{"id":184068,"date":"2024-09-23T10:56:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T14:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=184068"},"modified":"2024-09-26T10:58:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T14:58:16","slug":"yorktown-high-school-ice-cream-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/vadc\/yorktown-high-school-ice-cream-party","title":{"rendered":"Yorktown High School Ice Cream Party"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”184069″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Over 40 Yorktown High School<\/a> students gathered in the cafeteria for their first Best Buddies chapter meeting of the 2024-2025 school year, kicking things off with an ice cream party and a variety of board games.<\/p>\n

Since the chapter\u2019s founding in 2006, Yorktown Best Buddies<\/a> has been a leader in fostering friendship and inclusion, with almost 900 students joining since 2010<\/a>. Even throughout the pandemic, Best Buddies Yorktown stayed dedicated<\/a> to creating friendship and ending isolation through virtual activities such as crafts, holiday card-making, or watching movies.<\/p>\n

\"Yorktown<\/p>\n

Now back and ready for another year of fun, Chapter Presidents Elizabeth and Avery served up scoops of chocolate and vanilla ice cream to eager students. Everyone had a blast decorating their sundaes with chocolate syrup and sprinkles before heading to tables to enjoy friendly rounds of Chutes and Ladders, Connect Four, Headbanz, and more. As laughter filled the room, students bonded over games and shared jokes, including the classic, \u201cWhat\u2019s black and white and red all over? The newspaper!\u201d<\/p>\n

New and returning members were excited to share their reasons for joining Best Buddies this year. \u201cI joined Best Buddies to hang out with my buddies,\u201d said Noah, while Jad echoed the sentiment, saying, \u201cI wanted to meet new people, have fun, and have something to do.\u201d For Jad, the highlight of the club is \u201chaving a friendship with everyone here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Yorktown<\/p>\n

Other students, like Charlie, Cooper, and Sam, are already looking forward to upcoming events. \u201cI\u2019m excited for the tie-dye event in two weeks at the park,\u201d Charlie said. Cooper added, \u201cI joined to make new friends, and I\u2019m looking forward to all the fun activities,\u201d while Sam is particularly excited about \u201cthe Halloween trick-or-treating and party.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Best Buddies Homecoming: Two Parties One Purpose Dance<\/a> on November 1st is a major highlight on many members’ calendars. \u201cI\u2019m really excited and looking forward to Homecoming,\u201d said Coss, with Beckett and Joseph agreeing that it\u2019s one of the most anticipated events of the year. Hudson, too, shared his enthusiasm, adding, \u201cI joined Best Buddies to hang out with my friends after school, and I\u2019m excited for the Homecoming.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Yorktown<\/p>\n

As the year unfolds, the Yorktown Best Buddies chapter is set to continue its tradition of creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where students can make lasting friendships, enjoy fun activities, and support each other. Jack, reflecting on his experience, summed it up well: \u201cBest Buddies is different for being busy and focusing yourself on life and other things\u2026 I hope I get things done and be happy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Do you want to join in the fun? Click here to join your school\u2019s chapter<\/a> or email Lead Program Manager Claire Carrico at clairecarrico@bestbuddies.org<\/a> to start a chapter at your school.<\/p>\n

The Best Buddies Homecoming: Two Parties One Purpose Gala<\/a> on Friday, November 1st is a special event dedicated to raising essential funds for Best Buddies programs in Virginia & Washington, DC. The event includes a student dance and adult gala. Don\u2019t miss out on the fun! Get your tickets today!<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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