Students Attend Clinton Global Initiative, Bring Armenian Issues to Light
By Anita Tokatyan
As the 21-year-old Armenian student looked into the eyes of former President Bill Clinton, she took a moment to comprehend whether this was a dream or reality. “How could I, only a college student and a recent immigrant, meet the president?” she said. “How could I be here today and shake hands with [...]
Tutunjian Breaks Field Records at Lehigh University
BETHLEHEM, Pa.—The headlines in a local paper say it all.
Stephen Tutunjian receives an award from Patriot League official Darlene Gordon after being named the meet’s outstanding field athlete.
“Steve Tutunjian: intense competitor, loyal teammate, inspiration to others.”
If Tutunjian isn’t the greatest track and field athlete to emerge from Lehigh University—at least in recent years—he’s certainly made [...]
‘Khloe and Lamar’ to Discuss Armenian Genocide
March 11th Episode of E! Network Hit Will Feature Film and Photos from AYF Alumni
WASHINGTON—”Khloe and Lamar,” the hit E! Network “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” spin-off viewed weekly worldwide by millions, will feature a discussion of the Armenian Genocide highlighting contemporary footage and photography by two veterans of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF), Armen [...]
AYF Senior Seminar 2011
How much do you know about life in Armenia?
The participants in the seminar.
That was the question posed to attendees of this year’s AYF-YOARF Senior Seminar. The event, held at Camp Haiastan from Oct. 14-16, focused on the theme “Armenia’s vidjag,” meaning Armenia’s condition. The AYF Central Educational Council (CEC) chose this theme after realizing our [...]
AYF Seminar: The time is now, the power is yours
By Adi Asadoorian
AYF Senior Seminar, held each year at Camp Haiastan, is always an opportunity for members to learn from not only invited lecturers but their peers. This year, the weekend was dedicated to learning about both Armenia’s vidjag (condition) and the AYF’s vidjag.
Unger Zohab Khaligian’s lecture on the AYF’s vidjag in particular, resonated with [...]
Arakelian: The Great ‘Hai Tahd’ Debate at Camp
By Hrag Arakelian
Although it has been months since Camp Haiastan sessions ended, I constantly find myself thinking about one of the most educational experiences I ever witnessed.
It took place during the teen session Olympics. Normally, during the end of each session campers are separated into Olympic teams (red, blue, and orange) and compete in a [...]
78th Annual AYF-YOARF Olympic Games a Success
By Sahak Zakarian
Another memorable Olympics weekend, done in true Chicago Style. And while it did make it onto the “greatest-time-of-my-life” list for many people, it took a lot of hard work and two full years of planning for the people behind the scenes. Many thanks to all those involved: the Governing Body, the Chicago Steering [...]
Tutunjian Takes Quantum Leap Forward
SHREWSBURY, Mass.—It’s one thing to break a 52-year-old long jump record in the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Olympics. It’s an entirely different story to jump two feet further than that in a major collegiate meet this past spring while competing for Lehigh University and reaping your share of individual and team accolades.
Stephen Tutunjian
That’s the honor [...]
John Azarian Scholarship Announces New Deadline
The John M. Azarian Memorial Armenian Youth Scholarship Fund has extended the deadline to submit applications for the 2011-12 academic year to July 15. To download an application and all other necessary forms, visit www.azariangroup.com/scholarship.html.
The John M. Azarian Youth Scholarship Fund was formed in 1976 following the untimely death of John M. Azarian, Sr., by [...]
From Las Vegas to AYF Tri-Regional Seminar
By Carnie Armenian
The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Tri-Regional Seminar: Most see it as an opportunity to attend a series of lectures and debates, to improve our understanding of current events in Armenia, and to learn the details of our organization’s history. This was exactly what my expectations were. Being from Las Vegas, the “Sosse Mayrig” [...]
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