Why, hello there! Yes you. I’m speaking directly to you. Quit studying and read my words immediately! Peter here, your new B-Soc VP Finance, writing in the IW for the first (but definitely not the last) time. First I’d like to take a moment to thank the previous executive team … Good. Now that you’re done clapping for them, here’s my story:
I hail from a city known as Burlington, a mere 45 minutes south-east of Waterloo and smack-dab between Niagara Falls/Stoney Creek/Hamilton and Oakville/Mississauga/Toronto. I grew up with two younger brothers and no, I haven’t gotten rid of them yet. From a young age, I’ve always known I was destined for UW since both my parents graduated from this great institution in the mid-80s (my mom from CS, and my dad from Chem Eng) and here I am! You may not know me, but I’m here! Some of my favourite pass-times include pickup sports, jamming with some awesome people on bass, keys, guitar, and vocals. Also, outdoor recreative activities, some of which are very in-tents.
I went to my first EngSoc meeting in 1A and I’ve stuck around ever since. It makes me sad that you 2015’s and 2016’s didn’t have the chance to experience the ridiculousness that went on back then … candy flying everywhere and exec being impeached by accident. Hopefully, next term we can bring back that kind of exciting atmosphere while continuing the initiatives started by our current exec. If you’re the kind of person who finds themselves caught up in assignments and projects all term and feels like school is dragging you down, try coming out to one of the many fun events EngSoc runs each term. Let off some steam by juggling smoke machines at TalEng, or dance the night away at Semi-Formal, and look for the return of the fantastic B**5 in the Winter! EngSoc has something for everyone and, despite popular opinion, we won’t bite (except maybe Joe Dykstra, stay away from him).
Well, I’m off for now. I’m being enticed by Graeme lighting matches on his fly. Mary would either be laughing or yelling at us to pay the Double-Cheeky jar right now. Some things never change …
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