From what we understand, this is a unique program in Indiana. Juniors and seniors are eligible to apply to the boards. One board, the United Way Volunteer Board, is comprised of 15 members, all Kokomo High School students. This committee was central to organizing a volunteer day, during which more than 100 Kokomo High School students spent a day helping to clean up the community. The number of boards and the number of students per board has varied over time, but our approximate membership is 100 students.
Students attend monthly meetings of their respective boards.
While students are not officially afforded a vote on the issues, the students are given the opportunity to suggest solutions to our city's problems and give their input on community issues. Three times each year, the students meet with the Mayor for breakfast and report the progress on issues each board has been discussing. Hillary Beck Sarah Olmsted, Jessica McFatridge Holli Spires, Josh Brown, Julie Morgan Amber Holt, Kristal Gregory, Ashley Denny YMCA Membership Committee Abby Faunce, Abby Heady YWCA Staci Shell, Amanda Reith Zoning Appeals Board Allen Wilson, Eli Roberts Contact Cheryl Dowden or R.J. Cialdella for more information. Last updated on December 30, 2000.