Dexter, Missouri – An Induction Ceremony was held at T.S. Hill Middle School for members of the 2014 – 2015 Jr. Beta Club.  A total of 99 new 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade students were inducted, bringing the total to 241 members.

Angie Duncan welcomed the family and friends that attended the Ceremony while the soon-to-be-Betas waited patiently for their installation. Caleb Hoggard led the students, teachers, and family in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Arianna Carter, Brooklyn Howard, Erica Parris, Makayla Pyle, Macy Roper, and Natalie Sitze performed the National Anthem.

Principal Scott Kruse took the stage and explained all of the hard work the students went through to be at this Induction Ceremony.

Cacie Ramsey lit the White Candle, symbolizing light, purity, and faith.  Lara Simmons lit the Red Candle, symbolizing pure love and wisdom.  Kimmie Moore lit the Blue Candle, which symbolizes truth, constancy, consistency, and fidelity.  Melissa Hahn lit the Black Candle, which signifies dignity, restraint, and seriousness and a Beta’s thirst for knowledge and truth.  Taryn Duncan lit the Gold Candle which signifies warmth, faithfulness, and friendship.

Students were asked to raise their right hand and pledge, “I hereby declare that I shall always strive to be honest and truthful at all times to maintain a creditable scholastic record; to be of service to my teachers and fellowmen; to conduct myself in an ethical and moral manner to reflect credit upon my school and community.”