Eldorado Beta Clubs shine at Springfield

Founded in 1934, the National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. And for more than 80 years, it has prepared today's students to be tomorrow's leaders.

Their mission statement is "to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary, and secondary school students." Former United State President Bill Clinton was a beta member.

The Eldorado Middle School and High School Beta Clubs traveled to Springfield on March 16 and 17 and brought home honors that will allow some members to participate in the national competitions in Nashville on June 25 through July 2.

The clubs performed for the school board during the March 19 regular board meeting.

Middle school winners will arrive in Nashville on June 24 and compete until June 29. High School winners will arrive on June 28 and compete until July 2.

Eldorado High School Beta Club winners for 2015 are:

Alex Jones, who was elected Illinois Beta Club Vice President. The campaign skit for Alex "Illinois Jones" won 3rd place for Campaign Skits.

Braxton Roberts received Best of Show and 1st Place for Metal Smithing.

Taylor Cox received 1st in Mixed Media ans 1st in Painting.

Tessa Richerson received 1st in Pencil Drawing and 2nd in Onsite Pencil Drawing.

Jacqlyn Artman received 1st in Oratory.

Isiah Barton received 1st in Spelling.

Juana Gonzalez received 2nd in Spanish.

Sarah Baldwin received 2nd in Special Talent.

Jordan Bailey received 3rd in Accounting.

Jordan Fricks received 3rd in English.

Clay Boulds, Jordan Bailey, Callie Smith and Delena Stokes received 3rd in Team Poster.

The Junior Beta Club members from Eldorado Middle School performed admirably as well. Lori Quigley is the moderator of the club.

The Winners were:

Second place in Speech, Shainna Ralston.

First Place in Essay, Molly Williams.

First Place in Songfest with "Boot Scootn' Boogie."

Second in Campaign skit.

Mason Milligan won the election. He is now the Illinois State Junior Beta President.

May 16 Junior Beta will be having a golf tournament to raise funds to attend.