They claim to be friends since as early as they can remember, sharing countless memories from childhood. However, how well do these memories really hold up? Today, we put those lifelong bonds to the test with a series of fun, revealing questions that will show how much they truly know about each other.
In a recent interview with West Side Story, we spoke to freshmen Bibisha Aryal and Justine Barker, alongside seniors Waylon Houchins-Witt and Hans Rouwenhorst, to delve into their unique friendships and the memories they’ve created together.
Aryal and Barker first met in the first grade, a friendship that spanned their elementary school years. While their bond wasn’t as deep back then as it is today, they still can recall the little moments that held their connection.
One of their favorite shared memories involves a lively debate over whether a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable. This playful argument has been going on for five years and to this day they still haven’t settled the debate.
On the other hand, Houchins-Witt and Rouwenhorst have cultivated their friendship over the past 13 years. Like many great friendships, theirs started on the playground during their kindergarten days.
“We probably met on the playground like all good friendships start,” Houchins-Witt said.
Reflection
Even if these friends didn’t know every detail about one another, they’ve been there for each other for all those years, speaking volumes about the strength of their friendship, and serving as a reminder that friendships aren’t just built on facts, but the moments spent together.
We encourage you to reach out to old friends and even test how much you know about each other. At the end of the day, it’s not about the memories you can recall but also the ones you create.
