In Memoriam: Alice Minassian Madenlian

Alice Minassian Madenlian

Alice Minassian Madenlian was born in Alexandria, Egypt on March 1, 1943. She was the youngest child of Missak and Arshaluyse Minassian, and Levon, Sona and Zabel’s youngest sister. In her early years she attended Boghossian Armenian School, and later, Scottish School for Girls high school, where she graduated with honors at the young age of 16. She was accepted to the University of Alexandria Faculty of Letters and Arts, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature, becoming the first Armenian female to graduate from that university.

The prosperous Armenian community of Alexandria had created all the vital establishments to raise an educated and enlightened generation, and preserve the culture, language and identity ”“ the Armenian school and church, cultural and sports organizations, and Armenian Centers. Alice joined the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) of Alexandria, and the GAMK Homenetmen scouts as an “Arenoush”