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| By Rachel Brandes Moapa Valley Progress Published April 29, 2009 he W. Mack Lyon Middle School National Junior Beta Club held its Induction Ceremony for 2009-2010 club members on Friday, April 24. Proud parents gathered in the Mack Lyon Library to celebrate this step in the children's lives. Beta Club Advisor Crystal Blackwell welcomed parents and students to the induction. "These young adults are the leaders of tomorrow," she stated. Blackwell also complimented parents on a fine job raising their children with values and morals. "These students possess the qualities required of Beta Club students including Inspiration, Achievement, Character and Leadership". |
Mack Lyon Middle School Beta Club Advisor Mrs. Crystal Blackwell is pictured here with the newly inducted 2009-2010 Beta Club President Spencer Baker, Vice President Natalie Adams, Treasurer Marisa Black, Secretary JR Redd and Historian Isabella Wahl.
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Blackwell presented a slideshow with photographs of the new Beta members, photos as babies and current photos. The slideshow was centered around the question, "Who will you be when you grow up?" Mack Lyon School Principal Rod Adams then addressed students, including his own daughter Natalie, with a congratulations and short story on what it means to be provide "service". Adams explained that being a good friend and setting a good example is the start to "service". "I am glad you made the choice to become a part of Beta" he told students. Mack Lyon School Counselor Mrs. Kim Delgadillo then spoke to students for a moment using a pencil as a metaphor. "We live in an indulgent time" she began. Delgadillo proceeded to explain to students that the pencil, while simple and never changing much, has the power to write so many things. "Sure it needs sharpening at times, but it doesn't have to be bigger and better than anything to make the difference," Delgadillo said. "What will the pencil write about you?" New Beta President Spencer Baker addressed parents and fellow students and talked a bit about the purpose of the Beta Club. "We are being trained to become future leaders," he explained. Baker talked about events, projects and meetings that the group had to look forward to in the coming year. The students lit a candle then repeating a pledge led by outgoing Beta Club members. Each student received a certificate and treat then enjoyed refreshments with their family members and friends. Following the ceremonies outgoing President Veda Ortiz expressed that she was sad her year was ending, "We had a lot of fun" she said. Outgoing Vice President Holly Rust reminisced about her favorite service project stating, "I felt ecstatic to make care packages for soldiers," she stated. New Beta Club Members include: President Spencer Baker, Vice President Natalie Adams, Treasurer Marisa Black, Secretary JR Redd, Historian Isabella Wahl, Liliana Briceno, Taylor Cordaro, Tony Edgett, Enrique Frias, Michael Houghtalen, Tanner James, Marissa Perez and Shannon Wallace. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!Comment on this story. Send a letter to the editor by email, click here: EMAIL US |
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