On being student body president

Published on April 20, 2018

“I had the privilege of helping an older alumna fulfill her dream of jumping over the fire to celebrate [winning the National Championship]. To see the passion for Carolina that she still held so deeply was so powerful and inspiring. I hope to one day be that alumna with that same passion and dedication.”

Savannah Putnam ’19 is Carolina’s newly installed student body president. A lifelong Tar Heel, she has always been passionate about Carolina, and now she is bringing her enthusiasm and experience to student government’s top office to help make the University even more inclusive for all students.

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