STATE YOUTH OF THE MONTH
PRIOR WINNERS
Youth of the Month January - February 2008
Caitlyn
Garner, daughter of Robert & Linda Garner, has been selected as the Missouri
State Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month for January/February 2008.
Miss
Garner, a 15 year old at Eureka High School was nominated by St. Alban Roe
Council #12022 due to her religious, civic and extra curricular activities. She
has been selected as the Youth of the Month because she is a role model to her
peers in all of these areas.
Caitlyn is
on the Honor Roll and carries a 3.87 GPA. She plays on the freshman soccer team
and is a violinist in the high school symphonic orchestra. Caitlyn has scored
high in the solo ensemble and has advanced to state competition. She is also
active in ROOTS a community service organization at Eureka High School.
Caitlyn has
participated in the Substance Abuse Poster Contest and the State Essay Contest.
At the Council level she has one 1st place in both activities.
Miss Garner
is a well rounded young lady and an asset to Council #12022. She contributes her
time and talents whenever and wherever needed.
Youth of the Month November – December 2007
Kayla Kempf, daughter of Chris & Roylene Kempf has been selected as the
Missouri State Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month for
November/December 2007.
Miss Kempf attends Sts. Peter & Paul School in Boonville and is in the 8th
grade. She was nominated by the members of Council #1061 due to her religious,
civic, and extra curricular activities. Kayla is a server at church and often
helps with Knights of Columbus fund raisers. She is noted for her neatness and
kindness to others.
In school she is the Class Secretary for the 8th grade. She
regularly participates in the St. Jude Math-a-thon and attended the Aquinas
Academy in 2007. Kayla is also involved with the 4-H Club and has been a member
for 4 years. She is in her second year as Secretary and has also been the
Treasurer.
As you can see Kayla is a well
rounded individual and someone that we are proud to select as the Youth of the
Month
Youth of the Month - September/October 2007
John Brockgreitens son of Don & Jan Brockgreitens has
been selected as the Missouri State Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the
Month for September/October 2007.
Mr. Brockgreitens attends St. Louis University High
School. He was nominated by members of Council #2119 due to his religious,
civic, and extra curricular activities. John is well known for his service and
leadership at Annunciation Catholic School and the Boy Scouts.
John was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and is currently in a
Venture Crew. He was elected into the Order of the Arrow and is a Brave in the
Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He achieved Eagle Scout at the age of 13 in August of 2006.
He has also earned three Eagle Palms. He served two terms as Assistant Senior
Patrol Leader and Quartermaster for his troop.
In school John was on the Honor Roll in 2006 & 2007
and earned the Distinguished Academic Award. He was one of 100 Missouri grade
school students chosen to participate in the Readers Digest Word Power Challenge
in 2006. John was awarded the Annunciation Award for 2007 and received
recognition as an officer on the Student Council. He has earned a Music Award
from the St. Louis Metro District Music Educators and was a lead in the seventh
grade play. He was also in a production of “The Wizard of Oz”.
John is an altar server, volunteers at Cub Scout Day
Camp, Special Olympics, and the Food Pantry. In his spare time he enjoys playing
water polo in a club, playing video games, and the outdoors. John earned his
certification for scuba diving.
As you can see John is a well rounded individual and
someone that we are proud to select as the Youth of the Month.
Youth of the Month July/August 2007
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Erica Volkmer, daughter of Eric & Paula Volkmer has
been selected as the Missouri State Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the
Month for July/August 2007.
Miss Volkmer is a 14 year old at St. Patrick’s School
in Rolla. She was selected by the members of Council #2627 due to her religious,
civic and extra curricular activities.
Erica is an active young woman who is very involved in
her family, school, community, and church. She was instrumental in initiating
the school store at St. Patrick’s School. In school Erica has been consistently
on the Academic Honor Roll. She has been on the Student Council for five years
attaining the rank of President in 7th and 8th grade. She
is also active in the Youth Group.
Erica volunteers at the Salvation Army and the
Octoberfest as a food server. At church she is an altar server. As you can see
Erica is a very enthusiastic and involved young women and worthy of the Youth of
the Month for July/August 2007.
Youth of the Month March/April 2007
Ryan De Haan, son of Kevin & Diane DeHaan, has been
selected as the Missouri State Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month
for March/April.
Mr. DeHaan is a 13 year old at Palmyra Middle School
in Palmyra. He was nominated by the members of Palmyra Council #1937 due to his
religious, civic and extracurricular activities. Ryan has been selected as the
Youth of the Month as he is a role model to his peers in all of these areas.
Ryan is active in his parish. He is a Server, he helps
decorate and clean the church during the Christmas season, and is a member of
the Middle School Youth Group. Ryan also helps the Council with their Bar-B-Ques,
fish fries, and smorgasbord. He was a Council winner in the Free Throw Contest
and participates in the 3 on 3 tournament. He is a member of the Fellowship of
Christian Athletes, Kiwanis Builders Club, 7th Grade football and
basketball team, and P-Town Pride Baseball Team. He has been on the Honor Roll
all of 2006-2007, and is a member of the Quiz Bowl and Math Team.
Ryan has particularly excelled in 4-H. He was the club
treasurer for 2 years, Dennison award winner, and has had a Grand Champion
Steer, and a Grand Champion Heifer at the Lewis County Fair. He also had a Grand
Champion market lamb at the Marion County Fair, a Reserve Champion Market lamb
at the Lewis County Fair, and a Reserve Grand Champion market lamb. At the 2006
Missouri State Fair. Ryan is a member of the American Jr. Angus Association,
Missouri Junior Angus Association. And Missouri Junior Cattleman’s Association.
Ryan enjoys playing golf, hunting, fishing, and
watching NASCAR. He participates in junior golf tournaments, is a member of
JAKES, and a Relay of Life Team member. Ryan’s list of accomplishments at he age
of 13 is amazing. He is a great asset to Council #1937, contributing his time
and talents whenever possible.
Youth of the Month January/February 2007
Daniel Stump, son of Bill
& Margie Stump, has been selected as the Missouri State Council Knights of
Columbus Youth of the Month for January/February 2007.
Mr. Stump, a 17 year
old at St. Pius X High School in Kansas City was nominated by Tri-County Council
#3414 because of his religious, civic, and extra curricular activities. He has
been selected as Youth of the Month because he is a role model to his peers in
all of these areas.
Daniel works hard to
succeed in everything he does and is well liked by all who know him. He is a
dedicated Catholic and a young man with high moral standards as evidenced by his
participation in the Pro-Life Club. He is a member of the National Honor
Society, Principal’s Honor Roll, Presidential Scholarship Candidate, Briar Cliff
University Who’s Who among High School Students, SPX Student Ambassador. Daniel
loves to act and won Best Actor Award at the West Central Conference Theatre
Competition as well as the SPX Best Actor Award as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof.
In sports he was an NRSA Softball All-Star.
Mr. Stump is an
outstanding young man and an asset to Council #3414. He contributes his time and
talents whenever and wherever needed.
Youth of the Month – November/December 2006
Zachary Brune, son of Ray & Rhonda Brune
, has been selected as the Missouri State Council Knights of Columbus Youth of
the Month for November/December 2006.
Mr. Brune, a 17 year old at John F.
Kennedy Catholic High School in Manchester was nominated by Holy Infant Council
#10794 due to his religious, civic and extra curricular activities. He has been
selected as the Youth of the Month because he is a role model to his peers in
all of these areas.
Zac is a person who loves life and is
very outgoing. He cares deeply about family, school and the community. He is
very active at his school participating in Football and Tennis. He is also the
Sports Editor of the school newspaper. He acts in plays and is a member of the
Set Crew. He is a School Ambassador and Link Team Leader. Zac has been awarded
the Outstanding Student Leader in St. Louis County, Who’s Who in High School
Students, and is an Honor Student.
Zac has been a Special Olympic Buddy for
3 years and helped at a Day Care Center as a service project. He has volunteered
as a Camp Counselor for Handicapped Children. He has also volunteered at an
Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
Mr. Brune is an outstanding young man and
an asset to Council #10794. He has contributed his time and talents whenever and
wherever possible.
Youth of the Month for September/October 2006
Meredith Brunkow, daughter of Greg & Tina Brunkow, has been
selected as the Missouri State Counil Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month for
September/October. Ms. Brunkow, a 15 year old at Kearney High School in Kearney
was nominated by the Ladies Auxilliary of St. Michael's Council #8915 due to her
religious, civic and extra curricular activities. She was selected as the youth
of the Month as she is a role model to her peers in all of these areas. Meredith
is very active in her parish as an Alter Server and she helps teach Childrens
Liturgy. She has many awards to her credit including: 2005-2006 Mo. Ladies
Auxilliary Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Month, National Junior Honors
Soceity-2006 & 2005, National League of Junior Cotillions Certificate of
Merit-2005 & 2004, Girl Scout Bronze Award-2004, Kearney R-1 School District
Academic Excellence Award-2006 & 2004, Dare Essay Contesr-First Place-2003. Ms.
Brunkow is also active in the 4-H Club. She has received 18 Grand Champiom
Ribbons, 13 Reserved Champion Ribbons, 64 Blue Ribbons, 5 Red Ribbons and 7
Missouri State Fair Blue Ribbons. Space doesn't allow the listing of all of the
accomplishments of this outstanding young woman. Ms. Brunkow is a great asset to
Council #8915, contributing her time and talents whenever possible.
Youth of the
Month for July/August 2006
Kyle
Milson, son of Keith & Patty Milson, has been selected as the Missouri State
Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month for July/August 2006.
Mr. Milson is a 17 year old at DeSmet
Jesuit High School in Creve Couer. He was nominated by the members of Council
#10136 due to his religious, civic and extra curricular activities. Mr. Milson
was selected because he s a role model to his peers in all of these areas.
Kyle is active in the parish and has been
an alter server for 6 years. He helps maintain the Pro-Life Monument that the
Council erected and was the official gym manager for CYC basketball the last 3
years. He has been invited to be a member of the Youth Choir. Kyle was awarded
the Bryan Mueckl Memorial Scholrship when he graduated from Queen of All Saints.
He has been involved with the March of Dimes for several years.
Kyle is a member of the Boy Scouts and
has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He has earned 29 merit badges and was
awarded the Ad Altare Dei religious Award in 2001. Kyle maintains a 3.6 GPA and
has been on the Honor Roll almost every semester. He plays on the DeSmet Tennis
Team and the CYC High School Basketball program. He is a member of the DeSmet
Burger Club and the Spanish Club.
Mr. Milson is involved in all areas and
is a great asset to Council #10136 where he works the M.R. Drive, Fish Fries and
the Annual Basketball Tournament. He contributes his time when and where needed.
Gregory
Oberkusch
March/April 2006 Youth of the Month
Gregory
Oberkusch, Son of Phil and Terry, has been selected as the Missouri State
Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month for March/April. Mr. Oberkusch
is a 15 year old at DeSmet Jesuit High School in Creve Coeur, and was nominated
by his father’s council (Bishop Wurm Council #1376 in Overland) due to the
combination of his leadership, academics and extracurricular activities. He was
selected as the Youth of the Month as he is a role model to his peers in these
areas. Greg is very active in the Boy Scouts. He is a Life Scout and is a
former Senior Patrol Leader of his Troop #284. He is also chapter service chair
for the Order of the Arrow. He has been on camp staff as well, but his favorite
scout activity is the Scouting for Food program. Greg was the editor of his
school newspaper when he was in grade school. While in high school at DeSmet he
has been on the honor roll and was on the wrestling team. He has devoted a lot
of time the last two years as a DJ at the highly successful and acclaimed mixers
that his fathers council sponsors. He has also given of his time to be an
assistant coach for third and fourth grade volleyball and softball teams in his
parish. For all of these activities and accomplishments Gregory, has been
selected as Youth of the Month by the 41,000 members of the Missouri State
Council Knights of Columbus. To nominate a young person for recognition,
contact your Grand Knight or see the State Council website for an application
Allen Kirchner
January/February 2006 Youth of the Month
Allen
Kirchner, Son of Andy and Layna, has been selected as the Missouri State Council
Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month for January/February. Mr. Kirchner is a
16 year old at Jackson High School in Jackson, and was nominated by his father’s
council (Bishop Timmon Council #6405 in Jackson) due to the combination of his
leadership and extracurricular activities. He was selected as the Youth of the
Month as he is a role model to his peers in these areas. Allen is a leader
amongst his peers within his Youth Group at Immaculate Conception Parish. He
was one of the leaders that planned and lead the 24 hour lock-in and he did a
phenomenal job according to the Director of Youth Ministry at this parish He
is the CD Librarian for the Youth Group where he maintains the over 400 music cd
catalog, locating them when they are lost or not returned, cataloging them,
etc. He has also been very involved in planning and preparation for the
Diocesan Youth Conference. Allen has spiritual growth a high priority in his
life. He volunteers as an usher and reader at Mass. For all of these
activities and accomplishments Allen, has been selected as Youth of the Month by
the 41,000 members of the Missouri State Council Knights of Columbus. To
nominate a young person for recognition, contact your Grand Knight or see the
State Council website for an application
Jacob
Emmett
November/December 2005 Youth of the Month
Jacob
Emmett, Son of Pat and Rosanne, has been selected as the Missouri State Council
Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month for November/December. Mr. Emmett
is a 14 year old at St. Patrick School in Rolla, and was nominated by his
father’s council (Rolla Council #2627) due to the combination of his
leadership, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities. He was
selected as the Youth of the Month as he is a role model to his peers in all of
these areas. Jacob is a well-rounded young man. As an Eight Grade student
at St. Patrick School he helps the First through Fifth graders in various
service programs and projects and as a youth group participant. Jacob is
the President of the St. Patrick School Council and Co-Editor of the St. Patrick
School newspaper. He assists the school on workdays doing small repairs
and maintenance work. Jacob is always there to lend whatever help is
needed whether it is his younger brothers (even with homework), his parents or
grandparents. His love of math lead him compete in the Regional Math
Competition last year where he advanced all the way to the State finals in
Springfield. Recently Jacob started piano lessons and has advanced rather
quickly in a short time. Jacob’s other interests are similar to most
other young people and include reading and video games. For all of these
activities and accomplishments Jacob, has been selected as Youth of the Month by
the 40,000 members of the Missouri State Council Knights of Columbus. To
nominate a young person for recognition, contact your Grand Knight or see the
State Council website for an application.
Olivia
Vierrether
September/October 2005 Youth of the Month
Olivia
Vierrether Daughter of Chris Vierrether and Clarissa Wisner-Sutton has been
selected as the Missouri State Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month
for July/August. Ms. Vierrether is an 11 year old, Fifth grader at St.
Patrick Catholic School in Rolla. She was nominated by her father’s
council (Rolla Council #2627) due to the combination of her religious, civic,
athletic and extracurricular activities. She was selected as the Youth of
the Month as she is a role model to her peers in all of these areas. She
is a very active, caring and happy young lady, who likes to read, enjoys outdoor
activities and loves animals. She has one older brother and 3 older sisters.
At school, Olivia is on the student council and represents the kindergarten
class, participates in Christmas pageants and vacation bible school. She
has been in the Girl Scouts since kindergarten, is an alter server, plays sports
(soccer, softball, swimming) and likes fishing, bike riding, camping and
exploring nature. Recently, Olivia ran a lemonade-stand and raised funds
for the Katrina hurricane victims. On October 2nd, she participated in a
Right for Life chain along Highway 63 in Rolla. Olivia shares with others
her love of the Catholic faith, in particular Advent and Lent. Olivia
helps her dad lead the rosary once a month at church. For the past 5
years, she enthusiastically helps raise money for the Knights of Columbus MR
Drive by soliciting donations and handing out Tootsie-Rolls at local
storefronts, Rolla town festivals and the St. Patrick Church Octoberfest.
Olivia also helps with many Knights of Columbus council events, such as the
Children’s Christmas Party, banquets and barbecues. Olivia cares for the
less fortunate and her love for God by contributing her time, talents and money
whenever possible.
Andrew
Shipp
July/August Youth of the Month
Andrew
Shipp, Son of Rob and Judy Shipp, has been selected as the Missouri State
Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month for July/August. Mr. Shipp,
a 16 year old at DeSmet Jesuit High School in Creve Coeur, was nominated by his
father’s council (Queen of All Saints Council #10136) due to the combination
of his religious, civic, athletic and extracurricular activities. He was
selected as the Youth of the Month as he is a role model to his peers in all of
these areas. Andrew
is very active in his parish life. He has been an altar server for six
years, including a Basilican Server for the Archbishop the last three years.
He has been a leader on several Luke 18 Retreats at various parishes in the St.
Louis Archdiocese, served on the Wheat Team for the Teens Encounter Christ
Retreat, participated in a ChristPower Service Retreat, and had a leadership
role for Vacation Bible School the past five years. He has participated in
the Steubenville Youth Conference the past 3 years and was excited to
participate in the World Youth Day Pilgrimage in 2005 held in Cologne, Germany.
Andrew has also been an active member in various Youth Ministry Groups. He
has also shown his leadership as a Junior Counselor at Kenrick-Glennon Days at
the Seminary for the past 3 years. Andrew
has shown his spirit and leadership at his high school as well serving on the
Pastoral Committee, the Spartan Leadership Institute, Business Manager of the
Yearbook Staff, and he is a former member of Student Government. He served
his school as a tour guide at the High School Open House, participated in
various sports including track, soccer and cross-country. He has
consistently been on the Honor Roll at DeSmet, and was awarded the Scholar
Athlete Award. Mr. Shipp continues to participate in CYC soccer and
basketball. For
all of these activities and accomplishments Andrew, has been selected as Youth
of the Month by the 40,000 members of the Missouri State Council Knights of
Columbus. To nominate a young person for recognition, contact your Grand
Knight for an application.
Nancy
DeClue
March/April 2005 Youth of the Month
Nancy
DeClue, daughter of Duane and Sandra DeClue, has been selected as the Missouri
State Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month for March/April. Ms.
DeClue, a 17 year old at St. Pius X High School in Festus, was nominated by her
father’s council (Festus Council #1230) due to the combination of her
religious, civic, athletic and extracurricular activities. She was
selected as the Youth of the Month as she is a role model to her peers in all of
these areas. Nancy is very active in her parish life at Sacred Heart
Parish in Crystal City where she has been an alter server for five years.
She also is in the Ministry of Lector at Lifeteen at St. Joseph Parish in
Imperial. Ms. DeClue won the Pro-Life essay contest at her parish this
year and participated in the Pro-life March in Washington D.C. She also
received second place honors in 2004 in the Missouri State Council Essay
Contest. Nancy was honored in 2005 with the Archbishop’s Award for an
essay she wrote about the Archdiocesan Catholic Appeal. She is active in
the Girl Scouts, is currently working on her Gold Award, and was presented the
Marian Award by Bishop Herman in 2004. Ms. DeClue was recognized by
the Jefferson Barracks Veterans Hospital for he exemplary community service over
the years totaling almost 2200 hours of volunteer work. She is also
involved with the St. Vincent DePaul Society and helps out in the clothing and
thrift shop. Nancy also excels academically. She currently maintains
a 3.9 GPA on a 4.0 scale and has received several academic scholarships to
attend St. Pius X. She was voted membership into the National Honor
Society in 2004. Nancy also enjoys sports and was awarded the Jefferson
County Activities Association Athlete-Academic Award in 2003 and 2004. Ms.
DeClue has varsity lettered at St. Pius in cross-country 3 years and track 2
years. For all of these activities and accomplishments Nancy, has been
selected as Youth of the Month by the 40,000 members of the Missouri State
Council Knights of Columbus. To nominate a young person for recognition,
contact your Grand Knight for an application
Mark
McLaughlin
Jan/Feb 2005 Youth of the Month
Mark
McLaughlin, son of Don and Cheryl McLaughlin, has been selected as the
Missouri State Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month for
November/December. Mr. McLaughlin, a 17 year old at Lee’s Summit High
School in Lee’s Summit, was nominated by his father’s council (Lee’s
Summit Council #6819) due to the young man’s demonstration of a well-rounded
balance of commitment to his faith, education, community service, and school
activities. Mr.
McLaughlin is active in his parish life. He is a Cantor at Our Lady of the
Presentation parish. In addition, he has shown leadership in multiple
organizations: Lee’s Summit High School Mentor Program, John Knox Village Care
Center Volunteer and Yon Koloba Character Education Presenter. He also has
obtained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boys Scouts of America. He
attended Boys State last summer and won the White Rose Essay Contest Grand Prize
in 2004. Mark has been previously named by the Rotary Club and the
Optimist Club as a Student of the Month. Mark
is also a talented performer and has been in the concert band, marching band,
theater, and an improvisational comedy troupe. He is also participated in
high school athletics on the golf team. For
all of these activities and accomplishments the 40,000 members of the Missouri
State Council Knights of Columbus congratulate Mark as the Youth of the Monthly.
To nominate a young person for recognition, contact your Grand Knight for an
application.
Alyssa Bacher
Nov/Dec 2004 Youth of the Month
Alyssa
Bacher, daughter of Charlie and Jackie Bacher, has been selected as the Missouri
State Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month for November/December.
Ms. Bacher, a 15 year old at Notre Dame High School in Lemay, was nominated by
her father’s council (Queen of All Saints Council #10136) due to the
combination of her religious, civic, athletic and extracurricular activities.
She was selected as the Youth of the Month as she is a role model to her peers
in all of these areas. Ms. Bacher is very active in her parish life.
She has been an alter server for five years, and sings in the Youth Choir.
She particularly enjoys ministering to younger children in her parish. The
last few summers she volunteered to help in the Vacation Bible School by
performing in the theater group. She also worked in a leadership role for
the eighth grade retreat. Ms. Bacher is also very active in the Youth
Group at her parish. This past summer Alyssa attended the Stubenville
Youth Conference in Ohio. Upon her return she made and kept a vow to
attend daily mass until the new school year began. Ms. Bacher has been
active in Bellarmine speech meets and Model U.N. She also enjoys sports
and participated in CYC basketball, volleyball and soccer for years. She
showed her maturity and leadership as a court official for CYC volleyball for
several years. Ms. Bacher was excited to make her high school volleyball
team as a freshman this past fall. For all of these activities and
accomplishments Alyssa has been selected as Youth of the Month, by the 40,000
members of the Missouri State Council Knights of Columbus. To nominate a
young person for recognition, contact your Grand Knight for an application.
Kaitlin Rhodes
Sept/Oct 2004 Youth of the Month
Kaitlin
Rhodes, daughter of Roy and Carolyn Rhodes, wasselected as the Missouri State
Council Knights of Columbus Youth of the Month for September/October.
Ms Rhodes, a 13 year old at Holy Infant Elementary School in Ballwin, was
nominated by her father’s council (Holy Infants Council #10794) due to the
combination of her religious, civic, academic, athletic and extracurricular
activities.
She was selected as the Youth of the Month as she is a role model to her
peers in all of these areas.
Ms. Rhodes is an alter server at her church, she is very active in Girl
Scouts of America, is in the Science Club and Bellarmine Speech team at her
school.
Her classmates recognize her by selecting Kaitlin for the Christian
Citizenship Award.
Kaitlin volunteers her time to the Juvenile Diabetes Association through
her work at the annual car wash at her parish.
Kaitlin is involved in this event in support of her sister, Maura, who
has Diabetes Insispidus.
Academically Kaitlin really excels.
Due her outstanding grades and standardized testing she has been
nominated by her teacher and selected to attend the People to People World
Leadership Forum in the spring of 2005 in Washington, D.C.
She has also been invited to participate in the Duke University Talent
Search program.
Kaitlin also enjoys participating in various sports including basketball,
volleyball, and golf.
She also excels in Irish Dance and in her spare time she attends a weekly
sewing class where she designs and creates fashion.
For all of these activities and awards and Kaitlin’s personality as a
loving, gentle and caring young person she has been selected as Youth of the
Month by the 40,000 members of the Missouri State Council Knights of Columbus.
To nominate a young person for recognition, contact your Grand Knight for
an application.
Beth Loeffler
July/Aug 2004 Youth of the Month
Beth Loeffler, daughter of
Steven and Lisa Loeffler, was selected as the Missouri State Council Knights of
Columbus Youth of the Month for July/August.
Ms Loeffler, a 16 year old at Francis Howell High School in St. Charles,
was nominated by her father’s council (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council #11382)
due to the combination of her religious, civic, academic, athletic and
extracurricular activities. She was
selected as the Youth of the Month as she is a role model to her peers in all of
these areas. Ms. Loeffler is very
active in her parish life. She is
an alter server, having recently acted as VIMP at the installation of the new
Monsignor at her parish. Beth is involved in the Challenge Catholic Girls Club,
she is also an aide for the 4th grade Parish School of Religion. Ms. Loeffler is active in the Impact youth group and has been
chosen to be a Core Team Leader for a new group, “Jr. Impact”, that will
provide leadership to youth in 6th thru 8th grade. Beth
also spent a week on retreat with a “Seedbearers” group working on house
repairs for those in need. In her
school Beth holds a 3.3 GPA and is in the National Honor Society.
She has been awarded the National Merit for English and was recognized in
Who’s Who among high school students. Ms.
Loeffler received an Honorable Mention for Youth in Government, where she
participated as a lobbyist for pro-life issues. Beth is also in the German Club.
For all of these activities and awards and Beth has been selected as
Youth of the Month by the 40,000 members of the Missouri State Council Knights
of Columbus. To nominate a young
person for recognition, contact your Grand Knight for an application.
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