The familiar refrain of “Happy Birthday” filled the Commons in a serenade led by Student Council sponsors Christine Badillo and Ricardo Garcia to long-time custodian Javier Hernandez, whose birthday was Sunday, Sept. 24. After the surprise song, the RoundUp did a short Q&A with Hernandez.
Karen Wei: How long have you been working here?
Javier Hernandez: 38 years.
KW: Was this your first job?
JH: Yeah, this was my first job.
KW: What is the best part of your job?
JH: Clean the school.
KW: What is the craziest thing you have seen as a custodian here?
JH: When the students throw stuff in the restroom [laughs].
KW: What can students do to be more responsible?
JH: Pick up your trash [laughs].
KW: How do you plan to celebrate your birthday?
JH: My birthday is Sunday, right now I’m working. Maybe on Sunday, I’ll go to somewhere.
KW: Well, it was very nice meeting you, and happy birthday!
JH: Thank you.
