Lyman Ward Military Academy

The National Beta Club is an honorary organization for students who promote academic excellence, character, leadership, citizenship, and service. The National Beta Motto is "Let Us Lead By Serving Others." The National Beta Club Creed states that as a member of the Beta Club and as a citizen of our community, state, and nation, a Beta Club member shall strive to promote the principles of: Honesty, Justice, Service, Cooperation, Responsibility, Industriousness, Humility, Charity.

Lyman Ward Junior and Senior Beta Club Chapters

Lyman Ward Military Academy is privileged to have both Junior and Senior Chapters of this national scholastic honorary for secondary students. Membership is by invitation only. To be considered for both the Junior and Senior LW Clubs, a student must maintain an 85 average in all academic core courses. He must also exemplify the ideals and qualities of achievement, character, service, citizenship, and leadership.

For a student to be eligible for the Lyman Ward Chapters of Beta Club, he must attend the Academy for at least two consecutive semesters and meet the national requirements. Additionally, each potential Beta must be in good standing with the Lyman Ward military department and demonstrate acceptable behavior in all areas of campus life. Character and scholarship are equal components of the selection process for the Beta Club. It is an honor to be inducted into this prestigious national organization and to represent Lyman Ward Military Academy.

Throughout the school year, LW Beta Club chapters are quite active with various service projects. Active members attend the Alabama State Convention and traditionally Present and Post the Colors at the opening convocation of the state convention, as well as compete in artistic and academic competitions.

LWMA Junior and Senior BETA CLUB Service Projects for 2010-2011

The Lyman Ward Junior and Senior BETA Clubs' services go far beyond our school community. Beta members not only serve our school, but also our area community, county, state and beyond.

• Toys for Tots
• Sponsor a DHR family and children at Christmas
• The American Red Cross
• Fish and Loaves Ministry - Food Bank
• Tallapoosa Crisis Center
• Contributions of needed items and visits to the Bill Nichols Veterans Home
• Contributions of needed items for nursing home residents
• Contributions and/or service to storm and disaster victims
• Beta Club Supply Store - school supplies for students
• Concession stand for the "Blues Brothers Concert"
• Decorate Tallapoosa Hall and Martha Dixon Library for Christmas
• Arbor Day - purchase a tree or shrub for campus beautification
• Maintain the bulletin board displays in Tallapoosa Hall
• Host Pizza Party for Cadet Corps
• Tallapoosa Hall in the Snow - Pastel print by Cadet Kevin Hay, Class of '95
        (On-going sale to support Beta service projects)
• Present and Post the Colors at the annual Alabama State Beta Convention
• Participate in Scholastic and Arts and Crafts competitions

Active members for school year 2010-2011

Junior Beta Club members:

• Cadet Chris Crocker from Huntsville, Alabama
• Cadet Tyler Stearman from Minooka, Illinois

Senior Beta Club members:

• Cadet Justin Gustin from Mandeville, Louisiana
• Cadet McKenzie Pepper from Fairhope, Alabama
• Cadet Caleb Prather from Opelika, Alabama
• Cadet Larry Woods from Atlanta, Georgia