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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
Lodge 84, Dallas youth excel at District Three YAD Dear Readers, The youth met for a quick virtual meeting on Saturday, March 26, 2022, for their monthly meeting. Assistant Youth Leader Vicki Sims was checking to make sure we were all prepared for District Three Youth Achievement Day (YAD) which was set for Sunday, March 27 and to remind us about the registration time and attendance requirements. Sunday, March 27 was a busy but fun day. It was great seeing all of my district friends! Youth Achievement Day results for Lodge 84, Dallas youth:
Megan Ruzicka (Grades 9 to 11) 1st - Handicraft 1st - Pictorial Art 3rd - Merit Points (senior) Honorable Mention - Dessert Honorable Mention - Photography Kendall Tucker (Grades 9 to 11) 2nd - Constructed Items 2nd - Hobby Kits 2nd - Royalty Queen 3rd - Merit Points (senior) Honorable Mention - Dessert
Hi! We just finished the third nine weeks at school. I made the AB honor roll. We also got to go to the beach for spring break with our family and friends. It was so much fun! I am ready for summer so we can go back. Shaylee Velasquez, age 9 —SPJST—
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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.
Ryan Ruzicka (Grades 9 to 11) 3rd - Dessert 3rd - Individual Talent 3rd - Merit Points (senior) Honorable Mention - Photography
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth: spring break at beach
Honorable Mention - Photography Josh Tucker (Grades 6 to 8) 1st - Dessert 3rd - Photography 3rd - Merit Points (junior) Honorable Mention - Hobby Kits Honorable Mention - Constructed Items Kalyne Tucker (Grades 3 to 5) 1st - Constructed Items 2nd - Photography 2nd - Dessert 2nd - Hobby Kits 2nd - Royalty Duchess 3rd - Merit Points (junior)
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth makes honor roll Hi! We just finished the third nine weeks at school. I made the AB honor roll. We also got to go to the beach for spring break with our family and friends. It was so much fun! Anabella Velasquez, age 9 —SPJST—
The Easter Bunny’s origins: the interesting history behind this Easter symbol by Elisa Roland https://www.rd.com/article/whybunnies-popular-for-easter/ The Easter Bunny’s history is more complicated and mysterious than you may think, and it has nothing to do with the Bible. Who isn’t familiar with the origins of Bugs, Thumper, or Peter Cottontail? These famous bunnies are beloved characters from classic childhood cartoons, movies, and literature. But did you ever wonder how the most famous bunny of all, the Easter Bunny, became synonymous with Easter, a holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus? Easter bunny origins While there isn’t any historical documentation that explains how a rabbit
District Two youth leaders discuss youth program revitalization
Congratulations to everyone who participated in District Three Youth Achievement Day, and I hope to see you all at State Youth Achievement Day in Temple on Saturday, July 30. Fraternally, Josh Tucker, age 12 —SPJST—
State Fraternal Director Frank Horak and Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny visited with youth leaders in District Two on Saturday, March 26, 2022, to discuss ideas to revitalize SPJST’s youth program. Pictured are, clockwise, from bottom left to right, District Two Director Jesse Pospisil; State Fraternal Director Frank Horak; Youth Leader Becky Beckendorf of Lodge 182, Falls County; Youth Leader Brita Goodman of Lodge 20, Granger; Youth Leader Michelle Newsom of Lodge 48, Beyersville; Assistant Youth Leader Chelsea Bilbrey of Lodge 47, Seaton; Assistant Youth Leader Emilie Tischler of Lodge 20, Granger; Assistant District Two Youth Counselor/Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader Amber Bartek; Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny; and District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky. Thanks to DYC Patsy Koslovsky for hosting the meeting at Oscar Store near Temple and for the delicious lunch.
