US-Armenian daily Asbarez writes that in San Francisco, US, more than 250 community members came together on Saturday, November 3rd to celebrate 32 years of continued success at Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan Armenian School. The program for the evening included remarks by Principal Grace Andonian, Board of Regents Chairman Chris Keosian, Canadian-Armenian Actress Anne Bedian, and the presentation of the first Alumnus of the Year award.
As reported, the evening opened with the Master of Ceremonies, KZV School Board Member, Greg Ovanessian, welcoming the attendees. St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church Pastor Reverend Father Khoren Habeshian, joined by St. John Armenian Church Pastor Father Mesrop Ash, and Calvary Armenian Church Pastor Reverend Father Nerses Balabanian, opened with a prayer and blessed those in attendance. Board of Regents Chairman, Chris Keosian, congratulated the Principal, School Board and the community on their 32 years of success with KZV.
KZV Principal Grace Andonian, welcomed the enthusiastic crowd, thanking them for their many years of support and dedication.
“This school continues to be the foundation for Diaspora Armenians who are born in the Bay Area. I thank you for your continued belief in the importance and necessity of this school,” said Andonian.
The banquet was a huge success thanks to the efforts of the KZV PTA, the School Board, and the many individuals who worked tirelessly to make this evening possible. A heartfelt gratitude to all our supporters who make such a phenomenal difference in our school community each and every day.