Dr. Keith Leger
Vice Board Chair
Louisiana
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. Keith Leger | Chair
- Ray Simon | Vice Chair
- David Claxton
- Dr. James Gray
- DeLayne Donnell
- Dr. Sabrah Kingham
- Walt Lemoine
- Dr. Amanda Austin
- Ashley Townsend
- Wes Watts
- Wiley McClary
- Ken Worsham
Nikki Clark
State Sponsor
Plaucheville Elementary School
Debbie Evans
State Sponsor Elect
Oak Grove Elementary
Marshall Bilbo
Elementary President
Houma Christian School
Ethan Doty
Elementary Vice President
South Live Oak Elementary
Braelynn Olivier
Elementary Leadership Representative
Arnaudville Middle School
Dr. Keith Leger
Vice Board Chair
Kristi Hebert
State Sponsor
Michelle Primeaux
State Sponsor Elect
Reicker Dugas
Junior President
SJ Welsh Middle School
Gunnar Guy
Junior Vice President
Moss Bluff Middle School
Kacie Dennis
Junior Secretary
SLU Lab School
Beau Zeringue
Junior Leadership Representative
Saint Bernard School
Scarlett Morales
Junior Leadership Representative, National Leadership Ambassador
Prairieville Middle School
Dr. Keith Leger
Vice Board Chair
Shannah Moses
State Sponsor
Westlake High School
Rhiannon Schmidt
State Sponsor Elect
Denham Springs High School
Dominic Palermo
Senior President
Bunkie High Magnet
Mia-Paige Cunningham
Senior Vice President
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Everett Etie
Senior Secretary
Erath High School
Zion Jenkins
Senior Leadership Representative, National Leadership Ambassador
Franklinton High School
Haiden Latimer
Senior Leadership Representative
French Settlement High School
Amiah Dugas
Senior Leadership Representative
Lake Charles College Prep
Mya Worley
Senior Leadership Representative
Sam Houston
The Elementary Basics
Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!
The Details
Everything you need to know for the Louisiana Elementary Convention!
FIRST GENERAL SESSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
12:45 – Banner Processional
1:30 PM
Presiding: Marshall Bilbo | President
Pledge of Allegiance: Eyan Mayeux – Plaucheville Elementary School
National Anthem: Louisiana Elementary Betas
Welcome and Introductions : Marshall Bilbo| President
Greetings from State Sponsor : Nikki Clark
Greetings and Council Introductions: Dr. Keith Leger | Council Chair
Keynote Address: Ethan Doty | Vice President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Academics
Adjournment: Marshall Bilbo | President
SECOND GENERAL SESSION
MONDAY, February 23, 2026
7:30 PM
Presiding: Ethan Doty | Vice President
Campaign Rally
Keynote Address: Marshall Bilbo | President
Songfest Finals (Top 5)
Awards Presentation – Visual Arts and Individual
Adjournment: Ethan Doty | Vice President
VOTING – 1 Hour
THIRD GENERAL SESSION
TUESDAY , February 24, 2026
12:30 PM
Presiding: Marshall Bilbo | President
Ethan Doty | Vice President
Installation of New State Officers
Inspiration – Laura Higdon | National Ambassador
Performing Arts Finals – Group (Top 3)
Officer Farewells
Awards Presentation – Club and Team
Adjournment: Newly Elected President
The Cajundome will be accepting both Cash and Credit Card for Concessions.
However, the Beta Shop and Registration is Card ONLY!
LOADING DOCK TIMES:
Arena Dock Schedule:
Monday, Feb. 23 – 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 24 – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Convention Center Dock Schedule:
Monday, Feb. 23 – 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 24 – 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Parking for personal vehicles will be available in the front and side lots.
Parking for buses will be behind the convention center and near Bertran at Cajun Field.
Coming Soon
Our Elementary and Junior Officers are excited to introduce our annual statewide service project! This year, we are focusing on food insecurity and collecting the items that Second Harvest Food Bank needs the most! These items are as follows: jars of peanut butter, cans of tuna fish, and canned red beans. Help us reach our goal of donating 1 item per attendee!
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 Louisiana Elementary 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.
Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.
Sponsors may submit one club representative to join the EL Beta National Anthem Choir.
Requirements:
- One member per club, please.
- Participant must be a 4th or 5th grade Beta
- Participant must know the words and be willing to sing on stage
- Participant must wear their “Beta Best” on stage: Professional / Sunday Best Attire
*No t-shirts, hoodies, jeans, or shorts. Beta colors (black, grey, white, gold) preferred. - Participant must be available to meet with the coordinator for rehearsal side stage at noon.
- Performance will take place on the stage at the opening of the 1st General Session (1:30 PM)
Coming Soon
The 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 Louisiana Junior Convention!
FIRST GENERAL SESSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
12:00 PM
Presiding: Reicker Dugas | President
Presentation of Colors:
Pledge of Allegiance: Averie Montet | North Vermilion Middle School
National Anthem: Louisiana Junior Beta Choir directed by Ms. Sheri Ledet
Welcome and Introductions: Reicker Dugas | President
Greetings from State Sponsor: Kristi Hebert | State Sponsor
Greetings and Council Introductions: Dr. Keith Leger | Council Chair
Keynote Address: Gunnar Guy | Vice President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Academics, Creative Writing and Poetry
Adjournment: Reicker Dugas | President
SECOND GENERAL SESSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
6:00 PM
Presiding: Gunnar Guy | Vice President
Keynote Address: Kacie Dennis | Secretary
Campaign Rally
Keynote Address: McLean Wise | National President
Songfest Finals (Top 5)
Awards Presentation – Visual Arts, Onsite Art – Drawing and Painting, Onsite Cake Decorating and Speech
Adjournment: Gunnar Guy | Vice President
VOTING – 1 Hour
THIRD GENERAL SESSION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
10:00 AM
Presiding: Evan Brown | Secretary
Keynote Address: Reicker Dugas | President
Installation of New State Officers, State Sponsor and Elect
Officer Farewells
Performing Arts Finals – Group (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Team and Club
Adjournment: New President
The Cajundome will be accepting both Cash and Credit Card for Concessions.
However, the Beta Shop and Registration is Card ONLY!
LOADING DOCK TIMES:
Arena Dock Schedule:
Tuesday, Feb. 24 – 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 25 – 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday, Feb. 26 – 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, Feb. 27 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Convention Center Dock Schedule:
Tuesday, Feb. 24 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 25 – 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, Feb. 26 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Coming Soon
Parking for personal vehicles will be available in the front and side lots.
Parking for buses will be behind the convention center and near Bertran at Cajun Field.
Coming Soon
If you have a student interested in performing the National Anthem as part of the the LA Junior Beta Choir, or are a Sponsor who would be willing to assist, please fill out the form below!
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 Louisiana 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.
Our Elementary and Junior Officers are excited to introduce our annual statewide service project! This year, we are focusing on food insecurity and collecting the items that Second Harvest Food Bank needs the most! These items are as follows: jars of peanut butter, cans of tuna fish, and canned red beans. Help us reach our goal of donating 1 item per attendee!
Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.
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 Louisiana Senior Convention!
FIRST GENERAL SESSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
12:30 PM
Presiding: Dominic Palermo | President
Pledge of Allegiance: Visiting : National Officers, National Ambassadors, State Officers and Leadership Representatives
National Anthem: Hayden Hall-DeQuincy HS & Lily Bailey-East Beauregard HS
Welcome and Introductions : Dominic Palermo | President
Greetings from State Sponsor: Shannah Moses
Greetings and Council Introductions: Dr. Keith Leger | Council Chair
Campaign Rally – President & Vice President
Introduction of Secretarial Candidates
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Academics
Adjournment: Dominic Palermo| President
SECOND GENERAL SESSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
7:30 PM
Presiding: Mia-Paige Cunningham | Vice President
Keynote Address: Dominic Palermo | President
Campaign Rally – Secretary
Reintroduction All Candidates
Keynote Address: Everett Etie | National and State Secretary
Show Choir Finals (Top 5)
Awards Presentation – Visual Arts and Individual Awards
Adjournment: Mia-Paige Cunningham | Vice President
VOTING – 1 Hour
THIRD GENERAL SESSION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026
9:30 AM
Presiding: Everett Etie | National and State Secretary
Keynote Address: Mia-Paige Cunningham | Vice President
Installation of New State Officers
Inspiration: Zion Jenkins | National Ambassador
Performing Arts Finals – Group (Top 3)
Officer Farewells
Awards Presentation – Club and Team
Adjournment: Newly Elected President
Raising Cane’s Baton Rouge River Center is a cashless facility, and they do not have any ATMS on property.
No clear bag policy. All guests will enter through the Evolv security system and be subject to bag search if the system detects anything.
No outside food permitted unless a person has food allergies or a medical need.
Four medics will be on site each day of the event. There are EMS rooms in the Arena and Exhibition Hall.
LOADING DOCK TIMES:
Wednesday, February 11
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday, February 12
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Friday, February 13
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Prop storage will be located in the back of the arena behind the stage for Campaign Skits and Performing Arts.
Living Literature Props are to be placed in the Exhibit Hall.
The parking at the garage is $10.00. Please note: If you leave and return, you will have to pay another $10.00.
Parking for buses and trailers will be in the brickyard public parking.
There will be a shuttle available for bus drivers and drivers of vehicles pulling trailers. No sponsors, parents or students may use the shuttle for transportation outside of drivers.
Shuttle Schedule:
Wednesday 2/11- 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday 2/12 – 7:45 am – 11:30 pm
Friday 2/13 – 7:45 am – 12:30 pm
Concessions Items and Pricing
Stands 1-4 – Will be open all day and close approximately one hour before the last event ends. All stands will close at 11am on Friday (there will only be one stand available upstairs and downstairs).
Dippin’ Dots and LA Lemonade will also have locations open during the event.
We will be offering the following at each concession stand:
Hot Dog Combo – Hot dog, choice of bagged chips and a soft drink – $12.00
Cheeseburger w/ house chips – $14.75
Chicken Tenders w/ house chips – $12.00
Hot Dog w/ house chips – $10.00
Funnel Cake Fries – $5.00
Pretzels – $7.25
French Fries – $6.00
Nachos – $7.25
Bottled Sodas – $7.00
Bottled Water – $6.00
Iced Coffee – $5.50
Powerade – $7.00
Energy Drinks – $7.75
Bagged Chips – $5.00
Candy – $6.00
National Beta is excited to bring College & Career Fairs to our conventions, giving high school students (grades 9–12), parents, and educators the chance to explore future pathways. At the fair, you’ll connect with representatives from colleges, universities, trade schools, and/or military programs; ask questions; compare options; and discover scholarship opportunities.
Location: Galleria Convention Registration Area, Raising Cane’s Baton Rouge River Center
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Louisiana Senior Betas will be collecting canned drink tabs for the Ronald McDonald Houses of Monroe and New Orleans.
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 Louisiana 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.
Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.
Main Event of Baton Rouge has put together special pricing for Beta attendees. Pricing includes: 2 story laser tag, gravity ropes and zip line, bowling, arcade, pizza and drink. Click the link below for more information.
Contact the Beta Team
If you have any questions about the National Convention, please contact our National Office.
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