White County High School Earns National Beta Honor

White County High School has been recognized as a 2025-26 National Beta School of Distinction, an honor awarded to schools that grow their National Beta Club membership while continuing to promote academic achievement, leadership and service.

The designation is presented to schools that increase their Beta Club membership by at least 10 percent over the previous school year. According to National Beta, just 2,959 clubs across the country earned the distinction this year.

In a letter announcing the award, National Beta CEO Bobby Hart praised the school's accomplishment.

"This national award speaks highly of your commitment to academic excellence and illustrates your dedication to preparing students for their future," Hart wrote.

At White County High School, the Beta Club is sponsored by history teacher Laurel Farley. Principal Greg Wilson said the recognition reflects both the students' dedication and Farley's leadership.

"We have wonderful kids here at WCHS, and they have displayed that by breaking school records and finishing in the top five in the state for community service hours," Wilson said. "Our students have served many organizations in our community and also excelled in the classroom. I am so proud of Mrs. Farley and her leadership of these young people and helping to prepare them to be future White County community leaders."

As part of the recognition, White County High School will receive a National Beta School of Distinction banner to display on campus.

National Beta is one of the nation's largest nonprofit educational youth organizations, serving more than 500,000 students through approximately 14,000 clubs in the United States and abroad. The organization recognizes academic achievement while encouraging leadership, character and service within schools and communities.