Congratulations to the new members of NHS and Beta!

Will Allen
Natalie Anderson
Noah Butler
Anna Kate Chance
Anne Daniels
Damian Garrett
Dora Geving
Sarah Gomillion
Molly Gray
Vanessa Grosko
Briar Hight
Patrick Ingrum
Jessica Johnston
Emily Laffey
Julia Ruth Lawrence
Chelsea Leonard
Hunter Lindsey
Chrystan Lyle
Grace Mayeur
James McEwen
Evan Miller
Purnima Patel
Kinley Reed
Lee Sands
Shaquille Sparkman
Michael Trulove
Megan Venable
Bennett Watson

Thanks to those who helped with the highway clean up! You did a great job!

There will be a meeting Wednesday, Nov. 2 to take our club picture.

Ceremony

Practice has been moved to Monday, Oct. 25 during homeroom.

Meeting- Oct. 20, 2010

• Payment of $25.00 had to be paid before break. For those who paid $25.00 and joined both clubs, the next payment is due by Jan. 15.
• Almost all of the applicants turned in schedules, but the returning members need to turn in their transcripts and schedules to either Mrs. Potts or Mrs. Brown immediately. The transcript is to ensure everyone is good standing.
• Adopt-a-Highway pickup: Sat., Oct. 30. Meet in Whitthorne's parking lot. Wear comfortable clothes and very comfortable shoes. We'll have gloves, water, and safety vests. We need a list of those who plan to participate. Every student who is not 18 needs to have parental permission.
• Officers meeting in Mrs. Brown's room, tomorrow, Thursday morning at 7:10.
• Induction ceremony: Inductees: Be at Cherry Theater in the Hickman building no later than 6:50 so that you can be in your alphabetical seating before the ceremony begins. Remember to dress appropriately. Please welcome family and friends to attend.
• All members are encouraged to attend -- not just inductees. The ceremony should last from 7-8.
• There might be a practice on Friday during homeroom.

2010-2011 Beta-NHS Officers

President -- Ellie Nyhus

Vice-President -- Chaney McKinney

Secretary of Public Relations -- Kayla Cothran

Recording Secretary -- Mackenzie Davenport

Secretary of Membership Communications -- Ciara Bocci

Service Hours Coordinator -- Ella Sharpe

Projects Coordinators -- Patrick Held, Dylan Platt, Ryan Shaw

Historian -- Haley Shaw

Treasurer -- Haley Richardson

Beta/NHS Club Information

The Columbia Central High School chapters of the National Beta Club and National Honor Society are student-centered organizations which develop and nurture individuals by providing opportunities and experiences enabling them to demonstrate the ideals of character, achievement, service, and leadership, both in our school and in our local and global community.

Members are recognized for their scholastic excellence and their service efforts. Most participate as leaders or volunteers for numerous other non-charitable organizations or clubs, both inside and out of Columbia Central.

 Sponsors: Theresa Brown (131), Tonjia Potts (143)
 Available to Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
 Application: Obtain from one of the sponsors. Submit entire package and payment by September 24, 2010.
 Academics: You must have a 93 average in core academic subjects (English, languages, mathematics, social studies, and science) to be considered for admission. Submit a copy of your transcript for verification.
 Schedule: Submit a copy of this year’s schedule in case we need to find you during the school day. (Both your transcript and schedule can be printed from the Parent Portal).
 Character: Applicants must have a record of honesty and good citizenship in the school.
 Fee: There is a one-time $50 registration fee at the time of initial membership. However, you may pay in two installments of $25.00 if necessary. Total funds are due by January 15, 2011.
 Recommendation: Recommendation of three faculty members is required.
 Essay: Submit a one-page typed essay detailing the importance of volunteerism for the volunteer.
 Induction: Ceremony to be held in late October.
 Service: Each student must commit to eight hours of community service yearly.

Returning members to Beta and/or NHS:
 Submit copy of your transcript.
 Submit copy of your 2010-2011 schedule. (Both your transcript and schedule can be printed from the Parent Portal).
 If you were only in one of the two clubs last year, submit $25 to enroll in the other club. You will not have to fill out a new application package.