Air Force ROTC gives surprise award to UA employee
Betty Baker had no idea what awaited her as she began her morning work routine at 7 a.m.
In her two decades as a UA dining services employee, Baker, a well-known, 70-year-old "angel," has experienced a few surprises from her loved ones - in 1989, she received the "Outstanding Employee of the Year" award, and in 1999, students, staff and faculty signed a huge card for her after she spent eight weeks in the hospital with double pneumonia and bronchitis.
Yesterday was different, though.
Baker was revered like a general as she ambled down the aisle of the Social Sciences auditorium, slightly bent in her deer-like posture. Nearly 300 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps members in the room, who nominated her to receive one of the organization's highest honors, cheered and applauded.
Baker received the Arizona Attitude award - the first time the award was given to someone outside the corps - in honor of her cheery, positive attitude.
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