Celebrating Leadership and Achievement: Beta and Junior Club Students EXCEL at State Conference

 

BETA conference

This January, our Middle and Upper School students had the opportunity to compete at the Florida Beta Convention where they achieved remarkable success. Through the Beta Club for our Upper School students and the Junior Beta Club for our Middle School students, opportunities are provided to help develop our students into well-rounded individuals. Beta conventions offer students a platform to showcase their diverse talents and gain recognition beyond the classroom.

Mrs. Shelly Hollingsworth, CDS Director of Community Engagement who is in her 32nd year as a Beta Club Sponsor, is a steadfast advocate for the values of leadership and the profound impact they have on students’ lives. She believes that exceptional leaders are not defined solely by academic perfection.

"The best leaders are well-rounded leaders," she says, emphasizing the importance of students leveraging their strengths in areas such as speech, math, and the arts. 

The enthusiasm extends beyond Mrs. Hollingsworth to our Junior Beta sponsors, Ms. Arjona and Mrs. Holden, who are equally excited about the success of their Middle School students. Their hard work and dedication paid off, with many selected to represent our school at the national level.

National Beta organization recognizes high academic achievement, rewards and nurtures worthy character, fosters leadership skills, and encourages service to others. These traits perfectly align with our principles as an IB World School, as we provide curriculum and opportunities for students to recognize they are a part of a larger world.  At Carrollwood Day School, we are proud to foster an environment where students are encouraged to lead, serve, and achieve.

Whether in academics or the arts, Beta Club continues to provide an avenue for our students to gain invaluable experiences outside the classroom walls that will help them develop into the well-rounded leaders of tomorrow. Congratulations to everyone who competed and earned their place to represent CDS at the National Beta Convention in Orlando in the Summer of 2025! Your dedication and hard work are truly inspiring!

BETA winners