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The '''Skule™ Cannon''', also known as '''Ye Olde Mighty Skule™ Cannon''', is the official mascot of [[Skule]]™, the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. It is a hand-held custom-designed piece which is fired at many major University and Faculty events. The Skule™ Cannon has been in existence since at least 1936, and numerous Cannons have been forged over the years. Old retired Cannons have often been presented to historically significant members of the Skule™ community, such as former Assistant Dean [[Malcolm McGrath]], former Dean [[James Ham]], and retired Campus Police Sargeant Steve Cox. | The '''Skule™ Cannon''', also known as '''Ye Olde Mighty Skule™ Cannon''', is the official mascot of [[Skule]]™, the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. It is a hand-held custom-designed piece which is fired at many major University and Faculty events. The Skule™ Cannon has been in existence since at least 1936, and numerous Cannons have been forged over the years. Old retired Cannons have often been presented to historically significant members of the Skule™ community, such as former Assistant Dean [[Malcolm McGrath]], former Dean [[James Ham]], and retired Campus Police Sargeant Steve Cox. | ||
The Cannon is protected by a team of trained Cannon Guards, led by the [[Chief Attiliator]] whose identity remains a secret until | The Cannon is protected by a team of trained Cannon Guards, led by the [[Chief Attiliator]] whose identity remains a secret until their unveiling each year at [[Gradball]]. | ||
The Skule™ Cannon is often accompanied by the [[Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad]], which usually plays and sings [[Godiva's Hymn]] before the firing of the Cannon. Public firing of the Cannon is usually followed by the [[Skule Yell]]. | The Skule™ Cannon is often accompanied by the [[Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad]], which usually plays and sings [[Godiva's Hymn]] before the firing of the Cannon. Public firing of the Cannon is usually followed by the [[Skule Yell]]. | ||