On May 27th 2015 the following scholarships were presented during the Annual Senior Awards Event for Beverly Hills High School students.
2015 Vahagn Setian & BHPD B2V Teams Scholarship recipient was Daniel Newman 2015 Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation Scholarship recipients were: Emily Hoorfar, Jordan Wagner and Nicolas Davis – Congratulations to all of them and our best wishes!
If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org
Today, November 27, 2012 will mark the third occurrence of the “The Every 15 Minutes” program that has taken place on the Beverly Hills High School Campus. This emotionally impactful presentation involves BHHS students, dramatizing the often-lethal consequences of drinking and distractive driving. Please remember to always think about the choices you make and we will be sure to post an event update after the event has concluded.
If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org
This coming December will mark the 6th anniversary of Vahagn’s tragic passing and like last year, our community will gather to commemorate his life. The 2012 Annual Vahagn Setian B2V 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 8:30 AM. Registration is at the Boat Court below BHPD.
If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org
The annual blood drive took place on June 1st at the Beverly Hills High School’s Cafeteria. Our gratitude to everyone who participated; thanks to them it was another successful blood drive.
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The B2B road race always has been described as “grueling.” As it happens, that adjective wasn’t nearly strong enough! We underestimated the brutality of this year’s relay — 110 miles of desert with unseasonably savage 110-degree weather. The teams started from Baker on Saturday afternoon and crossed the finish line in Las Vegas on Sunday morning. Dozens of runners literally dropped from exhaustion. Some had to be airlifted to hospitals for treatment. But all our BHPD runners finished! The team took 4th place, barely a minute behind their colleagues (and cross-town rivals) from West Hollywood. Our runners’ spirit, determination and unfailing good cheer remain an example to all.
If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org
For 23 years, the officers of the Beverly Hills Police Department have sent runners to participate in the Challenge Cup/Baker-to-Vegas Relay, a yearly road race that attracts law enforcement personnel from all over the U.S. and around the world. This year the event takes place from April 20th to 22nd. Organizers expect over 6000 runners and support personnel to compete in this grueling and prestigious 110-mile relay.
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The members of the Beverly Hills Police Department’s Baker to Vegas Team, jointly with the Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation are going to institute an annual 5k run/walk through the streets of Beverly Hills. The event is to honor the memory of a young life tragically taken in our city, and to bring our schools, community and police together in promoting leadership, teamwork and the courage to make the right decisions.
If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org
On Wednesday, June 22nd at the BHHS Jamie Marrs presented the Award to Josh Rwzvani. Also to present the award, Vahagn’s parents Karén and Ida Setian along with BHPD officers and Baker to Vegas Relay Team members Dan Tanner and Tyler Blonde were present.
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BHHS ASB, The City of Beverly Hills, UCLA blood donor center, The Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation and The Lev Foundation came together to make the Memorial Blood Drive the most successful blood drive in Beverly Hills High School history. We surpassed our previous record of 209 and collected 237 units of blood. The blood collected will help save up to 711 lives.
If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org
The Annual Baker-to-Vegas Relay covers some 120 miles of rough terrain. This year’s challenge began at Baker, CA on April 16, and ended in the early morning of April 17 at the Las Vegas Hilton. Despite the 96F+ temperature during the day and 45F during the night, and despite fierce competition from 268 elite teams representing law enforcement agencies (police and sheriff’s departments, Secret Service, FBI, DEA and others), our BHPD team finished THIRD in their category!
If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org
Beverly Hills Police Officers will be participating in the annual Challenge Cup/Baker to Vegas Relay for the 22nd consecutive year. In 2011 the Beverly Hills Police Department’s Baker to Vegas Relay Team is proud to join with the Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation in raising public awareness to the dangers of drinking and driving. Together with the foundation, the BHPD Baker to Vegas team is establishing a scholarship for the Beverly High student who best exemplifies him or herself in bringing awareness to the dangers of drinking and driving.
If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org
On May 25th and 26th “Every Fifteen Minutes” program took place at Beverly Hills High School. This emotionally impactful presentation involved BHHS students, dramatizing the often-lethal consequences of drinking and distractive driving. Karén Setian, the Chairman of VSCF, was in the Executive Committee and the Foundation was one of the largest sponsors of the event. Mr. Setian also spoke at the second day assembly, which was a very emotional event for all present. We hope that this is one lesson the students will 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
To our extended family of children and friends: it is hard to accept that 3 years passed since Vahagn’s tragic loss. Each and everyone of you continue your support us and for the last 2 days the support was expressed in so many ways: emails, phone calls, text messages, letters and whoever was in town came to the tree. Seing some of you with crutches, casts, driving long distances from your far away universities, or arriving past midnight without a car and trying not to show your tears is very heartwarming and deeply appreciated. In all this tragedy we are still blessed because you are part of our lives.
Thank you, with much love,
The Setians
If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org
To increase student awareness of the dangers of drunk driving, May 25th and 26th 2010 the Foundation will be joining 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 will involve BHHS students, dramatizing the often lethal consequences of drinking and driving. We hope that this is one lesson they will 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
Kaz Koltai, Rochelle “Nikita” Patel, Sara Jabbari and Lisette Curtis have been spotlighted for the 2009 Vahagn Setian Charitable Award. Well deserved, you can be sure!
2008
Jonathan Pony
Anthony
Williams Pontea Banayan
2007
Josh Zieve
If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org
The 2009 event was a great success. On May 3rd 2009, the students, teachers and the parents of Beverly Hills High School put on an incredible evening of events which included special guests musical performances by: Jessarae, Carolina Liar and Derek Bentley.
The evening was filled with the excitement of a live auction and fashion show, with the return of our professional auctioneer Tony Magnemi; designers Linda Stokes (TUTU CUTE) and Sterling for AFAR. Joining us for the first time Claire’s Collection, WeWe and KNOTTY By Rachel Feinberg (student of BHHS).
The Foundation presented for the first time the “Responsible Artist Award” (RAA), which gives recognition to artists that live an exemplary life stile and act as a role model for our young generation. 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. Mayor of Beverly Hills, Honorable Nancy Krasne presented the 2009 RAA to Carolina Liar.
The evening also included a special video clip of Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, addressing the issues of drunk driving in our society.
M.C.s’ for the evening were Ryhon Nicole Brown, Denzel Whitaker and Kimberly Caldwell.
If you have comments or questions e-mail ksetian@vahagnfoundation.org
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
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
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
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