Nevermore Academy

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"At Nevermore, we embrace every Outcast—Werewolves, Vampires, Sirens, Gorgons, DaVincis and more. For over 200 years, Nevermore has stood as a fortress against the normie world. Here, we don't blend to Normie culture; we rise above it."
-Barry Dort on Nevermore's official website

Nevermore Academy, often shortened to Nevermore, is an American academy for outcasts located in the state of Vermont, not far from the town of Jericho. It accepted all kinds of outcasts until 1993, the date on which hydes were banned from the academy because they were far too dangerous and unpredictable.

Nevermore is the main location of the Netflix series Wednesday.^[3]

History[]

Founded in 1791 on the lands of Joseph Crackstone after he was killed by Goody Addams, Nevermore Academy is an academic institution that nurtures outcasts, freaks, and monsters. It aims to unlock the full potential of their students' extraordinary abilities through world-class teaching and unique extracurriculars.

In 1990, Garrett Gates entered Nevermore Academy during the Rave'N and attacked Gomez Addams before being stabbed by Morticia Frump. Garrett's body fell onto the quad in front of Larissa Weems, Morticia's roommate and the future headmistress of Nevermore. She screamed out when she saw the body fall to her feet. Morticia realized what she had done after hearing Larissa scream. Gomez took the weapon to make himself look like the killer and not Morticia. The crime was covered up by Noble Walker, the future mayor of Jericho, who was the local sheriff at the time. It was not until their 16-year-old daughter, Wednesday, dug up Garrett's grave that it was discovered that nightshade had poisoned him and he was already dying.

In 1993^[4] Hydes were banned from attending Nevermore after it was considered that they were too dangerous and unpredictable.

Around 1997, Rowan's mother drew a picture after having a vision in which Wednesday was supposed to destroy Nevermore while fighting Joseph Crackstone. Years later, before she died, she told Rowan to stop and kill Wednesday to save the school.

In 2022, Nevermore mainly hosts werewolves, vampires, sirens, and gorgons, but also shapeshifters, psychics, and those who have no faces. It also employs a normie, Marilyn Thornhill, as a Botanical Sciences teacher and former students, like Larissa Weems, as the principal. There are four halls, including Ophelia Hall.

Wednesday would attend Nevermore midterm after having been expelled from her previous school. During her time at the academy, Wednesday would uncover a mystery involving a monster and murders.

Following the events of Season 1, Barry Dort replaces Larissa Weems as the principal. Although under Weems' leadership, Nevermore would do as many things as possible to concretize the wish of Normies and Outcasts living together, the school will likely take a new direction under Dort. This is referenced by the new "Nevermore's mission" on the school's website: "For over 200 years, Nevermore has stood as a fortress against the normie world. Here, we don't blend to Normie culture; we rise above it." ^[5]

Simply put, to prevent another betrayal and attack like Marilyn Thornhill's, Dort probably won't allow another normie to set foot in the facility again, leaving the doors open only to Outcasts.

Description[]

To be added

Locations[]

Conservatory[]

Main article: Nevermore's Conservatory

A large greenhouse contains a classroom where students learn about carnivorous plants. Marilyn Thornhill teaches and maintains the plants. She is Ophelia Hall's dorm mom, so she gives each student a flower from the greenhouse that reflects their personality.

Quad[]

The Quad is a large outdoor area surrounded by walls and walkways. In its center is a fountain with a large dead tree. At its edge is a statue of Edgar Allan Poe.

Commissary[]

The commissary can be accessed from the quad. A commissary is a cafeteria. It is open Monday to Friday from 6AM through 4PM.

Nightshades Library[]

Accessed by snapping your fingers twice in front of the Edgar Allan Poe statue, the hidden library is a large collection of books about various outcast types and creatures, as well as the Nightshade Society's base.

Principal's Office[]

Main article: Nevermore's Principal's Office

This office is where Larissa Weems runs the school and has meetings with parents and students.

Dormitories[]

Nevermore contains four halls of dormitories. There are two halls for boys and girls. Each hall has a "dorm mom" or a "dorm dad" in charge of watching over all students. There are some house rules that must be strictly followed: lights off at 10:00 pm, no loud music, and it's forbidden to have boys or girls in each hall; however, as seen in Chapter II and Chapter VIII, students tend to not follow that rule, as Bianca went to Xavier and Rowan's room and Ajax went to Enid and Wednesday's room.

Ophelia Hall: An all-girls hall containing werewolves, vampires, and psychics, where Wednesday Addams and Enid Sinclair live. Its Poe Cup team is called the "Black Cats." Larissa Weems and Morticia Addams lived there and were roommates when they were at school.
Unknown name: An all-girls hall in which several sirens lived. Its Poe Cup team is called "The Gold Bugs."
Caliban Hall: An all-boys hall containing psychics and gorgons, where Xavier Thorpe and Ajax Petropolus live. Its Poe Cup team is called "The Cask of Amontillado."
Thisbie Hall: An all-boys hall. Its Poe Cup team is called "The Pit and the Pendulum."

Raven Island[]

Contains Crackstone's Crypt, which houses the tomb of Joseph Crackstone. Students have been known to sneak away here after hours.

Lupen Cages[]

Where Werewolf students are locked into while they wolf-out during certain moons, likely for safety reasons.^[6]

Xavier's Art Studio[]

A small building on the grounds of Nevermore, it was presumably an old shed prior to Xavier Thorpe gaining permission to clean it out and use it as his own personal art studio.^[4]

Hummers Workshop[]

This small building was used by the Hummers for storing equipment, beekeeping suits, and hibernating bees. All of the beehives for honey production are kept outside of the workshop. Eugene Ottinger, the Hummers' founder and president, and Wednesday Addams are the only members. Wednesday, while Eugene was in the hospital, managed the workshop and bees on her own. During this period, Uncle Fester used the Hummers workshop to hide from the police.

Bradbury Tower[]

Bradbury Tower is an abandoned wing of Nevermore, allegedly built to sequester Nevermore students who were Hydes.^[7]

Fencing Hall[]

"The Fencing Hall is where those who are skilled with sabers can show off their favorite defense techniques–that is, if they can take their eyes off the grand gilt ornamentation and regal statues. In addition to serving as a regular training space for the fencing team, this hall is also used for fencing classes."
-Page 53 of Book of Outcasts (Wednesday)

First shown in Chapter I, this is where students are taught to fence by Coach Vlad.

Inhabitants[]

Staff[]

Barry Dort (principal)
Larissa Weems † (principal; formerly)
Marilyn Thornhill (Ophelia Hall dorm mom; formerly)
Groundskeeper

Teachers[]

Marilyn Thornhill (botanical sciences teacher; formerly)
Coach Vlad (fencing coach)
Mr. Fitts (teacher)
Isadora Capri (music teacher)
Professor Orloff (teacher)
Rosaline Rotwood (teacher)^[8]

Students[]

Current[]

Former[]

Carl McCoy (Class of 1991) ^[9]
Edgar Allan Poe †
Eugene Rogers (Class of 1991) ^[9]
Francoise Galpin † (Around 1990; Hyde)^[10]
Gomez Addams (Class of 1991)^[9]
Henry Morrison (Class of 1991)^[9]
Ignatius Itt †
Kathryn Parks (Class of 1991)^[9]
Kayla Nobyen (Class of 1991)^[9]
Larissa Weems † (Class of 1991; Shapeshifter)^[9]
Micah Banks (Class of 1991)^[9]
Morticia Addams (Class of 1991; Psychic)^[9]
Noah Darais (Class of 1991)^[9]
Rowan Laslow † (Psychic)
Mrs. Laslow † (Around 1997; Psychic)
Samuel Holt (Class of 1991; Werewolf)^[9]

Uniform[]

Nevermore Academy Students (2022) 001 — Student uniforms

The school uniform's signature piece is a vivid indigo-striped blazer that may appear bluer or violeter depending on lighting. The purple and yellow Nevermore crest is featured on the left chest pocket of each blazer. Underneath, students wear a muted purple or gray sweater vest over a white dress shirt and a black or indigo tie. Female students wear striped pleated skirts that reach the knees, and male students wear black pants. Stockings and knee-high socks are optional for female students, most commonly seen in black.

Students are permitted to wear hoodies underneath their blazers, and gorgons wear beanies to cover their snakes. Both articles match the same shade of indigo as the standard blazer.^[11] Sirens wear a necklace that cancels their siren voice, preventing the manipulation of others.

Due to her "allergy" to colored clothing, Wednesday Addams received a custom colorless, black, white, and grey uniform that included the school's badge.

Classes[]

The academy has many classes to train its students. These classes also included specialty subjects that related to outcasts and not normies.

Botanical sciences[]

"While most plants reward their pollinators with sweet nectar, many carnivorous varieties turn to sexual trickery or deception. The orchid produces a pheromone that mimics a female insect, luring the males in. Now, once the plant is pollinated, what do the male insect get in exchange?"
-Ms. Thornhill teaching about carnivorous plants and orchids to her students.^[src]

Botanical Sciences is taught in Nevermore's Conservatory. It was taught by Marilyn Thornhill. There are about 20 students in the class.

The following students have been seen attending this class:

Werewolf reproduction[]

It is shown in the official website that werewolf reproduction is taught at Nevermore.^[1]

Gorgon anatomy[]

It is shown in the official website that gorgon anatomy is taught at Nevermore.^[1]

Fencing[]

Fencing is taught by Coach Vlad.

The following students have been seen attending this class:

Activities and Events[]

Parent's Day/Parents' Weekend[]

A weekend in which all students meet their parents to enhance their relationship. They share picnics and lunches. It is not unusual to see some students who are usually not visited by their parents, such as Xavier Thorpe or Bianca Barclay.

Outreach Day[]

A day in which Jericho's citizens interact with students of Nevermore, who participate in preselected activities. It occurs annually on Jericho's anniversary to honor its founder, Joseph Crackstone, and form bonds between outcasts and "normies."

Edgar Allan Poe Cup[]

A race in which students canoe to Raven Island, where they grab flags that they must bring back to the finish line. In Chapter II, Wednesday and her roommate Enid Sinclair compete against Xavier Thorpe, Bianca Barclay, Kent, and Divina. It has been running since 1897.^[12]

Rave'N[]

The Rave'N is the Nevermore ball; it is not compulsory. The ball is organized around a specific theme (in 2022, by Marilyn Thornhill, professor of botanical sciences and mom of Ophelia Hall). A DJ is present in front of a large ice statue. Students can invite each other to dance and apparently invite normies as partners; for example, Enid Sinclair goes to the ball with Lucas Walker.

Solstice Talent Show[]

Morticia and Larissa did a duet together during their time at Nevermore.

Prank Day[]

To be added

The Founder's Pyre Ceremony[]

To be added

Camp Outcast[]

To be added

Day of Remembrance[]

To be added

Clubs / Sports[]

"Nevermore Academy has extracurricular activities for all students, no matter how odd or kooky their interest! You may sign up for these clubs and activities at the start of each semester. A reminder to all: Students must maintain a satisfactory grade point average and have generally good behavior to participate in clubs and activities."
-Page 57 of Book of Outcasts (Wednesday)

Like any other school, Nevermore has a vast number of clubs for students. There are currently seven known clubs.

Drama Club[]

"Thespians and entertainers, the Drama Club invites you to peek behind the curtain and enter a world of intrigue, wonder, magick, and mystery. Whether you have the gift of delivering captivating monologues and breathtaking arias or your skill sets lean toward set design, props, costumes, or makeup and hair, all are invited to join. The Drama Club only accepts new troupe members at the start of the school year, to coincide with the scheduling of their annual winter solstice production. The sign-up sheet is in the Black Box Theater."
-Page 57 of Book of Outcasts (Wednesday)

Bianca briefly mentions the drama club in "Chapter II: Woe Is the Loneliest Number".

Nevermore Hummers[]

"Are you good with the ladies? If not, find solidarity with the Nevermore Hummers and learn the ancient art of beekeeping...because there's no patriarchy in the hive! You might even learn how to make the sweetest honey on the East Coast! Beekeeping suits provided. If you're willing to feel the sting, contact Eugene Ottinger. And remember, nuestra colmena es su colmena."
-Page 58 of Book of Outcasts (Wednesday)

A beekeeping club with only two members: its president, Eugene Ottinger, and Wednesday Addams. They observe and take care of bees and cultivate honey. Enid once temporarily filled in for Wednesday when she was busy.

Pitch Slaps Club[]

"Instead of preaching to the choir, how about joining it? Whether you're bass, baritone, tenor, alto, soprano, or a vocal tone that only dogs can hear, the Pitch Slaps will help you reach your potential. Do you want to hit the right note? Contact Bianca Barclay to schedule an audition on the Quad. Sign up early! The Pitch Slaps is one of Nevermore Academy's most popular clubs, and space is limited."
-Page 59 of Book of Outcasts (Wednesday)

A choir club with mainly sirens, with Bianca Barclay likely being its president. When Wednesday auditioned for it, she produced a note only audible to dogs, cracking the piano player's glasses and Larissa Weems' glass display dome.

Archery Club[]

"The Archery Club is for enthusiasts of one of Nevermore Academy's top recreational sports. A small group of archers meets weekly for target practice. Bows and arrows provided. Quivering with excitement? Contact Xavier Thorpe to join."
-Page 59 of Book of Outcasts (Wednesday)

Xavier Thorpe appears to be its only member, but the others may not have been present. Wednesday hit a bullseye while shooting an apple in mid-air. The archery scene is more focused on the conversation between the two students, and it is apparent that the archery club has room to grow.

Fencing Team[]

"En garde! The fencing Team has been around since the founding of Nevermore Academy. New to this combat sport? Not to worry. Beginners and intermediate level fencers are welcome to attend afternoon training sessions. The squad attends regional and national fencing tournaments; a guardian's permission is required to travel. Join us on the strip. Contact Coach Vlad to try out."
-Page 60 of Book of Outcasts (Wednesday)

Morticia and Francoise were both on the fencing team when they attended Nevermore Academy. Bianca and Wednesday are on the team.

Séance Society[]

"Nevermore Academy has a long history with the occult, and the school was a popular meeting destination for the spiritualists in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Continuing in this rich tradition of reaching out to those beyond the veil of death, the Séance Society endeavors to commune with those we've lost, teach safe séancing, and pass along the history of occultism. Psychics are encouraged to join! Meetings are held weekly at midnight. (If you have to ask where, this club probably isn't for you.)"
-Page 61 of Book of Outcasts (Wednesday)

There was a séance society that Morticia Addams was the president of during her tenure at Nevermore Academy.

Nightshade Society[]

Main article: Nightshade Society

Quotes[]

"Joseph Crackstone was a visionary, dedicated to protecting normies from outcasts until his life was cut short by your ancestor, Goody Addams. And then, to add insult to injury, they stole his land to build that abomination of a school."
-Marilyn Thornhill

"Nevermore is like no other boarding school. It's a magical place. It's where I met your mother."
-Gomez Addams

"Nevermore is a safe haven for our students to learn and grow no matter who or what they are. For over 200 years we have welcomed Outcasts of all kinds -- werewolves, vampires, sirens and gorgons. As Principal it is my honour to announce that Nevermore is now accepting applications from everybody. I extend my personal invitation to each and every one of you to apply to our very unique school."
- Larissa Weems on Nevermore's official website

Appearances[]

Appears In[]

Wednesday series

Season One

Mentioned In[]

To be added

Trivia[]

According to Enid, the most popular tribes of outcasts at the academy are the vampires, sirens, werewolves, and gorgons.
Ophelia Hall is named after a character in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Although Nevermore was made for outcasts, they also allow (or at least allowed) normies, with Marilyn Thornhill being the first member of the faculty to be a normie.
The Academy's name seems to be a clear reference to Edgar Allan Poe's narrative poem "The Raven", in which the bird, the Raven, shrieks only one word: "Nevermore!".
- However, it is also stated to have been founded in 1791, 18 years before Poe's birth in 1809, 32 years before Poe would have started attending, and assuming the school follows standard US high school age requirements, 54 years before Poe wrote The Raven in 1845. This means either that the name of the school and its most famous alumnus are unconnected or that it was renamed in his honor at some point after 1845.
  - If the latter is true, the school's original name is unknown.
  - Alternatively, Poe's attendance at the academy inspired his choice to use 'nevermore' in The Raven.
According to Wednesday, Nevermore is reputed to have the best collection of outcast books.
In the original script, Nevermore was founded in 1825.^[13]
Exterior scenes were filmed at Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni, Romania. CGI was used to alter the building's appearance. The building is a museum and is open to the public.
While Nevermore is a boarding school, it gives their students passes to Jericho so they can spend some time in town; however, as stated by Marilyn Thornhill, these passes are a privilege and not a right, although it's unknown how they can get a pass.
According to Xavier and Mayor Walker, Nevermore is currently Jericho's primary donor, doing several donations so they can build parks and roads, even paying the sheriff's salary.