For Immediate Release
[7/27/26]
Columbia Early College High School Named National Beta School of Merit
[Columbia, NC] – Tyrrell County Schools is proud to announce that Columbia Early College High School is a 2025-2026 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on their campus.
The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club.
In a congratulatory letter to the school, Bobby Hart, CEO said “Thank you for your continued support of National Beta and commitment to developing future leaders!”
CECHS Beta Sponsor, Anna Corbin said, “We have increased our membership more than double over the past two years, which creates great benefits for our students. Through our Beta Blood Drive, our donations increased which provided a greater impact for our Amazon Wish List Account, funded by the Red Cross. In addition, with our increased student participation, our Beta Scholarship has increased from $500 to $1000! We look forward to continued growth as we begin the upcoming school year.”
CONGRATULATIONS Columbia Early College High School!
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With more than 500,000 active members and 14,000 clubs nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills. National Elementary Beta includes grades 4-5, National Junior Beta includes grades 6-8 and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. Visit betaclub.org for more information.