by Chris Murphree
Staff Writer
As students return to the daily grind of classes, clubs, and activities, it is important to remember we don’t do it all by ourselves. From the chefs and staff at McClurg to the maintenance and custodial staff at Physical Plant Services, there are workers behind the scenes who help to ensure that our days go smoothly.
Meet Delores Taylor. A native of Lynchburg, TN, she has worked at the university for 35 years and now serves as Custodian Manager. Her 42 member custodial staff cleans classrooms, common areas, and bathrooms all over campus, while also helping students whenever they get the chance. Taylor loves the beautiful campus and meeting new students each year, as well as getting to see former students and their kids on campus. Her late husband, Willis Taylor Sr., worked as cook at Sewanee for over 40 years.
Q. Where do you live?
A. Winchester, Tennessee.
Q. What is your favorite restaurant in Sewanee/Monteagle?
A. The Blue Chair.Q. List three things that describe you.
A. Caring, Giving, Trustworthy.
Q. What is your favorite movie?
A. Gone with the Wind. I remember when I was first old enough to start going to the movies, my aunt took me to see Gone with the Wind.
Q. What is your favorite band/ musical genre?
A. Old school, Blues
Q. What are your hobbies?
A. I love seeing my grandkids play in sports events. I love watching my son play soccer and my granddaughter play softball.
Q. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
A. I would go to Vancouver, to see my son, Eric Taylor, play football for the British Columbia Lions.
Q. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
A. I would like to have to power to make the world a better place for everybody.