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Letter from W.Z, November 29, 2016

Hello,

My name is W. Z., and I am a Freshman at the Beverly Hills High School. Today I heard your speech, and I am writing now to let you know that I was truly touched by it. You gave a powerful and deeply meaningful talk about your son and specifically on thinking before acting. I know I speak for many when I say that it was admirable
 
Daily, I hear stories of people I know attending high school parties, and I hear the tales of what happened and the activities they undertook. Many show questionable behavior, including some illegal actions. And as I hear those stories, I swear to myself that I will never go to any party any time soon. And then I move on with my day, not giving it too much thought. But hearing you talk today changed that... read more

LETTER FROM J.B.W

THE COMMUNITY

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"We are humbled to receive this recognition! It’s an honor to be nominated by Myra Lurie, approved by Human Relations Commission and presented by our City Council.
Our work is growing due to our Foundation's supporters and participants. We thank our community and each and everyone of you!”

 

Karen Setian Speaks on Vahagn Foundation Nov. 29, 2016

Karen Setian, on Nov. 29, spoke in his annual assembly in the Salter Theater about the passing of his son, Vahagn Setian, in a drunk driving incident.

It was 10 years ago when the entire Beverly Hills High School community went into shock. On the night of Dec. 2, 2006, three Beverly students entered the car of a drunk 26 year-old Texan, who crashed the car on South Beverly Drive and Vahagn was killed. Vahagn was the only person in the crash who died.

“All I managed to do was close his eyes forever at Cedars Sinai, and nothing more,” Karen Setian, the father of Vahagn, said... read more

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VAHAGN SETIAN

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