Pictured from left to right, Terri Walton (sponsor), Brady Neagle, Emilee Hamilton, Ember Russell, Zeke Palmer, Makenlei Mowrey, Maria Arenas, Adeline Coleman, Lillie Smith, Karisan Peters, Hope Campbell, and Stephanie Jordan (sponsor). Photo provided by Barren County District Communications Officer Heather Gardner
STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
Barren County High School Beta students qualified for national competition in every event they entered at the Kentucky Beta Leadership Summit, according to an announcement from Barren County District Communications Officer Heather Gardner. Students earned qualifications in four events.
Junior Hope Campbell was also selected to serve as a 2027 Beta Leadership Representative. She will run for National Lead Representative during the 2027 National Convention in Fort Worth, Texas.
Senior Adeline Coleman serves as state president.
“We’re proud to see these students represent Barren County High School so well,” Principal Letitia Hughes said. “They’re learning how to lead, communicate, and collaborate, skills that will serve them well in life.”
The students qualifying in Being Better Betas were Maria Arenas, Makenlei Mowrey and Brady Neagle. Collaboration Connection qualifiers were Emilee Hamilton, Mowrey, Ember Russell and Lillie Smith.
Hamilton, Neagle and Russell qualified in Project Proposal. Beta Blitz qualifiers were Mowrey, Zeke Palmer, Karisan Peters and Smith.
“These students put a lot of thought and effort into preparing for the summit, and it was exciting to see that work pay off in every event,” Beta sponsor Stephanie Jordan said.
The Kentucky Beta Leadership Summit brings students from across the state together for leadership sessions and competitive challenges, according to the announcement. Participants practice teamwork and explore ways to serve their schools and communities.
Key facts:
– Barren County High School students qualified in all four events they entered.
– Hope Campbell, a junior, was selected as a 2027 Beta Leadership Representative.
– Campbell will run for National Lead Representative in Fort Worth, Texas.
– Senior Adeline Coleman serves as state president.
– Qualifying events included Being Better Betas, Collaboration Connection, Project Proposal and Beta Blitz.
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