In late November, 21 of the 54 Gleason High School Beta Club members traveled to Nashville to attend the Tennessee Senior Beta Convention, a three-day event focused on academic achievement, creative thinking, and character-building. Gleason Beta members stayed at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, where the convention was held. During the convention, Gleason High School received the Convention Growth Award and School of Merit Award. In addition, Gracie Long, a sophomore at Gleason School, participated in the Speech competition during the Senior Beta Convention and brought home 1st place in the state of Tennessee! Gleason High School Beta is sponsored by Lee and Amy Lawrence, who have both been recognized as 2019 National Beta Educators of Distinction.