AYBS Alumni Association Quarterly Newsletter | June – August 2025
- AYBS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
- Sep 18
- 5 min read
New Year’s Greeting
We hope you all have started the Ethiopian New Year with joy, peace, and renewed energy. As we step into this season of new beginnings, we are grateful for the continued strength of our alumni community and the opportunities ahead to celebrate, connect, and give back.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Haimanot Geleta, Class of 2006!
We’re excited to share that our alumna, Haimanot Getch (Class of 2006), donated 30 physics books to our school library to support Grade 11 and 12 students in their entrance exam preparation in June 2025.
During her visit, Haimanot met with Gash Negeri and Etye Tirunesh to discuss the current challenges and efforts in preparing Grade 12 students for their upcoming exams.
The books she generously donated are specifically designed to help students succeed, with a strong focus on exam readiness.
"It was a meaningful visit for me as well—I was happy to see the school again after 18 years," Haimanot shared.
We are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment, Haimanot. Thank you for paying it forward and for proudly representing our alumni community. Your support means so much to our students and school family.
A Joyful Gathering: 3rd Alumni Reunion
On August 9, 2025, we came together in Arlington, VA for our 3rd AYBS Alumni Reunion—a day filled with laughter, stories, and cherished memories. Alumni traveled from across the U.S., including Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and more.
The event was especially meaningful as we welcomed alumni representing decades from the 1980s through the 2000s. Even one of our beloved former music and Bible teachers joined us, making the celebration extra special.
Highlights of the Day
🎤 Guest of Honor- We were honored to host Mr. Mesfin Taye, who shared touching reflections and memories of his years at AYBS.
🕊️ Moments of Remembrance- We observed a few minutes of silence in memory of alumni, teachers, and administrators who have passed on.
📖 Stories by Decade- Alumni shared heartfelt stories from their school years, grouped by decade—the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.
🎲 AYBS Bingo Game- A lively activity encouraged alumni to connect across decades. Through AYBS Bingo, members discovered fun facts about each other, sparking new connections and friendships.
Looking Ahead
Our alumni association continues to grow stronger with each event. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this reunion such a success. Stay tuned for upcoming events, community initiatives, and ways you can stay connected.
Scholarship Announcement
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Ms. Asmarech (Bimba) Kebede Abozin Scholarship, honoring the legacy of our beloved alumni and her lifelong commitment to girls’ education.
🌟 First Scholarship Recipient
We are proud to award the very first Ms. Asmarech (Bimba) Kebede Abozin Scholarship to Yadeal Eliyas Lemessa, a 9th grade student who has consistently:
Excelled academically
Demonstrated strong commitment to community service
Actively participated in school extracurricular activities
The scholarship will cover her full year tuition, uniforms, and school supplies.
💐 Special thanks to Alitash Kebede, Ms. Asmarech (Ms. Bimba) Kebede Abozin’s sister, for choosing our school to continue her passion for supporting education for young girls.
🙏 We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Saundra Lang, Alitash’s best friend, who will also be supporting this scholarship. Your commitment helps ensure that Ms. Bimba’s legacy continues to uplift future generations.
✨ A very special thank you to Kalkidan Kassaye, our dedicated alumna who led this process—from creating the application and reviewing candidates, to interviewing students and guiding the selection. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your hard work and commitment. Your leadership made this milestone possible.
This milestone marks the beginning of our alumni association’s direct impact on the lives of students, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of their education and growth.
Upcoming Event
🌸 Breast Cancer Awareness Q&A Session 🌸
Join us for an insightful conversation led by our very own AYBS alumni:
Dr. Rediet Gebeyehu – Renowned Hematologist Oncologist & AYBS Alumnus
Veronica Muse – Breast Cancer Survivor & AYBS Alumna
✨ Their expertise and personal stories will inspire hope, deepen understanding, and strengthen our shared fight against breast cancer.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 25
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM (EST)
📍 Location: Zoom – Click here to register
💬 Submit your questions in advance during registration to help shape this meaningful discussion.
🌟 Introducing: Our New Alumni-Owned Businesses Page!
We’re excited to announce a brand-new feature on the AYBS Alumni Association website: Alumni-Owned Businesses — a dedicated space to spotlight the amazing enterprises and services run by AYBS alumni all around the world.
Whether you’re in Texas, Maryland, Ethiopia, or beyond — from non-profits and healthcare to food and catering — this page highlights your accomplishments and helps others support your work.
Here are just a few featured alumni:
Adem & Sada Foundation (Plano, TX) – Empowering women & promoting gender equality through education & sustainability initiatives. AYBS Alumni Associat
Alpha Breast Cancer Support Services – Raising awareness & connecting groups in the U.S., Ethiopia & Eritrea. AYBS Alumni Associat
HealIn Counseling, LLC (Northern VA) – Mental health services for individuals, families, and children. AYBS Alumni Associat
Hope Beyond International, LLC (USA, Ethiopia) - Hope Beyond is 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Providing Palliative & Hospice care services in low-income countries for patient & families with serious illness.AYBS Alumni Associat
Mesob Catering LLC (DMV Area) – Delicious Ethiopian catering for weddings, graduations & more. AYBS Alumni Associat
Want to Be Featured?
We’d love to include your business or service, wherever you are in the world. It’s simple:
Fill out the Add Your Business form on the Alumni-Owned Businesses page. AYBS Alumni Associat
Tell us your name, class year, business name, services area, industry, a short description, and contact info.
We’ll add it to the list so the community can find & support you.
Support fellow alumni by visiting the page, exploring their offerings, and sharing this opportunity with others. Let’s build a network that lifts each other up — globally. 🌍
Check it out now ➜ Alumni-Owned Businesses
Get Involved
If you would like to get involved in any way—whether by volunteering, contributing ideas, or supporting our initiatives—please reach out to us:📧 aybsalumniassociation@gmail.com
✨ AYBS Alumni Association
Keeping the bond of sisterhood alive while building a brighter future.
Thank you for an insightful and well-written update! It's a pleasure to see all the great work coming from our alumni community. Looking forward to the next one!