A sister is not someone who loves you like a mother or a father, watches you like a big brother, criticizes you like a teacher, lectures you like a grandmother or needs you like a daughter. She is not someone who should try to be just like you nor should she be someone who is always there whether you want her or not. A sister does not invade your privacy too much nor does she leave you alone too much.

Then, what is a sister? She is someone you can trust; with a secret, a boyfriend, a problem or a joy. She is someone who sets a good example, without demanding you follow it. She is appreciative of your good moods and tolerant of your bad ones.

She is someone who is never too busy to say hello and smile, but is understanding when you don't have the time for anything else. She is a cheery companion when you're happy, a quiet confidant when you're down, and leaves you by yourself when you want to be alone.

But most of all a sister is someone with love for you. Trust, understanding, tolerance and love — these are the qualities of a sister of Alpha Epsilon Phi.