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ALPHA OMICRON PI—AN INVESTMENT

There are so many things to be done in this world that it is no
wonder that all the work and play are not evenly distributed among
us. I t is hard for the young person to know just what he should do
or should not do. One of the best things that college does for men
or women is to train them in choosing their work. There is so much
to do in college, so much, in fact, that one wants to do, that it is
almost impossible to know which things are most worth while. The
authorities say that our lessons must come first. The fatal disaster
of those who do not agree with the administration in this respect
are familiar to all of us—though not too much so, I hope.

As to how I spend my time is not of great importance here. I
choose to spend quite a few hours each week at work unconnected with
college life. My participation in college activities is therefore some-
what less than it should be; but when I choose to do anything which
takes much of my time I ask myself two questions? What can that
thing do for me? What can I do for that particular organization?
For after all, not college alone, but life itself gives us only what we
put into it.

Therefore, when I was asked to become an Alpha Omicron Pi, I
felt the matter needed no small amount of consideration. For me
it was an important matter, to be treated very seriously. I still think
it a serious matter; and I believe, too, the girl who does not weigh the
question with utmost care fails to realize the importance of the
step she is taking.

I intend to get much out of Alpha Omicron Pi. For me, it is an
enormous investment. I shall give the best I have, which is very
little, to this fraternity—the best in scholarship, in character, in ser-
vice. Did I not think that what I can contribute to the fraternity
world can best be done through Alpha Omicron Pi, I should not
now be wearing the gold sheaf. I n college, I am going to give all the
time, the thought, and the energy that I can. After I leave college
I shall give more than those. There is no need to tell you what I ex-
pect in return for my investment. You who have made similar ones
know that the principal is paid back with heavy interest. Those who
are in the same position as myself must pay their own daily install-
ments to a life investment.

I can only say that already I love Alpha Omicron Pi, and that I
do truly consider it a life investment.

RHODA B KELLOGG,

Tau Pledge, 1920.