Deep Purple (Engineering Students' Society)

Deep Purple (1971) was the 1971 yearbook of the Engineering Students' Society of Lakehead University, recording the society's events for 1970–71.

People

The volume names about 21 students and 23 staff and other adults, together with 201 names printed with initials only or without a first name. They are listed on Deep Purple (Engineering Students' Society) roster; individual portraits cropped from the scan are in Category:Lakehead yearbook portraits.

Contents

• Deep Purple (scan page 1)
• A Message from the Chairman (scan page 5)
• Fellow Lakehead Engineers, (scan page 6)
• Staff (scan page 7)
• Civil Tech. 111 (scan page 9)
• Civil Degree 11 (scan page 11)
• Chemical Tech. 111 (scan page 12)
• The Office (scan page 19)
• United Appeal Shinerama 1971 (scan page 27)
• Re: Claimed Crane at Lakehead University (scan page 28)
• Proclamation (scan page 29)
• Engineering Week (scan page 31)
• Engineering Princess (scan page 34)
• Winter Carnival (scan page 39)
• Every little drop helps. (scan page 42)
• ENGINEERING does it again and again and again and again (scan page 44)
• Deep Purple (scan page 46)
• E. S. S. (scan page 67)

Groups and organizations

• Engineering Students' Society (association)
• A. M. S (council)
• Engineering Students' Society of Lakehead University (association)
• Civil Tech. 111 (class)
• Civil Tech. 11 (class)
• Electrical Tech. 111 (class)
• Electrical Degree 11 (class)
• Civil Degree 11 (class)
• Mechanical Degree 11 (class)
• Chemical Tech. 111 (class)
• Chemical Tech. 11 (class)
• Mechanical Tech. 11 (class)
• Electrical Tech. 11 (class)
• Applied Science 1 (class)
• Engineering Tech. 1 (class)
• Lakehead University Shinerama Committee (committee)
• A.P.E.O (association)
• Engineering Royalty (other)
• Cafeteria Staff (staff)

Write-ups and events

• A Message from the Chairman: The chairman of the school discusses how engineering students and professionals address human problems, including social and ecological issues, through technological progress and responsible leadership.
• President's Final Message: The president of the student society reflects on the academic year, highlighting the acquisition of office space and the success of various social and charitable events. He praises the hard work of the members and the impact of a weekly publication in keeping the society connected.
• Introduction: This is the inaugural yearbook produced by the Engineering Students' Society to record their sponsored events. The text acknowledges that some students are missing from photos because they chose not to participate in engineering functions.
• Shinerama 1971: One group of students raised over $2000 of the estimated $6500-$7000 total for a charity drive. Despite making up only 7% of the student population, this group was a top contributor to the charity effort.
• Claimed Crane at Lakehead University: A student society sent a letter to a construction company claiming ownership of an abandoned crane on campus. They offered to sell the crane back to the company for fifty dollars, with the proceeds going to charity.
• Proclamation of Bullshit Bay: Engineering students issued a humorous proclamation claiming an abandoned grounded vessel in a new territory they named Bullshit Bay. They cited fictional maritime laws to justify their salvage claim and directed any disputes to their bar association.
• Technical Professional Engineering Conference: A series of photographs documenting an engineering conference featuring guest speakers at a podium, attendees in a lecture hall, a large banquet dinner, and social gatherings.
• Outdoor Activities: A collection of candid photographs showing students participating in outdoor activities on campus, including what appears to be a tricycle race or similar event.
• Lakehead Engineers Sports: The engineering students at Lakehead University participated in various sports throughout the year with a focus on winning. Several members of the Engineering Student's Society received individual awards for their athletic performance.
• Snow Construction: A series of photographs documenting students building large snow structures, including an igloo-like dome and walls, using hoses to spray water and boxes for forms near a large striped tent.
• ENGINEERS' 'HOT DOG DAY': An announcement for a hot dog day event held outside the main cafeteria on January 18, 1971, urging students to support the cafeteria committee.
• deep purple: One student discusses the successful launch of a weekly publication. He credits a student society for its momentum and introduces another student as the incoming leader for the next academic year.
• The 1970 Engineering Conference: Four members of the student society attended a conference as delegates. They returned to the university to implement new ideas and recommendations from the event.
• Queen's University Conference: Five delegates from the university attended a conference at another university, where they actively participated in discussions and received positive feedback for their contributions.
• 1971 Canadian Congress of Engineering Students Conference: Two students attended the 1971 Canadian Congress of Engineering Students Conference in Ottawa, hosted by two local universities. The event focused on transportation and provided networking opportunities with engineering students from across the country.
• Student Scuffle: A series of candid photographs captures a group of male students engaged in a playful scuffle or wrestling match that moves from an indoor social setting to an outdoor area at night.
• Yearbook Conclusion: The editor reflects on the completion of the first engineering yearbook at the university, expressing hope that students enjoy the memories of their university life and activities. The text highlights the dedication of the student society executive and humorously mentions one member needing a break.

Advertisers

The volume carries 15 advertisements from 15 businesses: Domtar Packaging Limited, The Great Lakes Paper Company Limited, Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce, Mr. J. Roberts, ‘Hair’ Beauty Salon L.U. Mall, Lakehead University Bookstore, University Schools Society, Paul Garofalo’S Men’S Hairstyling Salon L.U. Mall, Mr. Mackinnon, Mr. J. Coolen, The Dryden Paper Company, Limited, Sunshine Uniform Supply Services And New Method Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Canadian Liquid Air Ltd, Noranda Mines Limited, The Ogilvie Flour Mills Co., Limited.

Transcription notes

Transcribed from page images of the Internet Archive scan. Descriptions of write-ups are summaries in the wiki's own words. Names printed with initials only cannot be matched to people and are recorded on the roster as printed.