I pledge allegiance, to the Love
Of my Brothers and Sisters in this College,
And to the family for which we now belong,
One student body, under God, indivisible with love and compassion for each other.
I am, my Brother's and Sister's Keeper and I will cause them No disrespect or harm, neither physically, sexually, mentally or emotionally.
I am responsible for your success and I pledge to never let you fail.
Though we might join different organizations or sports team, We are one family.
By C. Earl Cam



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