Thomas looked down at his jeans and pocket t-shirt, and then fingered the special Native American necklace given him by the Crow Indian medicine man, "Forgive my appearance Alex, this is how I dress around my father's ranch, we raise cattle and horses about 60 miles east of here, The Diamond B Ranch.  As far as academics, I was valedictorian of my class and in the gifted skills program.  I'm a history major with a minor in political science.  My dad taught us the meaning of honesty, hard work, decency and respect, though not to be afraid to kick some ass if you need to.  Hope I am not disavowing myself from membership."<br/><br/>Thomas looked over the Omega House structure as he walked with Alexis and they got closer, "Wow, nice place, definitely better than the dorm I'm at now. No matter if I'm accepted or not, thanks for being kind to me, Alexis and being the first person outside of the Dean of Students I've met since I got here."