Father Jorris has been a Cult figure in the realm of education and especially a person responsible for making St Xavier"s college Calcutta what it is today, taking it to the pinnacle of its glory.
Long back St.Xavier's College was not a Co-ed institution and over a period of time, its Science and Arts faculties were turned into Coeducation.
The Commerce brats got exasperated at such a decision since they had to suffer and take the canteen route to see the beauties of Calcutta.(Yours sincerely was also a member of the commerce faculty)
They finally decided to meet Father Jorris to air their grievances; they asked him why this step motherly treatment to the commerce boys whereas the guys from science and arts were having the fun time??
Father Joris was at his best and he listened carefully to all of them and slowly took them all towards the front gate of St. Xavier's college.
Now all those who know the College are aware that there is Police Station just opposite the College Gate (Park Street Police Station)
He in his own inimitable style said to the boys,"LOOK BOYS WHEN THAT POLICE STATION TURNS INTO A MATERNITY HOME I SHALL DEFINITELY THINK OF MAKING COMMERCE SECTION A CO-ED ."
Little wonder that the gang disappeared.
Today Father Jorris is not in this world but his contribution to the Institution of Education in general and Xavier's, in particular, cannot be overemphasized.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE !!
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