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HOUSES

Upon their acceptance and entry into the Xavier Institute, all students and faculty members are initiated into one of four "Houses": Corsair, Excelsior, Exemplar, and Paragon. These Houses serve the same basic functions as a fraternity; they are social organizations that provide support to each one of their members in a permanent, lifelong fellowship.

Each House has its unique set of values that it fosters amongst its members and upholds before the rest of the school community. Member selection is based on both the individual's character traits and special skills. Headmaster Charles Xavier personally assigns each new student or teacher into his/her House soon after his/her acceptance into the Institute.

The four Houses frequently engage one another in various school-wide competitions, most notably in the Inter-House Intramurals held every Spring. Achievements made by individual members bring honor and are celebrated by their entire House. Graduates continue to support their Houses long after they have left the school.

Each House has its own private headquarters on the school grounds. Under the leadership of their faculty heads, they can organize their own team building exercises, field trips, charity fundraisers, and other activities as authorized by school administration. 

CORSAIR

LATIN MOTTO: Aude aliquid dignum (Dare something worthy)
COLOR: Purple
SYMBOL: Ship

HEADQUARTERS: Garage
VALUES: Courage and Ambition
FACULTY HEADS: Mr. Scott Summers & Mr. Kurt Wagner

The Corsair House believes that courage is the most indispensable power any individual can possess. Bravery and ambition necessarily go hand in hand the endeavors of a true leader, which is what this House aims to produce--movers with the strength and passion to fight injustices and affect change, even if it means taking risks upon oneself. Corsairs are gifted with intuitive skills and the self-confidence to blaze new trails with infectious zeal that wins them many followers.

EXCELSIOR

LATIN MOTTO: Veritas omnia vincit (Truth defeats all things)
COLOR: Gold
SYMBOL: Star
HEADQUARTERS: Laboratories
VALUES: Wisdom and Discipline
FACULTY HEADS: Dr. Henry McCoy and Mr. Piotr Rasputin

Accumulation of knowledge is a never-ending quest for members of the Excelsior House. They place equal value in formal education and worldly experience, and pursue both with diligence and sincere enthusiasm. Excelsiors possess a natural charisma that garners the respect of their peers without them having to work hard for it. They strive for perfection and maximum efficiency in all their tasks and, often without even realizing it, inspire and motivate others through their example.

EXEMPLAR

LATIN MOTTO: Dum spiro spero (As long as I breathe, I hope)
COLOR: Silver
SYMBOL: Lion
HEADQUARTERS: Gardens
VALUES: Resilience and Temperance
FACULTY HEADS: Dr. Jean Grey and Ms. Elizabeth Braddock

The Exemplar House is a brotherhood of more than just optimists. While they believe that the worst case scenario is always a possibility, they press forward and meet hardships head-on with unwavering faith. Each one trusts in his own toughness and ability to beat the odds; they simply don't accept defeat. Exemplars hold themselves to a higher standard than the rest, and would willingly shoulder more than their fair share of the burden if it would serve the common good.

PARAGON

LATIN MOTTO: Concussus surgo (When struck, I rise)
COLOR: Blue
SYMBOL: Sword
HEADQUARTERS: Roof area
VALUES: Steadfastness and Chivalry
FACULTY HEADS: Ms. Ororo Munroe and Mr. Robert Drake

Each member of the Paragon House commits himself, first and foremost, to the acceptance and protection of his own individual identity. Paragons believe that the best contribution one can offer society is being a dependable servant grounded on principles, whatever those might be. They do not falter in their convictions but are at the same time respectful of opposing views. The strength of Paragons manifests also in their ability to turn the other cheek, resisting the temptation to retaliate and stoop to an enemy's level.

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