Cottonwood High School

National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America, with more than half a million active members. Founded in 1934 by John W. Harris, National Beta seeks ways to develop students by providing opportunities and experiences that demonstrate the four pillars of Beta: Achievement, Character, Leadership, and Service. The National Beta motto is “Let Us Lead by Serving Others.”

Each year, our Beta Club participates in various community activities, including ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during the holidays, donating items and packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, and volunteering at various events and places throughout the Wiregrass. Our Betas also volunteered their time to help on campus with book fairs; in football, volleyball, and basketball concessions; at JV and PeeWee football games and cheer camps; and on several Sundays packing blessing bags with the CHS Key Club. We also adopt a CES family at Christmas. In addition to their service to the community, Beta members are required to maintain academic excellence throughout the

SPONSOR: NATHAN BUTLER

• FFA Vision

  Growing the next generation of leaders who will change the world.

  FFA Mission

  FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

  To accomplish its mission, FFA:

• Develops competent and assertive agricultural leadership.
• Increases awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being.
• Strengthens the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and their work.
• Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career.
• Encourages achievement in supervised agricultural experience programs.
• Encourages wise management of economic, environmental and human resources of the community.
• Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, human relations and social interaction.
• Builds character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism.
• Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people.
• Promotes healthy lifestyles.
• Encourages excellence in scholarship.

• FFA Motto

  The FFA motto gives members 12 short words to live by as they experience the opportunities in the organization.

  Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

  FFA Code of Ethics

  FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school, community and family. FFA members pledge to:

• Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.
• Make a positive difference in the lives of others.
• Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion.
• Respect the rights of others and their property.
• Be courteous, honest and fair with others.
• Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful and positive manner.
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat.
• Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant.
• Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program.
• Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.
• Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.

Adopted by the Delegates at the 1952 National FFA Convention. Revised by the Delegates at the 1995 National FFA Convention.

• FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a national organization that prepares students for careers in business, finance, marketing,
  management, and entrepreneurship. FBLA provides opportunities forleadership development, competitive events, community service, and networking with professionals and peers.
  
  FBLA is vital for students because it helps them build practical skills, gain real-world experience, and develop confidence in professional settings. Participation encourages goal-setting, teamwork, and ethical decision-making—essential qualities for success in any career. By offering FBLA, schools equip students with a head start in both academic and professional growth.