University of Toronto Engineering Society - Skule Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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After a delicious meal, toasts were proposed to the University by Garry Baker, to the Faculty by Rick Schaeff, to the Ladies by Dr. Marcus Long, and to the Graduating Class by Prof. Wright. Replies were made by President Bissell, Dean McLaughlin, Marg Durnin, and Mike Heuer respectively. The toasts were followed by the presentation of Gold Key Awards to the graduating members of the executive and of Leather Awards to Karl Harries, Hank Malec, and Bill Logan for outstanding services to the Engineering Society in non-executive capacities. Then the presentation to Professor Wright took place. After the banquet half of the tables were removed and the Canadian Room took on a night club atmosphere with dancing to the smooth Benny Louis orchestra and bar service close to the tables. At 12.30 comedian Billy Meek and vocalist Phyllis Marshall entertained for about half an hour and then Benny Louis played on ' til 3 o ' clock in the morning. Meanwhile, in the adjacent Toronto Room, dance music was provided by Ken Dean from 10 to 1 and by Cy McLean from 1 to 3. Of course numerous parties were going on simultaneously in the various suites rented for the evening by each course. Everyone who was privileged to attend will join in con gratulating 5T9 President Bruce Barrett, and his committee, on their success in providing a truly outstanding evening. 17

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CjraJ EJ( 509 The night of Thursday, February 19 was a memorable occasion for over four hundred members of the class of 5T9 and for one distinguished member of the class of 1T2. The Engineering Graduation Ball which took place in the sumptuous surroundings of the new Canadian Room of the Royal York Hotel was a fitting climax to the social activities of the graduating year. The men were resplendent in formal white ties and tails; the ladies were breathtaking in their colourful gowns. The head table of the banquet was graced by guest of honor President Claude T. Bissell and other distinguished educators and their ladies. But the highlight of the evening unquestionably was the recognition accorded retiring Professor W. J. T. Wright for the great contribution he has made to the school and to the Engineering Society over a period starting in 1912. On behalf of the Engineering Society and the Engineering Alumni Association, President Rick Schaeff presented Professor Wright with a 5-year membership in his golf club and a gold watch. 16

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Nothing great was ever done without enthusiasm. This was the theme of Skule Nite 5T9 and once again with that spirit so typical of Skule Nite, the men of S.P.S. together with some gorgeous imported talent pre- sented another great show. With a quick pace and numer- ous entreacts the main skits of the show included a visit to the office of J. P. Wheei for a look at the present unhappy employment situation, to ringside for a blow by blow account of a bullfight, to that posh Toronto eatery the Cut of the Cow, then finally to a secret laboratory, dis- guised as a men ' s washroom, where scientists were testing a Volkswagen powered by an Orenda Jet engine. 18