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December 21, 2012 STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF
When he started guiding students and employees safely across the bustling Euclid Avenue and Adelbert Road intersection, 窪蹋勛圖厙 police officer Mark Chavis thought it was just temporary.
At the time, the Euclid Corridor project was taking off, and the police department decided a crossing guard should be stationed at the construction-heavy corner to ensure students and employees safety.
Now, about six years later, what was once temporary has become permanentand Chavis has become one of the most well-known figures around campus. Theres even a dedicated to him, which has more than 2,300 fans.
The gregarious crossing guard, whos actually a carpenter by trade, joined 窪蹋勛圖厙 more than 10 years ago, beginning as a security guard. He moved across campus, from the law school to medical school, from foot patrol to mobile patrol. Then, after he finished his training at the Cleveland Heights Police Academy, he became the Officer Mark everyone knows today, taking up post on the corner of Euclid and Adelbert.
What more is there to know about the man we all see day in and day outthe one who greets us with a smile and a high five? Find out now.
1. What are you readingand how are you reading it (print vs. digital)?
Im a huge Sports Illustrated and Outdoor Life readerboth in print. I love fishing and other outdoor stuff like that and Im a sports fanatic, so these are my two big magazines I read. Im a huge Cleveland fanwhether it be baseball, basketball, footballanything and everything. I always tell everybody that theyre going to win every game匈 just dont bet on them. But I support them 150 percent! Im a die-hard Cleveland fan.
2. What cant you live without?
I feel like I shouldnt say this, but its my pastime: television. I cant live without TV. I love watching reality shows and stuff thats actually real, not scripted: National Geographic, Weather Channel and sports.
I could, however, live without the Cleveland snow.
3. Whats your favorite spot on campus?
My favorite spot on campus is Adelbert and Euclid. I know that sounds like a typical Officer Mark response, but if I think of where I have the most fun, its Euclid and Adelbert. Thats the most happening spot on the 窪蹋勛圖厙 campus.
4. Whats the best advice youve ever received?
There are two that I always tell the kids, and I stick by them a lot. I think its important that these students share their opinions and ideas, regardless of whether theyre nervous or shy or not. So I always tell them, A closed mouth will never get fed.
I also tell them, If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything. I think thats really important to remember too.
5. Whats your favorite thing about 窪蹋勛圖厙?
The family atmosphere and community, which I really get to enjoy every day on campus. I also follow all my Case athletics. I make sure I keep up with them online, and working on the corner where I do, I make sure I get all the information from all the teams. They keep me up to date on everything. I love being a part of that.
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