John T. Hilton Youth Program I & II
The John T. Hilton Youth Program is the youth mentoring initiative of the Most Worshipful National Grand Lodge. This youth mentoring program is the namesake of John Telemachus Hilton. Most notable for his works in politics, masonry, and as an abolitionist.
Meet The Leaders of the Youth Department
About Youth l and ll
The Youth Program's inception dates back to 2019, while under the leadership of Past Grand Master Cleon B. Williams Sr 33 and Past Grand Matron Sis. Sheryl S. Head. Comrade LaRonda Smith and Comrade Fred Dempsey were appointed by the Grand Master to be the Youth Matron and Youth Patron.
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As of 2023, the Youth Program continues to grow and expand the family. While under the direction of Grand Master Ronaldo Smith 33 and Grand Worthy Matron Nikkey Dozier, Comrade Ericka Perry was appointed to take over the Youth l group and Youth Matron Laronda Smith opened a Youth ll group for our older youth up to the age 17 years old.
Ericka Perry
Youth I Matron
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Laronda Smith
Youth II Matron
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Fred Dempsey
Youth Patron
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