Sherita Baker, a crossing guard at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, directs traffic early in the morning in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. Baker is one of two crossing guards at Carolina and has become infamous on campus as the “Crossing Guard Lady” due to her positivity and smile.
Baker hugs a student as they pass her in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. She greets everyone with a "Hi how are you, darling?" and hugs any student who wants one.
A driver rolls down their window to greet Baker on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. All sorts of people know Baker from students and commuters to faculty and parents. Her kindness has led to many students to brag about her to family members and on social media platforms, like Yik Yak.
Baker takes her break at the Frank Porter Graham Student Union in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Thursday, Feb. 01, 2024. In between class times, Baker enjoys going on her phone and talking to her husband on the phone.
Cole and Sherita Baker look through thank-you cards in Curtis Media Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Thursday, Feb. 01, 2024. Sherita keeps all of the cards that were given to her by students.
Baker holds a thank-you note given to her by a student in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Thursday, Feb. 01, 2024.
Baker stops traffic to help students safely cross the street in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. Baker sees thousands of students each day and knows hundreds by name.
Baker waves to cars as they pass by her crosswalk in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. Her infectious smile and personality knows no bounds as she spreads positivity to everyone on campus.
Jennifer Tran is a senior from Charlotte, NC, majoring in Media and Journalism, with a minor in Asian Studies. She has experience in photography, videography, marketing, and social media. Jennifer hopes to pursue a career in marketing.
