GRETNA, Va. â Gretna High School is 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. With more than 500,000 active members and 9,000 chapters nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nationâs largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills.