City Leaders Unveil New Fountain
Students Immediately Begin Drinking From It
CARROLLTON & BANKS — The Campus of Jesuit High School is filled with rich history and beauty. One thing that could be seen as lacking, however, is “a tragic shortage of symbolic water features,” according to the most recent strategic plan survey. To further enrich the aesthetic status of our gorgeous campus, school officials with the help of the Sewage and Water Board built a brand-new water fountain outside of school. It is located on Palmyra across the street from the cafeteria. It has now been running for about two months.
Many fellow Jays and I have had the pleasure of viewing the install before and after school while walking to our cars. The fountain serves as a living metaphor for Magis, its waters ceaselessly rising toward the sky to remind us that our potential is never static. As the cascades catch the light, they symbolize the clarity and grace we seek in our studies, urging us to channel our talents toward a purpose far greater than ourselves. Every ripple is a quiet call to action, inspiring us to live out the Jesuit ideal of finding God in all things and dedicating every achievement to His greater glory. City leaders also noted that it “just looks really nice.”
When asking fellow Jays for their opinions, they said this...
Zach Raymond 26’ — “I ain’t gunna lie dis jawn tuff asl.”
Spencer Waguespack 26’ — “What new fountain?”
Dr. Reuther 01’ — “We chose to install the spring with the hopes of it representing a new wave of collective pursuit for the greater glory of God, in partnership with city infrastructure efforts.”
A spokesperson for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans added, “After the recent water main breaks, we felt it was important to remind the public that sometimes the water does, in fact, go where it’s supposed to. This fountain is a major step forward for both morale and public relations.”
Zach Raymond 26’ — “Who is Grant Caroll?”
Dhilan Chava 26’ — “I love taking sips from it before and after school.” (City officials later clarified that the fountain is “not necessarily intended for drinking, but remains fully operational.”)
At press time, the New Orleans City Council and Sewerage and Water Board were reportedly exploring additional improvements, including a second, slightly holier fountain and several unrelated boil water advisories.