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Jack and Jill St. Louis Chapter, P. O. Box 410045, St. Louis, MO (2026)

06/07/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Our St. Louis Rising Stars! 🌟

This week marked the completion of the 2025–2026 Mid-Western Region Rising Star Leadership Academy(RSLA) led by Dean Jedediah L. Cantrell
Leadership Training and Development Chair, Mid-Western Region and the RSLA faculty. We could not be more proud of our incredible St. Louis Chapter participants: PD Ashley Ellis, APD Tiffany Boyd, FS Saffiyah Poole, LTA Brooke Davis Langhorne

Selected for Cohort 6 because of their leadership potential, commitment, and promise, these amazing leaders have spent the year growing, learning, and preparing to make an even greater impact within Jack and Jill and beyond.

Your St. Louis Chapter celebrates your dedication, perseverance, and willingness to step boldly into leadership. The future is bright because of amazing Mothers like you!

We look forward to honoring and celebrating your accomplishments at IL/Tri-State Area Work Day during your Rising Star Leadership Academy graduation this Fall. Continue to shine, lead, and inspire. Your village is cheering you on every step of the way! ⭐💙💗

06/04/2026

💙🩷 Honoring Our 2026 Tenuring Mothers 🩷💙

Today, we celebrate a remarkable group of mothers whose leadership, service, and dedication have helped shape the St. Louis Chapter of Jack and Jill. Through your vision, commitment, and countless contributions, you have strengthened our chapter, enriched our programming, fostered sisterhood, and created meaningful opportunities for our children to learn, lead, and thrive.

Your impact can be seen in the families you’ve supported, the traditions you’ve helped build, and the legacy you’ve left behind. While your tenure may be ending, your influence will continue to be felt throughout our chapter for years to come.

✨ Thank you for helping make the St. Louis Chapter stronger, more connected, and better because of your presence. ✨

06/02/2026

🌟 Outstanding Lead Teen Advisor Bettina Drake 🌟

As we close out our 2026 Senior Spotlights we want to celebrate our Outstanding Lead Teen Advisor of the Year Mother Bettina Drake.

For two incredible program years, Mother Bettina Drake has been a guiding light for our teens, leading with wisdom, encouragement, and an unwavering belief in their potential.

Through her mentorship, she has empowered our young people to grow in confidence, embrace leadership, and become the very best versions of themselves. Her dedication, patience, and heart for our children have made a lasting impact on our chapter.

Mother Bettina, thank you for investing in our teens, inspiring greatness, and helping shape the next generation of leaders. We are grateful for you and the legacy you continue to build. 💙✨

06/01/2026

Senior Spotlight: 🎓Jason Wilson🎓
Clayton Highschool

The St. Louis Chapter of Jack and Jill proudly celebrates Jason Wilson, a graduating senior at Clayton High School.

For 15 years, Jason has been a valued member of our Jack and Jill family, serving as Teen Chaplain and actively participating in Teen Leadership Conferences and Area Workdays. A thoughtful leader with a heart for service, he has demonstrated a commitment to civic engagement through his work on Missouri State Senator Brian Williams’ Youth Advisory Board and participation in legislative advocacy efforts in both Missouri and Washington, D.C.

Jason’s dedication extends beyond leadership. As a talented track and field athlete, he has excelled in both the high jump and long jump, demonstrating discipline, determination, and perseverance.

As he looks toward the future, Jason plans to combine his passions for business, entrepreneurship, and architecture, creating a path that blends innovation, creativity, and strategic vision.

Jason, your Jack and Jill village is proud of the leader, scholar, advocate, and young man you have become. We are excited to watch you continue to build, create, and lead with purpose. Your future is bright, and we know you will leave a lasting impact wherever your journey takes you. 💙✨

05/29/2026

Senior Spotlight: 🎓Teen Vice President Kaden Williams🎓
Webster Groves Highschool

The 5-Star St. Louis Chapter proudly celebrates Kaden Williams, a scholar, leader, and servant whose dedication to excellence shines in every space he enters.

As Teen Group Vice President, a member of the Class of 19 Lead St. Louis, and an active Jack and Jill leader, Kaden has consistently led with purpose and heart. At Webster Groves High School, he has excelled academically with a 4.3 weighted GPA while serving as a percussionist, Equity Leadership Team presenter, National Honor Society member, Board of Education student representative, and member of the 2025 State Champion basketball team.

This fall, Kaden will attend Howard University with plans to pursue law and one day serve as a United States Ambassador.

Kaden, your leadership, character, and commitment to service have left a lasting impact. Your Jack and Jill family is incredibly proud and excited to see all that awaits you. The future is bright! 💙✨

05/28/2026

Senior Spotlight: Dolon Silimon
Holt Senior Highschool

Dolon M. Silimon is the definition of brilliance, discipline, and purpose. A senior at Holt Senior High School and an 8 year member of the 5-Star St. Louis Chapter, Dolon has led with humility and excellence through his service as Teen Group Chaplain, Historian, Nominating Committee member, TLC Time Capsule/Scrapbook Chair, and lead percussionist for the TLC choir.

From earning top honors in All-State Jazz Bands and receiving the prestigious Louis Armstrong Jazz Award to maintaining a 3.96 GPA while pursuing Computer Science and cybersecurity, Dolon continues to inspire through both talent and character. He also gives back by mentoring young drummers at the HEAL Center for the Arts, helping develop the next generation of musicians and leaders.

As he prepares to pursue Computer Science and Jazz Performance, we celebrate a young man who beautifully blends creativity, intellect, leadership, and heart. Your St. Louis Chapter village is so proud of you and excited to see all that the future has in store.

05/27/2026

Senior Spotlight: 🎓Gabriel Lee🎓
Westminster Christian Academy

From the track to every space he enters, senior Gabriel Allyn Lee continues to lead with excellence, humility, and purpose. A senior at Westminster Christian Academy, Gabriel has spent the last five years actively serving and growing within our beloved 5-Star St. Louis Chapter through Teen Trivia Night, Area Workdays, and Teen Leadership Conferences, always showing up with a servant’s heart and a commitment to excellence.

A true scholar athlete and emerging leader, Gabriel has earned recognition through the St. Louis Guide Right Kappa League Program, where he received both Academic Achievement and Student of the Year honors. Whether mentoring younger students, representing his school as a student ambassador, excelling as a nationally recognized track competitor, or earning his Black Belt in Martial Arts, Gabriel embodies discipline, determination, and grace.

Gabriel’s drive extends far beyond the classroom and the field. Through prestigious experiences with Accenture and FleishmanHillard, he has already begun building a remarkable foundation in business, marketing, strategy, and leadership. His initiative, professionalism, and vision continue to set him apart as a young man committed to uplifting others while pursuing excellence in every space he enters.

This fall, Gabriel will attend Grand Canyon University to pursue a degree in Business with a concentration in Marketing while competing in track at the collegiate level. We are incredibly proud of the leader, scholar, athlete, and young man he has become. Gabriel’s future is undeniably bright, and we cannot wait to watch him continue to soar. 💙✨

05/26/2026

Senior Spotlight: 🎓Cole Kayira🎓
Parkway West Highschool

For the past 10 years, Cole has been a shining example of excellence, leadership, and dedication within the St. Louis Chapter of Jack and Jill. A senior at Parkway West High School, Cole has distinguished himself academically, musically, and through service to his community.

A talented trumpeter, Cole earned Missouri All-State Gold in Solo & Ensemble and was recognized as an All-State Jazz Lead Alternate. He also received the State of Missouri Seal of Biliteracy, demonstrating advanced fluency in both English and Spanish. Beyond the classroom, Cole served as a leader in PATH, helping empower teens to make healthy choices and build stronger communities.

This fall, Cole will attend Jackson State University as a DuBois-Harvey Honors College Scholar and a member of the legendary Sonic Boom of the South Marching band earning a spot in the trumpet section. He plans to major in Chemistry as he pursues his dream career in medicine.

Cole, your talent, discipline, and commitment to service have made a lasting impact. We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see the lives you will touch in the years ahead.

Congratulations, Cole! Your Jack and Jill family is cheering you on every step of the way. 💙✨✨

05/25/2026

🎓Senior Spotlight: Nylah K. Johnson 🎓
John Burroughs School

For ten years, Nylah has exemplified leadership, excellence, and service as a member of our St. Louis Chapter. From serving as Teen Vice President and Teen President to representing her peers on the Mid-Western Regional Teen Nominating Committee, she has led with purpose and grace.

A senior at John Burroughs School, Nylah has excelled academically with a weighted GPA above 4.0 while balancing leadership, athletics, and service. She served as Junior Class Vice President, captained both Junior Varsity Field Hockey and Lacrosse, and competed on the varsity Chess Team, earning a top-three conference finish.

Driven by her passion for justice and public service, Nylah explored the legal field through The Supreme Court and My Hometown Program and shadowed judges at three levels. Her commitment to serving others is reflected through her work with Special Olympics, literacy programs, youth camps, and her role at Old Warson Country Club.

This fall, Nylah will attend the University of Connecticut on a Leadership Scholarship, majoring in Sociology on a pre-law track as she pursues her dream of becoming an attorney and advocating for civil rights and public service.

Nylah, your intellect, determination, and heart for others inspire us all. We are so proud of you and can't wait to see the impact you will make on the world. 💙✨

05/24/2026

New Member of the Year ✨Selena Washington

We are giving our Sistermom Selena Washington all her flowers. 💕💙

In just her first year as a member of the 5-Star St. Louis Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Mother Selena has shown us exactly what leadership, sisterhood, and service look like in action.

A phenomenal leader, Sistermom, and teammate, Mother Selena has distinguished herself through her exceptional work ethic, passion for our organization, and commitment to innovative, impactful programming. Serving on the Nominations, Foundation, Children’s Cluster, and Holiday Cultural Committees, she has consistently brought energy, creativity, and collaboration to every endeavor.

One shining example was the memorable 5th/6th Grade Group program centered on the CROWN Act, which she helped lead alongside fellow grade group mothers. The experience was thoughtful, engaging, and empowering; elevating our programming to a new level while fostering meaningful conversations about identity, confidence, culture, and advocacy for our children.

Mother Selena’s willingness to lead, support others, and embrace new ideas has already left a lasting mark on our chapter. Her servant leadership and dedication embody the very best of Jack and Jill.

Congratulations, Mother Selena, on being named New Member of the Year! We are grateful for all you have contributed in your very first year and cannot wait to see the impact you will continue to make in the years ahead. 💙💗

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