======The Udarnik Centre for Excellence======
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Named after Wallace Udarnik, The Centre for Excellence was founded to "Promote and Enrich Education Within Citropolis". However, like so many other flashy sounding schemes in the [[redevelopment|Redevelopment Area]], it ended up underfunded, and has to accommodate a far higher number of students than it was originally designed for.

As such, the school is focused on "getting by" at every level. When a small Spark Support Club was set up, the administration didn't have the time or resources to care -- but, equally, there's not been any crackdown on the bullies who like to harass anyone turning up to the meetings.

The one unifying aspect of the school is the rivalry with [[Citropolis High]]. There is a general sense they look down on The Udarnik Centre, and while it may be a bit of a mess, it's //our mess//. The yearly brawlball match between the two is always a long anticipated event at both institutions, albeit contentious and extremely tense both on and off the pitch.

Students at The Udarnik Centre are aged 14-18.
=====Notable Characters=====

**Dr. Jai Sahin (they/them):** The headteacher for The Udarnik Centre since it opened. Dr. Sahin is incredibly committed to the school, but is constantly tied up in maintaining things. As such, they don't have a lot of time to make changes around the place, and getting a meeting with them is almost impossible.

**Costa Peynirci (he/him):** Head of the custodial staff at the school. Costa has a number of different roles in the school, filling in for all those little jobs around the place. You've probably needed to talk to him at some point -- perhaps to book out a room, unlock your computer login, or fetch your brawlball off the science block roof.

**Jason Smith (xie/xir, 17):** A well known bully, who'll find a reason to beat up just about anyone. Xie's also got good enough grades that the other kids see xir as pretty untouchable.

**Erity Silva (she/her, 17):** Best known for setting up the Spark Support Club. She's got a reputation for being a pretty nice person, but it's clear that setting up the club has been a struggle that's taking a toll on her.

**Katia Wijaya (they/them, 16):** A big name in The Udarnik Centre brawlball team. Despite their pretty intimidating looks, they're apparently pretty chill and approachable.

=====Join The Udarnik Centre for Excellence If...=====

The Udarnik Centre for Excellence is a place for people who like to be just another face in the crowd. Teachers are unlikely to notice or care if you're missing from class, which can be a blessing if you're skipping school, or a curse if the bullies have you cornered round the back by the bins. It is a place where you can find success going it alone, or building a tight-knit, rag-tag group of misfits who are just as odd as you.