Coushatta, LA — The Riverdale Academy Beta Club has been named a 2025–2026 Silver Service Award recipient by National Beta. This prestigious recognition honors clubs that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to community service, achieving between 50 and 75 service hours per member from July 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.

Collectively, Riverdale Academy Beta members contributed an impressive 2,576 service hours throughout the school year, reflecting their dedication to leadership through service and their lasting impact on the local community.
“Our Betas have truly shown what it means to lead by serving others,” said Amanda Cason, Riverdale Academy Beta Club Sponsor. “Earning this Silver distinction highlights their commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those around them.”

Throughout the year, the Riverdale Academy Beta Club participated in a variety of meaningful service initiatives, including:
Beta Week: Members celebrated service within their school by providing teachers with
room service, delivering candy grams to students, sharing notes of encouragement to
brighten the campus, collecting donations for the Gingerbread House, and organizing a
campus clean-up day.
Vacation Bible School: Students volunteered their time at multiple local churches, assisting with activities and mentoring younger children.
Teacher Assistants: Beta members supported faculty by assisting with classroom tasks and daily responsibilities, helping create a more efficient and positive learning environment.
Operation Christmas Child: Members contributed to this global outreach by collecting and preparing gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need around the world.
Livestock Show Volunteering: Students volunteered at local livestock shows, supporting community events and gaining hands-on service experience.

The Riverdale Academy Beta Club continues to exemplify the core values of achievement, character, leadership, and service. Their recognition as a Silver Service Award recipient reflects not only their hard work, but also their dedication to strengthening their school and community.

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