Which phrase best reflects the Creed’s statement about membership?

• A. I shall be a good and loyal citizen.
• B. Phi Kappa Tau, by admitting me to membership, has conferred upon me a mark of distinction in which I take just pride.
• C. I shall pursue personal wealth.
• D. I shall disclose membership publicly.

Answer: (B)

Membership in Phi Kappa Tau is presented as an honor conferred by the fraternity. The Creed expresses that by admitting me to membership, Phi Kappa Tau has conferred upon me a mark of distinction in which I take just pride. That framing treats membership as a recognition of standing and a responsibility to uphold certain standards, something to value and proudly bear. It focuses on the privilege and duty that come with belonging, rather than personal gain, publicizing the status, or civic achievements. The other ideas don’t fit because they shift away from honoring the membership itself: one envisions civic virtue in general, another stresses wealth, and another emphasizes public disclosure, none of which align with the Creed’s emphasis on earned distinction and rightful pride in being admitted.