Coming to a close

I honestly don't know where this year has gone. It seems like just the other day I was moving into an unfamiliar and empty room, in a House where I knew almost no one, and now, on this last Monday of classes, I have a hard time imagining being anywhere else. This year has been one of ups and downs, good and bad experiences, but for the most part, it has been fantastic and rewarding. I have made countless new friends, expanded my academics, learned some important life lessons, and had some serious fun. Now this, this is a good year.

The whole campus seems to be drawing into wrap-up mode, with elections, grad activities, studying for finals, summer plans and even some packing going on. Year-end recitals, concerts and parties are going on, and luckily, I've been blessed by the gods of academia with a very light load of work these last few weeks. This means that I've been pretty much free to take everything in, and now I can tell you all about it!

Harper Hall 2006/2007!

Alright, now Wednesday night was the Harper Hall Banquet. This is a great end-of-year event, where all us Harperites gather together at the campus Pub for dinner, a slide show, awards, and the inauguration of next year's House Executive (President- Brent Williams, Social Chair- Mike McKinnon, Secretary/Treasurer- Jessica Davidson). The slide show was absolutely hilarious, with a Star Wars Episode theme, and tons of great pictures bringing back all kinds of good memories :)

Mike McKinnon (new Social Chair), Sandenn Killoran (current Social Chair), Brent Williams (new President), Brian Crouse (current President), Jessica Davidson (new Secretary/Treasurer) and Ben Goldberg (current Secretary/Treasurer).

The SAC also came to an end on Wednesday night, when our last meeting took place. The power was transferred back to the Executive and all the final appointments were made. It's pretty sad to be done with the SAC, especially since I won't be a councilor or representative on it next year. But the people who will be working on the SAC are awesome, and if you're interested in student government, next year's SAC is going to be a great place to get involved!

The Swing Society also had its formal ending with a delicious pot luck on Thursday night. There was food, dancing, laughing, and of course, Jenga. All four instructors are graduating this year, so Aldous and I have been left in charge of the society. But Mandy, Jerrod, Casey and Lindsay, you will be deeply missed next year :( But hey, prospective students, don't let that keep you from joining the Swing Society next year! Aldous and I have learned a ton from these guys over the past year, and we even choreographed this year's routine, which can be seen on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrZHDzqAwaM. Also, the swing routine from the JUMP Campaign can be seen on You Tube as well, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VKk9DI6SWg.

The ASCARS, with hosts Erica Hendry (SAC President 2006/2007) and Marianne Green (SAC President 2007/2008).

The ASCARS also took place this weekend, setting the stage for a fabulous Saturday night. The ASCARS are an awards show, kind of like the Oscars, but for Mount A students. Some of the awards include Frosh & Upperclassman of the Year, Movement/Organization of the Year, Residence of the Year, Residence Party of the Year, Off-Campus House of the Year, Off-Campus Party of the Year, ASCAR Hall of Fame Award, Dons of the Year, Band/Solo Artist of the Year and Theatre Production of the Year.

Two Hours Traffic, from Charlottetown, PEI.

Now no awards show is complete without an after-party... Sooo, Campbell Hall hosted two bands, Windom Earle and Two Hours Traffic, in Hesler Hall! They were both awesome, though Two Hours Traffic was my personal favorite!

Now that all the fun has been had, I will unfortunately be living in the library with my head buried deep inside my books for the next two and a half weeks. But after that, I'm off to Ottawa, to have myself a great summer! :D

Much love,

Sue

sjhumphrey@mta.ca