Youth Section

SPJST Youth Section

Lodge 30, Taiton youth enjoys LIT camp

Dear Vestnik Readers,

I attended LIT (Leaders-in-Training) camp this past weekend. It was a fun time getting together with all the teens around Texas. We got to do the high ropes, swimming, archery, low ropes, and much more. I learned so many leadership skills that I will carry on! It was a fun time! Sincerely, Bethany Baker, age 15 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth visits Florida

I’m having a great summer! We went to Florida, and it was so much fun and pretty. We spent a lot of time at the beach, and I caught lots of fish. I liked watching the birds dive in the water and catch fish. We went kayaking and saw some dolphins. Sydney Bilbrey, age 9 —SPJST—

District Three Queen attends Polka Festival

Pictured at SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis during the National Polka Festival in May are, left to right, 2022 District Three Queen Madison Holland, 2017 State Queen April Dvorak, 2019 State Queen Misty Dvorak, and Lodge 25 Youth Leader Rita Holland.

Dear Readers,

At Polka Festival 2022, I had the opportunity to attend as SPJST District Three Queen. April, Misty, and I participated in the opening ceremonies at Lodge 25, Ennis. It was a pleasant surprise to see and be able to hang out with them.

I look forward to Camp Kubena this summer, and I hope to see all my friends there.

Fraternally yours, Madison Holland, age 14 2022 District Three Queen —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis youth member loves Hawaiian Falls Water Park

Dear Readers,

So far this summer I helped clean up a house that burned down. It was my aunt’s house. I went to Hawaiian Falls water park. I am going every weekend. I am going to love it. I hope everyone has a good summer. Kalynn Ryan, age 8 —SPJST—

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Collects Tabs for Ronald McDonald House

SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club held its monthly meeting on Sunday, May 1, 2022. For the service project, youth made and decorated cardboard houses to collect canned drink tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Way to go and keep collecting!

District One Annual Meeting, Youth Development Workshop, and Decorated Rock Contest Sunday, April 10, 2022 • Snook, Texas

On Sunday, April 10, 2022, District One held its annual meeting, youth development workshop, decorated rock contest, and fun and games at Snook Park. A delicious meal was served, and the youth enjoyed an egg hunt at Snook Park. ~ Submitted by Holly Narro, Assistant District One Youth Counselor

ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: District One Queen Macy Narro (17) and State King Caleb See (9) lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the District One Annual Meeting. PHOTO 2: District One Easter Egg Hunters! PHOTO 3: District One first place decorated rock contest winners, left to right, Emmy Supak (17), Andrea Story (17), Patsy Pineda (186), and Macy Narro (17).

District One Youth Development Workshop

District One Decorated Rock Contest Winners

PHOTO 1: K to 2nd Grades: 1st - Emmy Supak (17), 2nd - Madelynn Bammel (17), 3rd - Marley Kocurek (17). PHOTO 2: 3rd to 5th Grades: 1st - Andrea Story (17), 2nd - Lila Supak (17), 3rd - Jaycee Parker (17). PHOTO 3: 6th to 8th Grades: 1st - Patsy Pineda (186), 2nd - Abby Lopez (17). PHOTO 4: 9th to 12th Grades: 1st - Macy Narro (17), 2nd - Jesse Enrique (186), 3rd - Carson Parker (17).