- Ava Mousley, 16, attended Homecoming with Jack DowDell, who has Down syndrome.
- Their story gained attention, with a social media post viewed over 3 million times.
- Ava and Jack’s mom Kimberly DowDell emphasized the importance of inclusion and visibility for individuals with special needs.
SOUTH JORDAN — Ava Mousley, 16, wanted her first high school Homecoming dance to be memorable, and this past weekend, memorable became an understatement.
“It was just seriously the best day of my entire life,” she said.
Ava, a sophomore at Bingham High School, chose to go to Homecoming with her friend Jack DowDell, who has Down syndrome. She said it all started in middle school, when she became friends with “the coolest kid in school.”…