Volume 103 Number 25
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Patriotism in the 21st Century Ryan Ruzicka • Lodge 84, Dallas 2015 Flag Day Essay Contest Winner
Congratulations to Ryan Ruzicka, 10, of Lodge 84, Dallas for submitting the winning essay, America, Oh America! in SPJST’s 2015 Flag Day Essay Contest. Ryan is the son of Travis and Jennifer Ruzicka and makes his home in Forney. For his efforts, Ryan will be receiving a $100 Visa gift card. Congratulations to Ryan for submitting the winning essay, and thanks to all SPJST youth for participating in this year’s contest. Ryan’s winning entry which appears below was presented during the Flag Day program at the 2015 Leaders-in-Training Retreat at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm.
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Ryan Ruzicka
America, Oh America!
America, Oh America, Such a wonderful place! America, Oh America, So peaceful, so much grace.
Lodge 88, Houston member Cindy Mlcak, who serves as vice chairman of the board of directors, displays member updates that were turned at the lodge’s recent homecoming celebration. All email addresses that are shared by June 30 will go into a drawing. See back page for details.
In the Big Leagues
Lodge 24, Cyclone member Taylor Jungmann, left, and Lodge 47, Seaton member Amber Ryan are pictured after Taylor’s second majorleague start at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally from Rogers, Texas, Taylor is now a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. SPJST congratulates Taylor on his accomplishments!
Full of allegiance, loyalty, and joy There is so much to enjoy. Our flag red, white, and blue Those colors, oh so true.
America, Oh America, Our country, it is free America, Oh America, Puts a warm heart into me!
With our great liberty I can now clearly see That America, Oh America, Our states are the best There’s no need to run a test!
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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 From the Districts................................4 Lodge Section .....................................6 Reunions ............................................14
June 24, 2015
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section ....................................15 In Memoriam ......................................18 Czech Culture ....................................19 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22 Share Your Email Address................24
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Lodge 258 Seguin members join hands
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State Queen: Forever and Always a “5”
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SPJST supports Cesky Hlas