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The '''Barnard Greek Games''' were a tradition at Barnard pitting the freshman and sophomore classes against one another in a series of competitions. They began in 1903 when the Class of 1905 challenged the Class of 1906 to an informal athletic contest. In later years upperclass students would cheer on their juniors, "odds" cheering for "odds" and "evens" for "evens." Signature events included a chariot race, with chariots pulled by teams of 4 students, and a torch race. The torch race is captured in the "Spirit of the Greek Games" statue outside Barnard Hall that was given by the class of 1905 as a gift on the 25th anniversary of the games in 1928. The games, a central part of Barnard campus life, were held annually until 1968, when upheaval on campus caused their cancellation. As it did with the [[Varsity Show]], the the [[1968 protests]] dimmed the light of other long-standing campus traditions too.

After a 22 year absence, the Games were revived in 1989 as part of Barnard's Centennial celebrations. The games were revived again in 2000, and have been held sporadically since.

==External links==
* [http://www.eye.columbiaspectator.com/2002/04/16/class-conflict Class Conflict], Columbia Spectator, 16 April 2002
* [http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/spectrum/barnard-recreates-event-no-one-cares-about Barnard recreates event no one cares about], Spectrum, 22 June 2010
* [http://books.google.com/books?id=5RBTgWWfRrAC&lpg=PR2&pg=PA91#v=onepage&q&f=false Barnard College - The First Fifty Years], by Alice Duer Miller (1939), pg. 91-94 ([http://clio.cul.columbia.edu:7018/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=2320967 CLIO])
* [http://www.barnard.edu/archives/video/ Barnard College Archives Film Collection - Greek Games: Rehearsal and Performance (1944?)] ([http://www.barnard.edu/archives/video/Greek_ISDNLG.rm Direct link])
* [http://vimeo.com/11434943 Barnard College Greek Games ca. 1927]
* [http://www.barnard.edu/bc1968/exhibit.html Barnard 1968 Photo Gallery]
* [http://www.barnard.edu/newnews/news40500a.htm Greek Games Return to Barnard], Barnard News, 6 April 2000
* [http://barnardarchives.wordpress.com/2010/11/15/the-spirit-of-the-greek-games/ The Spirit of the Greek Games], Barnard College Archives Blog, 15 November 2010
* ''To the gods of Hellas; lyrics of the Greek games at Barnard college'' by Helen Erskine (1930) ([http://clio.cul.columbia.edu:7018/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=545149 CLIO])
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F4071EF83E5512738DDDAD0A94DB405B868CF1D3 BARNARD SOPHS WIN THE HELLENIC CONTEST; They Had Zeus with Them at the Start, and Couldn't Lose. STILL IT WAS PRETTY CLOSE Closer Than the Score, 36 to 25, Might Indicate -- There Were Feats Both Mental and Physical.], New York Times, 24 March 1906
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F40A1FFA395A15738DDDAA0A94DB405B878CF1D3 AUTO UNIFORMITY IN STATE LAWS; Divergence of Opinion Throughout Country in Speed Regulations and Penalties. MODEL BILL IS DRAFTED Sentiment Toward Motorists Growing in Favor in the West -- New Acts This Year.], New York Times, 23 March 1907
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F70910F7345A17738DDDA10A94DB405B888CF1D3 OLYMPIC GAMES AT BARNRRD.; Students Compete in 'Greek Literary and Athletic Contests.], New York Times, 28 March 1908
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FA0816FB3F5417738DDDA00994DB405B808DF1D3 SOCIAL NOTES.; GIRLS IN GREEK GAMES.], New York Times, 19 March 1910
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F10C13F7385517738DDDAC0A94DB405B818DF1D3 ALL GREEKS AT BARNARD.; Sophomores Win Hellenic Contest In Dancing, Poetry, and Athletics.], New York Times, 25 March 1911
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F40D12F93F5813738DDDAA0A94DB405B828DF1D3 GREEK GAMES AT BARNARD.; Sophomores Vanquish the Freshmen in Dance and Athletic Contests.], New York Times, 23 March 1912
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F40F17FF3B5F13738DDDAF0894DC405B838DF1D3 BARNARD STUDENTS HOLD GREEK GAMES; With Gymnasium Transformed Into Hellenic Temple, Sophomores Win Annual Contest.], New York Times, 6 April 1913
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F00612FA3D5E13738DDDAC0894DC405B848DF1D3 BARNARD CLASSES IN GREEK FESTIVAL; Freshmen Defeat Sophomores on Points in Dances, Singing and Athletic Events.], New York Times, 5 April 1914
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F60C12F8395B17738DDDA80894DD405B858DF1D3 BARNARD,'17, EXCELS IN GREEK GAMES; Sophomores Vanquish Freshmen, Though Both Implore Apollo's Aid. TORCH RACE TWICE LOST Youngsters Also Carry Off Chariot Honors in Columbia Gym -- Score 57 1-2 to 52 1-2.], New York Times, 1 May 1915
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F30F17FC3F5D17738DDDA00894DC405B868DF1D3 GIRLS AT BARNARD HOLD GREEK GAMES; Sophomores Defeat the Freshmen in Annual Contest by a Score of 67 to 39. SCENE AN ANCIENT TEMPLE Columbia Gymnasium Filled with Enthusiastic Friends of the Competing Classes.], New York Times, 9 April 1916
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F30E14FE3F5E11738DDDAD0894DB405B878DF1D3 PREPARE FOR GREEK GAMES.; Barnard College Girls Will Hold Contests on April 14.], New York Times, 4 March 1917
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F2091EF83B5B1B7A93C2A8178FD85F458285F9 BARNARD SOPHS WIN GRECIAN CONTESTS; Take Laurels From Freshmen in Chariot, Hurdle and Torch Races in College Gym. POINTS STAND 52 TO 48 Annual Games, Dedicated to God of the Sea, Are Staged Entirely by Girls.], New York Times, 10 April 1921
* [http://www.nytimes.com/1989/03/12/style/campus-life-barnard-tradition-revived-as-greek-games-stage-a-return.html CAMPUS LIFE: Barnard; Tradition Revived As Greek Games Stage a Return], New York Times, 12 March 1989

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 *[http://vimeo.com/11434943 Video of the Greek Games in the 1920s]
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−	The '''Barnard Greek Games''' were a tradition at Barnard pitting the freshman and sophomore classes against one another in a series of competitions. They began in [[1903]] when the Class of 1905 challenged the Class of 1906 to an informal athletic contest. In later years upperclass students would cheer on their juniors, "odds" cheering for "odds" and "evens" for "evens." Signature events included a chariot race, with chariots pulled by teams of 4 students, and a torch race. The torch race is captured in the "Spirit of the Greek Games" statue outside [[Barnard Hall]] that was given by the Class of 1905 as a gift on the 25th anniversary of the games in [[1928]]. The games, a central part of Barnard campus life, were held annually until [[1968]], when [[1968 protests\|upheaval on campus]] caused their cancellation, snuffing out this tradition along with such longstanding features of campus life as the [[Varsity Show]].	+	The '''Barnard Greek Games''' were a tradition at [[Barnard College]] pitting the freshman and sophomore classes against one another in a series of competitions. They began in [[1903]] when the Class of 1905 challenged the Class of 1906 to an informal athletic contest. In later years upperclass students would cheer on their juniors, "odds" cheering for "odds" and "evens" for "evens." Signature events included a chariot race, with chariots pulled by teams of 4 students, and a torch race. The torch race is captured in the "Spirit of the Greek Games" statue outside [[Barnard Hall]] that was given by the Class of 1905 as a gift on the 25th anniversary of the games in [[1928]]. The games, a central part of Barnard campus life, were held annually until [[1968]], when [[1968 protests\|upheaval on campus]] caused their cancellation, snuffing out this tradition along with such longstanding features of campus life as the [[Varsity Show]].

	After a 22 year absence, the Games were revived in [[1989]] as part of Barnard's Centennial celebrations. The games were revived again in [[2000]], and have been held sporadically since.		After a 22 year absence, the Games were revived in [[1989]] as part of Barnard's Centennial celebrations. The games were revived again in [[2000]], and have been held sporadically since.

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	* [http://www.nytimes.com/1989/03/12/style/campus-life-barnard-tradition-revived-as-greek-games-stage-a-return.html CAMPUS LIFE: Barnard; Tradition Revived As Greek Games Stage a Return], New York Times, 12 March 1989		* [http://www.nytimes.com/1989/03/12/style/campus-life-barnard-tradition-revived-as-greek-games-stage-a-return.html CAMPUS LIFE: Barnard; Tradition Revived As Greek Games Stage a Return], New York Times, 12 March 1989

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 ==External links==
 * [http://www.eye.columbiaspectator.com/2002/04/16/class-conflict Class Conflict], Columbia Spectator, 16 April 2002
 * [http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/spectrum/barnard-recreates-event-no-one-cares-about Barnard recreates event no one cares about], Spectrum, 22 June 2010

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 * [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F2091EF83B5B1B7A93C2A8178FD85F458285F9 BARNARD SOPHS WIN GRECIAN CONTESTS; Take Laurels From Freshmen in Chariot, Hurdle and Torch Races in College Gym. POINTS STAND 52 TO 48 Annual Games, Dedicated to God of the Sea, Are Staged Entirely by Girls.], New York Times, 10 April 1921
 * [http://www.nytimes.com/1989/03/12/style/campus-life-barnard-tradition-revived-as-greek-games-stage-a-return.html CAMPUS LIFE: Barnard; Tradition Revived As Greek Games Stage a Return], New York Times, 12 March 1989
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-The '''Barnard Greek Games''' were a tradition at Barnard pitting the freshman and sophomore classes against one another in a series of competitions. They began in 1903 when the Class of 1905 challenged the Class of 1906 to an informal athletic contest. In later years upperclass students would cheer on their juniors, "odds" cheering for "odds" and "evens" for "evens." Signature events included a chariot race, with chariots pulled by teams of 4 students, and a torch race. The torch race is captured in the "Spirit of the Greek Games" statue outside Barnard Hall that was given by the class of 1905 as a gift on the 25th anniversary of the games in 1928. The games, a central part of Barnard campus life, were held annually until 1968, when upheaval on campus caused their cancellation. As it did with the [[Varsity Show]], the the [[1968 protests]] dimmed the light of other long-standing campus traditions too.
+The '''Barnard Greek Games''' were a tradition at Barnard pitting the freshman and sophomore classes against one another in a series of competitions. They began in [[1903]] when the Class of 1905 challenged the Class of 1906 to an informal athletic contest. In later years upperclass students would cheer on their juniors, "odds" cheering for "odds" and "evens" for "evens." Signature events included a chariot race, with chariots pulled by teams of 4 students, and a torch race. The torch race is captured in the "Spirit of the Greek Games" statue outside [[Barnard Hall]] that was given by the Class of 1905 as a gift on the 25th anniversary of the games in [[1928]]. The games, a central part of Barnard campus life, were held annually until [[1968]], when [[1968 protests|upheaval on campus]] caused their cancellation, snuffing out this tradition along with such longstanding features of campus life as the [[Varsity Show]].
-After a 22 year absence, the Games were revived in 1989 as part of Barnard's Centennial celebrations. The games were revived again in 2000, and have been held sporadically since.
+After a 22 year absence, the Games were revived in [[1989]] as part of Barnard's Centennial celebrations. The games were revived again in [[2000]], and have been held sporadically since.
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