The Georgia State Beta Convention gathers Junior and Senior Beta Club members from across the state to celebrate academic achievement, creativity, leadership, and service, with thousands competing in academic, engineering, robotics, arts, public speaking, problem-solving, marketing, and service events.
The convention encourages leadership, teamwork, and strong character through workshops, social events, and interactive sessions that build confidence, allow idea exchange, and connect members committed to excellence.
For many students, the convention is a defining moment — a chance to push themselves, try new experiences, and represent their schools on a state level. Winners advance to the National Beta Convention, where they compete against top students across the country.
The Swainsboro High School Beta Club made an impressive showing at the Georgia State Beta Convention in Savannah last week. “We are incredibly proud of the Swainsboro High School Beta Club and their representation at the Georgia State Beta Convention,” sponsors shared. “Our students showed persistence, talent, and responsibility, bringing meaningful recognition to our school. Supporting such a dedicated group of young people is truly an honor.”
The following students earned top honors at the state level and will advance to compete at the National Beta Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this June:
Alleson Price-1st Place Division II Woodworking; Terralynn Brinson-1st Place 12th grade Biomedical
Rileigh Andrews-2nd Place Division II Mixed Media; Mylie Beneteau-2nd Place Division I Mixed Media; Yovana Hernandez-2nd Place Division II Fiber Arts; Lillian Mason-2nd Place Division II Sculpture; Gracie Beneteau, Mylie Beneteau, Stella Kate Marsh, & Yasmin Rios- 3rd Place Service Learning Showcase; Alexus Mercer-3rd Place Division II Creative Writing; Shaniyah Marion-3rd Place 9th Grade Spelling; Maritza Martinez-3rd Place 9th Grade Spanish; Gracie Scruggs-3rd Place Division I Fiber Arts; Hadley Woods-3rd Place Division II Quilling; Grayson Brassell-3rd Place Division II Spelling & 5th Place Division II Recyclable Art; Karlie Bettencourtt-4th Place Division I Onsite Painting; Rory Reynolds, Emma Jay Irvin, Sydney Lively, Kylee Farley, Alastoria Eskew, Malyiah Jones, Moriah Graves and Maranda Jones-4th Place Performing Arts Small Group; Yi’Zhariah Bell-5th Place Performing Arts Solo, Duo, Trio Dancer; Emma Sconyers-5th Place Three-Dimensional Design; Tate Torpy-5th Place Division I Woodworking; Beta Sponsors: Erica Johnson, Cindy Riner, Megan Davis, Selena Reynolds and Megan Brown
