<\/a>For the 14th consecutive year, Yucaipa High School\u2019s Best Buddy Talent Show was held in the Multipurpose Room and it was an overflowing crowd. Outside, JoJo\u2019s Grill-A-Dog offered hot dogs and food to more than an estimated 700 attendees.<\/p>\n\u201cBest Buddies International is a club that has been overseen by Hope Gutierrez at Yucaipa High School for over 20 years,\u201d explained YHS Special Edu\u00adcation teacher Scott Salinas. \u201cThe club is an opportunity for individuals with disabilities and without disabilities to develop friendships.\u201d<\/p>\n
About 40 special education students paired up with their peer buddy\/Best Buddy, (general education students) for an entertaining evening of fun. The performances ranged from a cowboy skit to a stand up comedy duo. The audience gave each performance huge applause and cheers.<\/p>\n
\u201cA special thanks to all of the instructional aides who assisted with the preparation and performance for each act. They really get involved and make sure this is a great event and they cannot get enough thanks for all that they do with the students,\u201d said Gutierrez.<\/p>\n
Best Buddy President Chloe Pearson said, \u201cI have grown up around individuals with disabilities my whole life and knew when I got to YHS, I was going to be a part of the club and was excited to get the opportunity to be president this year, and be a role model for others.\u201d<\/p>\n
Life Skills teacher Priscilla Mora said, \u201cThey created a magical night for everyone to remember!\u201d<\/p>\n
The funds raised from the ticket sales will go towards an end-of-the-year field trip to Knott\u2019s Berry Farm.<\/p>\n
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