A Changed Perspective

Buddies are so involved in the club that when it is coming time for their tenure to end, it is often hard to leave. Mallory Marvin, senior and member of this year’s homecoming queen, will see her time in the club end at graduation this year.

“I really enjoy doing Best Buddies and I really like it,” said Marvin. “ I wish I was doing it next year. I’m really disappointed I can’t come back next year.”

Best Buddies can have a much greater effect on those involved than just being involved in another club or sport around the school. It is a unique experience that often changes members’ views of the disabled for life.

“For me the biggest thing is having that experience to be in high school and to get to know my peers with disabilities is rewarding,” said Behm. “People are intimidated by that and you really get a sense of acceptance; you see that just because someone has a disability it doesn’t make them different than anyone else. It has really opened up my views about people.”