Gotham City’s beloved hero, Batman, remains an enigma. Cloaked in darkness and shrouded in mystery, his brooding persona captivates people’s imaginations everywhere. For years, fans and foes alike have relentlessly attempted to uncover the true identity of their elusive protector. In the search for Batman, Westminster students have turned the focus of their investigation to the current faculty.
On the morning of March 20, a large group of seniors (and probably a handful of juniors) stared in awe as they saw a state-of-the-art, sleek, black sports car parked on the top floor of the parking deck. This vehicle was later identified to be the Batmobile. The discovery of the Batmobile on campus brought a surge of confusion to students and faculty alike. What was the batmobile doing on campus? Does it belong to someone here? At noon later that day, a Bertty Su reported the absence of the Batmobile on the deck.
“It’s like it [the Batmobile] was never there!” said an anonymous junior. Out of fear of receiving detention for leaving campus during lunch, this junior has chosen to stay anonymous.
Students have zeroed in on one particular teacher, whose increasingly suspicious behavior has made them the prime suspect in their growing theory. AP Biology teacher, cross country and track coach, and former tennis coach Jason Vuckovic is the prime suspect in this search for Batman.
As a biology teacher, Vuckovic knows everything about the human body and how it functions. From in-depth explanations of muscle contractions to graphic details of adrenaline, some students have started to wonder if he’s creating these lessons based on personal experiences. Further in the lesson, one student claims they saw a bat-shaped reflection on the classroom window during his lecture on DNA replication.
Junior Vear Sing says, “It was only for a second, but I’m sure it was a bat symbol. Mr. Vuckovic glanced at it and just kept teaching like it wasn’t a big deal. What does that even mean?”
Since the bat signal, students have expressed their suspicion of Mr. Vuckovic. They’ve had all sorts of questions and distrust for their teacher.
Junior Tara Zang asks, “He’s always talking about being from Canada, but what if that’s just a cover-up? What if he’s actually from Gotham City and is using Canada as a disguise to protect his real identity?” All sorts of speculation have circulated on campus; junior Maxx Win has his theory.
“Batman’s archnemesis Joker is known for having plated, smashed teeth. Vuckovic often discusses his hatred for the dentist. What if there’s some connection between the two of these facts? What if Mr. Vuckovic hates going to the dentist because it reminds him of his adversary, Joker?”
While there’s no definitive proof that Mr. Vuckovic is indeed Batman, the evidence we have is hard to ignore. Students have been told to keep their eyes peeled for signs of a cape, mask, or keys to an unidentified vehicle. One thing’s for sure– Westminster students will never look at their AP Biology teacher the same way again.
