National Beta has announced Calico Rock School is a 2019-2020 National School of Distinction. This award honors Beta Clubs striving towards academic achievement, exemplary character, demonstrated leadership and service to others. With an ongoing quest to instill these qualities in more students, the National Beta School of Distinction Award is designed to award those schools showing an increase in membership for the current school year.
Award recipients received a National Beta School of Distinction banner to display as a symbol of their accomplishment.
“This prestigious honor is a true indication of Calico Rock’s dedication to academic excellence, leadership development and commitment to celebrating their student’s achievements,” says National Beta’s Chief Executive Officer Bobby Hart.
National Beta is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. Since its beginnings in 1934, National Beta has been committed to providing students with a positive experience in a supportive manner in grades four through 12. The organization recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community and fosters leadership skills.
Calico Rock Schools have also been a 2019-2020 National Beta School of Merit.
The award honors Calico Rock School’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence.
In addition, Calico Rock has been named a Grand Slam Service club.
A school spokesperson says, “Thanks to the commitment of the National Beta motto, Lead us By Serving Others, our Beta Club achieved a Grand Slam Service Status. This means that each of our members knocked it out of the park by spending 100+ hours serving their school, community and state.”
Calico Rock’s school Beta Club sponsors are Melva Brannon and Tracy Hodges.
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