Modern society demands much from our future citizens.
Certainly they need reading skills, a knowledge of mathematics, an appreciation of history, and an understanding of science and technology. However, academic knowledge alone does not prepare a young person to succeed. Students today also need to know how to apply that knowledge in solving problems, how to work with others, and how to function in a community. These skills are likely to be developed through participation in such service and student activity programs as those offered in the 7,800 National Beta Clubs throughout the United States. Our responsibility as education leaders and local policymakers is to provide students with a complete education.