Inspirational Friendships at La Cueva High
by AMANDA GONZALES
Best Buddies New Mexico
The power of friendship filled the air on January 20th at La Cueva High School during their Match Party. Participants had a potluck during lunch and were paired in one-to-one friendship with peers who shared their interest.
When asked about the Match Party, La Cueva Chapter President, Miranda Zamora, stated:
The match party went really well. It was a little bit quiet in the room at first, but after everyone warmed up and started eating, things got much better. I got to meet my buddy Lindsey! [insert Lindsey and Miranda.jpeg Caption: Lindsey and Miranda take a break from the party to pose for the camera] We talked about her hobbies, like bowling and swimming, and also started talking about things we could do together. We talked about taking my puppy for a walk and having her teach me some bowling tips!
By the end of the party everyone seemed really excited to finally get a start on their friendships. We ended the meeting by going over some of our upcoming activities and reminded everyone of the commitment they had made by signing up.
In total, ten new friendships were formed at La Cueva! Each pair commits to keeping in contact at least once a week and spending quality time twice a month. [insert Jason and Cameron.jpeg Caption: Jason is all smiles, thanks to his new Buddy Cameron!] The participants will also attend chapter meetings, events, and fundraisers.
The chapter at La Cueva High School is off to an amazing start! The immediate connection between Buddy pairs is extremely inspirational. Please join La Cueva in making a difference by getting involved with Best Buddies today! For more information, contact Amanda Gonzales at amandagonzales@bestbuddies.org. |
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