Alumni host terrific student send-offs

I just got back from the Pictou County student send-off. We have an energetic and fun alumni group there; Paul Fraser and his team did a terrific job, once again, with this annual event. We had 30+ new students in attendance, plus parents, friends and alumni. Returning students were keen to share information and advice from their first-year at X. A similar event was held in Dartmouth last night for Halifax-area students and parents. Two very animated second-year students from rival houses Chillis and TNT got the students totally pumped for Frosh Week and the whole first-year experience. They demonstrated just how easy it is for new students to get swept up on the X-Spirit. (I only had to cover my ears twice.) Hats off to Ed and Shelly McHugh and the Halifax chapter executive for hosting a wonderful send-off! This Sunday's event in Moncton will wrap up this year's student send-offs. 10 DAYS 'TIL FROSH WEEK! Something new this year: The Alumni Association is sponsoring the Buddy BBQ on the first day of Frosh Week. We'll have a team of local alumni folks out, wearing very fashionable alumni aprons, and flipping those burgers. We don't want to waste any time in introducing our Frosh to the alumni network!

Hail and Health,

Helen