Ananda College wins People’s Merchant Challenge Trophy
The Master Mind Quiz Competition, organized by the General Knowledge Club of Lyceum International School Nugegoda, was held on April 3 at the school Bellerophon Hall. Master Mind 2013 saw the participation of more than 20 schools from across the island,
Pictured here is the captain of Ananda College’s team receiving the trophy from Edwin Ariyadasa.
including Sri Sumangala Vidyalaya Panadura, Trinity College Kandy and Richmond College Galle. One of the key highlights of this year’s event was the presence of veteran journalist and consultant Edwin Ariyadasa who graced the occasion as chief guest.
The final round of the show had Ananda College and Royal College facing off each other. Ananda easily managed to clinch victory in this year’s competition and became winners of the People’s Merchant Challenge Trophy. With Royal claiming the runner-up position Thurstan College was placed third overall at the event.
The Event was organized for the sixth consecutive occasion, this time being sponsored mainly by People’s Merchant Finance PLC, the patron of the Championship Trophy.
Indian Institute of Hardware Technology (IIHT) and Gihan’s Sea Food were the secondary sponsors of the event, while Sri Lanka Telecom and Mercury Institute of Management served as co-sponsors. IIHT offered eligibility for 50% scholarships to all students who participated in the event, as well as 75% scholarships to the team members of the top three schools.
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