An Unsung Hero

Need a break between classes or just a quick pick-me-up in the morning? The College Cafe has just that, and more. _____1_____

Catherine Murphy, a cafe worker in a green shirt and black hat, makes sure that each customer gets exactly what they order. She goes back and forth between machines to make the drinks. _____2_____ As the customer grabs the drink from her hand, she smiles and says, “Hello, how is your day?” Even when the line is getting longer, she doesn’t let it get in the way of her genuine conversations.

Murphy gets up at a quarter to five and drives thirty minutes every day to get to work on time.    _____3_____ “I do so because I like to make coffee for the students. I know they need it in the morning,” Murphy said. Being a mother and wife has helped her become the woman she is. She believes she is here to serve.

One thing Murphy may not know is that her smile is contagious (有感染力) and can be the difference in a student having a much better day than they were having before seeing her. Joanna Wright, a senior political science major, loves coffee and goes to the cafe at least six days a week.    _____4_____ “Catherine always has a huge smile on her face, which always puts me in a cheerful mood,” Wright said.

“I enjoy working in the cafe,” Murphy said. _____5_____ She has every intention of staying and continuing doing what she loves.

A. The cafe closes at 9 pm every day.

B. She has two children aged eight and four.

C. Sometimes she arrives early to serve the students early.

D. After finishing an order, she calls out the name on the cup.

E. Not only does this cafe serve up drinks, it also serves up smiles.

F. Going to the cafe starts her day off good and gets her ready for class.

G. She has served here for 17 years and can’t imagine working anywhere else.