Responsible Artist Award (RAA)

AsideMatt Williams

The Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation Proudly announces the creation of the Responsible Artist Award (RAA). In today’s tabloid-filled media world that seems to focus on the wrongdoings of today’s stars, we feel it is appropriate to recognize artists that truly set a good example for our youth.

At the 2009 Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation Special Event, the Honorable Mayor of Beverly Hills, Nancy Krasne presented the first RAA to the Carolina Liar.

Find out more about Carolina Liar on the web at: http://www.myspace.com/carolinaliar

If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org

2008 Vahagn Setian Awards Announced

AsideMatt Williams

Three deserving Beverly High students are the latest recipients of the Foundation’s awards. Jonathan Pony, Anthony Williams and Pontea Banayan have been spotlighted for 2008 Vahagn Setian Charitable Award. Well deserved, you can be sure!

Last year’s recipient was Josh Zieve.

NOTE: A special tip of the hat to Jamie Marrs, of the BHHS English Department, for her ongoing dedication to the work of the Foundation. She is truly a pillar of our organization. Thanks again, Jamie!

If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org

V-Day Celebration

GalleryMatt Williams

On V-Day 2007, at our party celebrating Vahagn’s August 1st Birthday, we released hundreds of Wish Balloons into the sky above Beverly Hills. We hope that many of those wishes were granted!

V-DAY 2008 was held at the Beverly Hills Public Library special event room. It was well attended by many of Vahagn’s friends and family, as well as prominent City of Beverly Hills personnel.

Stay tuned for information about next V-DAY. If you have any photos from past V-Days, please feel free to Email them to ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org

V Day Celebration 2008

 

V Day Celebration 2007

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“Every Fifteen Minutes” Event 2008

AsideMatt Williams

To increase student awareness of the dangers of drunk driving, last May 21st and 22nd the Foundation joined Beverly High, the Maple Counseling Center, the Beverly Hills Police and Fire Departments and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to present a two-day program called “Every Fifteen Minutes.”

This emotionally impactful presentation involved BHHS students, dramatizing the often lethal consequences of drinking and driving. We hope that this is one lesson they learn and will never forget – and pass that knowledge along to people of all ages.

If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org

On a Personal Note

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In 2008 Vahagn would have graduated from Beverly Hills High School and gone off to college, along with many dear friends. In his name, we offer congratulations to the young men and women of the BHHS Class of 2008, as well as friends from earlier classes, and years to come. The Foundation wishes them every success and happiness as they continue their higher education. We hope they will stay in touch with us. We are Family.

If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org