February 19, 2020
By: Bill Conger
DeKalb West School inducted its newest slate of Junior Beta officers and members during a candlelight ceremony at the school on Tuesday night (February 18).
Ella Hendrixson accepted the top position as President; Tess Barton was inducted as Vice President while Alyssa Crook, was named Secretary, Jackson Vantrease, Reporter, and Jaxon Humphrey, Chaplain. The 7th grade representative is Caroline Crook, and 6th grade representative is Abby Crook.
The 13 new members honored were as follows: Connor Talley, Daniel Stiffler, Cameron Stanley, Kolby Slager, Caitlin Shoemake, Landon Roehner, Hudson Moss, Isabelle Hendrixson, Autumn Dies, Abby Joe Crook, Chloe Cook, Genesis Estremera, and McKenna Miller.
Students qualify to receive a Junior Beta invitation to the D.W.S. chapter if they are on the A/B Honor Roll, have excellent attendance and character. Jr. Beta is a national organization for students in grades 4-8 that was founded to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership.