Lake country school’s janitor, Doc Stadler, is up for the national janitor of the year award and is a finalist in the competition. Doc has worked at Lake country school for 34 years and was named a top 10 finalist in a nationwide contest with 3,284 nominees. The contest was made to recognize janitors and custodians and the work and time that they put into the school and their kids. The winner of the competition will win 5,000 dollars in prizes and the school with receive 5,000 dollars in Cintas and Rubbermaid commercial products and services.

According to JSonline, “Stadler was nominated for his funny demeanor, positive attitude and a constant willingness to help, going above and beyond his daily cleaning duties by building friendships with students and staff, and counseling elementary children through anxiety, bullying, peer pressure and more.”

Senior Emily Restock said, “When I heard about Doc being a finalist for this competition I was kind of shocked, and it’s amazing that he is being recognized like he is.” she also added, “He’s been working there for so long and has had to deal with so many kids and so many messes that kids make that he deserves this award for janitor of the year and I hope he wins.”

Junior Matt Brandel said, “I think it’s cool that he is being recognized at such a high level when he is a janitor in a small town like ours. He deserves the attention and recognition though and I hope that he wins the award.”

Senior Jacob Johnson said, “I remember seeing Doc everyday at Lake country school when i was younger and kind of took him for granted. Knowing now that he is up for this award makes me appreciate him and what he does a little bit more. It would be pretty cool for not just him, but the school, if he would win this award.

Senior Chris Krietlow said, “Hearing that Doc is a finalist for this award is pretty cool, and it reminds me of when I went to Lake Country School, and makes me think of how annoying and hard it would be to deal with 4th grade me. I hope he wins the award, I think that he deserves it and doesn’t get enough recognition.

Senior Liam Coughlin said, “He is a fantastic guy who is really good with kids and goes above and beyond what he needs to make others happy.”

Senior Alex Vessel said, “I think that his hard work has paid off and I hope he wins because I think that his work is under appreciated.”