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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”178206″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Chapter advisor, Michael Lavender, and senior Caitlyn Cuzner believe Best Buddies has made an incredible on their school and community.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s fun for kids and \u2026 friendship,\u201d<\/em> Cuzner said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The article also discusses how \u201cthe game marked one of many Best Buddies events held throughout the year to forge such friendships. Others have included a Halloween party, movie outings, Valentine\u2019s Day card-making and more. Chapter adviser and MHS physical education teacher Michael Lavender, who has guided the school\u2019s Best Buddies chapter for about 15 years, said he most enjoys \u201cseeing the smiles on their faces\u201d referring to students at Best Buddies events. Overall, Lavender believes the chapter positively impacts campus climate beyond those directly involved by promoting broader acceptance.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt just shows inclusiveness, kindness,\u201d <\/em>Lavender said as students sat in the bleachers. \u201cOur students are accepted everywhere. That\u2019s really what Best Buddies is about.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\nCheck out the article<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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