EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Because the Seventies, Michigan State College has seen lots of change—greater than 10 college presidents, 12 head soccer coaches, and a handful of official college logos—however one particular worker has devoted a long time to serving the Spartan neighborhood.
If you happen to’re not trying, you may miss her. She’s normally cleansing off tables or behind the check-out counter at Holden Eating Corridor. You might not all the time see her, however Spartans say you possibly can really feel her.
Clara Kent (WLNS).
“When she’s not here they’re asking, ‘is Miss Clara working today?’” stated Kevin Oyler, MSU eating corridor supervisor. “Miss Clara is a good employee, and the students love her. She’s everybody’s grandmother.”
Clara Kent began working in Michigan State’s eating halls in 1972.
“This was my first job,” stated Kent. “I’ve worked over at the Circle. I’ve worked in Landon. I’ve worked at Campbell. I worked in Mayo. I’ve done it all!”
Clara Kent (WLNS).
Though she married younger and had kids of her personal, for Miss Clara, MSU is a house away from residence.
“I enjoy the students, and as you know, I’m 92. They keep me young,” stated Kent.
“She’s one of us, she’s family,” stated Oyler.
It is not that Miss Clara must preserve working. In reality, she retired about 30 years in the past, however it did not final lengthy.
Clara Kent (WLNS).
“I was only off about 3 months, and I got a call from my friend at Holmes Hall,” stated Kent.
Miss Clara says persons are shocked to study she’s nonetheless working, however one thing retains her coming again.
“I get to see people, otherwise I’d just be sitting home looking at four walls,” stated Kent. “I lost my husband four years ago, so now I really enjoy having something to get out of the house.”
Clara Kent (WLNS).
Between the scholars she sees day by day and the coworkers who plan her shock birthday events and obtain her hugs and smiles, Miss Clara says she isn’t going wherever.
“I think it makes their day and, you know, a smile and a hug go a long way,” stated Kent. “I am in good well being — and if I am in good well being I’ll preserve working!”
