J.W. Challenge

Who is J.W.?

With bright eyes, a wagging tail, and a heart full of purpose, J.W. Beta is more than just our mascot—he’s a symbol of what it means to be a Beta.

Named after our founder, Dr. John W. Harris, J.W. represents the spirit of leadership, character, service, and achievement that began with Dr. Harris’s vision in 1934. But why a Boston Terrier? That’s where the story gets even more special.

Dr. Harris was a proud graduate of Wofford College, whose mascot—the Boston Terrier—inspired us to create J.W. as a tribute not only to our past, but to the future we’re building through every Beta member.

Whether you’re just joining Beta or you’ve been a member for years, J.W. is here to remind you:

🐾  Leadership begins with a heart that’s ready to serve.
🐾  Service starts with kindness and a willingness to help.
🐾  Character grows through honesty, respect, and responsibility.
🐾  Achievement follows effort—work hard and keep growing.

Follow J.W. Beta’s paw prints—and leave your own mark on the world.

How to Participate in the Challenge

1. Explain to your club who J.W. is.
2. Challenge your Beta members to complete 25 acts of kindness in a specific period (we suggest 1 month).
3. Explain to students that after each kind act is completed, they should color in a star on their progress sheet.
4. Follow up with students at a later date (we suggest 1 month) and celebrate those students who met the challenge in any manner of the club’s choosing.
5. If each student in your club completes this challenge, submit a photo of your club on the #BetaFamous page to be featured on National Beta’s social media pages!