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KENNEBUNK, Maine - Mildred L. Day School’s Best Buddies chapter has been named Elementary School Chapter of the Year by the nonprofit organization’s Maine chapter, just eight months after its formation.
The chapter, comprised of 27 members, received the honor on Sunday during the annual Friendship Walk at Cheverus High School in Portland. The recognition comes from Best Buddies Maine, the statewide chapter of the international nonprofit organization that is dedicated to creating one-to-one friendships and inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Members of Mildred L. Day's Best Buddies chapter participate in the annual Friendship Walk at Cheverus High School in Portland on May 4, 2025.
"This is a huge achievement for any chapter, but especially for one as new and close-knit as ours," said Denise Dupuis, a chapter faculty advisor and STEM teacher at Mildred L. Day. "We're beyond proud of the kindness, spirit, and dedication our students have shown."
Best Buddies International will formally honor the Mildred L. Day Elementary chapter at the organization's Leadership Conference this July in Indiana.
For more information about MLDay Elementary's Best Buddies chapter, visit their Instagram page at @mlday_bestbuddies.