CHATHAM, Va. â Chatham High School has been named a 2020-2021 National Beta School of Merit. The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a clubâs dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This year, only 29 percent of Beta Clubs across the country received this award. Chatham High School had 152 members during the 2020-2021 school year, with 27 new members inducted in the spring. In a congratulatory letter to the school, CEO Bobby Hart said, âThank you for your continued support of National Beta and commitment to developing future leaders.â