A historic first for NC’s The Chant, Kevin, the school’s drug-sniffing dog, was able to spare time out of his busy schedule to provide an exclusive interview on his day-to-day life. Despite many of the students and staff considering Kevin to be one of the most valuable and busy members of the NC team, on a day off, his generous nature made this one of The Chant’s most memorable interviews to date. Kevin offered a unique perspective into the daily life of an NC staff member, including his daily routine, professional mindset and determination to keep NC safe.

Kevin always arrives at school early to get a head start on the day. He awaits the bell in the gymnasium, doing workouts with NC’s campus officers, including endless rounds of fetch, hide and seek, and scent work. After the workouts, Kevin states that the hard work only begins once students begin to arrive.

“Bark bark bark, woof sniff, bark bark bark bark bark. Bark bark bark, woof sniff, bark bark bark bark bark. Bark bark bark, woof woof sniff, bark bark bark bark bark. Bark bark bark, woof sniff sniff sniff, bark bark bark bark bark. Bark bark bark bark bark bark, woof sniff, bark bark bark bark bark,” Kevin said. 

Around 7:45, the earliest of the magnet buses begins to arrive, meaning the time is nigh for Kevin to get to work. He heads out to the courtyard, accompanied by the resource officers, often stationed along the busiest walkways. He works to sniff for any substances, devices or weapons that are banned from campus. If he detects a forbidden object, he rushes to the student or teacher, signaling to his partners that something is off. If Kevin’s incredible sense of smell is correct, he is rewarded with a barrage of treats and pets from the NC community. 

“Bark bark bark, woof sniff, bark bark bark bark bark. Bark bark bark, woof sniff, bark bark bark bark bark.Bark bark bark, woof woof sniff, bark bark bark bark bark. Bark bark bark, woof sniff sniff sniff, bark bark bark bark bark. Bark bark bark bark bark bark, woof sniff, bark bark bark bark bark,” Kevin said. 

In a more somber moment, Kevin recalls what first got him into the drug-sniffing business. After witnessing a close call with a family member, Kevin dedicated his life to the safety of all citizens, especially children and teens. First, Kevin worked at an elementary school, then transferred to a nearby high school. However, the new school had received word that they would no longer be using animal employees. Devastated, Kevin thought his career was over, but then — in a drastic change of events — a spot opened up at NC. Ever since joining the NC team, Kevin says he has never felt so fulfilled, and looks forward to the years to come. 

“Bark bark bark, woof sniff, bark bark bark bark bark. Bark bark bark, woof sniff, bark bark bark bark bark. Bark bark bark, woof woof sniff, bark bark bark bark bark. Bark bark bark, woof sniff sniff sniff, bark bark bark bark bark. Bark bark bark bark bark bark, woof sniff, bark bark bark bark bark,” Kevin said. 

Overall, students and faculty agree that Kevin plays a vital role in the protection of the school. He works tirelessly to improve himself and his skills, even though his work is often a thankless job. Throughout his time here, he has proved his worth and solidified his place in both a place on NC security and the hearts of the community. 

April Fools, you Fool!

XOXO,

The Chant