An organization for everyone.
Berks County Pomona Grange
Youth: Ages 15-24
Juniors: Ages 5-14
Mini Juniors (under 5) may join for some events.
Contact Gail Switzer (g_switzer09@hotmail.com) for additional information.
Berks County Junior Grange Royalty 2025-2026
Princess Alexis Servin
My name is Alexis Servin, I’m 14 years old and will be finishing the 8th grade at Tulpehocken Area Middle School. I live with my brother Connor, mom, and Oma. In school, I play trumpet for my jazz and concert band, sing in the chorus, participate in track and softball. My hobbies include showing my dairy cattle, being active in FFA and 4-H, dairy judging and dairy bowl, and playing piano. I am a dairy ambassador for my local Berks County promotion program. I’m looking forward to promoting Grange all across Berks County and spreading the word about how we influence the community for the better. I can’t wait for the year ahead of me and I am excited to share it with the rest of the royalty team!
Mini Princess Whitney Fayewicz
Hello! My name is Whitney Fayewicz, and I am excited to be this year’s Berks County Junior Grange Mini Princess. My parents are Ryan and Shelley Fayewicz, and my brothers are Nolan and Codey. I am 6 years old, and finishing my year of Kindergarten in the Exeter Township School District. Outside of Grange, I like to keep busy. This past year, I played field hockey, basketball and lacrosse. I am also in Cub Scouts. I also enjoy camping, dancing and creating shows for my family and playing with my brothers and my friends. I am a member of Virginville Junior Grange. Some of my favorite Grange activities are County Grange Camp, participating in Open House and the Christmas meeting, and I can’t wait to be old enough to attend PA State Jr. Grange Camp. I’m very excited to be the Mini Princess, and I’m looking forward to a great year ahead with Travis, Alexis and Tristan representing the Jr. Grange.
Prince Travis Riegel
Hi, my name is Travis Riegel and here’s a little bit about me. I’m fourteen, and I have been homeschooled for my whole life. I attend a homeschool co-op once a week and will be entering 9th grade. My parents are Ann and Steve Riegel, and I have one sister named Sarah. Some of my hobbies are playing baseball for Tulpehocken Area School District, fishing, being down at my grandparent’s farm, hanging out with family, and I’m also planning on starting golf for Tulpehocken this year as well. In addition, I play clarinet in the concert and marching bands. I am looking forward to the fairs and parades this year as Berks County Prince.
Mini Prince Tristan Luckenbill
Hi! I’m Tristan Luckenbill and I’m ten-years-old. I’m a farm boy from Hamburg where I live on a family beef, goat and organic crop farm with my parents and my little sister, Olivia. I’m a proud member of the Ontelaunee Jr. Grange. I spend a lot of my working alongside my dad in the fields, raising livestock for 4-H, and learning to operate farm equipment. My work ethic, love for agriculture, and active involvement in my community helped me become the Berks County Jr. Grange Mini Prince. I am excited for the opportunity to represent the Berks County Jr. Grange and am looking forward to visiting and learning from different communities across the county.
2025 Jr. Attendance Contest
In order to qualify, a junior member must participate in at least 4 junior events (i.e. sleepover, camp, swim party, mini golf holiday party), and 1 contest on the State level.
Upcoming activities:
Junior/Youth Holiday Party at Virginville Grange (December 6, 4-6 p.m.)
Line dancing fundraiser at Virginville Grange (December 6, 7-10 p.m.)
Reading Royals Fundraiser
January 17 is our fundraiser game. All are welcome to join the youth and young adults at this event. Tickets will be approximately $25. Link to be posted for tickets soon!
Reading Fightin’ Phils
The Junior & Youth Department will be working on setting up a day/night at the Reading Fightin’ Phils to celebrate Grange Month in April. More details to come, but please be on the lookout to come out to the ballpark and join in fellowship with your Grange friends and family. Looking at April 10-12 weekend.
Junior/Youth Holiday Party
We will be celebrating the upcoming holidays on Saturday, December 6th from 4-6 p.m. at Virginville. RSVP with Gail for headcount Dress in your best ugly holiday sweater or festive attire – prizes to be awarded! What to bring: A wrapped gift $10-$15 and Holiday Cheer
Line Dancing Fundraiser
Join us on November 2nd for our line dancing fundraiser at Virginville Grange. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dancing starts at 7:00 p.m. and goes to 10 p.m. $5 donation to enter and food and drink for sale. Cash only sales.
Wernersville Hospital Donations
Thank you to all Granges that sent donations to the Wernersville State Hospital. If you have not yet, please send to Kathy Ellett.
State Session – Youth Officers
We are SO proud of our Berks Youth!
Vice President: Autumn Tworkoski
Secretary – Justin Dusko
Chaplain – Emma Seidel
Ceres – Cadence Tempel
Pomona – Ava Jenkins
Flora – Sierra Merkel
Executive Committee – Grace Tempel
Junior Sleepover
The Junior Sleepover is slated for February 13-14 at Fleetwood Grange. More information to come including RSVP by December/January.
Join us for our next virtual Junior Team Meeting: Monday, January 5 at 7 p.m. – contact Gail for the Zoom link
Congrats Berks Junior Contest Winners!
Recycled Craft- Decorative
Age 10-14
4- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Junior at Heart
2- Marci Schlegel, Pioneer Grange
3- Lindsay Haggerty, Virginville Grange
Design a T-shirt
Age 5-9
1- Brayden Covey, Pioneer Grange
2- Kayleigh Covey, Pioneer Grange
Mini Pumpkins- Painted
Age 5-9
1- Riley Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Age 10-14
1- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Junior at Heart
2- Lindsay Haggerty, Virginville Grange
3- Jen Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Mini Pumpkins- Most Creative
Age 5-9
1- Riley Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Age 10-14
2- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Junior at Heart
3- Jen Beamon, Hamburg Grange
4- Lindsay Haggerty, Virginville Grange
Pumpkins- Virtual
Age 5-9
1- Kayleigh Cranmer, Ontelaunee Grange
2- Olivia Luckenbill, Ontelaunee Grange
Age 10-14
4- Bryce Davis, Ontelaunee Grange
Junior at Heart
2- Jen Beamon, Hamburg Grange
3- Marci Schlegel, Pioneer Grange
Creative Writing
Age 5-9
1- Riley Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Age 10-14
1- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Diamond Art- Kit
Age 5-9
3- Riley Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Diamond Art- Self-Created
Age 5-9
1- Riley Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Age 10-14
1- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Art 2D- Black & White
Age 10-14
1- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
2- Ellie Schroeder, Virginville Grange
3- Lillian Dusko, Virginville Grange
4- Nolan Fayewicz, Virginville Grange
Art 2D- Handprint/Footprint/Fingerprint
Age 5-9
2- Riley Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Age 10-14
2- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Art 2D- Made in School
Age 5-9
1- Whitney Fayewicz, Virginville Grange
3- Codey Fayewicz, Virginville Grange
Age 10-14
1- Justin Dusko, Virginville Grange
3- Nolan Fayewicz, Virginville Grange
Art 2D- Sunrise/Sunset
Age 5-9
1- Riley Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Age 10-14
1- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
2- Lillian Dusko, Virginville Grange
4- Nolan Fayewicz, Virginville Grange
Art 3D- Black & White
Age 5-9
2- Riley Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Age 10-14
1- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Art 3D- Handprint/Footprint/Fingerprint
Age 5-9
1- Riley Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Age 10-14
2- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Art 3D- Made in School
Age 5-9
3- Riley Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Art 3D- Sunrise/Sunset
Age 10-14
4- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Photography- Barns & Farms
Age 5-9
2- Riley Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Age 10-14
1- Kayleigh Covey, Pioneer Grange
4- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Photography- Bridges & Water
Age 10-14
3- Brayden Covey, Pioneer Grange
Photography- “Snow” Much Fun
Age 10-14
1- Kayleigh Covey, Pioneer Grange
3- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
4- Brayden Covey, Pioneer Grange
Photography- Things with Wheels
Age 5-9
1- Riley Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Age 10-14
2- Brayden Covey, Pioneer Grange
3- Savannah Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Virtual Talent Show Winners
5-9 Vocal
1st- Riley Beamon
10-14 Instrumental
2nd- Nolan Fayewicz
10-14 Other Acts
1st- Savannah Beamon
2nd- Nolan Fayewicz
10-14 Vocal
1st- Nolan Fayewicz
2nd- Savannah Beamon
Shooting Stars (2 state-wide events)
Carisa Schaeffer
Superstars (3 state-wide events)
Ellie Schroeder
Jacob Schroeder
Justin Dusko
Lillian Dusko
Riley Beamon
Savannah Beamon
Congrats to Berks Youth Contest Winners:
Start with a Cake Mix (Spice/Other)
1st Place: Tammy Schaeffer, Pioneer Grange
2nd Place: Jane Adams, Hamburg Grange
Scrapbook Page (Grange themed)
1st Place: Lindsay Haggerty, Virginville Grange
Scrapbook Page (Other themed)
1st Place: Lindsay Haggerty, Virginville Grange
String Art Young Adult 22-35
1st Place: Jen Beamon, Hamburg Grange
Recycled Craft: Plastic Adult 22-35
1st Place: Lindsay Haggerty, Virginville Grange
Public Speaking Young Adult 22-35
1st Place: Gail Switzer, Marion Grange
2nd Place: Autumn Tworkoski, Hamburg Grange
Junior Volunteers over 18: Clearances must be submitted to the state in order to support at junior events, including camp!