Which commitment does the Creed require regarding ties to institutions?

• A. I shall sever ties with the college after graduation.
• B. I shall detach from the chapter.
• C. 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.
• D. I shall ignore the spirit of youth.

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is lifelong loyalty to the institutions that shape the fraternity—the college you attended and the chapter you belong to—and keeping those ties strong so the spirit of youth endures. The creed emphasizes staying connected to both the college and the chapter and actively maintaining those bonds, not cutting them off after graduation. This ongoing connection isn’t about clinginess; it’s about preserving the energy, ideals, and brotherhood that come from being part of the community.

Why this fits best: loyalty to the college and the chapter supports continuity of values, tradition, and support networks that extend beyond active years, helping members remain engaged and true to the fraternity’s spirit. The other options run counter to that aim: severing ties after graduation would break the enduring link the creed seeks; detaching from the chapter undermines the sense of brotherhood and shared purpose; ignoring the spirit of youth contradicts the very purpose of sustaining enthusiasm, optimism, and vitality within the organization.