It was about this time last year that I got a lovely note from Muz informing me that I would soon be the new Headmaster. What better time to give a little thanks to the real muscle that makes the Shadow Academy function?

The Praetor

Ood has been my right hand man for many months now. He has headed up a number of projects and is still working with his many fingers in many pies.

He's a great sounding board, truly reliable and a good friend.

The Magistrate

Tim came on board the staff a short while ago as a dedicated proofreader, editor, person with a better grasp on English than Ood and I combined. All I can say is: Sorry! lol

He's done an amazing job, both in mitigating my terrible writing now, and rooting out mistakes that have been present within the Shadow Academy for years now.

The Graders

Where the rubber really meets the road. Without this collective group of kick ass people, the Academy would grind to a halt.

Over the last six months, this group have collectively graded nearly 600 exams. That's a lot of reading, critiquing, offering help and advice.

Specifically I want to mention Archangel, who has graded 168 exams, and Teu, who has graded 97 exams. These two have the largest work load presented to them, and take it in stride... and yet they still hang around for more.

Sang, your average grading turnaround time is still second to none.

Raiju, Xantros, Aabs, Celahir, Ernordeth, Zenon, Taig, Nyine, Anshar, you're all amazing and I'm so proud to have you as a part of the team.