Godiva's Crown

Godiva's Crown hardhat

Godiva's Crown (sometimes erroneously known as Godiva or Lady Godiva) is an engineering student who has been chosen to represent the spirit of Lady Godiva at Skule™. They are selected during a Godiva Week competition in which they must perform a creative act in front of a panel of judges and the reigning Godiva's Crown. The holder of the title of Godiva's Crown must click their heels on command when any Skuligan says "Godiva" or their title "Queen of ___". Godiva's Crown holds Princess, the ceremonial wooden horse, as well as the signature Crown for the year. They are present at many Skule™ events to improve Skule™ spirit.

The Crown worn by Godiva's Crown is a unique hardhat, from which a distinctive crown shape is carved, with the sides of the crown emblazoned with the suit representing the year (i.e. the Queen of Hearts or the Queen of Clubs). The 'suit' for each Godiva's Crown rotates each year in a four-year cycle.

Godiva's Crown traditionally shares the first dance at Cannonball with Mr. Blue & Gold, and starts the Bed Races, organized by the Blue & Gold Committee, during F!rosh Week each year. As a spirit head, Godiva's Crown is symbolically wed to Mr. Blue and Gold.

History

In the past, each Godiva's Crown contestant was asked to humorously use power tools to nail, hammer, drill, and screw together a small wooden object in front of the judges.

Competition

The Godiva's Crown Competition has traditionally been held on Thursday evening of Godiva Week. The competition involves a creative act which may include a skit, song, or dance. There are no requirements to the act, and many acts have involved the use of props, supporting cast, and multimedia presentations.

Judging

The judging panel usually consists of seven judges - six engineering students, usually including one F!rosh) and the reigning Godiva's Crown (who is the head judge). The judges are generally chosen by the reigning Godiva's Crown or organizers of the event, and is decided by their (humourous) responses to a series of questions. Historically, the judging panel consisted of all male engineering students (except the reigning Godiva's Crown).

Following each act, the judges generally write their comments on whiteboards to be read out by the MC of the night. These comments are humorous in nature, and are not meant to factor into the official judging of the act. The judges also have opportunities to ask questions to the contestants after their act.

The judges, although chosen impartially, have been known to enjoy tasty treats and refreshing BEvERages to aid in their selection of the winning contestant. Many contestants choose to make their 'bribery' in a public fashion during their act, with judges favourably receiving creative and personalized gifts.

The judges congregate in a secret location following the last act, and vote for the next Godiva's Crown. Following the decision, the reigning Godiva's Crown announces awards for each of the contestants, and the winner of the title. The new Godiva's Crown then takes the Oath, and is presented with the Godiva's Crown hardhat, the Godiva sashes, the ceremonial horse, and the flags for the Blue & Gold Bed Races.

Following the Oath, the new Mr. Blue and Gold (elected the previous night) will then propose to the new Godiva's Crown, and the two will remain "engaged" until their wedding during F!rosh week.

Past Godiva's Crowns

Year	Winner		Title
2024	Mila Markovski	NΨ 2T5	Queen of Diamonds
2023	CJ Conlin	MSE 2T4 + PEY	Queen of Spades
2022	Nancy Li	Indy 2T2 + PEY	Queen of Hearts
2021	Kate Whelan	NΨ ECE 2T3 + PEY	Queen of Clubs
2020	Anaïs Poirier	ECE 2T2T1 + PEY	Queen of Diamonds
2019	Lisa Zaher	Comp 2T1	Queen of Spades
2018	Chloe Oriotis	Mech 2T0	Queen of Hearts
2017	Lia Codrington	NΨ 1T9	Queen of Clubs
2016	Hema Nookala	Mech 1T8	Queen of Diamonds
2015	Veronica Suprun	Indy 1T7T1	Queen of Spades
2014	Elizabeth de Roode	Chem 1T6	Queen of Hearts
2013	Pinky Chan	Chem 1T5	Queen of Clubs
2012	Lauren Bajin	Mech 1T3T1	Queen of Diamonds
2011	Sandra Sousa	Elec 1T3	Queen of Spades
2010	Paulette Holtham	Indy 1T2T1	Queen of Hearts
2009	Jennifer Eversley	Civ 1T0	Queen of Clubs
2008	Topaz Chiu	NΨ 0T8	Queen of Diamonds
2007	Sheena Weisman	Chem 0T7 + PEY	Queen of Spades
2006	Lise Eamer	Mech 0T7 + PEY	Queen of Hearts
2005	Stephanie McTague	Chem 0T7	Queen of Clubs
2004	Nastassja Liebenow	Civ	Queen of Diamonds
2003	Agnes Durlik	Chem 0T5	Queen of Spades
2002	Ashleigh Meyer Clelland	Min	Queen of Hearts
2001	Kirsten Koehl	Indy 0T2	Queen of Clubs