SATURDAY, JULY 25
2026 SPJST STATE YOUTH SHOWCASE
Saturday, July 25
Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center Temple, Texas
★ MASTERS OF CEREMONIES ★
1987 State King and 1992 Mr. SPJST Michael Morris
Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny
8:30 A.M. CREATIVE ARTS DISPLAY ROOM OPEN to COUNTRY STORE OPEN
1:30 P.M. Christmas Ornament - $10 min. donation
Dessert Sweet Rolls - $20 min. donation
All money goes to youth member.
8:45 A.M. BESEDA GROUP PHOTO ON STAGE
9:00 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES
Flag Presentation and National Anthem
All times after 9:00 a.m. are approximate.
SPJST Youth Club Motto
Invocation - 2025 Miss SPJST Paetyn Beckendorf
Welcome and Introductions
Executive Committee and Home Office Staff
BESEDA DANCE EXHIBITION
Lodge 9, Snook - Breygan Bodish, Brystle Bodish
Kinsley Crump, Grayson Giesenschlag
Matthew Giesenschlag, Zachary Giesenschlag
Jase Hruska, JoLee Jakubik, Dakota Kienow
Shane Kienow, Ivey Lewis
TALENT COMPETITION
Group Talent
Junior Group
Senior Group
Individual Talent
Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
3rd to 5th Grade
6th to 8th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
BREAK
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
Mayborn Concessions is open all day serving food and drinks in the lobby. Preordered box lunches will be delivered and available after 11:30 a.m. in the dining room adjacent to the lobby.
12:50 P.M. LEGACY LEADER GROUP PHOTOGRAPH
All royalty contestants meet on the stage.
1:00 P.M. LEGACY LEADER COMPETITION
Tiny Mr. SPJST and Tiny Miss SPJST
Little Mr. SPJST and Little Miss SPJST
Junior Mr. SPJST and Junior Miss SPJST
Mr. SPJST and Miss SPJST
JUNIOR GROUP TALENT
“The Ants Go Marching” - Dramatic
Nathan Hargraves, Zoey Jones - Lodge 81, Needville
Alice Cliff, Stella Cliff, Zoey Coleman - Lodge 142, Houston District 5
“Goldilocks and the Three Bears” - Dramatic
Madelynn Bammel, Kolter Plachy, Michael “MJ” Svec
Serenity Svec, Jemma Zimmerhanzel Lodge 17, New Tabor - District 1
“Golden Guardians: A K-Pop Dance Routine” - Dance
Breygan Bodish, Brystle Bodish, Kinsley Crump, JoLee Jakubik Ivey Lewis, Matthew Giesenschlag, Zachary Giesenschlag Lodge 9, Snook - District 1
“The 50 States” - Vocal
Paige Oliver, Jameson Trickett-Collins Lodge 66, Waco - District 3
SENIOR GROUP TALENT
“Legend of Zelda Trio” - Instrument Medley
Abigail Parmer, Kaylee Parmer, Melissa Parmer Lodge 81, Needville - District 5
“Wall of Comedy” - Comedy
Tripp Hargraves, Amber Jones, Ruby Jones - Lodge 81, Needville
Chloe Doherty - Lodge 142, Houston District 5
“United in Praise” - Dance
Grayson Giesenschlag, Jase Hruska, Dakota Kienow
Shane Kienow Lodge 9, Snook - District 1
“Texas SPJST Has Talent” - Talent Show
Branson Castaneda, Bailen Kocurek, Marley Kocurek
Kyren Plachy, Cooper Stuart Lodge 17, New Tabor - District 1
“Beauty School Dropout” - Dance
Londyn Castaneda, Channing Starmer, Collins Starmer Lodge 17, New Tabor - District 1
“The Day the Crayons Came Home” - Dramatic
Tynlee Beckendorf, Fiona Galler, Reid Galler, Abigail McAdams
Eddison McAdams, Everett McAdams, Layne Oliver
Morgan Oliver, Victoria Oliver Lodge 66, Waco - District 3
INDIVIDUAL TALENT
KINDERGARTEN TO 2ND GRADE
“The Foot Book” - Dramatic
Thomas Zajicek
Lodge 80, Holland - District 2
“Piano Medley” - Piano Instrumental
Ivey Lewis
Lodge 9, Snook - District 1
“Take Me Out to the Ballgame” - Comedy
Kolter Plachy
Lodge 17, New Tabor - District 1
“Fifty Nifty United States” - Vocal
Stella Cliff
Lodge 142, Houston - District 5
INDIVIDUAL TALENT
3RD TO 5TH GRADE
“Me Too” - Pom Pom Dance
Zoey Jones
Lodge 81, Needville - District 5
“Three Little Birds” - Vocal
Jameson Trickett-Collins
Lodge 66, Waco - District 3
“Joking Around” - Comedy/Hula Hoop
Kamden Plachy
Lodge 17, New Tabor - District 1
“I Want it All” - Dance
JoLee Jakubik
Lodge 9, Snook - District 1
“The Star Spangled Banner” - Vocal
Alice Cliff
Lodge 142, Houston - District 5
“Start a Fire in my Soul” - Dance
Bethany Zajicek
Lodge 80, Holland - District 2
INDIVIDUAL TALENT
6TH TO 8TH GRADE
“Goodnight, Moonlight” - Clarinet Instrumental
Tristan Martinez
Lodge 47, Seaton - District 2
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” - Vocal
Marley Kocurek
Lodge 17, New Tabor - District 1
“Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend” - Dance
Londyn Castaneda
Lodge 17, New Tabor - District 1
“Tiny Talents” - Instrument Medley
Abigail Parmer
Lodge 81, Needville - District 5
“Choosin’ Texas” - Vocal
Tatiana Poldrack
Lodge 48, Beyersville - District 2
“Butterflies” - Flute Instrumental
Kaylee Parmer
Lodge 81, Needville - District 5
“Party in the USA” - Dance
Ruby Jones
Lodge 81, Needville - District 5
“Button Box-ing Around” - Accordion Instrumental
Hudson Riha
Lodge 30, Taiton - District 6
INDIVIDUAL TALENT
9TH TO 12TH GRADE
“A Message From Uncle Sam” Monologue - Dramatic Bailen Kocurek
Lodge 17, New Tabor - District 1
“Hunters’ Chorus” - Cello Instrumental
Travis Ordogne
Lodge 47, Seaton - District 2
“This is Me” - Vocal
Melissa Parmer
Lodge 81, Needville - District 5
“Grief” by Tanner Olson - Poetry
Fiona Galler
Lodge 66, Waco - District 3
“Passacaglia No. 9” - Piano Instrumental
Chloe Doherty
Lodge 142, Houston - District 5
“Being a Teenager” - Comedy
Tynlee Beckendorf
Lodge 66, Waco - District 3
Special thanks to the donors who contributed for the youth participant goodie bags!
TINY MR. SPJST CONTESTANTS
MATTHEW GIESENSCHLAG
Matthew is six years old and the son of RJ and Kimberly Giesenschlag. He is in first grade at Snook Elementary School. His activities are playing football, basketball, and baseball, going fishing, and watching movies. His future plan is to go to college and become an astronaut.
Matthew is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
THOMAS ZAJICEK
Thomas is six years old and the son of Brad and Victoria Zajicek. He is in first grade at Holland Elementary School. His activities are playing video games, filling water balloons, and completing all 120 kindergarten sight words. His future plan is to become a farmer.
Thomas’ service project is heart health and helping people live. He is a member of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland.
MICHAEL “ MJ ” SVEC
MJ is seven years old and the son of Michael Svec and Lindsey Collins. He is in second grade at Snook Elementary School. His activities are building with Legos, driving his mini bike, and making people laugh. His future plan is to be a mechanic and a professional dirt bike racer.
MJ’s service project is spreading joy distributing snacks at his local nursing home and respectfully placing flags at the cemetery. He is a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor.
TINY MISS SPJST CONTESTANTS
SERENITY SVEC
Serenity is five years old and the daughter of Michael Svec and Lindsey Collins. She is in kindergarten at Snook Elementary School. Her activities are drawing, arts and crafts, and collecting toys. Her future plan is to be a realtor and sell homes.
Serenity’s service project is to spread kindness and snacks at her local nursing home and keeping the cemetery clean. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor.
BREYGAN BODISH
Breygan is seven years old and the daughter of Brandon and Megan Bodish. She is in second grade at Snook Elementary School. Her activities are volleyball, basketball, cheer, track, dancing, doing makeup and nails, cooking, and arts and crafts. Her future plan is attend college and become a teacher.
Breygan’s service project is supporting her local food pantry. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
IVEY LEWIS
Ivey is six years old and the daughter of Grace Lewis. She is in second grade at Snook Elementary School. Her activities are volleyball, basketball, soccer, swimming, playing piano, spending time with friends, and playing with her baby cousin, Saige. Her future plan is to attend college, continue playing sports, and become a teacher.
Ivey’s service project is helping dogs and cats in need by collecting food, blankets, and toys for animal shelters. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
TINY MISS SPJST CONTESTANTS
KINSLEY CRUMP
Kinsley is seven years old and the daughter of Nick and Morgan Crump. She is in second grade at Snook Elementary School. Her activities are playing outside with her sister, riding her bike, and taking care of her animals. Her future plan is to become a singer and dancer.
Kinsley’s service project is cleaning up local cemeteries. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
JACY ZIMMERHANZEL
Jacy is five years old and the daughter of Justin and Kristina Zimmerhanzel. She is in kindergarten at Caldwell Elementary School. Her activities are coloring, playing, and snacking. Her future plan is to be a mom and a dancer.
Jacy is a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor.
KARA RANSOM
Kara is six years old and the daughter of Joshua and Lynnette Ransom. She is in first grade at Thrall Elementary School. Her activities are watching movies with her sister and working on art projects. Her future plan is to be a princess.
Kara’s service project is supporting animal shelters because she likes animals. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville.
LITTLE MR. SPJST CONTESTANTS
JAMESON TRICKETT-COLLINS
Jameson is seven years old and the son of Sandra Trickett and Jerad Collins. He is in third grade at La Vega Elementary. His activities are video games, playing Pokemon GO, collecting Pokemon cards, going to Texas Rangers baseball games and Baylor sport events, church, watching movies, Nerf gun fights, football, soccer, baseball, Legos, and playing board games with his family. His future plan is to go to college and get a degree.
Jameson’s service project is giving back to Veterans in his community since they deserve to know how much we appreciate their sacrifice for us and our country. He is a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco.
NATHAN HARGRAVES
Nathan is nine years old and the son of Jim and Karen Hargraves. He is in fourth grade at Meadows Elementary School. His activities are playing with friends, video games, and dinosaurs.
Nathan’s service project is supporting AniMeals on Wheels, a program through Meals on Wheels, that helps feed the pets of homebound seniors. He is a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville.
LITTLE MISS SPJST CONTESTANTS
PAIGE OLIVER
Paige is nine years old and the daughter of Jeff and Candice Oliver. She is in fourth grade at Bridgeport Intermediate School. Her activities are basketball, volleyball, playing violin, cheerleading, singing, dancing, and watching television. Her future plan is to attend college.
Paige’s service project is supporting Operation Christmas Child, an organization that sends gifts to children around the world. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco.
ZOEY COLEMAN
Zoey is 10 years old and the daughter of Doug and Bridgette Coleman. She is in fifth grade at Ehrhardt Elementary School. Her activities are arts and crafts, drawing, swimming, singing in her school choir, and volunteering at her church.
Zoey’s service project is protecting the environment and helping control pollution. Picking up trash in her neighborhood is one way she likes to help. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 142, Houston.
JEMMA ZIMMERHANZEL
Jemma is eight years old and the daughter of Justin and Kristina Zimmerhanzel. She is in third grade at Caldwell Elementary School. Her activities are drawing, reading, and creating games. Her future plan is to become a teacher.
Jemma is a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor.
LITTLE MISS SPJST CONTESTANTS
BETHANY ZAJICEK
Bethany is nine years old and the daughter of Brad and Victoria Zajicek. She is in fourth grade at Holland Elementary School. Her activities are softball, building Legos, and reading books in school worth over 200 AR points. Her future plan is to marry Jesus and become a teacher.
Bethany’s service project is promoting and encouraging heart health, helping people be healthy, and live their best lives. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland.
ZOEY JONES
Zoey is nine years old and the daughter of Paul and Kristen Jones. She is in fourth grade at Needville Middle School. Her activities are jumping on the trampoline, biking, and swimming. Her future plan is to attend college and become a teacher.
Zoey’s service project is supporting animals in need by volunteering at shelters and collecting and donating materials they need. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville.
BRYSTLE BODISH
Brystle is 10 years old and the daughter of Brandon and Megan Bodish. She is in fifth grade at Snook Elementary School. Her activities are basketball, volleyball, softball, track, cheer, 4-H, arts and crafts, cooking, and sewing. She enjoys animals, creativity, and science. Her future plan is to attend Texas A&M University and become a veterinarian.
Brystle’s service project is supporting her local food pantry by collecting and donating needed items. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
LITTLE MISS SPJST CONTESTANTS
REESE MARCAURELE
Reese is eight years old and the daughter of Gerard and Brooke Marcaurele. She is in third grade at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School. Her activities are reading, cheerleading, tumbling, and playing outside. Her future plan is to attend Texas A&M University and become a veterinarian.
Reese’s service project is providing EMS and police departments with drinks like bottled water and Gatorade to keep their fridge stocked during busy times. She is passionate about this cause since both of her grandfathers work as first responders and she is proud of the important work they do. Reese is a member of Lodge 30, Taiton.
JOLEE JAKUBIK
JoLee is eight years old and the daughter of Jeff and Kristin Jakubik. She is in third grade at Snook Elementary School. Her activities are competitive dance, gymnastics, cooking, church youth group, playing with her realistic baby dolls, and annoying her older brothers. Her future plan is to deliver babies and care for newborns or to be a pop star.
JoLee’s service project is collecting diapers and other essential baby items to distribute to needy families in her community. She is passionate about caring for babies. JoLee is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
JUNIOR MR. SPJST CONTESTANTS
GRAYSON GIESENSCHLAG
Grayson is 11 years old and the son of RJ and Kimberly Giesenschlag. He is in sixth grade at Snook Junior High School. His activities are basketball, football, baseball, fishing, and playing Fortnite. His future plan is to be a farmer like his dad.
Grayson’s service project is providing school supplies for students because education is important and school supplies are necessary for success. He is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
TRIPP HARGRAVES
Tripp is 13 years old and the son of Jim and Karen Hargraves. He is in eighth grade at Dulles Middle School. His activities are singing, creating and editing videos, and learning guitar and other instruments. His future plan is to get a career in video editing.
Tripp’s service project is supporting AniMeals on Wheels, a program through Meals on Wheels, that helps feed the pets of homebound seniors. He is a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville.
JASE HRUSKA
Jase is 12 years old and the son of Justin and Rebekah Hruska. He is in seventh grade at Snook Middle School. His activities are football, basketball, baseball, throwing shot put and discus in track, and spending time with his family, siblings, and cousins. His future plan is to attend Texas A&M University since he loves the Fightin’ Texas Aggies.
Jase’s service project is cleaning and maintaining his local cemetery. Preserving the cemetery honors and respects past generations and preserves history for future generations. It also educates those volunteering about the history and heritage of those who have gone before us. Jase is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
JUNIOR MR. SPJST CONTESTANTS
TRISTAN MARTINEZ
Tristan is 12 years old and the son of Adam and Tammy Martinez. He is in seventh grade at Rogers Middle School. His activities are football, soccer, and playing video games. His future plan is to attend college and get a good education. Tristan’s service project is helping the elderly. He is a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton.
HUDSON RIHA
Hudson is 13 years old and the son of Toby and Megan Riha. He is in eighth grade at El Campo Middle School. His activities are playing the accordion at local venues with accordion player Alex Meixner, golfing, and working on the family farm with his dad. His future plan is to continue playing the accordion and run the family farm.
Hudson is a member of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton.
JUNIOR MISS SPJST CONTESTANTS
ABIGAIL PARMER
Abigail is 13 years old and the daughter of Doug and Lynnette Parmer. She is in eighth grade at Westbrook Intermediate School. Her activities are: drawing; reading; volleyball; basketball; soccer; throwing discus and shot put in track; learning about botany; Student Council; National Junior Honor Society; and playing instruments including the bassoon, tenor saxophone, piano, trumpet, ukelele, and more. Her future plan is to be an interior designer or a band director.
Abigail’s service project is improving children’s literacy and access to books by hosting book drives and raising money for libraries. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville.
RUBY JONES
Ruby is 11 years old and the daughter of Paul and Kristen Jones. She is in sixth grade at Needville Middle School. Her activities are reading, drawing, softball, soccer, being creative, and scouting. Her future plan is to attend college and become an actuary.
Ruby’s service project is volunteering in her community. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville.
VICTORIA OLIVER
Victoria is 12 years old and the daughter of Jeff and Candice Oliver. She is in seventh grade at Bridgeport Middle School. Her activities are basketball, volleyball, track, soccer, and playing violin. Her future plan is to attend college and be a mom.
Victoria’s service project is to bring smiles to people’s faces by small acts of kindness, like distributing notes, flowers, or gifts. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco.
JUNIOR MISS SPJST CONTESTANTS
MARLEY KOCUREK
Marley is 12 years old and the daughter of Marsha and Blake Kocurek. She is in seventh grade at Caldwell Junior High School. Her activities are softball, volleyball, performing singing and dancing both individually and with groups, being outside around animals, and showing Red Brangus heifers. Her future plan is to continue education for a career in agriculture.
Marley’s service project is promoting the act of recycling, especially plastic and cardboard. She is passionate about this cause because it is something everyone can do, and it helps keep our world clean and reduces manufacturing costs. Marley is a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor.
COLLINS STARMER
Collins is 13 years old and the daughter of Sean and Cara Starmer. She is in eighth grade at Caldwell Junior High School. Her activities are competitive dance, volleyball, basketball, golf, tennis, and 4-H. Her future plan is to continue pursuing her passion for dance and to become a pediatric neurologist, helping children and their families.
Collins’ service project is to encourage youth to become leaders and volunteers in their community and to promote literacy and reading, bringing together members of all ages to make a difference. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor.
DELLA MIKSCH
Della is 10 years old and the daughter of Cory and Jennifer Miksch. She is in sixth grade at Taylor Middle School. Her activities are arts and crafts, drawing, sewing, and baking. Her future plan is to be a small art business owner.
Della’s service project is supporting her local animal shelter. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville.
JUNIOR MISS SPJST CONTESTANTS
AMBER JONES
Amber is 12 years old and the daughter of Paul and Kristen Jones. She is in seventh grade at Needville Junior High School. Her activities are soccer, volleyball, baking, scouting, and playing the flute. Her future plan is attend college and become a veterinarian.
Amber’s service project is volunteering to help veterans. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville.
LONDYN CASTANEDA
Londyn is 11 years old and the daughter of Paul and Cheryl Castaneda. She is in sixth grade at Caldwell Intermediate School. Her activities are dancing, tumbling, music, and horseback riding. Her future plan is to become an ultrasound technician.
Londyn’s service project is collecting and donating clothes and toys to those in need. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor.
MR. SPJST CONTESTANTS
BAILEN KOCUREK
Bailen is 14 years old and the son of Marsha and Blake Kocurek. He is in ninth grade at Caldwell High School. His activities are; playing and watching football; showing Red Brangus heifers, steers, pigs, and turkeys; and making stop-action videos of action figures. His future plan is to further his education in an engineering field.
Bailen’s service project is to help hospitalized children. He is passionate about this platform since he was hospitalized for months as a newborn and his sister was as well. Having sent toys to the McLane Children’s Hospital in the past, he hopes to continue to do so to help bring joy to the children there. Bailen is a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor.
SHANE KIENOW
Shane is 14 years old and the son of Robert and Amy Mercer. He is in ninth grade at Snook Secondary School. His activities are football, basketball, baseball, track, and community service projects. His future plan is to attend Texas A&M University Mays Business School to pursue a career as a general manager for an NBA team.
Shane’s service project is encouraging youth participation in SPJST, helping them grow, and helping the organization grow. He is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
STEEL MCCOY
Steel is 14 years old and the son of Jessica and Holt McCoy. He is in ninth grade at Canyon Lake High School. His activities are football, pole vaulting, drawing, video games, and spending time with family. His future plan is to attend the University of Texas and become an anesthesiologist.
Steel’s service project is to deliver meals and baked goods to first responders. His platform, entitled “You Serve, We Serve”, has a goal to serve different police stations, firehouses, or hospitals every month as a way to say thank you to those who serve the community every day. Steel is a member of SPJST Lodge 185, New Braunfels.
MISS SPJST CONTESTANTS
MORGAN OLIVER
Morgan is 16 years old and the daughter of Jeffrey and Candice Oliver. She is in 11th grade at Bridgeport High School. Her activities are volleyball, track, basketball and select basketball, and hanging out with friends. Her future plan is to attend college, continue playing basketball, and become a teacher and coach.
Morgan’s service project is partnering with Operation Christmas Child, an organization she is passionate about that gives toys to children across the world who are not able to receive gifts otherwise. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco.
DAKOTA KIENOW
Dakota is 17 years old and the daughter of Robert and Amy Mercer. She is in 12th grade at Snook Secondary School. Her activities are basketball, volleyball, track, serving her community, and helping the elementary students at her school. Her future plan is to attend Sam Houston State University, study criminology, and pursue a career as a crime scene detective.
Dakota’s service project is encouraging youth to build relationships with senior citizens. These acts of kindness will benefit both generations. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
MISS SPJST CONTESTANTS
TYNLEE BECKENDORF
Tynlee is 14 years old and the daughter of Becky and Jason Beckendorf. She is in ninth grade at Riesel High School. Her activities are volleyball, basketball, running and throwing in track, camping, and art. Her future plan is to attend McClennan Community College and earn a degree in physical therapy.
Tynlee’s service project is to help clean local lakes, protecting the life that lives within it and the people who come to enjoy it, making it a beautiful and safe place to be. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco.
SIMONE RIHA
Simone is 16 years old and the daughter of Toby and Megan Riha. She is in 12th grade at El Campo High School. Her activities are raising animals and participating in career and leadership development competitions through FFA, varsity cheerleader, and being on the Level 5 AllStar Cheer team. Her future plan is to attend college to earn a doctorate in veterinary medicine.
Simone’s service project is helping partner youth groups with local nursing homes, to spend time visiting and holding collection drives to deliver needed items. These projects would help each youth member understand more about previous generations and learn what life was like years ago. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton.
INTRODUCING THE NEW
SPJST AMBASSADOR
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
featuring 2025-2026 miss spjst
PAETYN BECKENDORF
Paetyn’s service project is Czech Off Hunger, a campaign she’s led the past year helping raise more than 27,500 pounds of food for food pantries across Texas and volunteering many hours of service.
• Participated in the Food for Families drive, volunteering more than 15 hours at the 5 Loaves and 2 Fish Food Pantry in Riesel.
• Organized “Pop’n Off the New Year”, an SPJST District 2 food drive held at the Home Office in Temple. More than $300 in donations were collected as well as 250 pounds of food which was donated to Churches Touching Lives for Christ Food Pantry in Temple.
• Collaborated with Junior Miss SPJST Kaylee Parmer to host a food drive in Needville, where more than 400 pounds of food was collected.
• Partnered with National Honor Society at Riesel High School to host a food drive at Riesel ISD. Paetyn delivered nearly 80 pounds of food donations to the on-campus food pantry at the University of MaryHardin Baylor in Belton.
“ Giving back to my community is something that means a great deal to me, and I am thankful for every opportunity I have had to serve!”
2O25 - 2O26 MISS SPJST
PAETYN BECKENDORF
District 2 ★ Lodge 47, Seaton
Paetyn is 17 years old and the daughter of Jason and Becky Beckendorf. She is in 12th grade at Riesel High School. Her activities include playing the tuba and piano, crocheting, powerlifting, and participating in 4-H, marching band, National Honor Society, and cheer. Paetyn is exploring a variety of career paths centered on helping others, including healthcare and American Sign Language (ASL). She is a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton.
2O25 - 2O26 MR. SPJST
LEVI MCADAMS
Levi is 17 years old and the son of Dana and Buck McAdams. He is in 12th grade at West High School. His activities include playing guitar, reading the Bible, and hanging out with friends. Levi plans to attend college. Levi is a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco.
District 3 ★ Lodge 66, Waco
2O25 - 2O26 JUNIOR MISS SPJST
KAYLEE PARMER
District 5 ★ Lodge 81, needville
Kaylee is 12 years old and the daughter of Doug and Lynnette Parmer. She is in seventh grade at Westbrook Intermediate School. Her activities include fishing, playing piano, practicing Taekwondo, and solving Rubik’s cubes. Kaylee’s future plan is still undecided. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville.
2O25 - 2O26 JUNIOR MR. SPJST
EVERHETT BARTEK
District 2 ★ Lodge 47, Seaton
Everhett is 14 years old and the son of Amber and Brandon Bartek. He is in ninth grade at Rogers High School. His activities include playing baseball, basketball, and football, as well as spending time outdoors. Everhett’s future plan is to attend college in Texas and play baseball. He is a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton.
2O25 - 2O26 LITTLE MISS SPJST
CHANNING STARMER
District 1 ★ Lodge 17, new tabor
Channing is 11 years old and the daughter of Cara and Sean Starmer. She is in sixth grade at Caldwell Intermediate School. Her activities include competitive dance, select softball, basketball, volleyball, and golf. Her future plan is to go to college and become a school principal. Channing is a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor.
2O25 - 2O26 LITTLE MR. SPJST
ZACHARY GIESENSCHLAG
District 1 ★ Lodge 9, Snook
Zachary is 10 years old and the son of RJ and Kimberly Giesenschlag. He is in fifth grade at Snook Elementary School. His activities are basketball, baseball, football, Lego kits, school, and church. Zachary’s future plan is to become a general contractor. He is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
SPJST YOUTH SHOWCASE PLANNING TEAM
Autumn Baker, Communications Specialist
Sandra Dubcak, Executive Assistant to the President/CEO
Brooke Hoelscher, Graphic Designer
Frank Horak, Director of Member Engagement
Tammy Martinez, Member Engagement Specialist
Kristen Mikeska, Social Media Coordinator
Melanie Zavodny, Vice President of Communications
YOUTH LEADERS
Lodge 9, Snook - Loree Lewis
Lodge 17, New Tabor - Holly Narro
Lodge 20, Granger - Brita Bohac
Lodge 25, Ennis - Rita Holland
Lodge 30, Taiton - Lisa Bubela
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje - Lisa Reck
Lodge 47, Seaton - Tammy Martinez
Lodge 48, Beyersville - Lynnette Ransom
Lodge 66, Waco - Dana McAdams
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi - Marcia Rew
Lodge 81, Needville - Kristen Jones
Lodge 88, Houston - Heather Andrews
Lodge 107, Floresville - Lian Lynn
Lodge 142, Houston - Karole Coleman
Lodge 154, Fort Worth - Appa Burcie
Lodge 185, New Braunfels - Jessica McCoy
Lodge 187, Round Rock - Jennifer McCarthy
Lodge 202, Jourdanton - Regina House
DISTRICT COUNCIL YOUTH CHAIRS
Hannah Kovar
Dana McAdams
Tonya Wales
Kristen Jones
Lisa Bubela
Marcia Rew
Thank you for supporting the SPJST Youth Program and making a difference !