08/19/2026
You may have noticed the iconic Murphy Bell Tower and Arboretum shining a little brighter and chiming a little louder lately. These updates are largely thanks to the imagination and dedication of Cameron Gordon ’28 and fellow Ravenscroft robotics students Brendon Hopkins ’26, Aidan King ’26, and Henry Brock ’30.
Gordon saw an opportunity to enhance the Bell Tower, which sits in the heart of campus but has remained mostly quiet in recent years. With a passion and talent for electronics and all things light-related, Gordon wanted to bring new life to the Bell Tower.
“My vision is for the tower light displays to be used to enhance nighttime activities on campus – including concerts, evening admissions tours, advancement events, school functions, sporting events and more,” Gordon said. “The colors and effects can be changed to reflect various themes or holidays, and the lights can eventually be sequenced and synchronized to music as well.”
Read more in Ravenscroft Magazine: https://bit.ly/4gHuX9C
