“What does exhume mean?” Madison asked.

“Dig up.” Kyla told the Latina.

“Ewww! They dug up dead people? That’s just wrong.”

“After the bodies were removed construction went on without incident. All three projects were finished in time for the new school year and as intended, enrollment at the school increased. Along with new students came new teachers as well thanks to the new science wing. The school year went on and things seemed to be going perfectly. The new swim team was ranked number one and their top swimmer, Jake Harper, was being scouted by top colleges. In May 1946 however, things took a turn for the worse.”

The article and picture of the boy zoomed in.

“After swim practice one day Jake apparently decided to stay after in order to get some extra lane time in. Being the best swimmer on the team the coach allowed it without question. The next morning brought a shocking discovery, Jake was found dead in the pool floating face down in the middle of the pool. Police reported it as an accidental death. Weeks after, two swimmers from the team were finishing laps. As they were getting out of the pool one was pulled back in and under. His teammate dove back in and rescued the boy. When asked what happened, he stated that someone or something was holding him under. After that, it was decided the pool be closed permanently.”

The screen changed to the article and picture of the woman.

“On May 28th, 1946 another life was lost. This time it was that of a staff member; Miss Jackie Van Every. A new face to St. Augustine’s the woman was always pleasant and always willing to help. She was a welcome addition to the faculty, bringing a new perspective and fresh teaching methods to the science department. Fellow teachers and students alike were all fond of her and when she lost her life that day, it was a major blow. It happened after school while she was setting up a demonstration for the next day. As she struck the match the entire room was engulfed in a giant fireball. The room burned to practically nothing, taking the woman with it. Authorities later discovered a tap on a gas release was turned in the on position, thus causing the room to fill with the lethal toxin. The room was barricaded to prevent students from entering, but reports state that on several occasions the sounds of a woman screaming and the smell of something burning were coming from the classroom. As the year finished the school board met and ultimately decided to close down St. Augustine’s for good.”