Columbia, SC — SC Whitmore School (SCWS), a statewide online public charter high school, is proud to announce that SC Whitmore is a 2024-2025 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades. The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This year 5,930 Beta Clubs across the country received this award. In a congratulatory letter to the school, Bobby Hart, CEO said, “Thank you for your continued support of National Beta and commitment to developing future leaders!” SC Whitmore School's Principal Eboné Adams said, "This is a tremendous honor and a direct reflection of our club's dedication to academic excellence, leadership, character, and service. Thank you, Ms. Green, for your guidance, support, and tireless efforts as the sponsor of our Beta Club. Your leadership has helped create a space where our students can grow, serve, and shine. Thank you, Beta Club members, for choosing to be part of something bigger than yourselves. Your commitment to service and your involvement in the Beta Club make a meaningful difference in our school community and beyond. We are proud of the way you represent SC Whitmore School."
SC Whitmore School's Beta Sponsor, Melissa Green said, "Thank you to all of the students who've committed their time and efforts to serving their communities in order to make things better for others. I appreciate the support from the SC Whitmore school faculty and staff and from parents in helping our Beta Club achieve this honor." With more than 500,000 active members and 14,000 clubs nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills. National Elementary Beta includes grades 4-5, National Junior Beta includes grades 6-8 and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. Visit betaclub.org for more information. | 
