About the Youth Committee The Hancock Youth Program offers 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Grade Hancock students two and a half hours of fun in a safe, supervised environment the first and third Fridays nights a month. The young people converge on the Hancock Grammar School, play basketball, dodge ball, Ping Pong, and chess, jam away in the Music Room, enjoy sodas and popcorn, and hang out, talking with friends, old and new. An average of 33 have attended the last five Youth nights with boisterous delight and enthusiasm. The Youth Program is largely under the direction of the Student Steering Group, which is composed of representatives Basketball was a big hit from each of the four participating grades. -- If your child is interested in joining this Group, you may get in touch with the Program Coordinator. The Hancock Select Board considers the Youth Program a valuable addition to the life of the community and has made the Youth Committee an official Town Committee and extended it insurance coverage and office backup. The School Board has approved the Program, and the Grammar School generously allows it to use School facilities. The Youth Program receives no financial support from the Town and relies on contributions Ping Pong anyone? To cover the cost of refreshments and pay its Program Coordinator. The Hancock United Church of Christ and the Hancock Point Chapel have provided strong support, but for the remaining $2,500. of annual expenses, the Program must still look to individual citizens who value what it does for the youth of Hancock. Contributions may be made to: Reverend John A. Holt, Treasurer 23 Lamoine Beach Road Lamoine, Maine 04605. The Hancock Youth Committee contains representatives from almost all Hancock organizations, and its officers are: Chairman: Oliver Crosby (422-6492) Secretary: Dianna Lewis (422-9595) Treasurer: Rev. John Holt (422-3100) The presence of adults at these Youth Evenings is important, both to keep track of activities and to show the students we are interested in them and what they are thinking and doing. Parents and others participate in or teach games and chat with and listen to the young people. The Program is assembling a list of parents and other adults who could help one or two evenings a season; anyone interested is urged to call Dianna Lewis or Todd Twombly."