The National Beta Club began as the dream of our founder, Dr. John W. Harris, a professor at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. Since the first Beta Club was formed in Landrum, SC in 1934, the National Beta Club has become the nation's largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. We are committed to recognizing and promoting high academic achievement, rewarding and nurturing worthy character, fostering leadership skills, and encouraging service to others. 

Membership is by invitation only. 

Requirements to maintain membership:

• A cumulative, unrounded, academic average of 95 or higher

• No fees owed to the institution

• An attendance rate of 95% or higher for the current semester (no more than five full day absences)

• No in-school or out-of-school suspensions

• No academic dishonesty referrals 

• Clearance by the club's co-sponsors and the building administrators 

• Returning members must continue to meet the above criteria and must maintain an academic average of 90 or higher. 

• New members must earn 8 service points for the current school year; returning members must earn 14.

• Members must pay annual club dues in order to remain in good standing.

• Members must attend a minimum of 50% of the monthly meetings

Beta Club Officers 2026-2027

• Co-Presidents: Annie Eickman and Prachhi Patel

• Vice President of Administration:  Louisa Engel

• Vice President of Community Service:  Cate Rutland

• Vice President of Public Relations:  Bella Garmon

• Secretary:  Logan Speer

• Treasurer:  Jackson Williams

Staff Sponsors: Carol Gomez (Email Carol Gomez) and Angie Prater (Email Angie Prater)