Dexter, Missouri - More than 130 new JR BETA CLUB members were inducted at T.S. Hill Middle School on Friday, October 30th at a special ceremony held for parents, special guests, board members and teachers.

Mr. Gavin Miller, Asst. Principal welcomed everyone and introduced 8th grade student and Jr Beta member Tyler Montgomery to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Keiton Buck lead everyone in singing of our National Anthem and what an amazing job Keiton did.....brought tears to the eyes of many with his rendition of our nation's anthem!

This is the fourth year for the T.S. Hill Middle School Jr Beta program and it has proven to serve a purpose and fill several needs at the school.

The students have sponsored canned food drives, Old School Chili Suppers, hosted formal Winter dances, and worked on several service projects including a flower garden improvement at Southwest Elementary School," commented T.S. Hill Middle School principal Scott Kruse.  "They have picked up trash throughout our district campuses, hosted a paper product drive for Mother-to-Mother program, as well as providing an amazing Christmas for area families in need through the support of the Daily Statesman's Operation Santa."

In December of 2014, they ran their first ever Jr Beta candidate.  Irene Huang was elected State Jr. Beta President and will preside over their State of Missouri convention on December 4, 2015.

The students were inducted on Friday were invited to join the Jr. Beta Club, not based on a specific skill or talent.  They are not selected because of superior athletic ability or musical gifts.  It's not a popularity contest!

"This club emphasizes and recognizes students who understand the importance of things like: Achievement, Character, Leadership, and Service," stated Kruse.

Almost 300 students have worked hard in the classroom and are all meeting Honor Roll standards.  They must continually focus on their academics in order to remain a member of Jr. Beta.

Jr. Beta students consistently show their teachers and administrators that they understand what it means to do the right thing.  Students must represent the school, their club, and their community in only the best ways.

Jr. Beta members are leaders in their school and their community.  They set the example and are the role models for other students to emulate and follow.  Through the Jr. Beta Club they have the opportunity to be recognized for their positive attitude and efforts.

The Beta Club motto is, "Let us lead by serving others."  That's exactly what the T.S. Hill Middle School Jr. Beta Club members do is to lead their school by serving the community and their fellow classmates.

Congratulations to all of the new members as well as returning members of the Jr. Beta Club of T.S. Hill Middle School.

Shown in the photo above are Scott Kruse, T.S. Hill Middle School Principal, Gavin Miller, T.S. Hill Middle School Assistant Principal, and Nancy Langley, T.S. Hill Middle School Counselor showing their support for Miss Kyla Propst with her speech as she will be running for State Jr. Beta Chaplain.

The following names are NEW MEMBERS of the 2015 Jr. Beta Club: