Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent 0 er Of The H U la's AN I T Y
BENEVOLENCE VOLUME 60 — NO. 35
Of Texas, Founded 1897. 'BROTHERHOOD
Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies to: SUPREME LODGE SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501.
AUGUST 30, 1972
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Save your Vestnik. XXIst Convention proceedings beginning in this issue! There were approximately 200 youthful performers composed of dancers, musicians, singers and various other types of formations who presented a fine range of talent and skill at the State Youth Achievement Day, to approximately 400 people on August 20th at the Temple High. School. Those attending the annual spectacular, encountered a full schedule of colorful and artistic entertainment and renewed old friendships. The program commenced on schedule with the participants in their designated places. SYD Dorothy Massey plus all the district youth directors and many youth leaders from various parts of the state were also assigned to their designated places, making the State YAD continue as smoothly as possible. After MC Randy Dodgen (87), was introduced, he didn't seem to appear like a stranger in the SPJST circle; he seemed relaxed and well versed on most of the details during the lengthy agenda. The beginning of the program was the colorful attraction of the Beseda, competition. There were two circles composed of Lodge 84, Dallas and Lodge
LOOK UP I saw a little muddy stream. That turned to fairest blue, Because the surface caught the gleam Of heaven's azure hue. And so this life, what'er it be, Might turn to heaven fair, If we would lift our eyesand see The beauty everywhere. 88, Houston. Next followed the individual talent, and junior and senior group talent. Each category had four different age participants. After all the contestants presented their talent, they were requested backstage. In the meantime, MC Dodgen introduced the six judges for the arts and crafts competition, and the three judges for the talent competition. All judges were qualified judges with many years of experience in their major field. Each judge received an appreciation gift for their services. At the time Miss SPJST Kathy Sirocik of San Angelo was also recognized. When the curtain opened, it was a colorful variety of style in regular dress attire and costumes for both boys and girls who were anxiously awaiting the results of the achievement. There was also the large array of trophies.
SYD Massey made most of the presentations to the following achievers: Individual Talent — Wanda Deagan (107), 6-9; Rita. Kamas (130), 10-12; Gary Jones (117), 13-14; and Dennice Haberl (54), 15-17. (Denice comes from a 5-generation SPJST family). Junior Group Talent (6-12) was awarded to Lodge 117, Robstown, and the Senior Group Talent (13-17) was awarded to Lodge 58, Hungerford. Lodge 84, Dallas won the 13esecla competition. Lodge 6, Cottonwood achieved Junior of the Year — Debbie Uptmor; Youth Leader of the Year _ Willie Mae Schuetz, and Youth. Club of the Year. Karen Durotik (30 Talton) won Teenager of the Year. There were also 19 winners in the craft competition. This year there were awarded presentations to the ten top juniors and teenagers who achieved 1,000 points or more within a one-year period and to the ten top youth clubs that achieved 1,500 or more points for a one-year period, also. The highlight of the event was the third annual $250 SPJST Scholarship. Before Brother Nick Morris announced the recipient of the scholarship, he stated that the recipient, Sally Sembera of Lodge 153, La Salle, had been contacted and was unable to be present for the award due to a legitimate excuse. Brother Morris made the pres-
XXIbi SPJST CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS BEGIN IN THIS ISSUE