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Phi Kappa Tau, by admitting me to membership, has conferred upon me a mark of distinction in which I take just pride. I believe in the spirit of brotherhood for which it stands. I shall strive to attain its ideals, and by so doing to bring to it honor and credit. I shall be loyal to my college and my chapter and shall keep strong my ties to them that I may ever retain the spirit of youth. I shall be a good and loyal citizen. I shall try always to discharge the obligation to others which arises from the fact that I am a fraternity man."
Link to text on Phi Kappa Tau headquarters page.
Fraternity life in college helped
teach me what those words meant. As time goes on, I take them increasingly seriously, especially the last sentence. I firmly believe that Greek life includes
not only a commitment to one's fraternal brothers or sisters, but also a commitment to everyone else we encounter and to the communities we are part of.