Peter Luke
State Master Councilor
Christian Russell
Deputy State Master Councilor
Christian M. Russell was born on May 25, 2006 in Arlington, Texas to Carl and Wendy Russell. He has graduated from Saginaw High School in the Class of 2024. Throughout his high school days, he helped his school's yearbook club to take photos at all events and enhanced his public speaking skills to be able to talk to anyone at any given time.
He was initiated into H. Malvern Marks Chapter in October of 2018. He received many awards through his years such as his Lamp of Knowledge after completing all five of his LCCs, he DeMolay Hats Off Award in 2020, and was also deemed a Representative DeMolay in 2021. He strives to live his daily life with the practice of the Seven Cardinal Virtues we all practice as DeMolay. He especially takes a special feel to the virtue of courtesy, especially to his younger brothers in his chapter and all around the state. On August 7, 2021 he became Master Councilor of his Chapter and was awarded PMC-MSA for zealous leadership skills during and after his term.
He was appointed to serve as District Deputy State Master Councilor of District 2 in July of 2022. In 2023, he was then appointed State Senior Deacon for the Texas DeMolay Association. In 2024, he was elected and installed as Deputy State Master Councilor of the Texas DeMolay Association.
Spencer Dupree
State Senior Councilor
Spencer Dupree was born on September 2nd, 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas. He is currently a Junior at Legacy High School in Mansfield, Texas. He participated in playing flag football for two seasons and two years in Choir. Although, he had a bigger interest in video games and Legos for many years.
Having attended DeMolay events before he was even old enough to be a member, he found his love for the organization. This love lead to him David L. Perkins Squire Manor on February 11, 2019. He served as Master Squire for a term and this leadership position provided the opportunity to assist his friends in the Manor and to participate with Grand Prairie Chapter. When he reached the age of 12, he was initiated in Grand Prairie Chapter on September 14, 2019 and quickly became was an active member.
In his first year, he had was the First Line Signer of three new members. He completed all of the Leadership Correspondence Courses to receive the Lamp of Knowledge, became proficient in his obligations, earned the Founders Membership Award, and received the Representative DeMolay award. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, he tried to keep the Chapter active over Zoom and keep his local members participating. He was appointed as State 6th Preceptor in 2022-2023 and State Chaplain in 2023-2024. In July 2024, he was elected to the office of State Senior Councilor.
August Markle
State Junior Councilor
August Jeffrey Markle was born on November 15th, 2007, in Arlington, Texas to Kimberlee and Jeffrey Markle. He is currently a Junior at L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas. For many years of his early life, he participated in sports such as Soccer and Baseball. During his junior high years, he served as the school mascot and was inducted into the Nation Junior Honor Society where he served as the Reporter.
Currently, August spends most of his time as an actor for his High School Theatre program and was inducted into the International Thespian Society on April 15, 2024. August, with his cast- and crewmates, advanced to Bi-District with the most recent One Act Play, and at his Theatre banquet he won best featured performer in a play. August also enjoys engaging in many DeMolay activities and events. Such as visiting chapters across the state and meeting new people every single state event. He also enjoys hanging out with his friends and family and making fond memories with them.
Brother Markle was initiated into H. Malvern Marks Chapter No. 4297 on December 5, 2019. He earned numerous merit bars and was awarded his lamp of knowledge for completing all five of his LCCs. He was installed as Master Councilor of his Chapter in August 2022. He has earned both his PMC-MSA as well as his Representative DeMolay award. His love for the order is conveyed through his many performances of Ceremony Of Light his personal favorite ceremony. At the State Conclave held in 2023, he won 1st place in the Novice Division Ceremony of Light. He followed that with 1st place in the Standard Division in 2024. In February 2024 he received the Distinguished Service Award at Government Day.
Sir Knight Markle was invested in the Order of Knighthood at the 2024 Conclave.
Brother Markle was appointed to serve as the State 2nd Preceptor under State Master Councilor Tyler Copenhaver for 2022-2023. At the 2023 Conclave, he was appointed to serve as the District Deputy State Master Councilor of District 2 under State Master Councilor Kyle Villanueva. On July 14, 2024, he was was installed as the State Junior Councilor for the Texas DeMolay Association.
Lilliana Perrin
State Sweetheart
Liliana Perrin was born on September 30, 2007 in Dallas, Texas to Joseph and Crystal Perrin. She is currently a Junior at Birdville High School. She was an active reader from an early age as she has participated in the Battle of the Books competitions since the second grade. You can always find her whisked away on an adventure in faraway lands or solving mysteries with the world's greatest detectives. In middle school, you could find her on stage singing in the musical Mary Poppins Jr or performing a heart wrenching performance in the play Orphan Trains. In 8th grade, she became the first president of the National Junior Honor Society at Richland Middle School.
Currently, Liliana takes an active part in volunteering for CrossCreek Church in the children’s department on Sundays. Academically, she participates in the Texas Association of Future Educators classes at Birdville High School and enjoys competing in various competitions each year. In her Freshman year, she competed and advanced to state for two of her competitions where she was awarded a perfect score in the Project Visualize: Appreciation category. Last year, she participated in three competitions and advanced to nationals for her Children’s Literature K-3 competition.
Liliana has the honor of serving as H. Malvern Marks’ Chapter Sweetheart. She was crowned December 2, 2023 at the Toys for Tots dance. She was overjoyed to be able to serve alongside her brother, Logan Perrin during his Master Councilor term.
Additionally, Liliana has been a member of the International Order the Rainbow for Girls since August of 2019. In 2021, she won Miss Service for the ritualistic competition at Grand Assembly. Then she had the honor of serving as the Grand Representative to Florida and Georgia. Finally, in 2024, she was appointed as the Grand Chaplain for the 2024-2025 term.
She is very honored to be chosen to serve as the State Sweetheart and is very excited to support her DeMolay brothers in any way that is needed.
Layton Richards
State Illustrious Knight Commander
Layton Richards was born on February 26, 2004, in Nederland, Texas, to Jared and Mandy Richards. He is currently a junior at Lamar University in Beaumont, majoring in Music Education with a focus on guitar, and is deeply involved in jazz, classical music, and all aspects of music education. Layton graduated from Sabine Pass High School in 2022, where he participated in sports, theatre, and numerous UIL academic events.
Initiated into the Nederland Chapter of DeMolay on March 21, 2016, Layton quickly learned his obligations and became Master Councilor not long after. His leadership continued as he served as State Junior Councilor in 2020 under Justin Hancock, Deputy State Master Councilor in 2021 under Chipper Coleman, and was elected State Illustrious Knight Commander of Texas Priory at the midwinter convocation in November 2023.
Layton is a 5th-generation Master Mason in good standing at Nederland Lodge in Nederland, Texas. He is deeply committed to his service in DeMolay and his faith, dedicating significant time to Bible studies and being an active member of his church's worship team.
Kyle Villanueva
Deputy State Illustrious Knight Commander
Kyle William Villanueva was born on February 4, 2006, in Houston, Texas to Marlon and Djoanna Villanueva. He is currently a rising college freshman who will be majoring in business at the University of Texas at Austin. For many years of his early life, he participated in learning how to play the piano as well as taking after-school classes at Kumon to improve his math and reading skills. Furthermore, he took Taekwondo classes from Eternal Martial Arts starting at age 4 and at just 8 years old, he earned his black belt and shortly thereafter, he earned his 1st degree black belt. During his junior high years, he was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.
Currently, Kyle spends most of his time partaking in both school and DeMolay activities. He is actively participating in UIL speech and debate, the YMCA's Youth and Government program, Interact, which is a school sponsored community service organization, and DECA. He was also in marching band as a tuba player. In his junior year of high school, Kyle was inducted into the High School National Honor Society and has maintained membership up to the current time. This year he earned a 5, the highest score
possible, in multiple AP exams. All of his efforts during high school culminated in his acceptance to the University of Texas at Austin, where he will be attending this fall to further his academic journey. He also enjoys engaging in many DeMolay activities, such as visiting chapters across Texas, presiding as the Installing Officer during installations, and helping initiate new members. He also enjoys quality memories with his family and friends.
Brother Villanueva was initiated into John Wayne Chapter No. 3667 on June 16, 2018. He earned numerous merit bars and was awarded his Lamp of Knowledge for completing all five of
his LCCs. He was installed as Master Councilor of his Chapter in May of 2019 and served two consecutive terms. He has earned both his PMC-MSA as well as his Representative DeMolay
award. Moreover, he has been designated as a Chevalier. His love for the order is conveyed through his many performances of Flower Talk, Fourth Section, and Magnificent 7, just to name
a few of the many ceremonies he performs. He has repeatedly won the Fourth Section competition, presiding as Master Councilor, at State Conclave and at the Frank Marshall
Championship Tournament. Furthermore, he was the state champion in Flower Talk competition and the 4-peat state champion in the Magnificent 7 competition.
Brother Villanueva was invested in the Order of Knighthood in November of 2022 and was elected to serve as the Squire Commander of San Jacinto Priory shortly thereafter. From September 2023 to March 2024, he served as the Illustrious Knight Commander of San Jacinto Priory and was awarded with the Past Illustrious Knight Commander Meritorious Service Award (PIKC-MSA) for his outstanding service. He has also assisted with the state investitures which were held at the Conclave 2023 and 2024.
He was appointed to serve as District Deputy State Master Councilor of District 5 under then State Master Councilor Justin Hancock. In the summer of 2021, he was elected by the Texas
DeMolay to serve as the State Senior Councilor. On July 9, 2022, he was elected and installed as the Deputy State Master Councilor of Texas DeMolay. On July 15, 2023, he was elected and
installed as the 94th State Master Councilor of the Texas DeMolay Association. And finally, on July 14, 2024, Brother Kyle William Villanueva was installed as the Deputy Illustrious Knight
Commander of the Texas State Priory.
Scarlett Burket
State Priory Queen
Scarlett was born in Webster, Texas and has lived in Friendswood, Kingwood, Conroe, and New Caney. Scarlett is attended high school at Splendora High School.
She has participated in DeMolay since 2019 when she began serving as the Lionheart Chapter Sweetheart. She later was elected to represent San Jacinto Priory as their Priory Queen. Scarlett earned her Lamp of Knowledge and has been involved in Rainbows Conroe Assembly #73 since November 21, 2017. Scarlett is a Past Worthy Advisor and has earned her Grand Cross of Color along with completing her merit bars.
At the 2022 Conclave in Fort Worth, she became the 73rd State Sweetheart of the Texas DeMolay Association. At the 2024 Conclave in Fort Worth, she became the 40th State Priory Queen of the Texas State Priory.
