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The purpose of the National Beta Club shall be
to promote the ideals of character, service and leadership among elementary and
secondary school students, to reward meritorious achievement and to encourage
and assist students in continuing their education after high school.
Sponsors: Mary Susan McConnell, Sharon Stratton, Sharon Morphis Latest News Congratulations to 7th grader, Madison Shultz, for winning 5th place in the Speech division at this summer’s Twelfth National Junior Beta Convention located in Myrtle Beach!! Schedule Jr. Beta Convention located at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN - November 19 & 20
Beta Creed
As a
member of the Beta Club and as a citizen of my community, state, and nation I
believe in and shall strive to promote the principles of:
Honesty:
knowing
that honesty is necessary to the formation of good character, and that the
principles of honesty dictate that I not only refrain from acts of dishonesty;
but that I perform my duties fully and take advantage of the opportunities
afforded me by my circumstances;
Justice:
believing
that it is only right and proper that I should be just and fair in my dealings
with my fellowman; that I should condemn no one without giving him a chance to
defend himself; and that I should consider all factors before forming an
opinion of another's motives, or before passing judgment upon his actions;
Service:
being
convinced that the rendering of helpful service to my fellowman is a duty and
privilege conferred upon me by my forbears and by my environment, and that I
can attain lasting satisfaction only by rendering such service to the best of
my ability;
Cooperation:
knowing
that I must work closely and in a friendly manner with others in this day of
highly organized social and economic endeavor; and that I must respect
authority and strive at all times to be dependable-if I am to be of greatest
helpfulness to society;
Responsibility:
believing
that full happiness is possible only through full acceptance of responsibility
for my actions and for preserving and passing my rich inheritance on to coming
generations;
Industriousness:
being
aware of the of the fact that-if I am to be a factor for progress in my
community and a real help to my associates-my mind must be alert to understand
and my hands ready to perform promptly and fully the tasks that come my way;
Humility:
being
convinced that humbleness of spirit is the only proper attitude for me to
maintain in my relation with my associates, and that such spirit and attitude
will make for my own peace of mind and for the well-being of those with whom I
come in contact;
Charity:
knowing
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