The DCHS senior Beta Club members attended the state convention that was held at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel on April 1-3.
Thirty-eight students from DeKalb County competed with others from across the state in academic and non-academic areas. Students that competed were; Banner: Grace Webb, Ashley Medlin, Emily Webb, Chelsea Lewis, Callie Gash, Taylor Monette, Elizabeth Lasser,and Anneika Norton. English: Savannah Dexter. Spelling: Kayley Green. Art: Courtney Rice, pen and pencil; Dylan Young, color pencil. Oratory: Matt Boss. Creative Writing: Erika Brown. Math: Bindiya Patel. Science: Erin Cantrell-Pryor. Spanish: Jessica Acuna. Social Studies: Will Graham. Quiz Bowl: Zach Martin, Taylor Leach, Mallory Sullivan, Alex Hayes, Ashlee Gunter, and Caleb Cantrell. Talent: Kelsey Evins, Hunter Collins, Mykaela Duke, Justin Wiser, Jacob Parsley, and Lauren Craig. Voting Delegates: Cecelia Maciel, Cassie Lester, Ashley Barnes, Danielle Tyson, and Jordan Wilkins. Others attending were, Kaylee Cantrell, Ethan Shaw, and Katie Haggard.
The club was pleased to have 2 wins; Spanish, second place- Jessica Acuna and Talent, second place-Kelsey Evins, Hunter Collins, Mykaela Duke, Justin Wiser, Jacob Parsley, and Lauren Craig.