Youth Programs..

 

"To build character among the young and to pursue educational, patriotic, social and athletic recreation." Those are the goals of the SPJST's statewide youth program.

The SPJST's youth program is a cooperative effort that reflects the great potential of the SPJST - young and old - working together to achieve common goals and enjoying life together. On an annual basis, youth clubs from about 40 lodges across the state sponsor a wide range of social activities, community service projects and charity projects. It's about having fun but it's also about contributing to the welfare of the people of Texas.

The youth program is coordinated by the State Youth Director who works closely with seven District Youth Counselors who are elected by each district. In addition, the program relies on the support of approximately 100 youth leaders and numerous parents who volunteer their time to support the program.

The educational aspect of the SPJST Youth Program is an integral part of local youth club activities. State and local programs address a range of areas, including human relations, nature, parliamentary procedure, juvenile decency, arts and crafts, the fine arts, music, dramatics and ethnic tradition. Youth club members range from age six to high school senior.

The patriotic program consists of ceremonial rituals and an annual essay contest. The objective is to teach the operation of a free democratic society and majority rule. The social program includes parties, dances, picnics, pageants, hay rides and family group activities.

Summer Camp
The SPJST also makes summer camping trips available to its active young members. Approximately 400 youngsters attended in 2006. To qualify for the free camp session, campers must must attend a majority of youth club meetings (June through May) in the months preceding camp. SPJST youth can also attend camp for a $85 fee.

Youth camp funds come from an annual allocation made by the SPJST Supreme Lodge. Professionals are hired for instruction in archery, aquatics, horsemanship and as camp nurse. Much of the chaperoning and programming is done by parents and SPJST trained leaders. Typically, adult leaders receive training at an annual workshop held in the spring. A second workshop for high school youth club members is conducted during the first weekend in June.

State Royalty and Youth Achievement Day
In addition to the camp program, the SPJST offers its young people a program which encourages participation in various individual and group contests. The program culminates with the State and State Royalty Youth Achievement Day, held on a statewide basis on the first Saturday in August. The crowning moment of the SPJST's royalty competition is the coronation of the king and queen who are selected on the basis of a speech during which they are scored on content, delivery and overall presence. All of the individuals who compete for the honor are winners in their own right, having been selected to represent their respective districts as king and queen candidates.

More than 600 young people and adults from across the state were in Temple the first weekend of August (August 5) to participate in the 2006 SPJST Youth Achievement Day (YAD) State Royality. The competition covered talent, speech and handicrafts and the event took place at the Frank W. Mayborn Center in Temple. This year's competition is Saturday, August 4, 2007, at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.

District Youth Achievement Days

District One—July 15
Caldwell Civic Center

District Two—July 22
Lodge 18, Elgin

District Three—June 24
Lodge 92, Fort Worth

District Four—July 22
Ben E. Keith Beers in Abilene

District Five—July 1
Lodge 88, Houston

District Six—July 15
Taiton Community Center

District Seven—July 15
Floresville Elementary School

District Camp Schedule
District One
Thursday, July 26 to Sunday, July 29
Forest Glen in Rosebud

District Two
Friday, July 6 to Monday, July 9
Camp Hope in McGregor

District Three
Thursday, July 19 to Sunday, July 22
Camp Hope in McGregor

District Four
Friday, July 6 to Monday, July 9
Camp Hope in McGregor

District Five
Sunday, July 15 to Wednesday, July 18
YMCA Camp Cullen
on Lake Livingston in Trinity

District Six
Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24
Stoney Creek

District Seven
Thursday, June 7 to Sunday, June 10
WOW Camp in Bandera

Information on local lodge youth clubs may be obtained by contacting your local lodge, District Youth Counselor or the State Youth Director at the SPJST Home Office.

2006 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day Results

Saturday, August 5, 2006

Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center

Temple, Texas

State Royalty

State King Ryan Edwards
Lodge 84, Dallas (3)
State Duke Zachary McManus
Lodge 84, Dallas (3)
State Queen Raychel Clark
Lodge 25, Ennis (3)
State Duchess Madeline Clark
Lodge 25, Ennis (3)

King First Runner-Up
Kyle Vanecek
Lodge 29, Taylor (2)
Duke First Runner-Up
Collin Vanecek
Lodge 48, Beyersville (2)
Queen First Runner-Up
Lindsey Jones
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
Duchess First Runner-Up
Kellie Ihlenfeldt
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)

King Second Runner-Up
Travis Krpec
Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
Duke Second Runner-Up
Donovan Krpec
Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
Queen Second Runner-Up
Amber Penn (2)
Lodge 24, Cyclone
Duchess Second Runner-Up
Macey Malcik
Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)

Junior Group Talent
1st - Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)
“Hee Haw Tribute” – Musical Comedy
Dustin Andel
Rachel Andel
Madison Malcik
Macey Malcik
Sam Vanicek
Cole Campbell
Rachel Hattemer
Jarrod Godwin

2nd - Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
“Salute to Texas” – Dramatic
Logan Jones
Tyler Sandner
Kolby Kahlden
Trey Groce
Laramie Cass
Dillon Narro
Grant Dusek
Willie Ihlenfeldt
Kara Ihlenfeldt
Sierra Cash
Brittanie Gaas

3rd - Lodge 25, Ennis (3)
“You’re the Reason Our Kids are Ugly” – Lip Sync
Dustin Motley
Amanda Jurik
April Dvorak
Madeline Clark
Hayley Slovak

Senior Group Talent
1st - Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
“Sister Act 2 - Medley” – Pantomime
Kenna Bubela
Danielle Zalman
Stephanie Fucik
Allison Fucik
Jessica Fucik
Gerard Marcaurele
Jarret Dluhos
Travis Krpec
Brandon Drapela
Dylan Treumer
Donovan Krpec
Ryan Drapela

2nd - Lodge 89, Rosebud (2)
“I’ve Got You Babe” – Vocal
Jimmy Baker
Christina Kirby

3rd - Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
“Battle of the Sexes” – Dance
Kyle Skrabanek
Lucas Schoppe
Marcus Blum
Nathan Blum
Nick Havemann
Colby Havemann
Chandler Malazzo
Justin Brinkman
Lindsey Jones
Shelby Norman
Stacey Norman
Zella Zaskoda
Kristina Skrabanek
Kimberly Skrabanek
Kayla Brinkman

Individual Talent
Ages 6 to 8
1st – Patrick David
Lodge 13, Dime Box (1)
“Redneck Vocabulary Lesson” – Skit
2nd – Madeline Clark
Lodge 25, Ennis (3)
“Boogie Fever” – Dance
3rd – Julia Zavodny
Lodge 47, Seaton (2)
“A Dog Has Got No Manners” – Poem

Ages 9 to 11
1st – Alexa Hubenak
Lodge 92, Fort Worth (3)
“I Wish” – Dance
2nd – Sarah Siptak
Lodge 4, Hallettsville (6)
“What They Gonna Think?” – Dance
3rd – Elizabeth Tischler
Lodge 20, Granger (2)
“Goldi Locks Has Chickenpox” – Dramatic

Ages 12 to 14
1st – Kenzie Angeley
Lodge 215, South Plains (4)
“I Can Only Imagine” – Sign Language
2nd – Stephanie Vanicek
Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)
“The Last Glacier” – Instrumental
3rd – Meghan Blum
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
Self-Choreography – Dance

Ages 15 to Senior
1st – Lindsey Jones
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
“Music Mix” – Flag Routine
2nd – Victoria Pajestka
Lodge 80, Holland (2)
“Waltz” – Poem
3rd – Kenna Bubela
Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
“Eye of the Tiger” – Dance

Poster
1st – Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)
2nd – Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
3rd – Lodge 84, Dallas (3)

Scrapbook
1st – Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)
2nd – Lodge 13, Dime Box (1)
3rd – Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)

Constructed Items
Ages 6 to 8
1st – Vanessa Gonzales
Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7)
Bird House Cottage
2nd – Patrick David
Lodge 13, Dime Box (1)
Dog House
3rd – Hayley Slovak
Lodge 25, Ennis (3)
The Great Cardboard Castle

Ages 9 to 11
1st – JoAnn Mazoch
Lodge 80, Holland (2)
Shadow Box Table
2nd – Ryan Drapela
Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
Hereford Bull
3rd – Allison Wockenfuss
Lodge 88, Houston (5)
Bubba’s Chair

Ages 12 to 14
1st – Matthew Hoelscher
Lodge 47, Seaton (2)
Well
2nd – Reed Williams
Lodge 215, South Plains (4)
Gun Case
3rd – Nicholas Havemann
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
Horseshoe Hat Rack

Ages 15 to Senior
1st – Lindsey Jones
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
Cedar Branch Dog House
2nd – Ashley Sczech
Lodge 40, El Campo (6)
Wagon Planter
3rd – Robert Hagen
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point (2)
Bookshelf

Foods
Ages 6 to 8
1st – Amanda Hoggard
Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7)
Cherry Pie
2nd – Hayley Popelka
Lodge 47, Seaton (2)
Chocolate Chip Pie
3rd – Denae Bronikowski
Lodge 88, Houston (5)
Perfect Apple Pie

Ages 9 to 11
1st – Trey Groce
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
Cranberry Crumb Pie
2nd – Dakota Popelka
Lodge 47, Seaton (2)
Double Crust Cherry Pie
3rd – Audree Williams
Lodge 215, South Plains (4)
Lattice-Topped Apple Cranberry Pie

Ages 12 to 14
1st – Mark Siptak
Lodge 4, Hallettsville (6)
Strawberry Cream Pie
2nd – Kimberly Wheeler
Lodge 9, Snook (1)
German Chocolate Pie
3rd – Chevante Bell
Lodge 229, Abilene (4)
Onion Pie

Ages 15 to Senior
1st – Victoria Pajestka
Lodge 80, Holland (2)
Pecan Pie
2nd – Dylan Roesler
Lodge 39, Bryan (1)
Crunchy Carmel Apple Pie
3rd – Ashley Sczech
Lodge 40, El Campo (6)
Peach Pie

Handicraft
Ages 6 to 8
1st – Ryan Henke
Lodge 107, Floresville (7)
A Buzzing Birdhouse Wind Chime
2nd – Jacqui Wiest
Lodge 80, Holland (2)
Hanging Retro Frames
3rd – Sydney Milan
Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3)
Colorful Sailboat

Ages 9 to 11
1st – Trey Groce
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
Lighted Aluminum Can
Christmas Tree
2nd – Christopher Zavodny
Lodge 47, Seaton (2)
Decorated Mailbox
3rd – Allison Fucik
Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
Decorated Papier-Mache Egg

Ages 12 to 14
1st – Ashley Moncrief
Lodge 88, Houston (5)
Shipwrecked
2nd – Colby Havemann
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
Birdie’s Kitchen Bird Feeder
3rd – Anna Dulock
Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3)
Duct Tape Purse

Ages 15 to Senior
1st – Amber Penn
Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)
Jewelry Box
2nd – Ashley Sczech
Lodge 40, El Campo (6)
Hummingbird Mailbox
3rd – Jessica Piedra
Lodge 142, Houston (5)
Glass Candle Holder

Hobby Kits
Ages 6 to 8
1st – Jarrod Godwin
Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)
Model Engine
2nd – Jordan Woodall
Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7)
Star Wars Lego
3rd – Donovan Krpec
Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
Five Piece Suncatcher Set

Ages 9 to 11
1st – Emily Lewis
Lodge 9, Snook (1)
Peejay – The Sock Monkey
2nd – Jonathan Vahalik
Lodge 4, Hallettsville (6)
Smithsonian Motor Works
3rd – Sam Vanicek
Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)
Mechanical Dog

Ages 12 to 14
1st – Grant Dusek
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
International Space Station
2nd – Connor Vanecek
Lodge 29, Taylor (2)
Bionicle Battle Field
3rd – Gena Weeks
Lodge 183, Arlington (3)
Puppy Love Latch Hook Rug

Ages 15 to Senior
1st – Robert Hagen
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point (2)
Ford 427 SOHC Engine
2nd – Dylan Roesler
Lodge 39, Bryan (1)
Wood Burning Quail
3rd – Kenna Bubela
Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
Hemp Jewelry Kit

Needlework
Ages 6 to 8
1st – Madison Malcik
Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)
Monogram Purse
2nd – Jasmine Gonzales
Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7)
Latch Hook-Puppy Love
3rd – Chris Johnson
Lodge 66, Waco (3)
Fish

Ages 9 to 11
1st – Allison Fucik
Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
Counted Cross-Stitch Placemat
2nd – JoAnn Mazoch
Lodge 80, Holland (2)
Netherland Dwarf
3rd – Audree Williams
Lodge 215, South Plains (4)
Flowers

Ages 12 to 14
1st – Stephanie Fucik
Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
Boquet of Sunshine Counted Cross-Stitch Picture
2nd – Cullen Hairrell
Lodge 9, Snook (1)
Cross-Stitch Frame
3rd – Stephanie Vanicek
Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)
Colorful Scarf

Ages 15 to Senior
1st – Elizabeth Vahalik
Lodge 4, Hallettsville (6)
Embroidered Pillowcase
2nd – Lian Pruski
Lodge 107, Floresville (7)
Horse Latch-Hook
3rd – Victoria Pajestka
Lodge 80, Holland (2)
Flowers of Spring Hand Embroidery

Photography
Ages 6 to 8
1st – Cole Campbell
Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)
Colorado River Beauty
2nd – Hayley Slovak
Lodge 25, Ennis (3)
“The Beautifull Outdoors”
3rd – Patrick David
Lodge 13, Dime Box (1)
Bee in a Blossom

Ages 9 to 11
1st – Jordan Eilers
Lodge 172, Pasadena (5)
God’s Celestial Grace
2nd – Brooke Hoelscher
Lodge 47, Seaton (2)
Carnival Ship
3rd – Brittanie Gaas
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
Tree

Ages 12 to 14
1st – Stephanie Fucik
Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
“Nature’s Beauty”
2nd – John Mayo
Lodge 9, Snook (1)
Scenic Landscape
3rd – Mikhaila Nelson
Lodge 18, Elgin (2)
Silver Bell Cactus

Ages 15 to Senior
1st – Kyle Skrabanek
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
South Pade Sunrise
2nd – Bryant Hunter
Lodge 25, Ennis (3)
Bevo Latte
3rd – Christina Kirby
Lodge 89, Rosebud (2)
Old Timer

Pictorial Arts
Ages 6 to 8
1st – Isabella Wiederhold
Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7)
In the Sea
2nd – MacKenzie Allen
Lodge 9, Snook (1)
Sunset
3rd – Avery Moyle
Lodge 162, Iowa Colony (5)
Butterfly

Ages 9 to 11
1st – Macey Randig
Lodge 48, Beyersville (2)
“Fall”
2nd – Austin Harmon
Lodge 88, Houston (5)
“Turtles on a Log”
3rd – Zella Zaskoda
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
May I Have This Dance?

Ages 12 to 14
1st – Ronald Sustaita
Lodge 4, Hallettsville (6)
Vietnam Veteran
2nd – Chandler Malazzo
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
Cowboy
3rd – Ashley Moncrief
Lodge 88, Houston (5)
Rumble in the Jungle

Ages 15 to Senior
1st – Dylan Roesler
Lodge 39, Bryan (1)
Outdoor Scene “Desperado”
2nd – Steven Drapela
Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
“Crying”
3rd – Angela Garcia
Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)
Retro Love

Science and Education
Ages 6 to 8
1st – Mackenzie Allen
Lodge 9, Snook (1)
Box Camera
2nd – Jarrod Godwin
Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)
Crystals
3rd – Vanessa Gonzales
Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7)
Hummingbirds

Ages 9 to 11
1st – Collin Vanecek
Lodge 48, Beyersville (2)
Solar-Powered Hotdog Cooker
2nd – Kelly Dangerfield
Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7)
The Nervous System
3rd – Austin Harmon
Lodge 88, Houston (5)
Starch Search

Ages 12 to 14
1st – Hayley Rutt
Lodge 183, Arlington (3)
Testing Drinking Water
2nd – Taylor Allen
Lodge 9, Snook (1)
Pinhole Camera
3rd – Mark Siptak
Lodge 4, Hallettsville (6)
Model Engine

Ages 15 to Senior
1st – Marcus Blum
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
Tanning Hides
2nd – Andrew Dulock
Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3)
Rock’n Roll Radios
3rd – Victoria Pajestka

Lodge 80, Holland (2)
Canning – A Lost Art

Sewing
Ages 6 to 8
1st – Hayley Popelka
Lodge 47, Seaton (2)
Backpack
2nd – Mackenzie Allen
Lodge 9, Snook (1)
Pillow
3rd – Malique Jackson
Lodge 229, Abilene (4)

Traveling Pillow/Blanket

Ages 9 to 11
1st – Trey Groce
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
John Deer Pillow and Throw
2nd – JoAnn Mazoch

Lodge 80, Holland (2)
Tulips
3rd – Audree Williams
Lodge 215, South Plains (4)
Dressy Dress

Ages 12 to 14

1st – Holly Scott
Lodge 4, Hallettsville (6)
Bonnet
2nd – Meghan Blum
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
Purse
3rd – Courtney Halbert

Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3)
Scrub Shirt

Ages 15 to Senior
1st – Ashley Sczech
Lodge 40, El Campo (6)
Jacket2nd – Whitney Dobecka
Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3)
Child Dress and Pinafore
3rd – Jimmy Baker
Lodge 89, Rosebud (2)
Pants

Special Category
Ages 6 to 8
1st – Jacqui Wiest
Lodge 80, Holland (2)
2nd – Kellie Ihlenfeldt
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)

3rd – Bayley Fulton
Lodge 47, Seaton (2)

Ages 9 to 11
1st – Brooke Hoelscher
Lodge 47, Seaton (2)
2nd – Michelle House

Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7)
3rd – Dustin Motley
Lodge 25, Ennis (3)

Ages 12 to 14
1st – Ashley Moncrief
Lodge 88, Houston (5)
2nd – Hannah Kovar
Lodge 9, Snook (1)
3rd – Colby Havemann
Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)

Ages 15 to Senior
1st – Dawn Rackel

Lodge 13, Dime Box (1)
2nd – Travis Krpec
Lodge 30, Taiton (6)
3rd – Josh Bayer
Lodge 107, Floresville (7)

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