In the speech, I wanted to display a little wisdom from the perspective as a ZBT alumnus. To all the ZBTs: I understand that life is fun, and these days fly by because we think that if we don't take full advantage of these years in college we won't ever have fun again -- In truth, life goes on after college, and so does the fun. Nevertheless, it's important to preserve identity and maintain Jewish roots. I'm not saying that one needs to compromise their Greek life or college experience so they can make every Chabad event. Still, it's important to maintain a Jewish Identity through these years to carry over to the "real world." When I was a freshman, Jonathan Frid was a senior. He extended much warmth and guidance as a role model. He was IFC president and pre-med at the time. He never let any social status or event ever compromise his Jewish identity and never forgot where he came from. With his example, I attempted to explain to the ZBTs at Shabbat that it is important as upperclassmen in the Fraternity to stay around the house and establish relationships and guidance for the new members. It is imperative to keep the tradition of excellence in the fraternity through being a mensch. That is the difference that sets being a ZBT apart from other fraternities. Don't just be a nice guy - be a good human being and make a difference in this world. Just like Frid, be a role model and a mensch.
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