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Youth Section
from Vestnik 2022.04.11
by SPJST
SPJST Youth Section
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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.
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:
Ryan Ruzicka (Grades 9 to 11) 3rd - Dessert 3rd - Individual Talent 3rd - Merit Points (senior) Honorable Mention - Photography
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 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)
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—
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth: spring break at beach
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—
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
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.
became the “furry” face of Easter, the most obvious connection may be the calendar. April showers not only bring spring flowers, but the birth of baby rabbits. Both springtime and bunnies are iconic symbols of birth and renewal. “Rabbits (originally hares) are longstanding fertility symbols associated with the arrival of spring because they are so prolific and give birth as soon as the weather warms,” notes Diane Shane Fruchtman, Assistant Professor of Religion at Rutgers University.
There’s no religious significance to a bunny being part of the Easter holiday, according to Dr. Fruchtman. “Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, who, according to the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke, celebrated Passover on a Thursday (the last supper was a Passover Seder, celebrating the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt), was crucified on Friday, and rose from the dead on Sunday.”
In fact, the Easter egg has more historical context than the Easter Bunny, in that eggs may have been part of the Passover Seder plate at the last supper, as it still is today. “We don’t know for sure, but later Jewish sources firmly incorporate the egg in the Passover ritual,” Dr. Fruchtman says, “though there are no bunnies to be found.”
You’ll see the Easter Bunny pop up (or should we say hop up) in Easter movies and on Easter decorations, but when did it actually first appear? The earliest reference to the Easter Bunny dates back to some time before the 17th century when the Germanic people of Europe introduced the Osterhase—a rabbit who brought gifts to children at Easter time. As History.com explains: When these Germanic immigrants settled in America in the 1700s, they brought this tradition with them to Pennsylvania. The tradition even included children leaving carrots out for the Osterhase, much like leaving cookies for Santa at Christmas. Another popular theory about the Easter Bunny
The myth of Ostara is another popular theory that some contend is the origin of the Easter Bunny. According to theconversation.com, the eighth-century scholar known as the Venerable Bede wrote in his work The Reckoning of Time that the word “Easter” stems from “Eostre” (another version of the name “Ostara”).
Dr. Fruchtman elaborates on this theory, saying that Bede (and English monk) wrote that the word comes from an Anglo-Saxon goddess, Eostre, whose feast-day in the spring coincided with the day of the Christian Paschal celebra-
District Two Youth Pizza and Skating Party
Sunday, February 20, 2022 • Cici’s Pizza / Wheels Family Skating Center • Temple
We had a great time in February at the District Two youth skating party. We started our afternoon with buffet pizza at Cici’s Pizza in Temple. For the skating party, we had 40 youth and 11 guests join us. All enjoyed a great time! We even had lots of parents brave the skates! Members from Lodges 20, Granger; 47, Seaton; 182, Falls County; and 187, Round Rock were in attendance.
—Submitted by Amber Bartek Assistant District Two Youth Counselor
LEFT PHOTO: Some of the members from Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Club. PHOTO 2: Additional members from Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Club. PHOTO 3: Lodge 182, Falls County Youth Club. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club.
tion. However no other source mentions Eostre, and it’s entirely possible that Bede made her up. But Bede makes no mention of rabbits or eggs being associated with her.”
Where does the Easter bunny live?
We all know Santa lives at the North Pole, but the Easter Bunny’s homestead is shrouded in mystery. Trackeasterbunny.com believes the Easter Bunny lives on Easter Island, a remote Polynesian island in the Pacific. Reportedly, the Easter Bunny departs from Easter Island on Easter Eve to deliver gifts and candy all across the globe. Easter Island is also said to house magical animals who serve as the Easter Bunny’s loyal helpers, similar to the elves in Santa’s workshop.
Why does the Easter bunny bring eggs?
There are several theories about where Easter eggs originated and why the Easter Bunny delivers them. According to History.com, one theory contends that Easter eggs are connected to pagan traditions. The egg represented new life in the ancient world, and as such, it was with candy. Then when the kids hunt for their eggs, they’ll find a joke and a treat. With these riddles, they’ll be able to celebrate Easter and exercise their brains and funny bones!
associated with pagan spring celebrations. In Christianity, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus’ resurrection.
Although the true origins of the Easter Bunny (and Easter eggs) may never be fully known or agreed upon, they continue to be much-loved traditions of the Easter holiday.” Even if your typical Easter sermon won’t include anything about rabbits, eggs, or fertility, that’s not to say that the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs are not religious traditions,” says Dr. Fruchtman. “Religion is about far more than doctrine, texts, belief, and sacred buildings; it’s about practices, community, memory, family, home, and traditions that have meaning to you.”
Sources: History.com: “Easter Symbols and Traditions” The Conversation: “The very strange history of the Easter Bunny” Track Easter Bunny: “Where Does the Easter Bunny Live?” —SPJST—
State Fraternal Director Frank Horak and Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny visited with youth leaders in District Six on Thursday, March 31, 2022, to discuss ideas to revitalize SPJST’s youth program. Pictured are, front, left to right, Ardis Bacak of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny; State Fraternal Director Frank Horak; and Crystal Bacak of Lodge 30, Taiton. BACK: District Six Youth Counselor/Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Leader Lisa Bubela; Megan Riha, Heather Garrett, and Assistant Youth Leader Kirby Lange, all of Lodge 30, Taiton; District Six Director Annie Vahalik; Honorary District Six Director Karen Kaspar; and Sara Kresta and Patsy Baker, both of Lodge 30, Taiton. Thanks to District Six for hosting the meeting at Taiton Community Center, to DYC Lisa Bubela for the delicious refreshments, and to Director Annie Vahalik for the mouth-watering cookies.
25 Easter riddles that will have you hunting for answers
by Hedy Phillips https://www.rd.com/article/ easter-riddles/
Hop right on up and get your fill of these super fun Easter riddles! What is Easter? Time for chocolate bunnies, colorful eggs, and, of course, Easter riddles! Every holiday comes with its own traditions, and many of those traditions make for great riddles and jokes. There are so many Easter games to play and Easter jokes to share, so why not expand on the fun with some riddles? These Easter riddles can be enjoyed right alongside these everyday riddles for kids, short riddles, and long riddles to really make joke time shine.
A great way to enjoy these riddles? Write them on small slips of paper and put them inside plastic Easter eggs along 1. How do you send Easter greetings?
Answer: By hare mail.
2. Why did the duck get fired from his Easter job?
Answer: He kept quacking the eggs.
3. Why do you paint eggs for Easter?
Answer: Can you imagine trying to wallpaper them?
4. What does the Easter bunny do after he takes a shower?
Answer: He uses a hare dryer.
5. If a rooster laid an egg on the top of a hill, which direction would it roll down?
Answer: It wouldn’t—roosters don’t lay eggs.
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Collect Socks
FOR WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
Lodge 47, Seaton participated in a charity project of collecting socks for National Down Syndrome Day on March 21. We presented these socks to the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas in Austin. They have monthly meetings for youth and young adults. We have our personal hero in our youth club so I think this was a great project to bring awareness to our youth. Thank you, Shirley Hoelscher, for helping share as a parent of DS. I also want to say thank you to Marilyn Yates of Colleyville. She called me and had some socks that her husband couldn’t wear and would like to donate. Thank you for your sweet consideration of us. — Amber Bartek, Youth Leader
6. What kind of story does the Easter bunny like best?
Answer: The ones with hop-py endings.
7. What do you call the Easter bunny the day after Easter?
Answer: Tired.
8. There’s only one place where Christmas comes before Easter. Where is it?
Answer: The dictionary.
9. What kind of beans won’t grow in your garden?
Answer: Jelly beans.
10. What kind of bunny can’t hop? Answer: A chocolate bunny.
11. What popular Easter item has to be broken before you can use it?
Answer: An egg—egg-cept on Easter!
12. What kind of jewelry does the Easter bunny wear?
Answer: 14-carrot gold.
Addee Williams wins first in rock contest
Congratulations to Addee Williams of Lodge 215, South Plains! She was the first place winner (9th to 12th grade) in the decorated rock contest held at the District Four Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Lubbock. 13. What treat does the Easter bunny hide in the ocean?
Answer: Oyster eggs.
14. How many Easter eggs can you put in an empty basket?
Answer: Only one—after that, it’s not empty anymore.
15. What is the Easter bunny’s favorite sport?
Answer: Basket-ball.
16. How do you find all the loot on Easter?
Answer: Eggs marks the spot.
17. Why shouldn’t you tickle an Easter egg?
Answer: Because it might crack up.
18. What branch of the military would the Easter bunny join?
Answer: The Hare Force.
19. Where do bunnies hang out? Answer: The hare salon.
20. How does Easter end? Answer: With an “r.”
21. Why was the Easter egg hiding?
Answer: Because it was a little chicken.
Lodge 48, beyersville youth club: giving back to the community
Lodge 48, Beyersville youth and parents assist at Shepherds Heart Food Pantry on Saturday, April 2, 2022. —Michelle Newsom, Youth Leader 22. What do you get when you cross a rabbit with shellfish?
Answer: The Oyster Bunny.
23. What kind of music does the Easter Bunny like?
Answer: Hip hop.
24. Where does the Easter Bunny eat breakfast?
Answer: IHOP!
25. What’s the best way to make Easter easier?
Answer: Put an “i” where the “t” is. —SPJST—
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth ready to cheer
Seventh grade has been a busy year, but I am loving it. I was recently inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. I have worked really hard to keep my grades up. I also tried out for cheer for my eighth grade year, and I made it. I can’t wait to cheer for our football team next year! Mallory Velasquez, age 13 —SPJST—
Lodge 202, Jourdanton youth places at state powerlifting meet
Hello, Vestnik Readers.
I competed in regional powerlifting on Friday, March 11, 2022, in Bishop, Texas. I placed fourth which allowed me to advance to compete at the THSPA State Powerlifting Meet. On Saturday, March 26, in Division II in the 308’s, I placed ninth at State. I had a wonderful experience. This is only my sophomore year in high school. I hope to continue lifting in my junior and senior years. Thank you, Diego Valdez, age 16 —SPJST—
Lodge 81, Needville Youth Help with Veterans’ Fundraiser
On Sunday, March 20, 2022, we helped the Veterans with their fundraiser that they do each year. People buy plates of chicken fried steak and pick them up. I like helping walk out the food to the cars. It was a pretty day. We ended up having our monthly meeting there because our hall was dirty from the night before. I sold my chocolates for my softball team to the adults, too. I play on the Diamondz with my sister Ruby! Amber Jones, age 8
—SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club Members. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 81 youth Maxx Stavinoha, right, poses with Veterans and volunteers: Phil Janda (spouse of Veteran Joyce Janda), Marion Mireles, and District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha (Marion and Bradley are both veterans and members of Lodge 81). RIGHT PHOTO: Assistant Youth Leader Krystle Bender, far right, poses for photo with Veteran Joyce Janda.
Lodge 81, Needville Youth Decorate Nursing Home Windows
On Sunday, April 3, 2022, we decorated the windows at the nursing home for Easter. The day was pretty. We had lots of friends come out with our members to help. I love seeing the elderly people; I can’t wait to go inside. I had fun. After, some of us went to eat Mexican food for lunch. It was yummy.
Love, Ruby Jones, age 7
Hosted by District Three Members
★ Lodge 25, Ennis
★ Sunday, March 27, 2022
Constructed Items Repurposed Items Kindergarten - 2nd Grades 1st - Kalynn Ryan (25) 2nd - Luke Holland (25)
3rd - 5th Grades 1st - Kalyne Tucker (84)
6th - 8th Grades 1st - Aubrianna Dobecka (6) 2nd - Mckenzie Burcie (154) 3rd -Morgan Oliver (25)
9th - 11th Grades 1st - Quinlan Dobecka (6) 2nd - Kendall Tucker (84) 3rd - Preston Sullivan (25)
Dessert - Cookies Kindergarten - 2nd Grades 1st - Garrett Wyatt (25)
3rd - 5th Grades 1st - Layne Oliver (25) 2nd - Kalyne Tucker (84)
6th - 8th Grades 1st - Joshua Tucker (84) 2nd - Aubrianna Dobecka (6) 3rd - Chad Jurik (25)
9th - 11th Grades 1st - Quinlan Dobecka (6) 2nd - Holly Jones (154) 3rd - Ryan Ruzicka (84)
Handicraft Kindergarten - 2nd Grades 1st - Victoria Oliver (25) 2nd - Kalynn Ryan (25) 3rd - Garrett Wyatt (25)
6th - 8th Grades 1st - Mckenzie Burcie (154) 2nd - Madison Holland (25) 3rd - Aubrianna Dobecka (6)
9th - 11th Grades 1st - Megan Ruzicka (84) 2nd - Quinlan Dobecka (6) 3rd - Holly Jones (154)
Constructed Items
Left to right, Kalynn Ryan (25), Kalyne Tucker (84), Aubrianna Dobecka (6),Quinlan Dobecka (6).
Dessert
Left to right, Garrett Wyatt (25), Layne Oliver (25), Joshua Tucker (84), Quinlan Dobecka (6). Hobby Kits Kindergarten - 2nd Grades 1st - Kalynn Ryan (25) 2nd - Victoria Oliver (25) 3rd - June Holland (25)
3rd - 5th Grades 1st - Layne Oliver (25) 2nd - Kalyne Tucker (84)
6th - 8th Grades 1st - Mckenzie Burcie (154) 2nd - Madison Holland (25) 3rd - Aubrianna Dobecka (6)
9th - 11th Grades 1st - Miles Jones (154) 2nd - Kendall Tucker (84) 3rd - Preston Sullivan (25)
Handicraft
Left to right, Victoria Oliver (25), Mckenzie Burcie (154), Megan Ruzicka (84).
Hobby Kits Kalynn Ryan (25), Layne Oliver (25), Mckenzie Burcie (154), Miles Jones (154).
Needlework
Victoria Oliver (25), Layne Oliver (25), Chad Jurik (25), Holly Jones (154). Needlework Kindergarten - 2nd Grades 1st - Victoria Oliver (25)
3rd - 5th Grades 1st - Layne Oliver (25)
6th - 8th Grades 1st - Chad Jurik (25) 2nd - Morgan Oliver (25) 3rd - Mckenzie Burcie (154)
9th - 11th Grades 1st - Holly Jones (154)
Photography Street Impressions Kindergarten - 2nd Grades 1st - Luke Holland (25) 2nd - June Holland (25) 3rd - Garrett Wyatt (25)
3rd - 5th Grades 1st - Layne Oliver (25) 2nd - Kalyne Tucker (84)
6th - 8th Grades 1st - Morgan Oliver (25) 2nd - Madison Holland (25) 3rd - Joshua Tucker (84)
Hosted by District Three Members
★ Lodge 25, Ennis
★ Sunday, March 27, 2022
9th - 11th Grades 1st - Preston Sullivan (25) 2nd - Quinlan Dobecka (6) 3rd - Holly Jones (154)
Pictorial Arts Kindergarten - 2nd Grades 1st - Kalynn Ryan (25)
6th - 8th Grades 1st - Madison Holland (25) 2nd - Morgan Oliver (25)
9th - 11th Grades 1st - Megan Ruzicka (84) 2nd - Quinlan Dobecka (6) 3rd - Miles Jones (154)
Science and Education Kindergarten - 2nd Grades 1st - Kalynn Ryan (25)
9th - 11th Grades 1st - Miles Jones (154)
Sewing Kindergarten - 2nd Grades 1st - Victoria Oliver (25)
3rd - 5th Grades 1st - Layne Oliver (25)
6th - 8th Grades 1st - Mckenzie Burcie (154) 2nd - Morgan Oliver (25)
9th - 11th Grades 1st - Miles Jones (154)
Individual Talent Kindergarten - 2nd Grades 1st - Victoria Oliver (25)
3rd - 5th Grades 1st - Layne Oliver (25)
6th - 8th Grades 1st - Morgan Oliver (25)
9th - 11th Grades 1st - Holly Jones (154) 2nd - Miles Jones (154) 3rd - Ryan Ruzicka (84)
Junior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 25, Ennis June Holland Luke Holland Layne Oliver Victoria Oliver Kalynn Ryan Garrett Wyatt
Photography Left to right, Luke Holland (25), Layne Oliver (25), Morgan Oliver (25), Preston Sullivan (25).
Pictorial Arts
Left to right, Kalynn Ryan (25), Madison Holland (25), Megan Ruzicka (84).
Science and Education
Left to right, Kalynn Ryan (25), Miles Jones (154).
Sewing Left to right, Victoria Oliver (25), Layne Oliver (25), Mckenzie Burcie (154), Miles Jones (154).
Individual Talent
Left to right, Victoria Oliver (25), Layne Oliver (25), Morgan Oliver (25), Holly Jones (154).
Senior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 154, Fort Worth Holly Jones Miles Jones
2nd - Lodge 25, Ennis Madison Holland Chad Jurik Morgan Oliver Preston Sullivan
Royalty - King District King Preston Sullivan (25) District Duke Luke Holland (25)
First Runner-Up King Miles Jones (154) First Runner-Up Duke Garrett Wyatt (25)
Royalty - Queen District Queen Madison Holland (25) District Duchess June Holland (25)
First Runner-Up Queen Kendall Tucker (84) First Runner-Up Duchess Kalyne Tucker (84) —SPJST—
JUNIOR GROUP TALENT - Lodge 25, Ennis. Back, left to right, Luke Holland, Layne Oliver, Kalynn Ryan. Front: Garrett Wyatt, June Holland, Victoria Oliver. SENIOR GROUP TALENT - Lodge 154, Fort Worth. Miles Jones, Holly Jones.
District THREE Youth Achievement Day SCENES
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 25, Ennis Treasurer Betty Macalik heads up soda and snack duties at District Three Youth Achievement Day. RIGHT PHOTO: Assisting with tabulation are, Brandon and Appa Burcie, both of Lodge 154, Fort Worth.
LEFT PHOTO: Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez double-checks contest results. CENTER PHOTO: Way to go, District Three! District Three Youth Counselor Mary Steinman and District Three Director John Engelke, right, present $500 to State Fraternal Director Frank Horak for summer camp programs at Camp Kubena. The funds were raised in a silent auction of YAD desserts category (cookies) that were donated by participants. Thank you to youth contributors and buyers! RIGHT PHOTO: District Three Director John Engelke assists with tabulation. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and made the day run smoothly.
LEFT PHOTO: Four Generations-Proud of Lodge 25, Ennis Members! 2022-2023 District Three Queen Madison Holland is pictured with her father Brian Holland, left, great-grandmother Margaret Krajca, and grandmother Rita and grandfather Scooter Holland. RIGHT PHOTO: Roll out the red carpet for past royalty in attendance at District Three YAD. Mistress of ceremonies CarrieAnn Jones, far left, and District Three Youth Counselor Mary Steinman, far right, recognize, second from left to right, 1990 State Duchess Kelli (Sims) Tucker, 1969 State Duchess Rita (Krajca) Holland, 2020 State Duchess Mckenzie Burcie, 2020 State Queen Holly Jones, 2019 State Queen Misty Dvorak, 2003 State King Jake Holland, 2017 State King Austen Holland, 2009 State Duke Brandon Droste, and 2017 State Duchess Madison Holland.
LEFT PHOTO: District Three Royalty Court and their families. Front, left to right, Garrett Wyatt, 2022-2023 District Three Duke Luke Holland, 2022-2023 District Three King Preston Sullivan, 2022-2023 District Three Queen Madison Holland, 2022-2023 District Three Duchess June Holland. Back: April Wyatt, Jake and Jessica Holland, Pierce Tignor, Lisa and Bill Sullivan, Brian Holland, Austen Holland, Kristi Holland, Isaac Burns, and Rita and Scooter Holland. RIGHT PHOTO: State, district, and local lodge officials congratulate the newly-crowned District Three Royalty Court. Front, left to right, are 2022-2023 District Three Royalty - Duke Luke Holland, King Preston Sullivan, Queen Madison Holland, and Duchess June Holland, all of Lodge 25, Ennis. BACK: State Fraternal Director Frank Horak, Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Leader Rita Holland, District Three Director John Engelke, District Youth Counselor Mary Steinman, and Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny. Congratulations to the 2022-2023 District Three Royalty!
