By Michelle Hagopian
COLLINSVILLE, Ill.—When you hear the words “Armenian Youth Federation,” what runs through your head? It might be the life-long friendships you’ve formed or the sporting events in which you’ve participated. It could be the fun-filled weekends or volunteering in your local community. But, I bet few of us conjure up an image of [...]

By Vaché Thomassian
Below is the text of a speech given by Vaché Thomassian, a member of the Hollywood “Musa Dagh” AYF Chapter and of the United Human Rights Council (UHRC). It was given at the UHRC’s second annual “Opposite of Silence” event in Glendale, Calif. The event aimed to bring together Armenians and Kurds, and [...]

WATERTOWN, Mass.—With the holidays in full swing, the Central Executive (CE) of the AYF-YOARF Eastern Region introduces “Give the Gift of AYF,” a fundraising campaign designed to present donations to the AYF in the name of family, friends, and loved ones in lieu of traditional items.
“For anyone who is struggling to figure out gifts for [...]

Ani Lucine Saryan of Greenfield, Wisc., recently graduated from Ross University School of Medicine with the degree of doctor of medicine. She will be continuing her medical training with a residency in pediatrics or family medicine.
Ani Lucine Saryan
Her course of study included a two-year basic science curriculum on the island of Dominica in the Caribbean, [...]

By Taleen Lachinian
All around us, we see the Armenian and AYF spirit. Whether it is through our pride to be Armenian, good sportsmanship, or just having a good time, we as an AYF community are together to enjoy each other’s company and to expand our heritage. This was exactly the atmosphere at this year’s Junior [...]

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The ultimate philanthropist, a Camp Haiastan icon, and an AYF Olympic mainstay for half a century are this year’s winners of the Varadian Spirit Award from Providence.
Recognized were Maro Garabedian Dionisopoulos, Antranig Mesrobian, and Ralph Rafaelian.
The award was instituted a year ago in Detroit with Sonny and Violet Gavoor as the initial recipients. It [...]

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Whether it was 200 athletes marching in unison and filling a stadium with spirit or doves flittering above, this year’s Opening Ceremonies was nothing short of pomp and prestige.
One would expect nothing less from a Providence community bent on celebrating this Olympiad with an overdose of class.
Chapter president Hrant Khatchadourian opened the festivities with [...]

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—When it comes to track prowess at these Olympics games, just keep it in the family.
That’s the way it seems these days with a new crop taking control while parents remain in the background cheering them on.
They are athletes like Brandon Aylaian, one of the better distance runners in Massachusetts, who made his debut [...]

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Jon Burke saved his best for last.
The adopted Armenian from Providence went to sudden death before conquering perennial contender Mark Kanian in the 19th hole in what proved the closest match in AYF memory.
Both golfers finished with an 85 after 18 holes of regulated play, then proceeded to sudden death on the Par 5 [...]

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Lynne Tutunjian came ready to swim. Whether or not she broke the 50-yard record in the breast stroke remained to be seen.
Had she not been pushed to the brink by Philly’s Lara Kaiserian, she may not have enjoyed her moment in the limelight. In the process, she rewrote the mark previously set in 1986 [...]