Devil Pups is a non-profit organization designed to help teens 14-17 from all backgrounds gain self-confidence and learn to take responsibility for their actions. People wonder “Why the name Devil Pups?” The term “Devil Dogs” was used by German soldiers to describe Marines fighting in World War I. The Marines who organized this youth citizenship program chose the term “Devil Pups” to describe the quality of teen who can complete this program.
Community Service Award from DAR Goes to Billion Johnston. See article in link below:
The 2024 Southern Utah Devil Pup training season will be here before we know it. It is always a fresh start and getting to know a new batch of teens who want to be challenged by this incredible youth citizenship program is an awesome responsibility.
Hang tight for the 2024 year. Training usually begins around the first of May. If you have questions before Parent Information Night, e-mails can be addressed to Vie at sud3v1lpups@gmail.com.
Thanks for the memories!!! Donna Toole
Here we are at the Pizza Factory celebrating 11 new pups and 9 eagles. Billion has a few final words for the crew.
Awards Night has been set. So please set aside Tuesday, August 22 for Southern Utah Devil Pups Awards Night at the St. George Pizza Factory located in Ancestor Square, 2 W. Saint George Blvd, #8, St. George, UT 84770.
We try to keep the time at a minimum because it's a school night. Should be around 1-1/2 hour.
Attire is casual, but Pups and Eagles are required to wear their Devil Pup uniforms.
We have the room upstairs reserved for 6:30 p.m. Price per person will be $9.50 for unlimited pizza, salad, breadsticks and sodas. And that includes tip. Please bring cash. (If you would make the math easier and make that $10 a person, we would be grateful for the 50 cent donations.)
We will have a table and cash box at the entrance to the upstairs room so you can pay as soon as you arrive and then just enjoy the evening. Please let us know if you have any food issues - gluten free, vegan, etc.
Every one of our eleven new Devil Pups completed the 2023 camp challenges and are official Devil Pups. This is an awesome achievement and one they can be proud of the rest of their lives. We also had four special award winners this year.
Daniel Campos was chosen to participate in the guidon retirement ceremony. It's probably my favorite part of the graduation festivities. Congrats, Daniel!!
Saxton Ballard, a Pine View cadet and new Devil Pup earned the Lt. Col. Bill Toole Award for Persistence. As you might guess, this is a special award in my view. Bill, my husband, was the Marine who brought the Devil Pup program to Southern Utah.
Micah Gifford, a Dixie High School cadet and new Devil Pup, earned the James McMonagle Initiative Award. Marine McMonagle is a retired United States Marine Corps Major General who served as Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
Stetson Taylor, also a Dixie High School cadet and new Devil Pup, earned the Justin Speier Award, Power of Influence. Justin Speier is also a Marine involved with Devil Pups who is an American former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Those are some prestigious awards! Congratulations to our 2023 Devil Pups. Devil Pups from Southern Utah are very special.
Congratulations! Donna Toole, SUDP Coordinator
