Publications Club

When one comes to Pilibos on any ordinary day, they will see teams and teams of Pilibos scholar-athletes working hard: on the field and off. As far as the eye can see, there is a vast sea of blue and white jerseys. After school, the campus is alive from track athletes running laps around the school to the loud buzzer resounding from the gym. However, beneath all this physical labor consisting of sweat and tears, there is a hidden gem at Pilibos. That hidden gem is the musical, artistic and written talent of Pilibos scholars. And once every year, the school transforms before one’s very eyes. Its traces and fragments of artistic talent all merge into one big beacon of art. Art and Acoustic Night was held on Wednesday, March 14, this year in the Pilibos gym. As always, the Art Show was first up with contributions from all grade levels and with all mediums. On the bleachers were taped the various sketches, drawings and paintings of Ms. Anderson’s art elective class, which showcased each a...

    The Time’s Up Movement gained much awareness during the 2018 Golden Globe Awards, especially during Oprah Winfrey’s unforgettable and impactful speech. Time’s Up was founded on January 1, 2018. The organization is aimed at combating sexual assault, harassment, and inequality in the workplace. According to Time’s Up, “1 in 3 women ages 18 to 34 have been sexually harassed at work”; 71% of those women chose not to report it. Currently, sexual harassment is pervasive in low-wage service jobs. The organization was founded by Hollywood celebrities in response to #MeToo and the Weinstein effect. It has raised $20 million since February and has gained the support of over 200 voluntary lawyers. The movement helps less privileged women protect themselves from sexual misconduct and the fallout from reporting it. Members of the movement include Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Shonda Rhimes, America Ferrera, and many others working in the television, film, and theater ind...

The fondest memories are made when gathered around a table. The Pilibos family made some of its own on Friday, March 9th, 2018 at the 48th annual Pilibos Banquet. The night saw such amazing speakers as the likes of our very own Dr. Dorian and Representative Adam Schiff from California’s 28th. The Vertigo banquet hall came to life with supportive parents, devoted teachers, and active members of the community, who were brought together with a single mission: to make Pilibos the best that it can be. That is what makes our cause such a noble one. As Dr. Dorian and Coach Sako are quick to remind us, Pilibos is not about the individual. That is why we do not print names on the back of our jerseys. Rather, the Pilibos mission defines our collective triumph as a community and those who attended the banquet made their support very clear. The generous donations made on Friday allow our school to renovate classrooms and continue bettering itself. Written By: Kami Arabian

STUDENT WORK Nareh Chorbajian Ms. Tokatyan English 1/18/18 Struggle for Equality A civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr., inspired thousands of people during his time. In 1963, the African Americans’ struggle of discrimination and segregation came to an end, when their demands were finally heard. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic speech, “I Have a Dream,” giving African Americans hope and encouraging them to keep fighting with nonviolent protests. Robert F. Kennedy recited a speech as well, after King’s death, to influence people all around the world to stand up for what they believe in. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 at Lincoln Memorial, to pay tribute to Abraham Lincoln, the one who started the civil rights movement. He starts the speech by saying, “One hundred years later, the Negro still is not free.” He affected 20,000 people by giving them hope; King wanted them to return home knowing their circumstance will get ...

   We are Armenian scholars in an Armenian school; because of this, we are often exposed to our country’s good and bad, the highs and lows. We often hear about the Armenian Genocide and the Artsakh conflicts, but we are not always reminded of the conflicts our people face outside of the homeland. We have seen Genocide survivors and young Artsakh soldiers whose stories we have heard and are a little familiar to us. However we rarely hear from a survivor of mass discrimination and violence, who stood up with Armenians the way other survivors did- just outside the homeland. Pilibos freshmen, sophomores and juniors met one such survivor in an assembly on Tuesday February 27 when Anna Astvatsaturian Turcotte came to Pilibos to share her story and experiences. Anna Turcotte was a ten year old girl living in Azerbaijan when her mother told her she could no longer go to volleyball practice. She did not know at first, but this was just the first sacrifice out of many for the years...

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Right before the annual Academy Awards, award nominee The Shape of Water, is being sued for stealing the idea of the movie. David Zindell is stating that the film’s creators are allegedly stealing the idea of the movie from his late father’s play Let Me Hear You Whisper. The play, which was written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paul Zindell, revolves around a custodial woman who works the graveyard shift at a lab that researches on animal experiments. One night the woman found an aquatic creature who she formed a romantic bond too with the power of soft vintage music. This plot is very similar, in fact it is almost identical to, the movie. Zindell is suing the director and producer of the movie, who are known as the minds behind the idea. However, the director clearly mentioned that he never heard of the play and, despite the very similar points, he did not copy the idea. The director knew that the lawsuit was timed so that the studio would have to settle and not be able to win...

Aries - Focus on your spiritual side that could encourage you to adopt a compassionate approach to other people’s issues, this can shift quickly. You may find yourself more expressive overall. If you should feel rebellious, try to think before making any impulsive moves. Taurus - Your social side has been sparkling, but there is a shift to a more secluded and spiritual side. You may find that you’re more connected with your feelings and better able to express them. Gemini - Go easy, especially if you’re exploring the potential in a new plan or steps to go forward. Encourage yourself to go ahead when you might not have enough information to make the wisest decision. Cancer - Go easy at the start of the week, especially if you’re exploring the potential in a new plan or taking crucial steps forward. The focus on the topmost sector of your chart could encourage you to go ahead when you might not have enough information to make the wisest decision. Leo - The emphasis shifts to your sec...

Christine Almadjian Mrs. Mashelle Kirkman Research Writing 24 January 2018 “Coffee Kept Me Short” With the rapid growth in coffee culture and contemporary time, a larger number of people continue to consume the decadent drink. Coffee infused ice creams and frozen yogurts, Greek frappes and affogatos, and creme brulee and mousse’s have rampaged the scene of modern dessert and twenty first century artistic approaches towards these desserts. This growth in societal and personal favorings has never lost its tangent of bad reputations, especially that of stunting growth. This continuous belief has been implied to parts of contemporary culture, ruining both the ability to enjoy the drink at its best and creating a restriction on the consumption of it by parents and guardians who fear the negative side effects. This theory, assumed by many due to popular culture and continuous drag of the idea lacking evidence creates a prominent misconception. According to Harvard Medical School, resear...

Here's another edition of our college series articles! Besides the Ivies and the UCs already discussed in earlier blog posts, there are many other mainly private universities scattered around the U.S. with their own unique characteristics. Stanford University is probably one of the most famous universities in California, which is known for being notoriously difficult to get into with a 5% acceptance rate. Its average GPA is 3.95 and its SAT/ACT scores are 1520 and 33. Stanford’s most popular majors are biology and computer science. With California being the home of the Silicon Valley, there will obviously be a specialized computer studies/ engineering school: Caltech University. Caltech has an acceptance rate of 9% with an average GPA of 4.26 and SAT/ACT scores of 1560 and 35. Its most popular majors are computer studies and mechanical engineering. For those who are looking towards communications, journalism and business, a renowned school is USC. USC has an acceptance rate of 18% ...

As the 2018 Winter Olympic Games came to a close, we look back at some of the highlights from the games. Throughout the games, we witnessed the union of North and South Korea, marching together under the Korean unification flag. We also spotted various aspects of the Korean culture, such as K-Pop, being incorporated into the competition. Lastly, we saw the amazing talent held by each one of the Olympians participating in the games. Each participant brought home a lot of pride and joy in their countries, including several gold, silver, and bronze medals to celebrate their triumph in the competition. To start the competition off, the opening ceremony of February 9 introduced viewers worldwide to the Korean culture by incorporating K-Pop (songs such as “Gangnam Style”), patriotic uniforms, and the arts. Later, athletes from around the world participating in an innumerable amount of sports surprised with their talents and skills while competing. After a progressive two weeks, the competiti...

Spread Kindness Like Confetti January 22, 2018 marked the beginning of Kindness Week at Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School. This was the third year Pilibos participated in the Great Kindness challenge, a week long challenge that promotes kindness among the elementary and middle school students that take part in it. The elementary students received a 50 item checklist, which served to encourage them to spread and promote the act of kindness at school and at home. Ms. Sevan Sherikian and Ms. Isabel Avakian were the ones who organized this and played a great role in encouraging these kids to not only exhibit acts of kindness during the week of January 22-January 26, but everyday. “I hope that students realize the importance of expressing kindness to others throughout their day...Whether that is by doing kind deeds, by complimenting a friend, or by thanking someone. It is important to realize the positivity that kindness can produce in all our lives,” says Ms. Sherikian. Some of the act...

Aries - The emphasis is on your spiritual side this week. Your intuition could play a direct part in your choice of career and plans. If you need guidance, meditate, which allows you to tune in to your inner wisdom, which could be revealing and helpful. If you can book a massage or take long walk, this could be very relaxing. Taurus - Your social sector brings you into greater contact with your friends. One connection could seem particularly compelling. Even so, if you can allow the association to develop naturally, things will turn out much better. Gemini - You will be encouraged to take stock, particularly even if you’ve held back. This week suggests that you may be pushed into making a decision, and you will need to have the right information at hand. Despite the potential for confusion, you might find your thoughts come together in a very constructive way. Cancer - You might get the best results when you approach travel plans with patience even when you are in a rush. Accept any...

We are excited to announce a poetry contest sponsored by the Publications and Creative Writing clubs! The contest is open to 6th-12th grade. You may enter any type of poem and/or theme. To enter, visit the Google Forms link that is posted below, on the bulletin, or on flyers around school.  You can also submit your entry by email Mrs. Katchiguian at akatchiguian@pilibos.org or Mrs. Kiladjian at csalas@pilibos.org. The deadline for submissions is March 23.  The winners will be announced after Easter break and will have the honor of being published in the Publications Club blog.  First place will also receive a gift card!  Send us your entries soon! Link to enter contest: tinyurl.com/springpoetry