Leak in MC’s pool threatens to turn up the heat

The boiler that keeps the school  afloat is currently in danger from a leak inside the swimming pool. The origin of this leak is unknown, but water polo players have reported bubbles coming up from the bottom of the pool in multiple locations. Normally, this wouldn't be a long-term issue, as leaks inside of MC are nothing new. Anyone who has been on the track during a rainstorm can speak firsthand of the quality of MC’s infrastructure. Since the pool is right above the boiler, the water travels into the boiler room, and damage has built up over time. It is currently projected that with enough water traveling into the boiler room, the boiler is on track to explode, which is going to create a prolonged number of e-learning days for MC’s students.

This would not be the first time Caravan Swim has had to relocate during their swim season. In recent years, The Caravan has done their practices for aquatics down the street at the local YMCA. However, because of the boiler, the swim team has to move out even further- this time going to Lake Michigan. This whole situation is taken as not surprising and probably could've been anticipated due to the fact that the pool is over one-hundred years old.

“Normally the only bubbles I see in a swimming pool come from someone's behind,” said senior Phil Glynn, a leader of Caravan Aquatics. “It's nice to see a change in pace around here.” Glynn is weirdly enthusiastic about the whole situation. “At this rate, we won't have practice or school. A two-for-one deal.”

Remote learning has come about for MC students of all grade levels; however, sports have taken no days off. In fact, coaches enjoy it even more now because student-athletes can put in even more work outside the classroom. Transfer numbers have drastically increased as lots of athletes from all over the country flock to get their “education.” Coaching jobs have now opened up as full-time positions, forcing coaches to actually work more than four hours a day. Coaches having real jobs is an actual problem because it brings the general pay budget down even more for the rest of the staff.

“You would never see the football field exploding like this," says water polo coach Dave McGovern. His clear frustration with the administration is centered around the pool's wreckage. “Niche communities have always been neglected at MC, and now they are forced to do something about it.” 

A positive outcome found in this situation is found with Mr. Perez, who puts in countless hours to try and make the school suitable for all students. By simply doing his daily work, he makes the experience many young men have possible. Without him, the boiler, and maybe even the whole school, would not be running.