Director of the
Armenia Research Center of the University of Michigan
Dr. Vartan Abdo,
Associate Professor of Mathematics at Seton Hall University
and Union College and Director of the Armenian Radio Hour in New Jersey
Roy Kelegian, HMADS Board Chairman
Rev Fr. Karekin Kasparian,
Pastor of St. James Armenian Church of Westchester
Mr. Edmond Azadian, Author
Prof. Hratch Zadoian, Assistant Provost of Queens College
Dr. Charles Merguerian, Professor, Hofstra University, Geology Deptartment
Mr. Irwin Wayne Uran, Benefactor
V. Rev. Fr. Haigazoun Melkonian, Pastor, Armenian Church f The Holy Martyrs
Dr. Carolann Najarian, Author of “A Call from Home”
Prof. Apraham Terian, Academic Dean of St. Nersess
Hon. Gregory Peterson
Mr. George Kassis, ACEF Executive Director
No Graduating Class
Garo Armen, Ph.D., Founder of COAF
V. Rev. Fr. Vahan Hovhanessian, Ph.D., Pastor
Alumni Speaker – Seta Tavitian-Megerian, ‘89
Mr. Peter M. Kougasian, Esq.
Alumni Speaker – Hovig John Megerian, ‘93
Mr. Krikor Pidedjian, Musicologist
Alumni Speaker – Shant Babikian, ‘96
Dr. Mary A. Papazian, President of the Southern Connecticut State University
Alumni Speaker – Nyieri Nazarian, ‘89
Ms. Adrienne Alexanian- Recipient of 2010 Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Alumni Speaker – Nazareth Markarian, Esq., ‘96
Alumni Speaker – Alex Apelian, ‘89
Alumni Speaker – Hooshere Bezdikian Kaligian, ‘87
Alumni Speaker – Kristen Kelekian Heckman, ‘93
Alumni Speaker – Serda Urganciyan, ‘84
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10
12
8
4
8
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10
10
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EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION
HMADS Board & Administration are pleased to announce the following donations for the Scholarship
Fund. It is with gratitude we acknowledge our generous benefactors and their families.
UPDATED MAY 2014
HONORING HAIK NAHABED ~ $100,000 & UP
HONORING MESROB MASHDOTS ~ $50,000 -$99.999
HONORING MOVSES KHORENATSI ~ $25,000-$49,999
Harold & Virginia Hekimian Scholarship Fund- Starting Year 2012
HONORING ST. VARTAN MAMIGONIAN ~ $10,000-$24,999
Michael & Elizabeth Khodabashian Scholarship Fund –
Starting Year 2012
HONORING GOMIDAS VARTABED ~ $5,000-$9,999
AGBU Scholarship Fund – Annual Contribution
Nazar & Artemis Nazarian - Starting Year 2014
Antranig Bobelian & Marie Mouradian Scholarship Fund –
Starting Year 2013
Grace Kechian Scholarship Fund – Starting Year 2013
Noubar & Ann Mahdessian Scholarship Fund – Starting Year 2012
Nurayir Zakarian Scholraship Fund – Starting Year 2009
HONORING KHRIMIAN HAYRIG ~ $2,500-$4,999
Constantinople Armenian Relief Society - CARS
Ashkhen Tcholakian Scholarship Fund – Sarting Year 2013
Arsalus Sona Apikoglu Scholarship Fund – Starting Year 2013
Kricor & Janet Marcarian Scholarship Fund – Starting Year 2011
HONORING ZORAVAR ANTRANIG ~ $1,000-$2,499
Zevart Dermanjian Scholarship Fund- Starting Year 2013
Dikran & Anjele Cherchian Scholarship Fund – Starting Year 2013
Yervant Aydinian Scholarship Fund- Starting Year 2013
Robert Aghazadian Scholarship Fund- Starting Year -2013
Cornelius Asadourian Scholarship Fund - Starting Year 2013
Elmon Andonian- Scholarship Fund - Starting Year 2013
Lucine Der Vartanian - Scholarship Fund - Starting Year 2012
Paris Torossian- Scholarship Fund - Starting Year 2012
Vartanush Azarian - Scholarship Fund - Starting Year 2012
Hripsime Desteoglu- Scholarship Fund - Starting Year 2011
HONORING KRIKOR ZOHRAB ~ $500-$999
Negdar Ghazarian – Scholarship Fund – Starting Year 2013
Dr. & Mrs. Garen Boghosian - Starting Year 2013
Nadia Bogosyan- Scholarship Fund - Starting Year 2013
Barkev Injoyan- Scholarship Fund - Starting Year 2013
Vartan Varolian - Scholarship Fund - Starting Year 2012
Garabed Ugurlian-Scholarship Fund - Starting Year 2012
HONORING TANIEL VAROUJAN ~ $250-$499
Ms. Caroline Hekimian Madison - Starting Year 2014
Shake Turabian Scholarship Fund – Starting Year 2013
HONORING ROUPEN SEVAG ~ $100-$249
Yervant & Maro Jamgotchian
Khoren & Flora Meikhanedjian
HMADS Graduates with Benefactor Virginia Hekimian
2013-2014 Teachers and Students
Parents of the
2014 Graduating Class
1st Day of School 2013-14 –Color Guards
Issagholian’s St. Vartan
St. Vartanantz Day Celebration
Armenian Independence Day
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compassionate,
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difference that
you have lived
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PROGRAM
Fifth Grade
Color Guard
HMADS Faculty Procession
Ode to HMADS
Welcome Class of 2014
National Anthems
Star Spangled Banner
Mer Hayrenik
Rev. Fr. Abraham Malkhasyan, Pastor
Invocation
Mrs. Zarminé Boghosian, Principal
Greetings
Presentation by the Class of 2014
Miss Christina Grigoratos, 6th Grade Teacher
Potpourri of Armenian & English Recitations & Songs Mrs. Houri Ghougassian, Armenian Teacher
If Rudyard Kipling
Arm. Translation: Mooshegh Ishkhan
Songs
You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
From A Distance - Bette Midler
God Bless the U.S.A. - Lee Greenwood
5th & 6th Grade Students
5th & 6th Grade Students
Potpourri of Armenian Songs
Mesrob Mashdots
Cilicia
I Pledge to My Country
Anahid Boghossian, Choirmaster
Nevart Dadourian, Pianist
Address to the Graduates from HMADS Alumna
Ms. Serda Urganciyan
HMADS- Class of ‘84
Class of 2014 Receiving Diplomas
Benediction
“The people who influence you are people who believe in you.”
Henry Drummond
HMADS 32ND GRADUATING CLASS OF 2014
SNAW6i 2014-i <R}ANAVARDNYR
Agopyan “i;ur ~ Agopian, Peter
A-akylyan Aren ~ Arakelian, Aren
Isa.0lyan Nicol ~ Issagholian, Nicole
Morjigyan Alisia ~ Mordjikian, Alicia
Sakar Marcarid ~ Sakar, Margaret
SPECIAL AWARDS
PRESIDENT’S EDUCATION ~ GOLD AWARD
In Recognition of Outstanding Academic Excellence
Margaret Sakar * Nicole Issagholian
PRESIDENT’S EDUCATION ~ SILVER AWARD
In recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement
Aren Arakelian * Alicia Mordjikian
NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER AWARD
PRESENTED BY STATE COMPTROLLER THOMAS P. DINAPOLI
For Outstanding Leadership * Aren Arakelian
STATE OF NEW YORK- OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ERIC T. SCHNEIDERMAN TRIPLE “C” Award
For outstanding Commitment, Character, Courage
Alicia Mordjikian * Nicole Issagholian
THE CITY OF NEW YORK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
PRESENTED BY COMPTROLLER SCOTT M.STRINGER
Commitment to Public Service * Peter Agopian
Leadership Among Peers * Margaret Sakar
PRESIDENT OF THE BOROUGH OF QUEENS * Hon. Melinda Katz
Educational Incentive Award * Best Efforts: Alicia Mordjikian
SARAH DADOURIAN CITIZENSHIP AWARD
Service to HMADS and Church * Aren Arakelian
SETRAG BAGHDOYAN AWARD
For Excellence in Armenian Studies * Margaret Sakar
DR. STEPHEN SVAJIAN AWARD
For Excellence in Armenian History * Margaret Sakar
MISSAK VAYEJIAN AWARD
For Armenian Spelling Bee * Nicole Issagholian
SANDRA MISKJIAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
For Academics & Citizenship * Alicia Mordjikian
ONNIK BABIKIAN AWARD
For Excellence in Armenian Conversation * Margaret Sakar, Class of 2014
Emma Galstian, Fifth Grade * Maria Papazian, Fourth Grade
TEKEYAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION – NY-NJ
VAHAN TEKEYAN ARMENIAN ESSAY AWARD
Margaret Sakar
ARS EASTERN USA ESSAY CONTEST
Nicole Issagholian, Class of 2014
ALICE JAMGOTHCHIAN ARMENIAN RECITATION AWARD
Nicole Issagholian, Class of 2014 * Haig Piramzadian, Fourth Grade
KNIGHTS OF VARTAN ETCHMIADZIN LODGE AWARD
For Outstanding Armenian Scholar * Nicole Issagholian
EDWARD PETERS RECOGNITION AWARD
For Science Invention Center * Margaret Sakar
EDWARD PETERS RECOGNITION AWARD
For Excellence in Science * Margaret Sakar
NIVER ADARIAN MATHEMATICS AWARD
For Excellence in Mathematics * Margaret Sakar, Class of 2014
Michelle Ashbahian, Fifth Grade * Olivia Nercessian, Fourth Grade
CELIA HANDIGIAN ENGLISH AWARD
For excellence in Creative Writing * Aren Arakelian
GARO AND GABRIEL HAROUTUNIAN AWARD
For Excellence in Social Studies * Margaret Sakar, Nicole Issagholian
MARY SELVINAZIAN SHNORHALI AWARD
For Love of Music, Service and Personal Commitment to
The Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs * Margaret Sakar
BEST ATHLETE AWARD
For Achieving Physical Excellence and
a High Level of Sportsmanship * Alicia Mordjikian
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Alicia Mordjikian & Margaret Sakar
June 13, 2014
Dear Mrs. Boghosian,
Thank you for all you have done for us in the last eight years. You helped
us to become who we are today. You taught us to become caring and respectful students.
You taught us the importance of community service when we visited the
Armenian Old Age Home. We sang traditional Armenian songs for our elders and this brought smiles to their faces.
By challenging us with trivia questions every Wednesday you made us
aware of issues and events in the United States, Armenia, and around the
world. By encouraging us to remember our holidays, ancestors, and traditions we have become better Armenian-Americans.
Time is something you always made for us. You wanted to know about
our outside lives. Whether you were visiting us in our classroom or the
lunchroom, you always took the time to speak with us and to find out what
was going on in our lives. You taught us how to show respect when we had
guest speakers by standing up while answering their questions.
We appreciate the lessons you taught us, the concern you had for us and
all the love you have given us.
Love always,
The Graduating Class of 2014
Reflections
from
Class of 2014
<r]anavardi
Q0sk
Agopyan “i;ur ~ Agopian, Peter
Inspiration
A3s dari5 ys bidi avardym Srpox
Nahadagax Amen0rya3 War=aranu1
A3n darinyru or 3ajaqa/ ym a3s
tbroxu ,ad garyvor y.a/ yn in/i
hamar1 Yrp tbrox g\yr;am5 ovraq ym7
yrp tasyrs g\unym5 ovraq ym1 Ys bidi
[mo-nam a3n =amanagnyru5 or anxovxa/
ym a3s tbroxin me]1
In my life, many people
have inspired me. However, one
person stands out above the
rest. That person is my loving
father, Berdj. He is the most
hard-working person I have
ever seen. He works 2 jobs. It
used to be 3 but he gave that
one to my mom.
My Dad also supports his
nation. Starting last year, my
dad participates to the annual
9/11 tour. He rides to every
location that the terrorists bombed or attempted to bomb in 2011. Two
locations are: the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon. My dad also
supports his religion and culture. He cannot read and write Armenian,
but he serves on the altar every Sunday. He is a sub deacon and I stand
beside him as an acolyte.
My Father is very special to me. He taught me that no matter what
the challenges are in life you never give up. I love him with all my heart.
He is an inspiration to me and others.
Reflections
from
Class of 2014
<r]anavardi
Q0sk
Aren A-akylyan ~ Aren Arakelian
To the Faculty and Staff
of HMADS
A3n polor darinyru or anxovxa/
ym Srpox Nahadagax Amen0rya3
War=aranen nyrs5 yrpyk [ym
mda/a/5 or gar 0r mu yrp bidi
hy-ana3i a3s siryli war=aranen1
A3s0r5 gu 3i,ym mangabardezi
0ryrs1 <ad ungyrnyr ovnei a-a]in
darinyrovn yv ,ad ovraq eink1 Gu
3i,ym Digin Sarcisyanu5 orovn hyd
sorwa/ ym ha3yren da-yru 8maka6
ron9nyr ,arylow7 gu 3i,ym )riort
Dimaglio3in can2yrov dov’u5 orme
g\undreink nover mu 0rovan wyr]u5
y;e qyl0k ulla3ink1 <ad sira/ ym
ovsovx[ovhinyrs5 yrpyk bidi [mo-nam
zirynk1
Wsdah ym or nor tbroxs bidi
sirym5 pa3x hon ha3yren tasyr bidi
[ovnynam5 o[ al no3n ungyrnyrs1 Yrpyk
bidi [mo-nam a3s skan[yli tbroxu5
ovr anxovxa/ ym im ovraq
mangov;ivns1
I would like to thank - on
behalf of the graduating class of
2014- the staff and faculty of Holy
Martyrs Armenian Day School HMADS. You have all been there
for us throughout the years. All of
you have helped us to become who
we are today.
Your lessons have taught us to
stand independently on our own
two feet.
All of you have opened up our
imaginations and motivated us to
be ambitious, hardworking students. We loved learning math,
social studies, science, music and
Armenian. We learned that math will help us with calculations in our daily
lives. Social Studies taught us about our history, so that we may teach it to
others. Science taught us about the wonders of God’s work. Music brought
out our emotions and feelings. Armenian describes who we are. We learn
the language and history, so that we may pass it on to our children.
We will miss the faculty and staff of this institution because of the special bonds we have made. You are very special to us. From our perspective,
you are family. That is the reason why moving on maybe somewhat difficult
for us all. We will cherish all the great memories we have made with our
amazing teachers throughout the years. When we leave this school, we will
remember all of you and keep you in our hearts forever.
Reflections
from
Class of 2014
<r]anavardi
Q0sk
Isa.0lyan Nicol ~ Issagholian, Nicole
Srpox Nahadagax
Amen0rya3 War=aranu
in/i hamar my/ imasd
ovni1 Imasd ovni5
orowhydyv $ daryganes i
wyr 3ajaqa/ ym a3s
tbroxu hajo3kow1 Ys gu
zcam5 or SNAW6u im
yrgrort dovns e1 Amen
ovsovx[ovhinyrovs yv myr
dn0renovhiin hyd ,ad lav
gabyr ovnyxa/ ym
darinyrov un;axkin1
A3s tbroxu ,ad gu
sirym7 badja-nyren megn
a3n e5 or ha3gagan e7
a3s war=aranen nyrs e5
or my/ hajo3kow sorwa/
ym ha3yren lyzovn5 ha3ox badmov;ivnu yv kyraganov;ivnu7
,ad hajyli e ha3yren sorwil yv q0sil ha3yren1 Yrp a3s
tbroxu avardym5 mi,d bidi 3i,ym5 or ys ha3 ym1
A3s tbroxu my/ imasd ovni in/i hamar nayv5 orowhydyv
hos e or ovnyxa3 m0dig ungyrnyr7 anonk azniv5 0cno. ov
anmo-anali ungyr6ungyrovhinyr yn1 Yrp avardym5 cidym or
amen 0r zirynk bidi [dysnym5 pa3x ty- gab bidi ba6
hynk yv 3arapyrink irarov hyd1 Polor srdow5 3a]o.ov;ivn gu
ma.;ym ungyrnyrovs irynx tasyrovn me] yv ovsovx[ovhinyrovs`
irynx a,qadankin me]1
Cidym5 or a3s tbroxen bidi hy-anam ha3 yv yr]anig1
Loyalty
Loyalty represents faith and being true
It is very important!
You have no clue
Everyone should have it, as do my friends,
This quality to all, I recommend.
To show loyalty,
Is truly a sign of royalty!
It keeps friends together,
Hopefully forever!
This quality is amazing, we all know,
Loyalty represents faith and to be true,
That sums up what was out there for us
In our school and our homes,
Mom’s dedication, dad’s hard work,
Teachers’ inspiration to the heart,
It’s all reflected through our generation
With a true spirit of clear reflection,
All was planted year after year in us!
Reflections
from
Class of 2014
<r]anavardi
Q0sk
Morjigyan Alisia ~ Mordjikian, Alicia
Inspiration
Ys a3s tbroxu ,ad sira/ ym yv an y.a/ e im
yrgrort dovns1 A3n ov;u darinyru or ys anxovxa/
ym hos5 mi,d y.a/ ynk tasarana3in bzdig
qovmpyrow1 Orkan tivrin y.a/ e sorwil nor panyr5
orowhydyv myr ovsovxi[nyru m0den hydyva/ yn myr
a,qadanknyrovn1 A3s tbroxen nyrs mi,d y.a/
ynk ovraq7 ungyrnyrs y.a/ yn zovar; yv
ovsovxi[nyrs` hampyradar1
<norhagalov;ivn ungyrnyrovs5 ovsovxi[nyrovs ov
SNAW6i dn0renovhiin5 oronk in/i dovin ov;u
ovraq darinyr1
A family
is a group of
people who
love and
care for you.
They make
you smile
when you
are sad. A
family
always wants
what is best
for you.
My true
inspiration is
my family.
My family inspires me to do well in school and
study hard. They do this so I may have a successful
future. My family also inspires me to be the way I
am today. I always try to help my friends when they
need it. I am also very nice to people.
I love my family very much. My life would not
be complete without them. I try my best to be as
supportive to them as they are to me. I hope that one
day I will be someone’s inspiration too!
Reflections
from
Class of 2014
<r]anavardi
Q0sk
Sakar Marcarid ~ Sakar, Margaret
My Inspiration
Ys yrpyk [ei badgyraxner5 or a3s tbroxu bidi
avardym yv ungyrnyres bidi hy-anam1 A3s tbroxu
3ajaqa/ ym *6( sarinyr yv ungyrnyres ,ad 3i,adagnyr
baha/ ym1
Dqovr ym5 or ungyrnyres bidi hy-anam5 pa3x nayv
ovraq ym5 or bidi yr;am nor tbrox5 ovnynam nor
ovsovxi[nyr5 nor ungyrnyr yv amen in[ bidi ulla3 nor
gyanki bes1 Bedk e ullank hamar2ag yv tovrs cank
myr po3nyren1 A3t 0ru ,ovdow bidi ca31
Ovsovxi[nyrs my/ aztyxov;ivn ovnyxa/ yn wras1 Myr
ovsovxi[nyru myz mi,d badrasda/ yn 3a]ort darovan
hamar1 A3s tbroxen nyrs mynk nayv sorwa/ ynk ha3
m,ago3;in masin5 sorwa/ ynk myr lyzovn yv myr bad6
mov;ivnu1 Mynk mi,d y.a/ ynk bzdig tbrox5 pa3x
mi,d al y.a/ ynk my/ undaniki bes1 Asonk yn clqa6
vor badja-nyru5 oronk gu tar2nyn myr tbroxu ,ad
darpyr ovri, tbroxnyre1
<ad ,norhagal ym /no.kes irynx oro,ovmin hamar5
zis .rgylov ganovq darikes a3s ha3gagan war=aranu5
or tar2av im yrgrort dovns1
Inspirtation is
when someone or
something motivates you to achieve
a goal. People and
dreams can inspire.
When I think of
inspiration I think
of HMADS!
Specifically, I think
of my great inspiration, my Armenian
teacher Mrs. Houri.
During my four
years with Mrs.
Houri I have been encouraged to work hard and build
up my confidence. At first, I was shy. I never raised
my hand because I was scared of getting the answer
wrong. Mrs. Houri has helped me to build up my confidence. My confidence has also improved my grades,
which I am proud of.
When I grow up, I plan on becoming successful
and helping the school in any way I can. As of right
now, all I can do is work on my grades, participate in
the community and not forget my Armenian language
and heritage. I hope I can teach other young Armenians
how to read and write in Armenian. Everything I know
I want to pass down onto the new generation of
Armenian Americans. I will never forget my teachers
and my school!
Science Fair Trivia- Green & Purple Team
HMADS Annual Hokehankisd & Fellowship
Remembering HMADS Supporters & Loved Ones
Recitation Contest Partcipants
with Jurors
HMADS sings
“Ode to Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs “
HMADS Class of ’14
& Alumni with Principal
Class of ’14 with Dr. Mary Grigoratos
Faculty Appreciation Lunch – Hosted by PTO
Celebrating School Choice Day
Easter Egg Contest Winners
Visiting Fort Totten –Historical Museum
Armenian Christmas Eve- Reading Holy Scriptures
Class of ’14 with Author Lucine Kasbarian
Class of 2014 with Ted Guekjian, RpH
ALUMNI
CLASS of 1982
Arakelyan, Carolyn
Aroutian, Armen
Balian, Hagop
Barikian, Gerard
Gergerian, Nayiri
Givelekian, Lucy
Kadian, John
Mangoian, Janine
Papelian, Talar
Zerdelian, Aram
CLASS of 1983
Ajamian, Dena Marie
Assadourian, Robert
Baklajian, Jacqueline
Boyaciyan, Arno
Demirdjian, Edmond
Kelegian, Daniel
Kesenci, Simon
Lampert, Howard
Magardichian, Daisy
Manuelian, Raffi
Nercessian, Marie Louise
Nishanian, Silva
Ohanessian, Stephen
Princian, Diana
Tchatrdjian, Lilia
Toma, Gilda
CLASS of 1984
Bezdikian, Veh-Harach
Gergerian, Taleen
Istepanyan, Nadine
Kalustian, Michael
Kapikian, Alisa
Karakas, Aylin
Nersessian, Lucy
Ozkahvegi, Ani
Papouban, Larissa
Simitian, Vahe
Urgancioglu, Serda
CLASS of 1985
Baghoomian, Raffi
Caprielian, Armen
Hagopian, Shant
Zerdelian, Vartouhi
CLASS of 1986
Barza, Lydia
Kevorkian, Sylvie
Kuzukoglu, Arno
Menzildjian, Alex
Mirek, Arda
Ohannessian, Ohanes
Panossian, Diane
Tutuyan, Raffi
Varvarian, Juliet
CLASS of 1987
Balian, Siran
Bezdikian, Hooshere
Hampar, Lena
Kalaydjian, Diana
Karanfiloglu, Lerna
Minassian, Arlene
Nevruzian, Nishan
Saryan, Sarmen
Saryan, Cecile
Zerdelian, Taline
CLASS of 1988
Atamian, Arbi
Alpian, Aris
Baghoomian, Ani
Gabrelian, Natalie
Hovhannesian, Anna
Istepanyan, Ararat
Izmirliyan, Arden
Kehyaian, Kristin
Nazarian, Garo
Nishanian, Aida
Ogullukian, Tanya
Terjanian, Migir
Varjabedian, Lori
CLASS of 1989
Arakelian, Brenda
Atagoksen, Leda
Garabedian, Talin
Esaian, Tiffany
Nazarian, Nyieri
Safajoo, Natasha
Tavitian, Seta
Kalaptchian, Elvis
Tutuyan, Armen
Yildiz, Ara
CLASS of 1990
Balian, Nellie
Ipekjian, Arthur
Marcarian, Anne
Sekdorian, Linda
CLASS of 1991
Avakian, Hagop
Boyadjian, Nyree
Esaian, Kimberly
Kehyaian, Michelle
Mangoian, Christine
Nakashian, Tommy
Nevruzian, Anais
Varjabedian, Saro
CLASS of 1992
Arukian, Arpi
Garabedian, Christine
Manzoukas, Nicole
CLASS of 1993
Arakelyan, Sarkis
Barikian, Aram
Hovhannessian, Anoush
Kelekian, Kristen
Megerian, John
Nakashian, Aleene
Tavitian, Shant
Tcholakian, Tina
Varjabedian, Arev
Wartanian, Shant
CLASS of 1994
Alpian, Masis
Arukian, Talin
Baghdassarian, Talin
Bostanci, Karin
Cherkezian, Michelle
Gebian, Lara
Kalaptchian, Jacqueline
Knadjian, Vahe
Tanal, Lara
Zohrabian, Vahe
CLASS of 1995
Babikian, Aram
Bekian, Adam
Dinelaris, Stephen
Chitchian, Liana
Givelekian, Paul
Koparanian, Christine
Manuelian, Daniela
Minassian, Ari
Piramzadian, Arin
Saroyan, Elizabeth
Sharoyan, Adrian
Shishmanian, Vahram
CLASS of 1996
Asadourian, Toros
Babikian, Shant
Bakalian, Armen
Froundjian, Anoush
Gulagaci, Alex
Markarian, Nazareth
Salcioglu, Greg
Tcholakian, Diana
Yagliyan, Michael
Zohrabian, Ani
CLASS of 1997
Diktas, Sesil
Minassian, Haig
Nisanyan, Allen
Shakarian, Katrina
Yildiz, Lara
Zahirsky, Peter
CLASS of 1998
Baydar, Valerie
Fesdjian, Denise
Garabedian, Hrant
Kircikoglu, Alex
Najjarian, Talar
Nakashian, Tanya
Sadyan, Roupen
Sarkissian, Sarkis
Zohrabian, Ida
CLASS of 1999
Baboumian, Shaunté
Bakalian, Sevag
Koparanian, Eddie
Nisanyan, Lori
Petrossian, Robert
Takvorian, Valentin
CLASS of 2000
Baydar, Alexander
Khirimian, Lori
Kowsh, Alexandra
Nakashian, Alex
Parsihoglu, Gregory
Reed, Kristen
Yaziciyan, Daniela
Zohrabian, Vatche
CLASS of 2001
Anasa, Michelle
Atamian, Sarine
Bailey, George
Najjarian, Lena
Sharoyan, Victoria
Shishmanian, Malvina
Tchorbajian, Stephan
Voskerijian, Shont
CLASS of 2002
Babikian, Armineh
Barikian, Gabrielle
Garabedian, Olivia
Najjarian, Garo
Nigdelian, Talene
Oltaci, Kelly
Salcioglu, Alex
CLASS of 2003
Jamgotchian, Nareg
Megerian, Naomi
Ovanosian, Shunt
Rezai, Ali
Sookhu, Karah
CLASS of 2006
Bailey, Shannon
Biramian, Aaron
Djirdjirian, Ani
Haroutunian, Christina
Martirosyan, Vahan
Megerian, Jessica
Nigdelian, Tanya
Reed, Andrew
Sarkisyan, Teresa
Yegnukyan, Elmone
CLASS of 2007
Atakhanian, Vahe
Bezjian, Hagop
Canals, Priscilla-Caroline
El-Zokm, Nicole
Kircikoglu, Gregory
Marino, Gia
Pogosyan, Movses
Tashchian, Deanna
Voskerijian, Aleene
CLASS of 2008
Gomez Shnorhokian, Amanda
Ishanyan, Christine
Minassian, Lucik
Tashchian, Alexandra
Vakilian, Hamaspur
Yegnukyan, Hripsime
CLASS of 2009
El Zokm, Brian
Gazal, Andrew
Gazal, Carolina
Gazal, Daniela
Ipek, Arthur H.
Khajekian, Yelena
Megerian, Daniel
Melikian, Arin
Papaioannou, Noyemie
Terzian, Beata
CLASS of 2010
Agopian, Deborah
Der-Artinian, André
Gomez Shnorhokian, Kristina
Haroutunian, Diana
Minassian, Anoush
Vandian, Natalie
CLASS of 2013
Andreopoulos, Melanie
Ashbahian, Danielle
Bezjian, Anoush
Khrimian, Alin
Khrimian, Nicole
Nemtzian, Edward
Rakoubian, Ani
CLASS of 2014
Agopian, Peter
Arakelian, Aren
Issagholian, Nicole
Mordjikian, Alicia
Sakar, Margaret
CLASS of 2011
Aghavian, Zovinar
Andreopoulos, Gregory
Arakelian, Nicolas
Hovsepian, Talar
HONORARY ALUMNI
Atamian, Elisa- 2007
Markarian, Arousiag- 2007
Vandian, Christina- 2010
CLASS of 2012
Aghavian, Shushan
Arakelian, Vartkes
Ashbahian, Melissa
Galstian, Sarkis
Mark, Nicole
CLASS of 2004
No Graduating Class
CLASS of 2005
Armaganian, Nadine
Djirdjirian, Nairee
Ghazarian, Krikor
Jamgotchian, Gayane
Papaioannou, Doty
Vakilian, Talin
Voskerijian, Isabelle
Historian Artur Martirosyan with HMADS Students.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
FOR GRADUATION 2014
Avardagan tasarani a,agyrdnyrovn anovnow myr ,norhagalov;ivnn ov
yraqdacidov;ivnu gu 3a3dnynk war=aranis paryrarnyrovn5 gamavornyrovn
yv /no.nyrovn darinyrov un;axkin irynx xovxapyra/ siro3n5
niv;agan yv paro3agan a]agxov;yan hamar1
On behalf of the class of 2014 HMADS takes this opportunity
to thank all the ACEF Donors, Benefactors, Volunteers and Parents
for their love and support throughout the years.
This graduation booklet is sponsored by our
dedicated supporters for the
nd
32 HMADS Commencement Exercises
Mr. & Mrs. Nazar Nazarian $5,000.00
Mr. & Mrs. Kricor Marcarian $2,500.00
Dr. & Mrs. Garen Boghosian $500.00
Ms. Caroline Hekimian Madison $250.00
Mr. & Mrs. Khoren Meikhanedjian $200.00
Mr. & Mrs. Yervant Jamgotchian $100.00
Mr. & Mrs Jacques S. Hagopian, $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Nubar Kupelian $50.00
Mrs. Mayda Haroutunian in honor of Mrs. Sylva Terzibashian $30.00
Graduation Cake Donated by Taline Deukmedjian
Special Thanks to
The Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs
Sponsors and Benefactors of the Graduation Awards
Prof. Vartan Abdo - Radio Hour of New Jersey - 89.5 FM
Apexx Omni-Graphics – Mr. Larry Peters Class of 2014 decals
Mr. & Mrs. Misak Terjanian - Class of 2014 Pins
Mr. & Mrs. Ghevont & Lydia Baghdassarian, Arcotype Graphics, Inc.
Mrs. Karine Kocharyan, VOA TV
Mr. Zenop Pomakian, ZENPROIMAGE Photography
Mr. John Demirdjian, JD VIDEOS
2014-i <r]anavardagan Hantesi Yrcyr
Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School 32nd Graduation Songs
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Ma.;ank
De\r Tovn bahe mi,d ansasan5
Tivxaznagan Ma3r Ha3asdan5
Gyank ov aryv5 qa.a.ov;ivn5
Ha3 tr0,ow myr bydagan5
:o. mi4,d abri azcn Ha3gagan1
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SNAW6i Ka3lyrcu
Q0sk` Zarmine B0.osyani
Yra=,d7` Maes;r0 Qoren Me3qanejyani
Ow Ha3 tbrox lo3si dajar
Niv Yorkyan nor 3o3si gaja-5
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Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School 32nd Graduation Songs
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IF
Rudyard Kipling, 1865 - 1936
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or, being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or, being hated, don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise;
If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;
If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings—nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run—
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And—which is
more—
You’ll be a Man, my son!
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to flight.
From a distance, there is harmony,
and it echoes through the land.
It’s the voice of hope; it’s the voice of peace, it’s the voice of
every man.
From a distance there is harmony,
and it echoes through the land.
And it’s the hope of hopes, it’s the love of loves, it’s the heart of
every man. It’s the hope of hopes;
it’s the love of loves. This is the song of every man.
And God is watching us, God is watching us,
God is watching us from a distance.
Oh, God is watching us, God is watching.
God is watching us from a distance.
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Introduction - Recitation:
While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,
Let us swear allegiance to a land that’s free,
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair, As we raise our voices in
a solemn prayer.
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God Bless the U.S.A.
Lee Greenwood
You Raise Me Up
By Josh Groban
I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
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From A Distance
by Bette Midler
If tomorrow all the things were gone
I’d worked for all my life,
And I had to start again
With just my children and my wife,
I’d thank my lucky stars
To be living here today,
‘Cause the flag still stand for freedom
And they can’t take that away.
I’m proud to be an American
Where at least I know I’m free,
And I won’t forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me,
And gladly stand up next to you
And defend her still today,
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt
I love this land GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.
From a distance the world looks blue and green, and the snowcapped mountains white.
From a distance the ocean meets the stream, and the eagle takes
Errata
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