With their arms around each other, sophomores Keira Franken and Megan Kephart pose for a photo in front of foliage. Franken and Kephart’s friendship predates their kindergarten years.
Sophomores’ friendship brings balance to one another
April 25, 2022
Sophomores Keira Franken and Meghan Kephart have a tight bond with one another, due to their friendship that predates their kindergarten years.
According to Kephart, the pair grew up together as neighbors, and it feels as though she has known Franken “since forever.”
Franken believes that Kephart helps her to get out of her comfort zone.
“I was kind of a really introverted shy kid,” Franken said. “She definitely helped me get out of my shell.”
Similarly, Kephart believes that Franken balances her out.
“She kind of just keeps me settled and keeps me focused on what I need to do and not go crazy,” Kephart said.
According to Franken, the pair’s friendship is well-recognized by others.
“I feel like people think of us as a pair, [which is] fine, because it’s mostly true,” Franken said.
Even if she had not met Franken as a neighbor, Kephart believes the pair would have become friends due to their shared activities and how much time she spends with her friends.
“I feel like we’d still be friends because we also have played sports together multiple times,” Kephart said. “[My friendships mean] everything because I hang out with them all the time and that’s all I pretty much do besides sports and hanging out with my family. ”
Franken is thankful for her friendship with Kephart and believes the two are as close as family.
“[Kephart is] like my family now,” Franken said. “She is my person that I’m grateful to have.”