Sosse

Address

Pasadena, California, United States

Areas Served

Pasadena, CA

The ARS Sosse Chapter was established in February 1974 with 11 members in Pasadena, California. The chapter was instrumental in establishing a social services office, which continues as a branch office of the regional social services network. Initially, the chapter members provided their homes for all chapter activities. Later on, Haygouhi Boyadjian, prior to her passing, made a donation towards the purchase of the first community center on Lake Boulevard. The ARS office bears her name in her memory. Armenouhi Paroyan donated $80,000 towards the purchase of a second community center on Foothill Boulevard.The chapter established a Saturday School in 1979, which continued at the Mount Olive Church complex until 2003, when it switches to the weekday format at Webster Elementary School. Kevork Bedigian was a principal from 1991-2005; Mary Aghoian took over the position since 2005. The chapter was the initiator of a tradition honoring the achievements of public high school graduates of Armenian descent.

Over the decades, the chapter made several worthy accomplishments including:

  • A needlework class taught by then 80-year old Mariam Shirigian.
  • Blood drives in memory of the Armenian Genocide victims on April 24.
  • Cultural bazaar displaying the handiwork of members.
  • Participation at a multi-cultural festival with a food booth in 1997.
  • A craft class in the tradition of decoupage.
  • A dinner-dance in honor of Sarkis Boghossian, a benefactor.
  • As a sister-chapter of the ARS Chapter in Vanatsor, Armenia, a group of students were invited to share their experiences with the chapter.
  • Special programs to commemorate the decades of service by the Chapter and Saturday School.

The chapter continues a long tradition of service to the community and funding ARS programs around the globe.

Chapter Executives

  • Tamar Orichian, Chairperson
  • Karine Barikian-Setian, Vice-Chairperson
  • Lucine Krikorian, Secretary
  • Maral Kalemkarian, Treasurer
  • Hasmig Minassian
  • Anahid Boghigian-Manoukian
  • Zvart Mermerian

School Information

ARS “Sosse” Chapter
School Schedule: Every Monday; Hours: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Administrator: Karine Barikian-Setian (626) 823-5747; [email protected]

School Address

Webster Elementary School
2101 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104

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