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- "The finest school of mutantry in the star system."
- ―Ruby Wright praising Superhero School[src]
Superhero School is an educational institute located in Massachusetts. The American mutant school, it takes students from all over North America. Like most mutant schools, Superhero School used to be protected from Fobbles in order to prevent their ways of teaching being revealed, as well as protect the students and schools themselves from any harm. Established around the 9th century, Superhero School is considered to be one of the finest mutated institutions in Sol, though other notable schools included Commonwealth School of Mutantry. Children with superpowers are enrolled at birth, and acceptance is confirmed by phone at age seven. However, if the child in question is born of two Fobbles, a teacher from the school would come and inform the child’s parents. The school’s motto is Numquam tu non queas , id quod, which, translated from Latin, means “Never start what you can’t finish”.
History[]
Early history[]
Superhero School was founded in Massachusetts around 870 CE by two mutants: Caesar Revanen and Valarie Lethletera. They both represented an aspect of personality that they wanted to bring out in new students. However, shortly after founding the school, Lethletera had a falling out with Revanen about neuro-purity, and wanted to admit only neurotypical students. She felt that only neurotypical students were worthy to, and could be trusted to, learn the superhero arts, but Revanen disagreed. Lethletera left the school, but not before secretly recruiting students to become the first Mettans under Lady Xamera.[1]
The school under Supermaul[]
In the nineteenth century, Supermaul was the principal of the school. He recruited many students to the school, such as Superquack, Wrath Knight, and Super Whisk Man.
In the mid-1880s, a female duck humanoid came to help give lectures, despite being a Fobble. Soon after, Supermaul himself accompanied a boy named Superquack to obtain his school supplies. Superquack befriended a young Super Whisk Man on his first day at Superhero School. Superquack’s first year was rough for him, but everything eventually worked out in the end. He also developed a crush on the female duck humanoid peer tutor. Superquack became very well-connected during his education, making many notable friends who later recalled that he did incredible things. During his school years, Superquack won the Trophy of Triumph for Exceptional Power, became the American Youth Representative to the government, and received the gold medal for Ground-Breaking Contribution to the International Scientific Conference, and became an expert Shielder. Superquack was made a prefect at age fifteen. He was widely considered the most brilliant student to have attended the school.
After graduation, Superquack returned to Superhero School as Head of Acrobatics. He was offered the position of President of the United States of America several times, but he turned each chance down since he had realized that was not the destiny that awaited him.[2]
The school under Superquack[]
Superquack was appointed principal of Superhero School in 1947, succeeding Supermaul. Shortly afterward, Jamboga approached Superquack with the same request he had proposed to Supermaul before him: to be allowed to return to Superhero School as a teacher of Fencing. Superquack, who knew of Pine’s illicit activities since he left Superhero School, denied his application. As principal, Superquack would help students with their homework every Friday.[2] Shortly afterward, Superhero School was attacked by the enigmatic father of the Dark Priest.[3]
The School under Hayden[]
Eventually, Superquack would quit this job, as he felt he belonged with the other superheroes in defending the world, and not instructing students. He also enlisted Hayden as the new principal. During Hayden's tenure, Roger Ceirin was accepted into a special program at Superhero University.[2]
NoHead occupation[]
The Emperor in command[]
- "Adyna Dukakis, accomplice of the Order of the NoHeads, was today appointed principal in the most important of several staffing changes at the ancient school. Following the resignation of the previous History teacher, Erida will take over the post while her brother, Erodu, fills the position of Defensive Arts teacher."
- ―Mr. Stupid NoHead takes control of Superhero School[src]
Through the 2004-05 school year, the Magistrate ordered members of the Department of Defense to guard Superhero School for protection from Dark forces. In 2005, Superhero School was attacked by a mob of NoHeads. As a result, Principal Hayden was slaughtered by Adyna Dukakis. Following this horrible tragedy, Professor Miranda Butterfield was appointed acting principal, although the security of the school hung by a thread. There was no certainty that Superhero School would remain open. The faculty agreed to follow “established procedures” and let the school governors ultimately decide.
Regardless of the school governors’ decision, with the takeover of the entire star system by Mr. Stupid NoHead, attendance at Superhero School was mandatory for all eligible children. New, militaristic requirements were established, such as proof of blood status. This was so Mr. Stupid NoHead can keep an eye on the entire world from a young age, and to weed out neurodivergents, which included seven-year old children who have no knowledge before the forced invitation, with the possibility of never entering Superhero School nor returning to their homes ever again.
History, involving mainly of how Fobbles are vile animals, became a required subject, while Defensive Arts had simply become Darkness, teaching students illegal powers outright. Adyna Dukakis was appointed Principal, and Erodu and Erida, teachers of Computer Technology and Darkness, respectively, have also been assigned as Dukakis’ deputies. Pictures of the Emperor, shrouded under his hood, were hung in the Art Classroom and principal's office, among other locations. It was a time of great terror in which no one could be certain who was friend or foe.[4]
Conspiracy against the Red Cavalier[]
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In 2015, the school came under siege once more from the Dark Priest. The Barrel Crisis ensued. The Dark Priest unleashed his rifle, but he was ultimately thwarted by a student named Bethany Donner and her new friend Declan. Unaware of what had happened, the school insisted that the day had to conclude in spite of the "interruption". However, Superhero School did indeed close for two weeks, as the Barrel Crisis led to a debate on whether or not the school was safe.[3]
Liberation[]
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In April 2017, the Liberation of Superhero School took place, ending with the death of many on both sides.[1] An Imperial fleet nearly converged, but two pilots were able to take to the skies enforced their surrender, and the last attempt to dilute the school's freedom was destroyed. Following the liberation, sufficiently advanced students covertly helped U.S. Government forces conduct mopping-up operations against Imperial holdouts. Peace was restored, and Miranda Butterfield became the Principal of the school.[5]
A new era[]
After the battle, Superhero School was repaired. Some students returned to the school in 2017 to complete their education. By 2029, normal school life had resumed with Butterfield still as principal and Ruby Wright still as Guardian of the Gates.[6] Many descendants of previous students were now coming to Superhero School as new pupils, and Dynamo became the teacher for Herbalism after retiring as a police officer.[7]
Several members of the S.M.S.B. (minus Telekinibabe and Hardy) came here in 2041 to pull Captain Strength out of school so he could join the imminent Third NoHead War.[6] In his later life, Master Intelligence would visit Superhero School sometimes to give lectures.[8]
Alternate Universe[]
On March 7 2095, the Perpetual Seer reported that security had to be increased at Superhero School in response to the growing threat of the Dark Flame. Measures included the Principal holding an emergency meeting with worried parents and students being sent home early.[7]
School spirit[]
Superhero School’s motto is Numquam tu non queas , id quod. The translation, from Latin, is “Never start what you can’t finish”.
School song[]
There is an official school song. It does not have any specific tune, and is spoken like a poem. The lyrics are shown below:
- "Standing tall, standing proud
- ‘Tis Superhero School
- We care for one another
- And we follow the Golden Rule.
- Together we will reach our goals
- And obstacles we duel
- We’ll learn to meet life’s challenges
- At Superhero School."
Classifications[]
Superhero School students are divided into six classes:
| Name | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class D | Class E | Class F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powers | Well known for a nearly all-powerful connection to mutantry | Well known for super intelligence | Well known for super strength | Well known for enviromental manipulation | Well known for physical manipulation | Well known for miscellaneous powers |
| Traits | Well known for ambition, leadership, cunning, determination, and resourcefulness. | Well known for intelligence, wit, cleverness, creativity, and wisdom. | Well known for courage, bravery, daring, nerve, and chivalry. | Well known for reliability and consistency. | Well known for maturity and self-preservation. | Well known for patience, hard work, honesty, and tolerance. |
| Notable members | William Calvin, Emma Dawson, Dean, Bethany Donner, Rolanda Dulbury, Shon Fikawa, Erick Garfield, Jamboga the Unholy, Jeremy, Kylee, Antonio McSnake, Rachel, Dante Rolf, Spencer, Dayo Stenberg | Gentry Euler, Molly Fepeta, Laurel, Marlin Ritchard, Platinum Dragon, Quincy, Ed Veng | Captain Strength, Abram Miller, Superquack, Ruby Wright | Riley Bell, Raeanne Hawkins, Dory Phillips, Roxanne Waterston | Elana, Oliver Garvin, Matt Glickstein, Eve Higgins, Alex Mathers, Mira, Robert Pierce | Will Calder, Amarone Chalsey, Joey, Morgan, Pale Mediator |
Administration[]
The highest position of staff at Superhero School is the principal. There is also a Deputy Principal, who will take over responsibilities of the principal should the circumstances demand it.
Heads of Superhero School[]
| Heads of Superhero School | Overview | Image |
|---|---|---|
| First principal of Superhero School | 10th century | File:1st Principal.jpg |
| Philla Sparre | ||
| Eoessa Sakndenberg | ||
| Linguistis Veridian | ||
| Selena Derwen | 1741-68 | |
| Michael Fireball | ?-1935 | File:PhineasFireball.jpg |
| Basil Fronsac | ||
| Supermaul | 20th century—c. 1978 to 1984 | |
| Superquack | 1975
[9] to 1981-2005 |
File:600full-Superquack-the-sequel-photo.jpg |
| Adyna Dukakis | 2005-2007 | File:Dukakis2017.jpg |
| Miranda Butterfield | 2017-Late 21st Century | File:Butterfield.jpg |
| Ryan Malan | Late 21st century | |
| Principal of Superhero School in 2095 | c. 2095 | |
| Principal Ewan Fortescue | Unknown | |
| Brian Gagwilde | ||
| Elizabeth Burke |
Deputy Heads[]
| Deputy Heads | Overview | Image |
|---|
| Mutant(s) | Time |
|---|---|
| Professor Miranda Butterfield | Professor Superquack's tenure as Principal |
| Professor Erida | Professor Dukakis' tenure as Pricipal |
| Professor Erodu |
Support staff[]
| Support staff | Overview | Image |
|---|
|
Position |
Mutant(s) |
Circa |
|---|---|---|
| Caretaker | Unidentified caretaker | 1973-2017 |
| Travis Leis | 1961-1968 | |
| Healer | Wilhelm Grubble | 1980s-? |
| Wainscott (nurse) | Unknown | |
| Guardian of the Gates | Ruby Wright | 1950s-? |
| Chief Attendant of Female Provisions | Lucina Yocus | 1990-? |
| Referee and Flight Instructor | Ramona Hetch | |
| Librarian | F-817 |
Classes[]
Superhero School has in its faculty an abundance of wise and talented teachers. Each specializes in a specific subject. Other staff positions include that of school nurse, caretaker, librarian, and Guardian of the Gates. There are a variety of classes taught at Superhero School. These include both the core curriculum and the electives, available from fifth year forward. Some classes may be dropped in tenth year.
Numerous lessons are described, instructing the students in various branches of mutantry. Defensive Arts, Fencing, Astronomy, History, and Herbalism are compulsory subjects for the first five years. At the end of their sixth year, students are required to add at least two optional subjects to their syllabus for the start of the fifth year. The five choices are Arithmancy, Runology, Foresight, Animal Care, and Computer Technology.
Core classes[]
| Class | Teacher(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic | ||
| Astronomy | Maria Pluim | Astronomy classes take place in the Astronomy Tower, the tallest tower in Superhero School, and are taught by Ramona Meyer. Lessons, which involve observations of the night skies with telescopes, are held every week at midnight, and first years have lessons on Wednesday. Known student homework activities include learning the names of stars, constellations and planets, and their location, movements, and environments. The only known teacher of this class is Ramona Meyer (c. 2017-?, possibly before). |
| Darkness | Erida | |
| Defense Against Darkness | Trey Mortemore Ramona Meyer | |
| English | ||
| Gym | Superquack | |
| Herbalism | Danielle Park Dynamo | |
| History | Binne | |
| Law | A core class, Law focuses on legality, particularly of its connections to superheroes and mutants in general, and of ethics and philosophies. It particularly emphasizes the ethics of channeling mutantry, depending on the setting. A lot of it is also focused on preparing the students for the fact they will probably have to take a life someday. It even enforces legal intricacies, especially as they regard to vigilantism and public uses of powers.[10][4] | |
| Powers | ||
| Science | ||
| Zoology | Miranda Butterfield | The class which instructs students on how to care for beasts. Classes are held outside the school. |
Electives[]
| Class | Teacher(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmancy | Deltina Befdar | A branch of mutantry concerned with the properties of numbers and their relations to the battlefield. As neither Jamboga nor the Gladiator take this class, almost nothing is known about it. It is, however, a favorite subject of Hadeline. Arithmancy is reportedly difficult, as it requires memorizing or working with many charts. It is separated into normal Arithmancy and Advanced Arithmancy Studies, the latter of which is taught by an unknown teacher (possibly Bafdar). |
| Computer Technology | Erodu | |
| Flying | Ramona Hetch | The class that teaches the use of flight and can only be taught to those with the specific ability, and is taught only to Superhero School first years by Ramona Hetch. The subject is the only one that requires physicality. The only teacher known to have taught this class is Madam Ramona Hetch. |
| Foresight | Mara Sintra Velma Sintra |
The art of predicting the future. It is described by Ramona Meyer as “one of the most imprecise branches of all”. Supporters of the subject claim that it is an inexact science that requires innate gifts not even mutantry can provide. Those opposed claim that the subject is irrelevant and fraudulent. The only known teacher of this class is Professor Mara Sintra (1985-?). |
| Home Economics | ||
| Obscuration | ||
| Runology | A generally theoretical subject that studies the ancient runic scripts. Because only Dean studies it, little else is known about this subject. It is taught by Eskea Vector (c. 1985-?, possibly before). | |
| Teleporters' Ed | Willie Tycraw | Teleportation is the preferred form of transportation for mutants. Lessons are optional to those in the tenth and eleventh years. Performing Teleportation requires a license and may only be legally performed by people over eighteen years of age. The described reason for the restriction is that Teleportation is dangerous if done improperly: insufficient concentration may lead to body parts being left behind in an unfortunate side-effect. Willie Tycraw, a government Teleportation Instructor, offers lessons in Teleportation to tenth-years. |
Extra-curricular subjects[]
| Class | Teacher(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Studies | ||
| Alchemy | A sort of composite subject between mutantry and magic, focused roughly on the transmutation of substances into other forms. It is an elective, only offered to Level 5 students if the demand is sufficient. | |
| Art | Silva Puddlesworth | A class where students paint, draw, and otherwise depict artistic things It is taught by an unknown teacher. |
| Music | A class in which students are taught musical instruments and possibly sing in the Choir. It was taught, in the early 1990s, by a male teacher. | |
| Mutant theory | A subject taught to at least first years. It is taught in Class 67 on the fourth floor of Superhero School. It presumably covers mutantry from a purely theoretical view, and When Mutants Were Myths may be a required textbook. | |
| Study of Monsters |
School grading system[]
- "I thought our C.A.T.s were all about cats. Oh well. Good thing I enjoy staring at felines."
- ―Jeremy[src]
Grading on routine homework seems to be along the same lines as that for Fobble students. Superhero School students also have difficult exams as they progress higher in the system. C.A.T.s (Certified Aspiration Tests) are a set of standardized tests for sixth year students which determine what courses a student may continue to study in their final years at Superhero School, and whether they might be successful in obtaining a particular job.
M.E.M.E.s (Memorably Exhausting Mutant Exams) are optional levels of education for exceptional students. For instance, doing well on M.E.M.E.s is normally imperative to earning a position at the U.S. Government. To progress to M.E.M.E.-level, students must receive certain high marks on C.A.T. exams. M.E.M.E. tests occur at the end of the seventh year and cannot be retaken. It is comparable to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme given worldwide.
The W.O.M.A.N. (Weighted Oracular Mutant Assessment Niche) is a series of tests, concerning a variety of subjects. The test scores from the W.O.M.A.N.s, like the C.A.T.s and M.E.M.E.s, were recognized and accepted as a valid form of credentials for mutants. These tests are a way for people to to renew their credentials later in life if they achieved bad marks on their school exams.
Certified Aspiration Test Grading System
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Pass grades:
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Fail grades:
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This grading system is also used on W.O.M.A.N.s (optional tests taken outside Superhero School), and is used on M.E.M.E.s also, making this the universal exam grading system in mutant America.
Uniform[]
The students at Superhero School are required to wear a uniform. The uniform is long-sleeved and colored blue and cranberry. It consists of a grey jumper vest, black slacks for males and a black, knee length skirt for females paired with black or grey socks. Both genders wear black comfortable shoes. During the winter months, a green jumper replaces the jumper vest for comfort and a scarf is worn for warmth. An orange hat is provided, but is only worn for special occasions such as the opening ceremony, special dinners, graduation ceremonies etc.
Students must wear their uniforms during all lessons, and while eating meals or studying in the cafeteria. Students are allowed to wear their own clothes after lessons in their dormitory and during the holidays. Most students are seen still wearing their uniforms in their dormitory, most probably because they would need to change into their pyjamas to sleep before they go to bed, so they may feel that it is troublesome to change into their own clothes, then change again into their pyjamas.
The long-sleeve uniform of Superhero School are a white collar. Students wear their own socks and shoes.
Daily routines at Superhero School[]
The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast in the cafeteria. During breakfast, the mail arrives from the ceiling. A bell chime signals the start of the first class at 9 a.m. The bell chimes again in one hour to signal the start of the next class.
There are four class periods before lunch (though CAT students may have breaks during some of these). After lunch, there is another break and two more classes. If there is a heavy snowstorm in between periods, certain lessons that take place outside (such as Herbalism) may be cancelled, since it would be difficult for students to traverse from the observatory to the outside.
Dinner is served in the cafeteria toward evening, after which the students are expected to be in their dorms for studying and socializing.
There is an Astronomy class at night on Thursday every week (usually midnight).
The students must be in bed or in the dorms by a certain time, after which is called after hours. The times are different for different years (for example, ninth years are allowed to be in the halls until 9:00 p.m., whereas first years go to bed at 8).
Discipline[]
At Superhero School, the hundreds of underage mutants are kept under control by the teachers through the many rules set there. Any miscreants are usually punished by the teachers or, in extreme cases, the U.S. Government, and the form of punishment depends on the severity of the mischief. These punishments can also be used in combination as those who deal them see fit.
- Suspension: To be suspended from school is to be removed from there for a certain amount of time. Although this practice is not very usual, some teachers frequently suggested for some students to be suspended for reasons that they thought were justified.[citation needed]
- Expulsion: To be expelled from Superhero School is the final and worst punishment given to a student. The rule-breaking they committed is usually severe enough to have injured others. The student is removed permanently from school. The government does not have the authority to punish students for misdemeanors within school unless it directly transgresses legality, nor may it expel any students unless charges are successfully proven.[citation needed]
Reputation[]
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Superhero School is widely considered to be the finest school of mutantry in the star system.
The traits of Class A are considered obvious examples of people turning toward an ill purpose such as cunning and ambition, but they are not inherently negative. Furthermore, traits from the rest of the classes such as daring, intelligence, and loyalty can also become easily negative. The truth is that while many Class A students were Dark mutants, most of them did not have dark leanings and were even kind and accepting.
According to Dante Rolf, Class B students are so competitive when it comes to academic success that they are known to back stab each other, and likely other students, in order to get top marks. Some Class B students are also noted to have a propensity towards eccentricity. Class B appears to have little rivalry with the other classifications, except in Crodela. Within the classification, though, they’re well-known for being welcoming and encouraging of creativity, eccentricity and individuality and being very accepting.
Although Class C has a high reputation, they are by far the most prone to rivalry with other classes.
Class D has a high reputation as well; however, they are by far the least subject to rivalry with other classes.
Another trait of Class E that could be seen as a negative one was self-preservation. The idea that many of them seemed to value their own lives more than the lives of others could make them less thought of and trusted, but that was not always the case. There were exceptions to this rule, however, especially with Jesse O'Hara.
While all six classifications have produced iconic mutants, due to the Classification taking in mutants with miscellaneous powers and one-dimensional personalities is often thought to be the class of less talented mutants.
Behind the scenes[]
- When asked if Harry Potter and Sky High were films that inspired and influenced the creation of Superhero School, D. Isaac Thomas has admitted that Sky High School and Westridge Elementary School were his only real inspirations for Superhero School.
Trivia[]
Evanora, whom Lethletera greatly resembles.
- It is said that Superhero School was attacked by the enigmatic father of the Dark Priest for ultimately unknown reasons. It is unknown what he did there, but the school was certainly not destroyed successfully, assuming that was even his intent in the first place.
- Baby Intelligence is very distantly related to Valarie Lethletera, but is not a descendant of her, as a descendant of the Hecks family.
- The depiction of Lethletera on her Holocard bears a striking resemblance to Evanora the Wicked, an antagonist from Walt Disney Animation Studious' film Oz: The Great and Powerful (2012).
- Lethletera created the Legions of Metta to allow them to purge the school of Neurodivergents. However, after the organization’s failure, Mr. Stupid NoHead accomplished Lethletera’s wishes with another method: by conquering humanity.
- The name of the school indicates its purpose: a mutant educational system, for that's what it is.
References[]
Superhero School, a structure built within the Middle Ages.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Before The SMSB: The Legacy of Mae
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- ↑ 6.0 6.1 S.M.S.B.: Where Are You Now?
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Agents of the S.M.S.B.: The Inferno Relit
- ↑ Agents of the S.M.S.B.: The Latest Threat
- ↑ In Superquack: Relapse of Power) Nacraton said "I was a very small boy when I received [the mutation]... But then Superquack became Principal, and he was sympathetic." Mysticism Deluxe states he was mutated in 1984. Superquack came to visit shortly before his seventh birthday so Superquack succeeded Supermaul as principal sometime between 1975 and 1981.
- ↑ White Messenger
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