MCKINLEY ELEMENTA- RY STUDENTS EARN EIGHT NATIONAL BETA AWARDS McKinley Elementary School students brought home eight national awards at the 2026 National Beta Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, after qualifying through the Louisiana State Beta Convention. Competing against students from 434 Beta clubs across 18 states, they earned first place in Convention Invention, second place in Onsite Painting, and third place in Fifth Grade Social Studies, along with top-10 finishes in English Language Arts, Spanish, Musicology, Create & Animate, and Performing Arts Duet. Students also represented the school in additional competitions and exhibitions, showcasing their creativity, leadership, and academic achievement. Their outstanding performance reflects the dedication of the students, teachers, sponsors, administrators, and families who supported them throughout the year.
PARKVIEW STUDENT EARNS NATIONAL SENIOR BETA HONOR Parkview Baptist School student Tony DeBenedetto earned national recognition after placing eighth in the nation in the Ninth Grade Biomedical Health Sciences competition at the National Senior Beta Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Tony qualified for nationals after finishing fifth in Louisiana at the State Senior Beta Convention. Competing against top students from across the country, he showcased his knowledge and dedication in the biomedical sciences. His achievement highlights Parkview Baptist School’s commitment to academic excellence and celebrates Tony’s hard work, perseverance, and outstanding representation of the school on the national stage.
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