Today was a special day for the ODU (Thursday 10 October 2024).

The Class of 2024 was formally welcomed into the ODU and presented with their OD ties, at the final matric assembly of 2024.  

Above - The Matrics of 2024 at the Ogilvie Memorial Gateway.  This 'event' was begun in 2023 when the gateway turned 100 years.

Photo credit: Craig Watson.

Above: The ODU President David Carter (1958G) addresses the Matrics of 2024 and welcomes them into the ODU.

Photo above: Bishops' 15th Principal Tony Reeler exiting the Memorial Chapel with ODU President David Carter - Tony Reeler led the final Matric assembly of 2024; David Carter handed out the OD ties to the Matrics. The OD Chair Martin Bey (1990B) addressed the outgoing Matrics by explaining their new position as ODs.  Attending the ceremony were Dr WP van Zyl (1997K) and Stefano Ciolli (1993W).