CHS rising freshman Liberty Thomaston sharing her presidential speech with attendees at the National Junior Beta Club convention in Orlando, FL, from June 29 to July 3.
Liberty Thomaston, a rising freshman at Carrollton High School, recently completed her year as National Junior Beta Club president for the 2024-2025 school year. During her year of service, Liberty traveled the country speaking at events and concluded her term at the national convention in Orlando, FL, from June 29 to July 3, where she passed the torch to the next president.
Traveling to Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas and throughout Georgia, Liberty has garnered national recognition as a skilled speaker. At this year’s convention, she challenged Beta members to move out of their comfort zones in order to grow and achieve their dreams.
Using ships as a metaphor, Liberty said, “We are each like ships: strong, brave, and built with purpose. While ships in a harbor are safe, that is not what they are built for. You are not made to stay anchored in comfort. You are made to sail and to challenge and to change, as you move into the great unknown.”
She contributed to the event by energizing the crowd, introducing speakers, delivering speeches, and conducting on-stage interviews for this year’s presidential candidates.
In her closing remarks as president, Liberty said, “Serving as the National Junior Beta president has been one of my greatest honors and biggest blessings. This role has opened countless doors for me. Doors to growth, leadership, and unforgettable opportunities.”
Although her time at Carrollton Middle School and serving National Junior Beta has come to an end, Liberty looks forward to more leadership opportunities at Carrollton High School.
CMS Principal Eric Simmons reflected on her accomplishments.
“It has been an honor to watch Liberty shine as a leader among her classmates at CMS but also nationwide through her role as National Junior Beta Club president,” said Simmons. “I am proud of all she has accomplished, and I know she will continue to make a positive impact as she enters high school this fall.”
