Three 8th-graders and 16 7th-graders were inducted into National Junior Beta Club yesterday. Eighteen 8th-graders previously inducted met the club requirements again at the end of last year, making them sustaining members for the 2020-2021 school year. In order to be inducted into Academy’s chapter of Junior Beta, students must promote the ideals of character, service and leadership and must:

• be in or entering 7th or 8th grade
• have an overall average of 94 and above
• not have a report card grade below an 85 in academic classes
• not have I or U in conduct and/or effort
• have active participation in community service
• have active participation in local club’s meetings and events

The ceremony also included the installment of club officers. Congratulations, new Junior Beta members and officers!