Best Buddies Program Growing at Walpole High School

The Walpole High School Best Buddies Club recently attended a dinner dance at Hopkinton High School that included schools from all over Massachusetts

According to Meagan Sundstrom, of the Walpole Rebellion, the March 16^th event included many attendees, activities and fun for students.

“Everyone at the dance was dressed up in their finest apparel, and the evening served as the Prom for many of the buddies, making it all the more special,” Sundstrom wrote. … “Much to the students’ surprise, there were many activities to take part in throughout the evening.  There was a bench and background for photos, a well-decorated cafeteria, and a station to put on temporary tattoos. Additionally, the members could play video games and take pictures with Miss Massachusetts.”  

Toward the end of the event, Sundstrom reported Miss Massachusetts assisted the event leaders in announcing award winners to honorable Best Buddies members.

“As the night finally came to a close, the Walpole members accumulated and headed to the bus with big smiles. WHS sophomore Celine Henri ‒ President of the Walpole chapter ‒ said, ‘I thought it was really fun and everyone had a good time,’” Sundstrom wrote.

As a result of the event, more students are reportedly joining the club, according to Sundstrom and with that, “the group continues to attend big events together to maintain their friendships and spend time with one another.”  

The dance served as a reminder of how the Best Buddies program is expanding and growing at Walpole High School.

To read Sundstrom’s story in its entirety, click here.