The 2020 National Jr. Beta Convention was orginally scheduled to be held this summer in Fort Worth, Texas. As with many other events, the convention saw a change from it's orginal format. The National Office held a virtual National Competition which allowed the qualifying competitors to still compete without having to travel. Three East Prairie Jr. Beta Students had the honor of getting to compete at the National Level in the divisions in which they placed at state. Valerie Miller placed 3rd in Creative Writing at the State Competition and competed in this event at the National level this summer. Competing in the National Beta event for Teachnology was Mekhia Bogan and Kylee Gilliam. They placed fifth at the State Competition.