Best Buddies Prom is all about special friendships

Published by admin on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 1:42pm

Jill Meier/BV Journal

One of the rites of spring at Brandon Valley High School is the Best Buddies Prom, which was held Friday, April 17. (Above) Mohamed Akhwani is escorted by Maya Matthies and Samantha Morris. (At right) With flowers in hand, Max Meyer is escorted in the grand march by two Brandon Valley Best Buddies. (Below, left) Griffen Schlekeway is all smiles as she and her Best Buddies twirl around on the dance floor. (Below, middle) Keaton Hodge (right) and a classmate “bust a move” on the Best Buddies Prom dance flor. (Below, right) BVHS senior Jack Rice presents Tianna Morrison-Simmons with a bouquet of flowers as they reach center stage in the Best Buddies Prom grand march. Dancing and refreshments followed in the high school commons.