Dexter, Missouri - "Let Us Lead by Serving Others" - T.S. Hill Middle School held their annual induction of new students into the National Junior Beta Club.  This is the second year for the prestigious club which honors academics.

Angie Duncan welcomed the students.  Jake Rice performed the Pledge of Allegiance.  Rhylan Hillis, Addison Kruse, Megan Simmons, Shelby Smith, and Bailee Williams performed the National Anthem.

The lighting of the candles is a Beta Club tradition and each candle that is lit represents something that the Beta Club strives for. Mindy Thurmon was given the opportunity of lighting the white candle that symbolizes light, purity and faith. Belinda Delay lit the red candle, symbolizing pure love and wisdom. Jeannie Cato lit the blue candle which symbolizes truth, constancy, and fidelity. Kristi Boles lit the black candle which signifies dignity, restraint, and seriousness and a Beta’s thirst for knowledge and truth. Mindy Thurlkill lit the gold (or yellow) candle which signifies warmth, faithfulness, and friendship.

The Ceremony ended after each student was inducted into the club but this is just the beginning for the new Beta members. For many Betas this is a memorable and exciting event where your family members and friends get to join you as you take a step toward your future goal.

Beta Club doesn’t only help keep kids on track to success, but they also help you realize the things that you want to be successful in. Beta opens doors for many opportunities in several different areas such as academics, fine arts, public speaking, musical performances, Quiz Bowl competitions, and many more. Aside from different competitions, the club also builds character and gives each member a sense of responsibility and honor that they will carry with them the rest of their Beta career.

Existing Members

Jordan  Adams, Rylee  Allen, Hannah  Bien, Anna Bishop, Luke Boyer, Mackenzie Boyt, Allison Bryant, Madison Bryant, Hailey Cabral, Arianna Carter, Demi Cecil, Haley Cochran, Garrison Collier, Olivia Collins, Malia Cook, Abigail Dorton, Braxton Foster, Mackenzie Freeman, Sophie Freeman, Rylie Frizzell, Nathan Gargas, Colten Gibson, Savannah Gourley, Christopher Graves, Alizabeth Green, Wyatt Greenfield, Emily Grobe, Eric Hahn, Brittney Hanner, Jakob Harris, Brooke Hessling, Kelby Hill, Natashia Joy, Taylor Kallio, Allison Kayler, Hallie Keathley, Keirstan Keirsey, Ethan Kincy, Olivia Lacy, Maycie Martin, Alyssa Maze, Maci McBride, Erin McKay, Alyssa Morrison, James Norman, Jadyn Northcutt, Zarah Olson, Erica Parris, Jerrica Porter, Coby Powers, Makayla Pyle, Lexi Renken, Joe Rice, Rae Ann Riddle, Jaron Ritter, Ernesto Rivera, James Robinson, Seth Rogers, Macy Roper, Noah Rushing, Brock Simmons, Natalie Sitze, Joshua Sitzes, Emily Smith, Hannah Smith, Sarah Smith, Caleb Stearns, Lilah Stites, Corbin Strong, Alexander Swinger, Kayla Thompson, Emily Voss, Taylor Watson, Tristan Williams, Makenna Wilson, Kaelynn Wyatt, Morgan Aldridge, Eva Baran, Lexie Barnes, Victoria Beaird, Alex Bellers, Cassidy Bess, Layla Brown, Macon Campbell, Jonah Carpenter, Katie Cecil, Matthew Chesser, Maci Daniels, Leanna Davis, Logan Elder, Michaela Gard, Emma Glazier, Kylie Goodman, Landon Henson, Jonni Hill, Rhylan Hillis, Britney Hubbard, Celeste Huey, Riley Huffman, Bryson Huggins, Halli Huls, Gabriel Jackson, Dawson Kasting, Jacob Kidd, Addison Kruse, Hannah Lacy, Emily Ladd, Dylan Long,Trevor McDonald, Cole McGowan, Karlie McKuin, Hanna Moore, Lexa Midkiff, Paige Moore, Spencer Owens, Jacey Pyles, Lauren Rascher, Jake Rice, Jordan Richardson, Kristopher Rinehart, Tyler Robinson, Sean Rybolt, Amber Scott, Nicole Sells, Megan Simmons, Rachel Singh, Shelby Smith, Allison Sneed, Greyson Stephens, Landen Stites, Shawna Thompson, Hannah Thurmon, Megan Trout, Nick Trout, Lainey Walker, Madelyn Webb, Aaron Wells, Taylor Wells, Bailee Williams, Keri Williams, Trenton Willis, Jack Worley, Madalyn Wright.

New Members

Eric Allen, Jakob Almakuter, Ashley Arneson, Jillian Avery, Madeline Ayers, Shea Baker, Jade Baran, Cole Barker, Lucas Becker, Kirsten Bess, Victoria Bess, Hayley Bridges, Alexis Burns, Jaden Cato, Emmalee Chandler, Clair Comfort, Sarah Grace Deal, Dawson Duckworth, Jasmine Ferrer, Alex Fitzpatrick, Ryder Foster, Addyson Green, Austin Guy, Madilyn Hampton, Landon Hardin, Samantha Hartline, William Hayes, Shelby Haynes, Garrett Henson, Haden Hillis, Zachary Hopkins, Irene Huang, Mya Jackson, Emily Jarrell, Mason Keena, Ethan Kirkley, Delaney Lemmon, Ann Marie Long, Madyson Lowman, Audrey Lutmer, Landree Markham, Allisyn May, Hailee Mayfield, Makayla Maze, Abigail Mccormick, Olivia Milam, Abbi Montgomery, Brice Moore, Kolby Musgrave, Margo Nea, Macyn Okan, Madeline Parker, Wyatt Parker, Nidhi Patel, Sydney Patrick, Josiah Payne, Brodie Pollock, Maci Rauls, Blair Rogers, Jack Scruggs, Chandler Shipp, Annmarie Slaton, Madison Slaton, Andrew Soule, Halle Swallows, Genevieve Turner, Parker Vanslyke, Travis Waldner, Spencer Warren, Alexa Werneck, Luke Whitaker, Andrew Williams, Logan Wyman, Aaron Baker, Candi Conner, Megan Green, Caleb Hoggard, Liza King, Chaylea Mosby, Domonique Rudd, Harley Smith, Jeremy Stearns, Payten Turner, Rebecca Williams, Colton Campbell, Austin Carmack, Hunter Christian, Teyona Clark, Madyson Crockett, Elizabeth Curran, Hannah Gibson, Blayne Goodman, Lucas Goodrich, Tres Hampton, Seth Harris, Cordell Holt, Nichole Ivy, Kole Kelley, Cheyenne McCollum, Bo McMullin, Victoria Meritt, Alexis Moore, Aaron Morgan, Benjamin Sindle, Joshua Thompson

Congratulations students!

Dexter, Missouri - Tyler Jones is the son of Tim and Missy Jones and Ronnie and Tammy Turner.

Tyler has participated in marching band and jazz band all four years, golf his 9th and 10th grade years, and tennis his 12th grade year.

Tyler is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

His future plans are to attend College of the Ozarks and earn a degree in music ministry.

Congratulations senior Tyler Jones.  The Dexter community is extremely proud of you and your accomplishments!

Dexter, Missouri - Katie Justice is the daughter of Keven and Cindy Justice.

Katie has participated in cross country all four years, and track her 9th, 10th, and 11th grade years.

Katie is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Teachers of America, and Dexter Honor Society.

Her future plans are to attend Three Rivers College on the A+ Scholarship and transfer to Southern Illinois University for dental school.


Congratulations senior Katie Justice.  The Dexter community is extremely proud of you and your accomplishments!

Dexter, Missouri - Baylee Cooper is the daughter of Greg and Laurie Cooper.

Baylee has participated on the 'Cats dance team her 10th grade year and tennis all four years of high school.

Baylee is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Teachers of America, and Dexter Honor Society.

Baylee is undecided about her future plans.

Congratulations senior Baylee Cooper! The Dexter community is extremely proud of you and your accomplishments!