Pilibos Students Compete in Academic Decathlon
		On February 6, 2010, six students from Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School competed in the Southern California Private School Academic Decathlon.
		The Academic Decathlon consists of ten events: music, art, math, economics, language and literature, science, history, essay, speech and interview. Students from grades 9-12 are eligible to take part. Each team must include A students, B students, and C students.
		The participants from Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School were Edward Jierjian, Levan Petrossian, Christine Batikian, Haig Ter-Ghevondian, Narek Asatryan, and Christopher Khatchatrian.
		These students took multiple choice tests on a variety of subjects and wrote an essay related to this year’s theme, the French Revolution. Students were also interviewed and gave both a prepared and an impromptu speech. The Pilibos students did very well, earning many medals in almost all subjects.
		“I know that these students have worked very hard for several months, and I am, of course, very proud of them and their achievements,” said Mr. Nazo Apanian, principal of Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School. “We offer many opportunities for our students to demonstrate knowledge and skills in addition to their work in the classroom. These activities help to prepare our students for a successful future.”