Bloomington High School North, Nikean, 2010, Page 190

Description:	Their friendship is like any other high school friendship.They eat lunch together, hang out during the week,laugh, play jokes and talk about sports or things thatare going on in their lives. Seniors Lily Kinder andZach Mezger have been buddies for two years.Once Kinder became the leader of the Best Buddies program,she has asked Mezger to manage it with her while still spendingtime together on a regular basis.We hang out every morning before school, and I make time forhim almost every weekend, Kinder said.Kinder has known Mezger since they were in Kindergarten; theyhave been friends for as long as she can remember. Kinders jobas a buddy was to help Mezger with his people skills, mainly whento start a conversation or when to give his input while talking tofriends.Hes a very independent person that just needs some help incertain areas, Kinder said.Kinders main goal for the program was to have an awesomespring dance. Its a trial year for the dance and included food,games and music for everyone that has been involved with theclub.As an individual, Kinder wanted to start a Best Buddies chapterat South.Its important to me because Best Buddies has changed theway I view life and I want other people to experience that, shesaid.After graduating high school Kinder wants to be involved in theBest Buddies chapter at Indiana University. During the summerbefore classes begin, Kinder is looking forward to applying for ajob at Options, a similar setting to Norths Best Buddies but on amore advanced level.Her plans, however, do not include majoring in special education, but event planning and a minor in interior design.My mom was a special education teacher and it comes with alot of emotional and energy drain. I want a more upbeat career butI still want to be involved with programs like Best Buddies later onin life, Kinder said.Having created such a strong bond with Mezger has beenextremely rewarding for Kinder. She enjoyed seeing other pairsconnect, but seeing how much of a positive impact that sheherself can make on someone elses life has made all her timeworthwhile.Just knowing how much he cares for me and how much I carefor him shows that we truly have become best buddies, Kindersaid.BuScStut190 best buddies
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Collection:	Bloomington High School North

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