A former sanitation worker just graduated from Harvard, but doesn't forget where he came from

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One Harvard Law student started a nonprofit, the Reciprocity Effect, to guarantee that from now on, the support staff at Harvard Law will be appreciated for their hard work.

— No one has ever attended Harvard Law School for its sparkling glass doors or smudge-free countertops. In fact, support staff here say most students never even notice their efforts — with one remarkable exception."He says, 'I just want to give you a hug and, you know, say hi to you," pantry steward Bonnie Larkin told CBS News."I'm like, what is this kid's angle?" skeptical food service cashier Brione Merchant said.

"I've heard people literally point to me and point to my coworker and say, 'Don't be like them,'" Staton recalled."I think it just reminds me to stay humble and just remember I wasn't always standing here." The first-ever Harvard Law support staff awards banquet was held in April. In Academy Awards-like fashion, it honored the custodians, cafeteria workers, and everyone else who make this place possible.

 

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