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2021 Flag Day Essay Contest Winner continued from page 1 Congratulations, Macy Narro of Lodge 17, New Tabor! camp, retreats, youth achievement day, socials, volunteer work, and charity projects are all united acts that SPJST has provided me and continues to provide its youth members. As a life-long member of SPJST and being very active in my youth club since the age of five, I have had the opportunity to unite with other members at Leader-InTraining camp, district summer camp, youth achievement days, meetings, and much more. I have also grown as an individual and leader and feel that younger members look up to me. SPJST is, always has been, and always will be a huge part of my life. My brother currently serves in the United States Navy onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. As in all branches of the military, they are united for a single purpose - to protect and defend our great nation, much like the heroes on Flight 93. Today, more than ever, we must stand united . . . united as Americans, united as SPJST members, and united as humans in general. May we always stand united for the land of the free and the home of the brave. God bless SPJST and the United States of America! —SPJST—
Flag Day Essay Contest Winners
Grand Prize: $100 Gift Card / Age Category Prize: $50 Gift Card
Grand Prize Winner Macy Narro - Lodge 17, New Tabor Ages 5 to 8 Marley Kocurek - Lodge 17, New Tabor Ages 9 to 11 Bailen Kocurek - Lodge 17, New Tabor Ages 12 to 14 Megan Ohnheiser - Lodge 185, New Braunfels
Flag Day Contest Participants Essay Contest
ages 5 to high school senior
District One Lodge 17, New Tabor Bailen Kocurek Marley Kocurek Macy Narro
Macy Jones Miles Jones Steven Suges
District Three Lodge 25, Ennis Misty Dvorak
District Four Lodge 49, Rowena Cotton Wood Hunter Wood Tanner Wood
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Mckenzie Burcie Holly Jones
District Seven Lodge 185, New Braunfels Megan Ohnheiser
Coloring Contest ages 8 and under
District One Lodge 17, New Tabor Marley Kocurek Kyren Plachy Emmy Supak District Two Lodge 20, Granger Braxton Henley Lodge 47, Seaton Tristan Martinez Lodge 187, Round Rock Karter Meyer District Six Lodge 23, Moravia Bo Rerich Lodge 30, Taiton Ella Garrett Millie Garrett Grady Lange
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The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087 Email: vestnik@spjst.org Online: spjst.org/news/submitarticle-photo Questions? Call 800-727-7578
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.
State Duchess excited about end of school, summer activities
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club honors graduates at May meeting
Dear Readers, I’m so excited! I finished my last day of school. On the last day, we had a class party and a clap out where all the fifth graders walked the hallways of the school. I am excited about going to middle school next year, but I’m glad to be out of school for awhile. I hope to do lots of fun things this summer. Mckenzie Burcie, age 11 2020-2021 State Duchess Lodge 154, Fort Worth —SPJST—
SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club met on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Taiton Community Center. Brittany Baker called the meeting to order. The youth recited the SPJST motto and Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Bubela went over upcoming dates, and she reminded everyone to sign up for camp and Leaders-in-Training (LIT). She then went over the District Six Youth Achievement Day (YAD) virtual rules and deadlines. We discussed group talent ideas. We congratulated our two seniors Brittany and Andrew. We had cake and gifts for them. May birthdays were Brett Bacak and Grady Lange. Our youth meeting was then adjourned. We finished the day by celebrating with an awards luncheon and graduation social. Abigail Garrett, age 10 —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton youth wins awards in county fair We had our county fair, and I recently placed eighth on my roaster project and third in showmanship. I then made the “sale of excellence,” and it was a wonderful reward. Bethany Baker, age 14 —SPJST—
