He wrote in an e-mail message that he believes "a public display of Harvard students' desire to make a positive impact upon society and the environment could go a long way in raising awareness about the kind of citizens we ought to be."
Jacoby spoke of the pledge's personal effect on his life.
"It gave me an opportunity to communicate to my peers in a formal, public manner that I intend to live according to my own ideals of social justice," he said.
The pledge group this year is focusing on three categories of social responsibility: environment, international development and service.
In addition to making graduates aware of future service opportunities, the pledge committee will inform seniors about opportunities for service in the next few months.
Chinezi M. Chijioke '00, for instance, is organizing a book drive for Nigeria.
Students who take the pledge on or before graduation will receive green ribbons to wear with their cap and gown.
The year marks almost a decade of nationwide pledge participation.
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