This year, St. Edward has seen a rise in intruders than previous years with a break-in during October and now a continuous presence in the courtyard. This presence has been noticed by a few staff and students, but the majority of people in the school remain unaware.
Some teachers and students may have noticed a squirrel in the courtyard. He has been nicknamed “Foamy” by Ms. Adams and Mr. Gonzales, who have both witnessed his aggressive, erratic behavior. “Since the beginning of the school year, he has been hanging out in the courtyard, going up to windows, and laying on the picnic tables in despair,” Ms. Adams explained. He is not always in the courtyard, and it is assumed that his access point is over the roof. Through investigative research, it was discovered that he is the descendent of the transformer squirrel.
Many may not be aware or remember that in the fall of 2015, there was a squirrel that chewed through wires and blew a transformer on Locust Street. The school was forced to evacuate and shut down due to the loss of power, with many students sending their prayers of gratitude to the squirrel for the day off of school. Mr. Brieger recalls, “Sparky’s sacrifice was annoyingly immortalized in countless graduation speeches for the next four years.” It is believed that “Foamy” blames the school and students for that squirrel’s demise and has come to St. Edward to cause havoc and chaos to avenge his ancestor.
The next time you venture into the courtyard for lunch or a break from class, keep your guard up. Foamy may be waiting.
