NEWBERRY — Newberry Academy has been recognized as a National Beta Club School of Distinction, an award which recognizes those schools that are committed to academic excellence and dedicated to preparing students for college and career readiness.

As a School of Distinction, Newberry Academy received a banner that is displayed in the lobby, as well as a letter from the National Beta CEO, Bob O. Bright, celebrating the accomplishments of the chapter’s members.

“Increasing student involvement in Beta Club is one of the ways that Newberry Academy provides a path for improved academic performance,” said Head of School Brian Fitzgerald. “I am extremely proud of our students and their commitment to Beta Club’s mission. We are honored to be a recipient of such a prestigious award.”

Newberry Academy’s Beta Club recently held its annual candlelight Induction Ceremony, welcoming 57 members into Senior and Junior Beta Clubs.

Newberry Academy’s Senior Beta Club poses with their “School of Distinction” banner.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web1_Beta-Club-4.jpgNewberry Academy’s Senior Beta Club poses with their “School of Distinction” banner. Courtesy photo

Head of School Brian Fitzgerald and Beta Club President Amber Suber and Vice-President Kathryn Wilbanks pose with their “School of Distinction” banner from the National Beta organization.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web1_Beta-Club-1.jpgHead of School Brian Fitzgerald and Beta Club President Amber Suber and Vice-President Kathryn Wilbanks pose with their “School of Distinction” banner from the National Beta organization. Courtesy photo

In November, students were inducted into the Newberry Academy Senior Beta Club. Pictured from left to right: Front Row: Sara Gray, Amber Suber, McCallum Senn and Alex Lin. Second Row: Amber Beard, Maggie Bowers, Sarah Buford, Summer Harbert, Zach May, Lauryn Wilson and Edison Lam. Third Row: London Huggins, Michelle Brown, Bryce Horn, Hunter Taylor, Andy Lin, Ashlin O’Connell, Kathryn Wilbanks and Austin DeHart. Back Row: Camron Hawkins, Matthew Cole, Jimmy Franklin, Luke Allen, Bennett Connelly, Dillon Morris, Shield Sawyer, Matthew Epting and Payton Gardner.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web1_Beta-Club-2.jpgIn November, students were inducted into the Newberry Academy Senior Beta Club. Pictured from left to right: Front Row: Sara Gray, Amber Suber, McCallum Senn and Alex Lin. Second Row: Amber Beard, Maggie Bowers, Sarah Buford, Summer Harbert, Zach May, Lauryn Wilson and Edison Lam. Third Row: London Huggins, Michelle Brown, Bryce Horn, Hunter Taylor, Andy Lin, Ashlin O’Connell, Kathryn Wilbanks and Austin DeHart. Back Row: Camron Hawkins, Matthew Cole, Jimmy Franklin, Luke Allen, Bennett Connelly, Dillon Morris, Shield Sawyer, Matthew Epting and Payton Gardner. Courtesy photo

Students in grades six through eight were inducted into the Newberry Academy Junior Beta Club. Pictured from left to right: Front Row: Zachary Steen, Wyatt Wilson, Gavin Wilson, Hunter Piersol, Christian Gilliam, Dalton Morris, Jackson Montgomery, Anna DeHart and Quinn Waites. Second Row: Meagan O’Connell, Kenneth Whitesides, Scott Allen, Jade Hughes, Baylee Kinard, Elizabeth Sligh, Cassie Waites, Ellis Kemper and Andrew West. Back Row: William Buford, Hampton Evans, Allison Joyner, Kevin Lam, Josh Joyner, Madison Rivers, Kadence Sease, Caroline Senn and Jackson Wilbanks.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web1_Beta-Club-3.jpgStudents in grades six through eight were inducted into the Newberry Academy Junior Beta Club. Pictured from left to right: Front Row: Zachary Steen, Wyatt Wilson, Gavin Wilson, Hunter Piersol, Christian Gilliam, Dalton Morris, Jackson Montgomery, Anna DeHart and Quinn Waites. Second Row: Meagan O’Connell, Kenneth Whitesides, Scott Allen, Jade Hughes, Baylee Kinard, Elizabeth Sligh, Cassie Waites, Ellis Kemper and Andrew West. Back Row: William Buford, Hampton Evans, Allison Joyner, Kevin Lam, Josh Joyner, Madison Rivers, Kadence Sease, Caroline Senn and Jackson Wilbanks. Courtesy photo

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