10 Things About the Reflecting Pool

Alex Meade|January 17, 2012

  1. Notwithstanding its name,the reflecting pool does not reflect. See anybody in Physics C for proof of this ironic phenomenon.
  2. If you would like to endure an athletic challenge feel free to dive in the pool at any point and race a fellow classmate or teacher. Lanes are already provided via the water spouts in pairs that shoot water in a curved trajectory that make it look like lanes.
  3. Failed a test?  Throw a penny in the pool and your grades will magically get better.
  4. If the pool won’t reflect the light, how about putting on some shades, getting on a raft in the pool, and
    reflecting rays off of your sunglasses to relax during a stressful school day.
  5. It acts as a “tropical location” at the Pine.
  6. The concrete walls of the pool provide a great place to take a much desired nap during the day.
  7. During 7th period on those beautiful 90 degree, 80% humidity days we all live for in South Florida, why not jump in the pool with your clothes on?
  8. Dehydrated?  If you’re school store account is maxed or you’re too lazy to go to a water fountain, the reflecting pool is your best alternative fresh water drinking source.
  9. My personal favorite: If you have a problem with someone….push them in.
  10. Wait, hold on, according to my inside sources the pool actually reflects a little bit of light on a day with absolutely no cloud coverage at exactly 1:07 PM, so it is confirmed that it technically IS a reflecting pool…TBD.