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[[File:Cannonball Dance 0T9.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Mr. Blue & Gold and Godiva's Crown share the first dance at Cannonball 0T9]]
[[File:Cannonball Dance 0T9.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Mr. Blue & Gold and Godiva's Crown share the first dance at Cannonball 0T9]]


Cannonball is one of the annual semi-formals held by the Engineering Society. It is traditionally held during the winter term at the conclusion of [[Godiva Week]]. It is a celebration of Skule™ spirit, and is named after the mascot of Skule, the mighty [[Skule™ Cannon]].  
Cannonball is one of the annual semi-formals held by the Engineering Society. It is traditionally held during the winter term at the conclusion of [[Godiva Week]]. It is a celebration of Skule™ spirit, and is named after the mascot of Skule, the mighty [[Skule™ Cannon]].  


The [[Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad]] and the Skule Cannon both make appearances at Cannonball. The LGMB, in particular, uses Cannonball to celebrate the selection of its new Baby [[Bnad Leedur]] and [[D(r)umb Majur(k)|D(r)umb Miner]].  
The [[Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad]] and the Skule Cannon both make appearances at Cannonball. The LGMB, in particular, uses Cannonball to celebrate the selection of its new Baby [[Bnad Leedur]] and [[D(r)umb Majur(k)|D(r)umb Miner]].  


In addition, [[Mr. Blue & Gold]] and [[Godiva's Crown]], whom are both selected during Godiva Week, share the ceremonial first dance at Cannonball to celebrate their new titles.
In addition, [[Mr. Blue & Gold]] and [[Godiva's Crown]], whom are both selected during Godiva Week, share the ceremonial first dance at Cannonball to celebrate their new titles.
 
==History==
== History ==
"It was at [the] Ajax [campus], where social affairs were such a centrepiece, that students held the first Engineers' Ball, an event that, renamed the Cannon Ball in 1955, turned into an enduring annual tradition."
"It was at [the] Ajax [campus], where social affairs were such a centrepiece, that students held the first Engineers' Ball, an event that, renamed the Cannon Ball in 1955, turned into an enduring annual tradition."


Cannonball (back then "Cannon Ball") used to be referred to as the "Ball of the Fall", since it was held during the fall term, generally at Hart House. It had existed for some time in addition to the Skule/School At-Home, which was historically the primary dinner dance for the school year, held during the winter term (oftentimes at the Royal York Hotel). By the mid-1970s, however, the At-Home disappeared and Cannonball was moved to the winter term, becoming *the* focal dinner dance of the school year.
Cannonball (back then "Cannon Ball") used to be referred to as the "Ball of the Fall", since it was held during the fall term, generally at Hart House. It had existed for some time in addition to the Skule/School At-Home, which was historically the primary dinner dance for the school year, held during the winter term (oftentimes at the Royal York Hotel). By the mid-1970s, however, the At-Home disappeared and Cannonball was moved to the winter term, becoming *the* focal dinner dance of the school year.
==Past Cannonball Venues==
==Past Cannonball Venues==
Prior to 2004, Cannonball was run by the Social Chair.
Prior to 2004, Cannonball was run by the Social Chair.
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