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

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Message from the Editor This year, more people have bought the yearbook than in previous years; yet, the publication of this book is still written as a loss in the annual Engineering Society balance sheet as did its precessors. Why is this so? Maybe four dollars is a high price to pay for a yearbook or maybe, no one cares. The 80 percent of the student body who don’t care must be wondering why the Engineering Society is still publishing this book. It is still being published because, like the Toike, it is a Skule tradition and if its publication is stopped, it would symbolize to ourselves and to other universities the decline of the 20 percent of our Skule spirit. It is still being published for the 20 percent who, as they flip through this book in future years, will recall fond memories of their involvement and social education. It is still being published for me, a student for whom it has not only taught organizational skills but also for whom it has given the opportunity to meet people I would not have meet had I been home studying. The disappearance of this book will not only deprive someone of the lessons and experien- ces that I have gained but it will deprive you, the students, of memories and the Engineering Skule spirit. Therefore, it is for the 20 percent that this book is dedicated to. I would like to extend my thanks to the people who have helped and who submitted their articles on time: Ella, Barry, Lee, Glenn, Betty, Teri, George, Pam, Micheal, Ken, Kathy and a special thanks to last years editor Randy Sinukoff for his guidance and for the long hours he spent in the darkroom developing pictures the night before the deadline. Julie Kong Editor Book of Skule 8T3 6

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ORIENTATION As in past years, a large group of new F!rosh(over six hundred this year) were introduced to the Skule men and women. The FIrosh initiation started as they were standing in line to entei Convocation Hall. One by one, they were persuaded to buy an elevator pass and FIrosh kit which contains items such as a hard hat, T-shirt, the Engineering Handbook that no FIrosh should do without, and other valuble items. After the introductory speeches, they went to meet the department chairmen and also went on a tour around the faculty. This was followed by exercises and a hike to Ryerson (the traditional walk to Queen’s Park had to be cancelled due to a Banker’s convention that was being held there at the time). The initiation of the FIrosh would not be complete without learning and singing the Engineering Hymn and the unveiling of Lady Godiva. A party with free beer at D J’s ended the day’s activities which gave the FIrosh a taste of what the rest of the week would be like. Other activities later in the week include the scavenger hunt, the nursing caper, the moonball challenge, and the long succesion of pubs held all over the campus. The FIrosh had a great time being initiated and getting drunk, and the Skule men and women had a great time planning and running the initiation.