Articles by Tom Vartabedian

About Tom Vartabedian (595 Articles)

Tom Vartabedian is a retired journalist with the Haverhill Gazette, where he spent 40 years as an award-winning writer and photographer. He has volunteered his services for the past 46 years as a columnist and correspondent with the Armenian Weekly, where his pet project was the publication of a special issue of the AYF Olympics each September.

Armenians gather on May 28 to celebrate Independence Day at the Bash Aparan memorial where General Dro Kanayan directed Armenia’s defense forces. (Joe Dagdigian Photo)

Dagdigian Exposes Armenia’s Seldom Seen Photography

LOWELL, Mass.—In his quest to unveil Armenia’s hidden treasures with his camera and text, Joe Dagdigian is his very own GPS guide. More than once or twice, he has passed the village of Bash Aparan en route to another destination. He’ll often stop and pay tribute to General Dro Kanayan, who is [more...]

February 9, 2015 // 0 Comments

Schoolchildren present Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian with artwork under the watchful eyes of Der Stephan Baljian, pastor. (Violet Dagdigian Photo)

St. Gregory Church Celebrates 45th Anniversary

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.—“A small church with a big heart and a tremendous spirit.” With those words, Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, vicar general of the Eastern Prelacy, presided over the 45th anniversary of St. Gregory Church in North Andover, one of his favorite spots, he’s admitted, on his [more...]

February 6, 2015 // 0 Comments

Pipe-Scented Candle Gains New ‘Light’

There seems to be a scented candle for everything. You want a stroll in the forest, there’s pine. How about a walk along the shoreline? Try salt air. Or perhaps you’d like to pop into a pastry shop and fill your nostrils with cheesecake or a cinnamon roll. Those tend to be my favorite [more...]

February 2, 2015 // 1 Comment

New England Patriots’ fan Aram Garabedian of Cranston, R.I., will be attending his 29th Super Bowl game Sunday with high hopes.

Aram Garabedian Remains Ultimate Patriots’ Fan

CRANSTON, R.I.—When it comes to cheering on the New England Patriots, look no further than Aram Garabedian. New England Patriots’ fan Aram Garabedian of Cranston, R.I., will be attending his 29th Super Bowl game Sunday with high hopes. You’ll find him at the Super Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., on [more...]

January 31, 2015 // 2 Comments

Herand Markarian’s ‘Dead Poets Society’

“Tonight, the spirits of the dead In my soul and in my eyes Are waiting for the dawn to rise.” –Siamanto (Martyred in 1915) CONGERS, N.Y.—What better tribute for the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide than to honor our martyred dead? Whether we do it collectively or [more...]

January 29, 2015 // 2 Comments

Florida State Coach Mark Krikorian Wins Third National Title

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Add the name to the venerable list of prominent Armenian-American coaches who have made an imprint on the national scene. He’s Mark Krikorian and he just coached Florida State University to its first-ever NCAA Division 1 women’s soccer championship. Mark Krikorian Krikorian [more...]

January 28, 2015 // 0 Comments

Reminding Myself to Stay Connected

As I approach the 75th year of my life, it’s not the future I worry about. It’s my mind—the current bane of my existence. Simply put, I forget to remind myself. It could be a doctor’s appointment, the meeting that took place yesterday, a day after the fact. Might be a birthday or [more...]

January 22, 2015 // 1 Comment

Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree resembled Mom’s.

A Christmas Tree that Wore Out Its Welcome

Mom hated to part with her Christmas tree. She kept it standing in our modest living room, by a radiator no less, and admired its beauty well into April. Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree resembled Mom’s. I have a feeling it brightened her day and brought a smile to others. Neighbors did not think [more...]

January 14, 2015 // 0 Comments

Musician Ara Topouzian is making inroads in Detroit.

The Music Never Stops with Ara Topouzian

DETROIT, Mich.—Ara Topouzian is one calibrated musician, whether he’s performing on the kanoun, recording other people’s music, compiling a documentary about the history of Armenian music in his community, or keeping others informed with a blog he has called “Hye Times.” Musician Ara [more...]

January 8, 2015 // 0 Comments

New Year Keeps Time in Perspective

Odd, isn’t it, that in welcoming a new year, our most precious and often unappreciated commodity is time. Not necessarily time gone by but time waiting to be lived. How many of us would welcome a new day, even another hour, to make the most of our situation? How many regret the waste, the idle [more...]

January 6, 2015 // 1 Comment

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