2013 National Finals: Awards Show

Margaret Atwood spoke to students and teachers about poetry and writing.

Margaret Atwood spoke to students and teachers about poetry and writing.

Damian Rogers, Creative Director, hosted the conversation.

Damian Rogers, Creative Director, hosted the conversation.

Dena Tabyanian, Sarah Kordlouie, Natasha Jadavji, and Arrthy Thayaparan listening to Margaret Atwood.

Dena Tabyanian, Sarah Kordlouie, Natasha Jadavji, and Arrthy Thayaparan listening to Margaret Atwood.

“Poetry,” said Margaret Atwood, “is life condensed.”

“Poetry,” said Margaret Atwood, “is life condensed.”

National Finalists and their chaperones with Margaret Atwood, Scott Griffin, and Damian Rogers.

National Finalists and their chaperones with Margaret Atwood, Scott Griffin, and Damian Rogers.

The nine finalists before the last round of the contest on May 15, 2013. (L. to r.): Anne Leblanc, Natasha Jadavji, Sarah Kordlouie, Kyla Kane, Khalil Mair, Caitlin Botros, Elisabeth Sohier-Poirier, Aisha Nafees, and Dede Akolo.

The nine finalists before the last round of the contest on May 15, 2013. (L. to r.): Anne Leblanc, Natasha Jadavji, Sarah Kordlouie, Kyla Kane, Khalil Mair, Caitlin Botros, Elisabeth Sohier-Poirier, Aisha Nafees, and Dede Akolo.

The audience at the Isabel Bader theatre on the night of May 15, 2013.

The audience at the Isabel Bader theatre on the night of May 15, 2013.

Judges Pierre Nepveu and Herménégilde Chiasson chat before the show.

Judges Pierre Nepveu and Herménégilde Chiasson chat before the show.

Johanne Blais, CBC C’est la vie's Word Lady, hosted a sparkling evening in English and French.

Johanne Blais, CBC C’est la vie's Word Lady, hosted a sparkling evening in English and French.

Andrée Lacelle, poet and judge at the National Finals.

Andrée Lacelle, poet and judge at the National Finals.

Dede Akolo from Little Flower Academy, Vancouver, BC.

Dede Akolo from Little Flower Academy, Vancouver, BC.

Kyla Kane from Vancouver Technical Secondary School, Vancouver, BC.

Kyla Kane from Vancouver Technical Secondary School, Vancouver, BC.

Caitlin Botros from Father James Whelihan School, Calgary, AB.

Caitlin Botros from Father James Whelihan School, Calgary, AB.

National Finals judges (l. to r.) Andrée Lacelle, Kevin Connolly, Lynn Crosbie, and Fiona Reid.

National Finals judges (l. to r.) Andrée Lacelle, Kevin Connolly, Lynn Crosbie, and Fiona Reid.

Anne Leblanc from Collège Lionel-Groulx, Sainte-Thérèse, QC.

Anne Leblanc from Collège Lionel-Groulx, Sainte-Thérèse, QC.

Natasha Jadavji from Crofton House School, Vancouver, BC.

Natasha Jadavji from Crofton House School, Vancouver, BC.

Sarah Kordlouie from Villa Sainte-Marcelline, Westmount, QC.

Sarah Kordlouie from Villa Sainte-Marcelline, Westmount, QC.

National Finals judges (l. to r.) Herménégilde Chiasson, Andrée Lacelle, and Kevin Connolly.

National Finals judges (l. to r.) Herménégilde Chiasson, Andrée Lacelle, and Kevin Connolly.

Khalil Mair from Toronto French School, Toronto, ON.

Khalil Mair from Toronto French School, Toronto, ON.

Elisabeth Sohier-Poirier from Lycée Français de Toronto, Toronto, ON.

Elisabeth Sohier-Poirier from Lycée Français de Toronto, Toronto, ON.

Some National Finalists on stage. (From l. to r.) Dena Tabyanian, Surat Jalalov, Shannon Couillard, Victor Lewis, and Ben Budlong.

Some National Finalists on stage. (From l. to r.) Dena Tabyanian, Surat Jalalov, Shannon Couillard, Victor Lewis, and Ben Budlong.

Khalil Mair makes a point.

Khalil Mair makes a point.

Johanne Blais congratulates Sarah Kordlouie.

Johanne Blais congratulates Sarah Kordlouie.

Some National Finalists on stage. (From l. to r.) Pearl Zaki, Peirce Dickson, Colin Fehr, and Samantha Starkey.

Some National Finalists on stage. (From l. to r.) Pearl Zaki, Peirce Dickson, Colin Fehr, and Samantha Starkey.

Johanne Blais congratulates Caitlin Botros.

Johanne Blais congratulates Caitlin Botros.

The 39 National Finalists receive a well-deserved standing ovation in the company of Scott Griffin and Johanne Blais.

The 39 National Finalists receive a well-deserved standing ovation in the company of Scott Griffin and Johanne Blais.

From left to right: Anne Leblanc, Natasha Jadavji, Sarah Kordlouie, Kyla Kane, Scott Griffin, Khalil Mair, Caitlin Botros, Krystyne Griffin, Elisabeth Sohier-Poirier, and Dede Akolo.

From left to right: Anne Leblanc, Natasha Jadavji, Sarah Kordlouie, Kyla Kane, Scott Griffin, Khalil Mair, Caitlin Botros, Krystyne Griffin, Elisabeth Sohier-Poirier, and Dede Akolo.

Krystyne Griffin, Khalil Mair, Margaret Atwood, and Scott Griffin at the party after the show.

Krystyne Griffin, Khalil Mair, Margaret Atwood, and Scott Griffin at the party after the show.

Damian Rogers, Greg Keelor, and Ryan Ruddick.

Damian Rogers, Greg Keelor, and Ryan Ruddick.

Anne Leblanc and Fiona Reid.

Anne Leblanc and Fiona Reid.

Khalil Mair and Dede Akolo: “Poetry In Voice is way cooler than Model UN.”

Khalil Mair and Dede Akolo: “Poetry In Voice is way cooler than Model UN.”

Sarah Pinder, Kevin Connolly, and Roo Borson.

Sarah Pinder, Kevin Connolly, and Roo Borson.

Scott Griffin congratulates Maxine Owers and Dena Tabyanian.

Scott Griffin congratulates Maxine Owers and Dena Tabyanian.

Surat Jalalov, Deborah James, Scott Griffin, Alexandra McGowan, and Sam Downs.

Surat Jalalov, Deborah James, Scott Griffin, Alexandra McGowan, and Sam Downs.

Alexandra McGowan and friends.

Alexandra McGowan and friends.

Congratulations to all of our National Finalists. You made the Finals such fun!

Congratulations to all of our National Finalists. You made the Finals such fun!

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