After Hurricane Katrina, the town of LaPlace was flooded with thousands of displaced New Orleans residents, overwhelming the local high school, East St. John. The school took in over 450 new students, including 20 football players. To make them feel welcome, the coach declared all positions open, even those held by seniors. This decision brought both opportunities and challenges, as some players seized the chance to play their beloved sport, while others risked jeopardizing their college scholarship chances.
Walking on Dead Fish
Hurricane Katrina's devastating effects on LaPlace displaced thousands of New Orleans residents, causing a surge of over 450 students, including 20 pivotal students, to attend East St. John high school.
