Armenian College & Philanthropic Academy 2008
Sports Day
Contact Details:
The Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy (ACPA):
56B, MIRZA GHALIB ST. KOLKATA (Calcutta), India
E-mail:
armeniancollege@yahoo.com
website: http://www.armeniancollege.in
Manager: Very Rev. Father Oshagan Gulgulian
My arrival in Kolkata on Friday 11th January happily coincided with the planned, and long awaited Sports Day for the AC Boys and the Davidian Girls. The events took place in the afternoon and below are just a few photos from the day.
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 Before sports day started the boys and girls gathered in the hall for an assembly
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 front l-r: The Deacon (school administrator), Mrs Susan Ruben (Church Warden), Mr. Sunil Sobti (Church Warden), Father Gulgulian (school manager), Steve Carapiet (ex AC student) and his wife Barbara |
 At the start of sports day, balloons were released by each House with their respective colours attached to mark the events of 2008
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 Steve Carapiet, the surprise guest of honour, was invited to light the flame to start the sports events |
 Fierce competition and rivalry was etched on the faces of the children right from the beginning! |
 One young man too busy looking at the camera to concentrate on the race! |
 The girls showed spirit and stamina in their races |
 They enjoyed the day just as much as the boys did |
 Shown here are a few members of the school band who played fantastically well and looked every inch professional |
 The group photo includes all children, staff, and guests at the AC Sports Day 2008 |
 Winning medals were presented by various guests. Mrs. Susan Ruben presented medals to three proud boys. |
 Mr. Sunil Sobti also presented medals to some winners. |
 Even ex student, Steve Carapiet was asked to present medals to some winners! |
 The school administrator Haroutyn Hambardzoumyan presenting medals |
 Mr. Sookias, an avid supporter of the school, presented a prize |
 David Purdy, the school rugby coach presented a prize |