Scholarship, Grant Winners

SPJST Proudly Presents Its 2021 Scholarship Winners

★ SPJST Leadership Grant Winner ★ Sid Pokladnik Scholarship Honoring the memory of Sid Pokladnik, longtime past SPJST District Three Director and SPJST Supreme Lodge Chairman

Riley Breanne Green Lodge 9, Snook

Snook High School Daughter of Amy Gill Texas A&M University Biomedical Science

★ SPJST Leadership Grant Winner ★ Joe B. Hejny Scholarship Honoring the memory of Joe B. Hejny, past SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President and one of the organizers of the SPJST Youth Program

Kyleigh Marie Hruska Lodge 9, Snook

Snook High School Daughter of Justin and Rebekah Hruska Texas A&M University Health Education/Allied Health

★ SPJST Leadership Grant Winner ★ Vernell Foyt Scholarship Honoring the memory of Vernell Foyt, longtime past Entertainment Chairman at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston

Karley Taylor Kieschnick Lodge 142, Houston

Incarnate Word Academy Daughter of Keith and Amy Kieschnick Texas Tech University Nursing

★ SPJST Leadership Grant Winner ★ Nick A. Morris Scholarship Honoring the memory of Nick A. Morris, past SPJST Supreme Lodge President and Vestnik Editor

Kamree Paige Walker Lodge 9, Snook

Snook High School Daughter of Denna and Jason Ward Blinn Junior College Nursing

★ SPJST Undergraduate Winner ★ Ben F. Trcalek, Jr. Scholarship Honoring the memory of Ben F. Trcalek, Jr., longtime past SPJST booster and member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor

Tabor Marshall Dowell

Lodge 17, New Tabor Caldwell High School Son of Mabrey Petty and Tye Dowell Texas A&M University Allied Health

★ SPJST Undergraduate Winner ★

Alexander Paul Erickson

Lodge 76, Wichita Falls

Homeschooled Son of Jason and Kathern Erickson University of Texas, Arlington Architecture

★ SPJST Undergraduate Winner ★

Christian Ross Goodson

Lodge 32, Victoria

Liberty Christian School Son of Mark and Sheryl Goodson Texas A&M University Economics

★ SPJST Undergraduate Winner ★ Gladys Yates Scholarship Honoring the memory of Gladys Yates, past SPJST State Fraternal Activities Coordinator

Preston William Weise

Lodge 160, San Angelo

Wall High School Son of Dale and Shelly Weise Texas A&M University Rangeland Ecology/Management

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ District Six Scholarship Scholarship made possible by an endowment funded by SPJST District Six

Brittany Nicole Baker Lodge 30, Taiton

El Campo High School Daughter of Winston E. Baker, Jr. and Patricia A. Baker Wharton County Junior College Medical Field

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ J.R. Kubena Scholarship Honoring the memory of J.R. Kubena, who served as past SPJST Secretary from the organization’s inception in 1897 until 1938

Jaxson Wayne Brisco Lodge 9, Snook

Snook High School Son of Kristine and Russell Brisco Texas A&M University Mechanical Engineering

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ Bessie Petr Scholarship Honoring the memory of Bessie Petr, longtime past District Three Youth Counselor

Kathleen Rae Barton

Lodge 54, West O’Connor High School Daughter of Terry and Jill Barton Appalachian State University Exercise Science

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ Otto Hanus Scholarship Honoring the memory of Otto Hanus, past organizer and first curator of the SPJST Museum

Jaycie Paige Brisco Lodge 9, Snook

Snook High School Daughter of Kristine and Russell Brisco University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Sport Management

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★

Thomas Anthony Carlile Lodge 54, West

Waxahachie High School Son of John Lee Carlile and Cynthia Ann Carlile Texas Tech University Undecided

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★

Hanna Lillie Chudej Lodge 4, Hallettsville

Mountain Home High School Daughter of Chris Edward Chudej and Tracy Tronicek Chudej University of Central Arkansas Interior Design

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ ★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★

Shauna Lee Curran

Lodge 133, San Antonio

Nashoba Regional High School Daughter of John Michael Curran and Cindy Lou Curran McKendree University Undecided

Hope Faith Davila Lodge 54, West

West High School Daughter of Karen Faye Davila and David Frank Davila McLennan Community College Radiologist Technician

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ Edward L. Marek Scholarship Honoring the memory of Edward L. Marek, longtime past SPJST Supreme Lodge President

Kaylie D’Ann Dewbre Lodge 29, Taylor Richland High School Daughter of Michael Luke Dewbre and Holly D’Ann Dewbre Tarleton State University Nursing

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. Scholarship Honoring the memory of Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr., longtime past SPJST District Two Director and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator

Konnor Lane Eldridge Lodge 9, Snook

Snook High School Son of Stacey Slovacek and Keith Eldridge Blinn Junior College Construction Management

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ Otto Hanus Scholarship Honoring the memory of Otto Hanus, past organizer and first curator of the SPJST Museum

Logan Henry Erskine Lodge 47, Seaton

Rogers High School Son of Todd Logan and Amy Jo (Jezek) Erskine Texas A&M University Economics

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★

Brooke Alanna Henke

Lodge 107, Floresville

Floresville High School Daughter of Natalie Henke and Douglas Henke San Antonio College Nursing

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★

Reese Ashton Gallant

Lodge 160, San Angelo

Wall High School Daughter of Robyn and Kevin Brooks Angelo State University English

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ Birdie Hilsher Pech Scholarship Honoring the memory of Birdie Hilsher Pech of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston who was instrumental in organizing the SPJST Youth Movement

Savannah Marian Kobza

Lodge 67, Schulenburg

Vista Ridge High School Daughter of Kirk Kobza and Paige Castaneda Austin Community College Hospitality

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ ★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★

Alana Morgan Machac Lodge 54, West

Bruceville-Eddy High School Daughter of Brian and Jennifer (Kalina) Walker King University Exercise Science

Jackson Milam Merck

Lodge 30, Taiton

El Campo High School Son of John and Jean Merck Baylor University Business/Law

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ Johnnie R. Krizan Scholarship Honoring the memory of Johnnie R. Krizan, longtime past SPJST District Three Director

Jacob Michael Mraz

Lodge 25, Ennis

Ennis High School Son of Jeff and Julie Mraz Texas Tech University Electrical Engineering

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★

Allison Renee Murphy Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Abbott High School Daughter of Jason Kyle Murphy and Anita Jane Murphy Hill College Accounting

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ ★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★

Sarah Danielle Norman

Lodge 81, Needville

Needville High School Daughter of Todd and Sheryl Norman Texas A&M University Biology

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★

Blaine Benjamin Orsak Lodge 73, Seymour

Seymour High School Son of Tim and Tracy Orsak Tarleton State University Aeronautical Engineering

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★

Addie Klaire Marie Reisner

Lodge 15, Buckholts

Rogers High School Daughter of Larry and Keely Reisner Temple College Construction Science

Davis Lane Schwartz

Lodge 160, San Angelo

Wall High School Son of Todd and Kimberley Schwartz Angelo State University Business

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ Denisse Wuensche Scholarship Honoring the memory of Denisse Wuensche, past active member, reporter, and youth leader of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville

Mary Kate Skrabanek Lodge 47, Seaton

Memorial Senior High School Daughter of Scott Edward Skrabanek and Teresa Ann Skrabanek Texas A&M University Biology

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ ★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ Ben and Martha Trcalek Scholarship Honoring the memory of Ben and Martha Trcalek, longtime past active members of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor

John Cameron Suehs

Lodge 17, New Tabor

Caldwell High School Son of Bradley and Kristen Suehs Sam Houston State University Animal Science

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★

Aden Drew Supak Lodge 186, Caldwell

Navarro High School Son of Glenn, Jr. and Bobbi Supak Texas A&M University, Texarkana Wildlife/Ranch Management

Hannah Christine Willberg Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point

Rosebud-Lott High School Daughter of Hollie Christine Furman Texas A&M University Allied Health

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ Ernest A. Wentrcek, Sr. Scholarship Honoring the memory of Ernest A. Wentrcek, Sr., past dedicated supporter of the SPJST organization and president of SPJST Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★

Keegan John Ross Wilson Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station

Franklin High School Son of Clint Alan Wilson and Leah Garrett Wilson Texas Lutheran University Biology

Joshua Argyle Zucha Lodge 172, Pasadena

Pearland High School Son of Anthony and Joan Zucha Southwestern University Mathematics/Computer Science/ Engineering

★ SPJST General Freshman Winner ★ Helen Fusig and King B. Hegwood Scholarship Honoring the memory of Helen (Fusig) and King B. Hegwood, longtime past active and beloved members of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston

Olivia Renee Zucha

Lodge 172, Pasadena

Pearland High School Daughter of Louis Zucha and Francisca Zucha Sam Houston State University Nursing