The National Beta Club is an organization for 5th-12th graders in the United States, recognizing academic achievement, leadership, character and service. It was founded in 1934 by Dr. John W. Harris, a Wofford College professor. The organization is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The National Beta Club currently has more than 8,400 clubs in 42 states and 8 territories. There are more than 430,000 active Betas in the Senior and Junior divisions and over 6,000,000 alumni.

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  • The National Beta Club is an organization for 5th-12th graders in the United States, recognizing academic achievement, leadership, character and service. It was founded in 1934 by Dr. John W. Harris, a Wofford College professor. The organization is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The National Beta Club currently has more than 8,400 clubs in 42 states and 8 territories. There are more than 430,000 active Betas in the Senior and Junior divisions and over 6,000,000 alumni. Its motto is "Let Us Lead By Serving Others. " Beta is an academic honors program with a strong emphasis on community service. Traditionally, students are awarded membership based on their GPA and character traits. Each individual school chooses what items they will look at for their chapter's member qualifications. The Junior Division of The National Beta Club began in 1961 and is for students in 5th-9th grade. The Senior Division of Beta is for 9th-12th graders. Some famous former Betas include U.S. President Bill Clinton, Miss America 2000 Heather French and 2004 Ericka Dunlap, Habitat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller, anchorwoman Diane Sawyer, Heisman Trophy recipient Herschel Walker, and country superstar Trisha Yearwood. As well as Diana DeGarmo and Jake Delhomme former quarterback for the Carolina Panthers.
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  • The National Beta Club is an organization for 5th-12th graders in the United States, recognizing academic achievement, leadership, character and service. It was founded in 1934 by Dr. John W. Harris, a Wofford College professor. The organization is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The National Beta Club currently has more than 8,400 clubs in 42 states and 8 territories. There are more than 430,000 active Betas in the Senior and Junior divisions and over 6,000,000 alumni.
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