“Sardarabad” Chapter Takes Quiz Bowl Victory

GLENDALE — On Saturday, May 31, the AYF Crescenta Valley “Zartonk” Chapter hosted its annual Quiz Bowl at the Glendale Youth Center.

This year’s theme was Ancient Armenian History. The four participating chapters were the Glendale “Roupen” Chapter, the Burbank “Varak” Chapter, the San Fernando Valley “Sardarabad” Chapter and North San Fernando Valley Chapter. The participants received study guides in advance to prepare for the anticipated event.

There were a total of 45 questions ranging from the 8th Century B.C. to the introduction of Christianity in Armenia. After a heated competition, the “Sardarabad” Chapter won the Quiz Bowl with a heaping 62 points and received a prize of $400.

Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation is the largest and most influential Armenian American youth organization in the United States, working to advance the social, political, educational and cultural awareness of Armenian-American youth.