Dr. Mark Baker
Board Member
Indiana
As you prepare for State Convention, we’ve gathered some info that will be helpful to have before you arrive!
Welcome to
Select Your Division
State Leadership
- Dr. Mark Baker | Chair
- Chris Stitzle | Vice Chair
- Kevin Frank
- Dr. Scott Van Der Aa
- Abby Howard
- Crystal Flath
Owen Gambill
Elementary President
Sullivan Elementary School
Dr. Mark Baker
Board Member
Jamie Huff
State Sponsor
North Central Jr./Sr. High School
Reva Troutman
State Sponsor Elect
Shoals Jr.-Sr. High School
Brielle Hamilton
Junior President
Carlisle Middle School
Kenzly Walker
Junior Vice President
Sullivan Middle School
Mallory Shields
Junior Secretary
North Central JR/SR High
Dr. Mark Baker
Board Member
Jamie Huff
State Sponsor
North Central Jr./Sr. High School
Tyler Nichols
State Sponsor
Dugger Union Community Schools
Davus LeDune
Senior President
Sullivan High School
Brynley Grabbe
Senior Vice President
North Central High School
Lane Salb Myers
Senior Secretary
Washington Catholic High School
The Elementary & Junior Basics
Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!
The Details
Everything you need to know for the Indiana Elementary/Junior Convention!
FIRST GENERAL SESSION
Thursday, November 13, 2025
2:00 PM
Presiding: Brielle Hamilton | President
Pledge Of Allegiance
National Anthem
Welcome & Introductions: Brielle Hamilton | President
Greetings from State Sponsor: Abby Howard | State Sponsor
Council Introductions: Dr. Mark Baker | Council Chair
Keynote Address: Kenzly Walker | Vice President
Campaign Rally
Flag Ceremony
Awards Presentation – Academics
Adjournment: Brielle Hamilton | President
SECOND GENERAL SESSION
Thursday, November 13, 2025
7:00 PM
Presiding: Kenzly Walker | Vice President
Introduction of Candidates
Voting – 1 Hour
Inspirational: Laura Higdon | Elementary National Leadership Ambassador
Keynote Address: Mallory Shields | Secretary
Songfest Finals (Top 3)
Performing Arts – Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3)
Awards Presentation: Individual Competitions
Adjournment: Kenzly Walker | Vice President
THIRD GENERAL SESSION
Friday, November 14, 2025
9:30 AM
Presiding: Mallory Shields | Secretary
Inspirational Address: McLean Wise | National Junior President
Keynote address: Owen Gambill | Elementary President
Keynote Address: Brielle Hamilton | President
Installation of New State Officers, State Sponsor, and State Sponsor-Elect
Charge from the Council: Dr. Mark Baker | Council Chair
Performing Arts – Group Finals (Top 3)
Awards Presentation |Team & Club Competitions
Adjournment: Newly Elected President
GROUND LEVEL
SECOND LEVEL
Cashless Facility
Please note that all purchases inside the venue are cashless. Credit/debit cards and mobile payments are accepted.
Bag Policy
There is no specific bag policy in place.
No Outside Food or Drinks
Outside food and beverages are not allowed. Please see the Concessions & Dining for the options available for purchase inside.
The loading dock at Old National Events Plaza is located along Walnut Street.
TIMES:
November 13 – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
November 14 – 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Prop Storage will be located behind the stage for Performing Arts/Campaign Skits & in the Exhibit Hall for Living Literature and Robotics.
Luggage Storage will be located in Ballroom A.
General Parking:
Parking is located in the parking lot at the intersection of Locust and 9th Street.
Bus Pick-Up/Drop-Off:
Bus drivers will drop off and pick-up at either the Exhibit Hall Doors or the Main Aiken Theater Entrance.
Bus Parking:
Food Pre-Orders:
Schools will be able to pre-order group meals up until 24 hours before the event begins.
Due to the volume of orders, Old National Events Plaza recommends placing orders as early as possible!
*No outside food or drink is allowed in Old National Events Plaza.
Food Court Hours:
November 13 – 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
November 14 – 8:00 – 1:30 PM
Coming Soon
All General Sessions will be livestreamed. Livestream links can be found here.
We’re excited to team up with BAND, the official communication app for National Beta, to help sponsors, adult chaperones and parents/guardians stay connected during our events! Whether it’s room changes, schedule updates, lost and found info, or other important announcements—you’ll find it all in one easy place.
*This will not replace the Beta app for event details and facility information.
Click the link to download and directly access the Indiana Elementary / Junior State Convention communication BAND channel!
*This event channel is available for use by sponsors, parents/guardians, and adult chaperones only. Please do NOT share this link with students.
The Senior Basics
Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!
The Details
Everything you need to know for the Indiana Senior Convention!
FIRST GENERAL SESSION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025
2:00 PM
Presiding: Davus LeDune | President
Pledge of Allegiance: Devan Freeman | North Central High School
National Anthem: Abigail May | Dugger Union Community Schools
Welcome and Introductions: Davus LeDune | President
Greetings from State Sponsor: Tyler Nichols
Greetings and Council Introductions: Dr. Mark Baker | Council Chair
Keynote Address: Brynley Grabbe | Vice President
Performing Arts – Solo, Duo, Trio Finals (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Academics, Creative Writing and Poetry
Adjournment: Davus LeDune | President
SECOND GENERAL SESSION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025
7:30 PM
Presiding: Brynley Grabbe | Vice President
Keynote Address: Lane Myers | Secretary
Campaign Rally
Performing Arts – Show Choir (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Visual Arts (DI and DII), Onsite Art – Drawing and Painting (DI and DII), Onsite Cake (DI and DII), and Speech (DI and DII)
Adjournment: Brynley Grabbe | Vice President
VOTING – 1 Hour
THIRD GENERAL SESSION
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
9:30 AM
Presiding: Lane Myers | Secretary
Keynote Address: Davus LeDune | President
Installation of New State Officers
Performing Arts – Group Finals (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Club and Team
Recognition of Premier Performers
Adjournment: New President
GROUND LEVEL
SECOND LEVEL
Cashless Facility
Please note that all purchases inside the venue are cashless. Credit/debit cards and mobile payments are accepted.
Bag Policy
There is no specific bag policy in place.
No Outside Food or Drinks
Outside food and beverages are not allowed. Please see the Concessions & Dining for the options available for purchase inside.
The loading dock at Old National Events Plaza is located along Walnut Street.
TIMES:
November 14 – 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
November 15 – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Prop Storage will be located behind the stage for Performing Arts/Campaign Skits & in the Exhibit Hall for Living Literature and Robotics.
Luggage Storage will be located in Ballroom A.
General Parking:
Parking is located in the parking lot at the intersection of Locust and 9th Street.
Bus Pick-Up/Drop-Off:
Bus drivers will drop off and pick-up at either the Exhibit Hall Doors or the Main Aiken Theater Entrance.
Bus Parking:
Please read the following notice regarding Venmo-branded debit cards.
Food Court Hours:
November 14 – 8:00 – 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
November 15 – No Food Court
American Cancer Society
All General Sessions will be livestreamed. Livestream links can be found here.
We’re excited to team up with BAND, the official communication app for National Beta, to help sponsors, adult chaperones and parents/guardians stay connected during our events! Whether it’s room changes, schedule updates, lost and found info, or other important announcements—you’ll find it all in one easy place.
*This will not replace the Beta app for event details and facility information.
Click the link to download and directly access the Indiana Senior State Convention communication BAND channel!
*This event channel is available for use by sponsors, parents/guardians, and adult chaperones only. Please do NOT share this link with students.
Contact the Beta Team
If you have any questions about the National Convention, please contact our National Office.
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