Order of the Bell Tower
Carolina's Official Student Ambassadors and Tradition Keepers
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As the oldest GAA-sponsored student group, Order of the Bell Tower (OBT) serves as the official student ambassadors and tradition keepers to the University. Through our programs and services, we strive to connect past, present and future Tar Heels.

The Order of the Bell Tower was chartered in the fall 1980 under the auspices of the General Alumni Association. Recognizing the need to strengthen the relationship between Carolina students and alumni, GAA Assistant Director Bo Dunlap '64 and Student Body President Bob Saunders '81 initiated the idea and organized this group.

In recognition of its far-reaching influence in the University community, OBT members were named by the Chancellor in 1982 to serve as the official student ambassadors for the University. Because of this honor, OBT members have had the opportunity to serve at Chancellor receptions, luncheons and other campus events. These events have provided unique opportunities for students, alumni and University administrators to interact and collectively promote Carolina.

Recent news | Oct. 2009 :

• Order of the Bell Tower featured in Information and Library Science Newsletter for Chancellor's Chase competition.
  
• Order of the Bell Tower would like to congratulate the following 2009-10 new member class:
     Abby Harril                  
     Abir Chatterjee
     Ben Booker
     Christie Anthony
     Christopher Lane
     Diana Poulimenos
     Diana Roycroft
     Emilee Bunker
     Joey DeRusso
     Josh Carmenate
     Joshua Gill
     Justin Tyler
     Kara Simpson
     Mariah Street
     Marshall Hubert
     Maylott Mulugeta
     Steven Demeraski
     Tyler Horne
     Tucker Kornegay  

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