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

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THE CHARIOT RACE Mario’s Triumphant Return Only four chariots competed this year because of clement weather conditions. The lack of snow made the ground uninvitingly hard and only those of lesser intelligence completed - namely Eng. Sci., Flrosh, Mech., and Electrical. Only days before the race, it was discovered that Mario (of Mario’s Bakery, Newark N.J.) had recovered the famed Jerry P. Potts Memorial Trophy and was willing to return it to Skule if three demands could be met.

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This year’s Cannonball was quite an enjoyable evening. In the Great Hall, the Nova Sounds provided the dance music while upstairs in the Music Room guests were treated to the talents of a band featuring our very own Ella and past- Engineering Society President RobYates. Linda Karuks, Civil 8T3, was chosen Miss Cannonball, in close competition. This year’s Inter-Course Competition theme was Alternate Energy Sources, and Electrical won with their Friction Power entry. The Bnad made its requisite appearance, as did the Cannon. This time, with a touch of tradition, the Cannon- guard included at least some women. 17

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Fortunately, Eng. Soc. was able to donate $1000 to a children’s charity, amend the Race rules to prevent another trophy theft, and add a commemorative verse to Godiva before race time and the trophy was returned. As a special gift, Mario also donated a new flag to the Society. After a false start, the real race got underway. Mech. was first over the line, capturing their fifth win in six years. Flrosh managed to become innocuous enough to finish the race and place second. Two women bystanders were injured in the racer’s enthusiasm, including Linda Karuks who had been crowned Miss Cannonball only six days earlier.