Lone Oak Middle School Beta Club members, from 5th through 8th grade, made an incredible impact at this year’s Beta Convention! Whether competing in academic challenges, showcasing artistic talents, or stepping up in performance-based events, our students gave it their all. Their dedication, hard work, and willingness to step outside their comfort zones truly set them apart. We are proud of every student who participated, and we celebrate their efforts both on stage and behind the scenes.

Our 5th-grade Beta Club students made a big impression at the convention, taking on challenges in a variety of competitions. They demonstrated creativity, intelligence, and perseverance in both in-person and online events. Out of 28 competitions, they placed in the top five in 12 of them—an incredible accomplishment! These young leaders showed they are ready to take on even bigger challenges in the years ahead.

The 6th-8th grade Beta members continued to uphold a tradition of excellence, bringing home awards in a wide range of categories. From academic subjects to STEM challenges, fine arts, and performing arts, they showcased their diverse talents and strong work ethic. Their preparation and passion for competition were evident, and their success is a testament to the time and effort they put in before ever stepping onto the convention floor.

Beta Club Award Winners

First Place:

• Science – Ellie Wisman (5th grade)

• Pottery – Brecken Walker (5th Grade)

• Musicology – Carson Cobb, Lawson Compton, Russell Cory, Job Hollis (5th Grade)

• Book Battle – Mackenzie Cory, Isaiah Livengood, Harper Elmore, Thomas Hammonds

• Computer Science (8th Grade) – Gavan Breedlove

• Musicology – Mackenzie Cory, Bethany Horton, Bella McDaniel, William West

• Social Studies (6th Grade) – Austin Jones

• Woodworking – Asher Brock

Second Place:

• Campaign Skit (5th Grade)

• Hand-Drawn Anime – Nathan Cruz (5th Grade)

• Mixed Media – Russell Cory (5th Grade)

• Performing Arts Vocalists – Avery Sanders, Ellie Wisman (5th Grade) - Premier Performers invite

• Digital Art – Abigail Valenzuela

• Language Arts (6th Grade) – Ezra Eiland

• Mixed Media – Jacob Blevins

• Science (7th Grade) – Cohen Norris

Third Place:

• Language Arts – Russell Cory (5th Grade)

• Woodworking – Job Hollis (5th Grade)

• Math (6th Grade) – Dalton Clark

• Performing Arts Solo, Duo, or Trio Vocalist – Emmaline West (Premier Performer invite)

Fourth Place:

• Club Trading Pin (5th Grade)

• Black & White Photography – Avery Sanders (5th Grade)

• Performing Arts Small Group – Landry Holder, Witten Holly, Dakota Porter, Hailey Thomas, Ella Douglas, JT Niles, Kade Bain, Gabrielle Dingman, Olivia Thurman

• Sculpture – Khloe Elmore

• Social Studies (7th Grade) – Jasper Vong

Fifth Place:

• Health & PE – Brecken Walker (5th Grade)

• Computer Science (6th Grade) – Caleb Lively

• Hand-Drawn Anime – Leona Waldrop

• Health & PE – Case Gibson

• Poetry Writing – Cassidy Watson

• Paper Quilling – Cataleya Velasquez, Rylie Forgy, Tiffany Wittrock

• Science (6th Grade) – Jacob Hudgins

• Scrapbook – Emma Norris, Whitlee Potts, Cassidy Watson, Abigail Velazquez, Emma McMennamy, Harper Elmore, Khloe Elmore, Jacob Blevins

Congratulations to all of our Beta Club students for an incredible showing at convention! Your dedication and hard work continue to make Lone Oak Middle School proud. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.