Meet Cheri Porter and Matt Dugan

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“Thank you darling, have a good one!” These are the first words some students hear every morning and it helps them start their day off right. When students are in an exhausted rush to class and they stop to grab a quick breakfast bar, they can’t help but notice the kind and angelic woman behind the register. Also, Carroll wouldn’t be the same without one very special man there to lead the student section in cheers, offer moral support on the sidelines, pray with the students at Mass, and offer a friendly hello, especially to the seniors.

Cheri Porter and Matt Dugan are shining examples of how staff members can interact with students and make a positive difference in the daily lives of high schoolers. Cheri is at school in the morning waiting to serve breakfast and greet tired-eyed students with enthusiasm and energy unlike any other. At the end of the school day Matt is getting his mop and broom ready as he begins his janitorial work. These two both can be seen working hard and mingling with the students at lunch, a highlights of many students’ days.

Carroll teacher Nancy Maly says of Matt Dugan, “He is truly the face of Bishop Carroll. Whenever I visit other schools or read about Carroll in the paper, Matt is always mentioned as the foundation of this high school community. That just makes me feel so blessed to know him and be a part of this all.”

The atmosphere at Bishop Carroll wouldn’t be the same without these two amazing people. They are more like family and close friends to the students, rather than mere employees or staff members. The bonds they create with students are strong and lasting, and this comes from them simply doing their job with a loving smile. As Matt Dugan would say, “BC you know! Go Seniors!”

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