Honor Society® member
Bethany Burgess
- Kinesiology
- Class of 2026
- USA
Member since September 2025
Honors and awards
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Opp High School Good Citizenship Girl – 2025
Selected by school faculty for demonstrating strong character, leadership, responsibility, and service to others.
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Distinguished Young Women of Covington County “Most Like Molly” – 2025
Award in honor of Molly Grimes given to the participant who best represents the character, kindness, and leadership qualities valued by the Distinguished Young Women program.
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6× UCA National High School Cheer Champion – 2023–2026
Member of a nationally ranked cheer team that won six national championship titles through the Universal Cheerleaders Association competition.
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6× AHSAA State Cheer Champion – 2023–2026
Part of a varsity cheer team that earned six Alabama High School Athletic Association state championship titles.
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PowerSouth Youth Tour 1st Alternate – 2025
Chosen as the first alternate to represent the local community on the PowerSouth Youth Tour, a leadership program that recognizes students with strong academics, character, and community involvement.
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Opp High School ACT 30+ Club – English
Recognized for earning a score of 32 on the English section of the ACT exam.
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Opp High School Ambassador – 2024–2026
Selected student representative who helps welcome visitors, assist with school events, and serve as a positive role model for the school community.
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Opp High School Track and Field State Qualifier – 2024
Qualified to compete at the state level in track and field in the 4x8
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Opp High School Cheer “Most Smiling” – 2024
Team award recognizing positivity, encouragement, and the ability to keep a strong and uplifting spirit during practices, games, and competitions.
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LBW Phi Theta Kappa Member
Member of the international honor society that recognizes academic achievement and leadership among college students.
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Opp High School Beta Club Member
Member of the National Beta Club, an organization that promotes academic excellence, leadership, service, and character.
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Covington County Youth Leadership Graduate – 2025
Completed a county leadership program focused on developing leadership skills, community awareness, and civic responsibility among students.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Occupational Therapy
- Outside the classroom
One of my favorite things to do is spend time outside. Whether it is reading in my backyard, hunting, going to the beach, or walking in my neighborhood, being outdoors helps me reset. I stay involved in cheer, track, and clubs because I enjoy staying active and connected. At church, I serve on the Youth Praise Team and in childcare.
Experience
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Content Creator
Walter Merrell Students Against Opioids
Mar 2025 – Aug 2025
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dental assistant
Walter H Burgess DMD PC
Aug 2024 – May 2026
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1st Grader Helper- Shine Academy
Jun 2024 – Jul 2024
Volunteering
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Campus Clean-Up Volunteer
Opp High School
Feb 2026
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Cheer Clinic Volunteer
Opp High School “Little Cats” Cheer Clinic
Jul 2025
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Kindergarten Assistant
Opp Elementary School Field Day
May 2025
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Community Outreach Volunteer- Assisted with organizing activities and interacting with children and families
FBLA Halloween Bash
Oct 2023 – Oct 2024
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Blood Drive Volunteer
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Aug 2022 – Feb 2026
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Donation Initiative Volunteer
Opp High School Canned Food Drive
Aug 2022 – Mar 2026
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Concessions Stand Worker
Local Ballpark
Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
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Food Packaging Volunteer
Meals of Love
Jun 2022 – Jun 2025
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Banquet Hostess
Opp High School / City of Opp
Apr 2022 – Aug 2025
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Face Painter
First Baptist Church Fall Festival
Oct 2021 – Oct 2025
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Vacation Bible School 4th Grade Helper
First Baptist Church
May 2021 – Jun 2026
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Shoebox Packer
Operation Christmas Child
Dec 2018 – Present
