AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School Celebrates Beam Signing Ceremony for the Collaborative Learning Center

Canoga Park, CA – April 1, 2025 – AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School marked another significant milestone in the construction of the Collaborative Learning Center (CLC) with a special Beam Signing Ceremony, bringing together administration, current & past board members, building committee, students, faculty, community leaders, donors, and distinguished guests to leave their mark on the future of the school.

Chairman of the Board, Mr. Kevork Zoryan officially kicked off the ceremony by welcoming our guests to the construction site - which now proudly features two structures standing tall - for another milestone moment in the history of the school. Spirited remarks were given by Head of School, Mr. David Ghoogasian, who recounted a sweet moment he shared with the 5th graders as they signed the beam, telling them, "Imagine this, you're going to sign this and nobody is ever going to see it. It's going to be in the walls. But one day, you will grow up and your children will come here, and you will say, my name is on the beam of this building".

The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt message & prayer from Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, who was accompanied by Father Shnork Demirjian & Father Gevorg Abyan representing the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America.

During the day, students from the graduating classes of kindergarten, 5th, 8th, 11th, and 12th grades also had the unique opportunity to sign one of the final structural beams before it is placed into position. While this beam will not be visible by sight, its presence will serve as a lasting symbol of the connection to the legacy and continued growth of AGBU MDS.

The Beam Signing Ceremony represents not only steady progress in the construction of the CLC but also the spirit of unity and commitment that defines the MDS community. As the school looks forward to the completion of the CLC, this milestone serves as a reminder of the collective efforts that continue to shape the next chapter in education at AGBU MDS.

The highly anticipated Collaborative Learning Center, set to open in the near future, will provide students with cutting-edge learning spaces along with a state-of-the-art library fostering collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence. With each milestone, the vision for this transformative project becomes more tangible, ensuring that future generations of students will benefit from an enriched educational experience.

For more information about the Collaborative Learning Center project, please contact Director of Development, Veronika Karadanaian at vkaradanaian@agbumds.org

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