His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan and Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian along with 14 regional clergy members visited the Academy during a recent assembly in the Philadelphia area. Hailing from several states, the priests toured the Academy, stopping by classrooms and expressing their pride in the students' achievements. A highlight for many students was making a connection between their Armenian teacher Tamar Panosian and her paternal father, Archpriest Der Vazken Bekiarian.

The Surpazans blessed the school, students and faculty with a traditional bread, salt and water blessing. Principal Sister Emma Moussayan welcomed the clergy members, explaining that the Academy and the five local churches enjoy an active and reciprocal relationship. The priests' visit concluded with Armenian song and dance performances by the students and coffee and pastry provided by the Parent-Teacher Council.