• Beta Club is an honorary club that consists of students who strive for academic success by means of character, leadership, and service to others. Our Beta Club branch is one in over 8,700 branches worldwide, with over 500,000 members with the same goal. Club members are held to a high academic standard, which must be kept for the duration of membership, as well as service projects to benefit the local community. We strive to live out our motto, “Let us lead by serving others,” in our daily lives. 

     

    Membership Requirements:

    To be invited to join Ragsdale's Junior/Senior National Beta Club, students must be:

         - current junior or senior

         - have a 3.5 unweighted GPA

         - be in good academic and disciplinary standing

         - pay the required membership fee ($35 one-time fee) *includes national fee and local fee

     

    Existing Beta Club members must:

         - maintain a 3.5 unweighted GPA

         - uphold the National Beta Club core values as well as Ragsdale's

         - remain in good academic and disciplinary standing

     

    Membership includes:

         - Certificate of Membership

         - Membership Card

         - Lapel Pin

         - Diploma Seal 

         - Opportunities to attend various school, state, and national events

         - Ability to apply for a National Beta Scholarships

  • A History of Leading By Example

     

    Dr. John West Harris, a small-town farm boy turned wartime flying instructor, led the life of both an adventurer and scholar. Dr. Harris was a lauded proponent of education with A.B. and M.A. degrees from Wofford College, a Ph.D. from The University of North Carolina, a membership in Phi Beta Kappa and a year’s attendance at Columbia University Law School. His joy of learning led to a joy of teaching- both inside and outside of the classroom, stressing that academics and life experiences were equally valuable for personal and professional success. A well-rounded individual himself, Dr. Harris was the epitome of “lead by example”.

    In 1934, the dream became a reality with the establishment of National Beta, a national organization devoted to honoring and recognizing students for their achievement, character and leadership qualities, as well as encouraging growth through service and comradery. From the first club of 15 members at Landrum High School in Landrum, SC to an international student organization with 500,000 members annually, National Beta has grown in size, but its focus, and values have held steadfast and true to the vision which Dr. Harris set forth.

     

  • Club Advisor:

    Mr. Medlin

    medlinb@gcsnc.com