Special Center Section Supplement: Pre-Convention Reports Youth Section

SPJST Youth Section

The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087 Email: vestnik@spjst.org Online: spjst.org/news/submitarticle-photo Questions? Call 800-727-7578

This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor (listed on page 2), State Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.

Lodge 30, Taiton youth enjoys LIT camp Lodge 47, Seaton youth excited to attend first SPJST camp

Just recently, I attended LIT (Leadersin-Training) camp at Camp Kubena. I had so much fun seeing old and new friends. I enjoyed all the activities there, and I can’t wait to go with my district to camp as an LIT. Bethany Baker, age 14 —SPJST—

This week, we’re doing Ram Camp. Last week, we did Camp Extra at school. It was very fun. I learned how to float this summer. Next week, we’re going to go to Summer Fun Water Park. We are also going to go to the bowling alley. Then after that, we’re going to Camp Kubena. It’s going to be my first time in camp. I’m so excited. I’m still excited to go swimming at camp. I’m going to pass the swimming test. I hope we are going to have the Fourth of July float this year in the parade. I want to ride in it. Fraternally, Andrew Ordogne, age 6 —SPJST—

Lodge 185, New braunfels youth attends summer camps

I got back from Camp Travis yesterday. It was good to be home, but I had a great time. Now we are getting ready to go to SPJST camp.

Your friend,

Rileigh Kitchen age 14 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth shares summer fun times

Dear Vestnik Readers,

School is out for the summer! I made a perfect score on my STAAR reading test. I have had a great summer break so far. We have just finished a camp called Camp Extra at an elementary school. It was fun. We read Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library there. I really enjoyed that book. We are also doing the library’s summer reading program again this year. I have to read for 30 minutes every day. I enjoy reading.

We have went swimming a few times already this summer, and I bet we will go swimming a lot more. This year at Camp Kubena, I am going to pass my swim test. I am so glad that my brother and I will get to go this year.

I cannot wait for the rest of the summer. I will see you in August. Fraternally, Travis Ordogne, age 9 —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton youth graduates from Eighth Grade

Congratulations to Brooke Lillie Bacak who graduated from the eighth grade at St. Philip Catholic School. Brooke was one of 22 graduates honored at the Wednesday, May 19, 2021, mass at 6 p.m. The graduates were congratulated and wished all the best in high school. The daughter of Brad and Crystal Bacak of El Campo, Brooke served as president of the student council for the 2020-2021 year at St. Philip Catholic School. Brooke is also a member of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club. Brooke was selected by her teachers to crown the Blessed Mother Mary during the annual “May Crowning” tradition, which was held during Mass on April 30. She is pictured below with St. Philip Catholic School eighth graders Lance Brooks and Landon Brooks.