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March 20, 2017
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This year the Pythian Games were held on March 10, at the Scotiabank Auditorium. Performances were offered in 9 different languages: English, Latin, Ancient Greek, Old Norse, German, Hebrew, Hindustani, Turkish, and Sumerian. Although the competition was tough, the following acts were awarded the prizes:
- Res Publica Prize ($75): Tanisha Chakma, Kathak: Classical Indian Dance
- The Patrick Atherton Memorial Prize ($100): Torin Vigerstad, Virgil's 1st Eclogue
- Alumni Prize ($100) Shari Clarke, Time Travels, and Allison McLay, Principessa Sacco Charteao Induta
- Chair's Prize ($150) Ethan Speigel, Selections from Cicero's 2nd Catiline Oration
- The Howard Murray Prize ($250) Benjamin von Bredow, Emma Graveson, Jen Hall. Alan Rempel, Penthean Passion Chorale
Congratulations to all our winners and participants! Click here to see photos from the event.
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