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

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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.