National Beta is the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. National Beta is committed to recognizing high academic achievement, rewarding and nurturing worthy character, fostering leadership skills and encouraging service to others. Since its beginnings in 1934 as the dream of Dr. John W. Harris, a professor at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, National Beta has worked with nearly seven million young people in grades 4-8 (Junior Beta Club) and grades 9-12 (Senior Beta Club). There are now more than 500,000 active members and more than 8,750 clubs nationally and internationally.

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Our mission is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among secondary school students. We aim to reward meritorious achievement and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.

• Achievement: Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement.

• Character: Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful.

• Leadership: Developing the leaders of tomorrow.

• Service: Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others