For me -- as someone who took a non-tradiational route to Alpha Phi -- it takes perserverance. You have to know that when you work hard for something that you will be handsomely rewarded.
It takes understanding the power and beauty of ivy. On its own, one ivy leaf is an elegant example of nature's beauty and symmetry. But together, ivy is strong, resilient, hard to kill, (
) and represents tradition and a sense of permanence. It's the ultimate visual representation of A Phi TOGETHERNESS.