Natalie Plunkett provides protection around school

Students at CVHS go through their daily lives here at school, but the campus wouldn’t be the same without its campus patrollers. Campus patroller Natalie Plunkett ensures safety for the individuals around the school.

“My position is security for the school. Which means to make sure kids stay in class, keep them safe, monitor the bathroom. And yes, I love it here,” said Plunkett.

She has been devoted to her job as a campus patroller at CVHS for ten years. Plunkett has CVHS in a special place in her heart because she graduated from this same school in the year 1993. 

Aside from working as a school campus patroller, Plunkett also coaches the boys varsity soccer team.

For all this time, Plunkett has only been interested in working at a school instead of the other kinds of security guards, such as those at department stores or BART.

When working as a campus patroller at a school, the sense of community is different compared to another career. The enjoyment of working with students, being outside, and being helpful to the teachers is exactly what she likes about her job.

Many people at school can confidently say that she is a nice person to be around and talk to.

Plunkett simply loves interacting with the several students she sees each day because she knows that her work is for them.

Despite the fact that she hasn’t faced any significant issues in her years of being part of the campus patrol, she finds it challenging to recall the names and faces of each and every student.

“I like to acknowledge the students, especially if they are saying hello to me and I don’t know their names,” explained Plunkett.

She tries to make sure the campus feels safe for the people at CVHS, and with that, Plunkett takes the time to make the students here feel seen. 

From her enthusiasm for her work and gratitude to making an effort to learn new faces, Plunkett shows how much she values individuals at CVHS.

Every week, all of the campus patrollers take turns covering places around the campus, so students can catch her in her assigned spot. Don’t be afraid to say hello; she’ll greatly appreciate it!