I believe in fairness,
decency and good manners. I will endeavor
to retain the spirit of youth. I will try
to make my college, the Sigma Chi Fraternity,
and my own chapter more honored by all men
and women and more beloved and honestly respected
by our own brothers. I say these words in
all sincerity; That Sigma Chi has given me
favor and distinction; that the bond of our
fellowship is reciprocal, that I will endeavor
to so build myself and so conduct myself that
I will ever be a credit to our Fraternity.
- George Ade,
Purdue University, 1887
