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

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The first of these activities was the Float Parade. Although Skule had been robbed of glory in the last thirteen attempts at captur- ing 1st prize the undaunted men of Skule launched fearlessly into the toil of constru cting this year ' s float. Aided by the Brute Force Com- mittee (who produced the necessary wood) the constructive men of Skule began building the float on Friday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. 13.75 hours and 4 23 24 cases of brew later the float was completed. Although they had dared to start without us Vi hour earlier, this CUCND conspiracy was thoroughly crushed when we fin- ally caught up, with the rest of the parade which was already on Yonge St. Historians have recorded how we finally got the P.A. system to work, how we finally got Gord Crookston working and how we finally wrested 1st prize from the enemy. Joe turns on the charm SKULE AT HOME The At Home was the biggest bash of the year. It was held at Royal York and I doubt if the place will ever be the same. Jack Denton ' s Orchestra supplied the music to one a.m. and between the dancing and the class parties everyone had a good time. To those who have gone through the year without attending any of these functions may I extend to you my deepest regrets. You missed it. Be sure you get in on the fun next year. To Gord Crookston, Gary Craig, Doug Scott and all those who helped me make our social year successful may I offer a big thanks. . . Educational as well Stan Klick

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SOCIAL EVENTS © © © When once again our silde rules stop And we lapse into the leisure of summers rest. Of our scholastic endeavours we ought think not. For its the fun we had that sticks with us best. (Annonymous — D-in-English) What would our days at Skule mean if it were not for the social events breaking up the constant pressure of the academic year? This year as in the past many students have found that a large amount of satisfaction can be gained by taking part in Skule activities. CANNON BALL On November 24th, Hart House once again succumbed to the gaiety of over 500 engineers and their dates. Three top bands were feat- ured, the most notable of these being the ensemble of Mr. Pat Riccio. This group was judged, the best new Canadian band of 1961 and they played as if they knew no tomorrow. Canada ' s top comedian Doug Romaine, was the featured entertainer and together with the L.G.M.B., the Cannon, Inter-course competi- tion, (and the elaborate decorations, the Can- non Ball he helped to make) an unquestionable success. The School Dinner lived up to its reputa- tion of being one of the most envied functions on campus. Skule has been noted for the qual- ity of speakers which annually address the undergraduate body, and this year Mr Cyrus Eaton was our guest. From his talk, The En- gineer as Philosopher and Citizen , all those present were much impressed by Mr. Eaton ' s view of what role engineers should play in our country ' s future development. Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of scholarship certificates to the winners of the previous years awards. With a loud Toike Oike the 72nd Annual School Dinner became a part of Skule ' s envi- able history. REDCAP Page 8

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man Quaking Freshmen received their name tags The Sam McBride heads for the islands initiations Off in the trucks for the constructive initiations Initiations this year were roughly the same as last year. As soon as each new Skuleman regis- tered he was hustled along to what was euphemis- tically known as the Freshman Reception where he was given a name tag to wear and sundry bits of reading material on Skule activities. Those unfortunates who were uncooperative learned how to do a Dead Horse for the amusement of the upper classmen. At the end of the line each freshman was greeted by the news that for the petty sum of $2.00, he would obtain a freshman tie, a Skule yearbook, and admission to a gigantic Freshman dance. Although some valiently insisted that they didn ' t have any money on them, most managed to look harder and come up with the two bucks when informed that their name would be given to the Brute Force Com- mittee, a sort of internal collection agency . Freshman unrolled snow fences The constructive part of the initations con- sisted of travelling to the Toronto Islands on the Sam McBride to clean up the dead fish and sea- weed and to erect snow fences on the beaches to keep the winter winds from blowing the sand away. On this little jaunt, the freshmen were instructed in the singing of our Skule Hymn, Lady Godiva, by the Lady Godiva Memorial Band. Those with weak voices were given an opportunity to lead the others in a chorus or two. Picked up garbage drove fence stakes and sang Lady Godiva Page J 0