WizTech is the wizarding school that Justin, Alex, and later on Max, occasionally attended. Justin applied for WizTech and got accepted to go there for summer school.
History[]
When Alex got in trouble for using magic, Justin accidentally gave Jerry and Theresa the idea to send Alex too. Students at the school have to wear cloaks and glasses, reminiscent of the Harry Potter universe. Justin was later promoted to headmaster of WizTech after the wizard competition because Professor Crumbs was retiring, but at some point he was fired due to a unicorn incident, which caused him to leave the WizardIng World and Magic behind for good and at some point he met Giada Russo and married her and had two children with her, Roman and Milo Russo.
The "Unicorn Incident"[]
The Unicorn Incident, as referred to by Justin Russo was an incident that occurred on graduation day at WizTech one year and caused the headmaster Justin Russo to get fired and was replaced by Alistair Goodspeed as the new headmaster of WizTech.
Prelude
Headmaster Justin Russo was so proud of his students that he wanted to make this graduation ceremony a moment they would never forget, but unbeknownst to Justin, his co-worker Alistair Goodspeed set the fireworks off early,
The Incident
After Alistair Goodspeed set the fireworks off early, they spooked the unicorns, causing them to run wild and stampede towards the students, Justin needing to protect his students told Alistair to hand him his wand, but then Alistair instead hexed his wand and Justin saw this and to make him forget, Alistair wiped his memory before handing him his wand, causing Justin to be unable to cast the spell to save the students and then Alistair took over and did the spell correctly, saving the day and making himself look like the hero.
Aftermath
The Incident caused Justin Russo to get fired as headmaster of WizTech, while Alistair due to his actions was offered the position of headmaster in Justin’s place and Alistair would get away with it and years later, he would step down from his position as headmaster of WizTech after he was offered a seat on the tribunal until Billie and Roman went into Justin’s mind and discovered the truth and Alistair would be exposed after Alex Russo somehow came in possession of the magical memory projection of Goodspeed which had been previously implanted as a safeguard against his actions ever being recalled by her older brother, Justin. With this incontrovertible evidence, his disgraceful past misdeeds were exposed, Alistair Goodspeed's offer to join the Wizard Tribunal was immediately rescinded and months later, his rival, Justin, was ultimately granted the honor instead.
Students[]
- Alex Russo (former)
- Justin Russo (former)
- Max Russo (former)
- Hugh Normous - He thinks he is in a giant family, but finds out that he has been adopted by giants. His foster parents gave him tiny things so his self-esteem wouldn't get bruised. Alex and Hugh are friends, but she doesn't want to admit it at first.
- Jerko Phoenix - A champion 12-Ball player, therefore also Justin's rival. He wears an eyepatch only to keep him from wearing the Harry Potter-style glasses. His name is a parody of Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter's rival at Hogwarts.
- Ronald Longcape Jr. - An evil student who wants him and his father to take over WizTech. He tries to become the most powerful wizard, but is thwarted by the power of true love.
- Billie Russo (former) - A powerful young wizard who was kicked out of WizTech and sent to live with former wizard Justin Russo and his family.
- Nerissa - She is Billie’s friend during her time at WizTech.
- Lucy
- Iggy
- Doug
- Xander Dragonberry
Faculty[]
- Professor Alistair Goodspeed[1] (formerly): Headmaster after Justin got fired before he was exposed of framing former Headmaster Justin for the unicorn incident.
- Professor Justin Russo (fired) was the Headmaster that took over after Professor Crumbs retired. Professor Crumbs offered him the job after the Russo Family Competition, but was fired due to an unicorn incident. Headmaster Russo is the youngest Headmaster of WizTech in history he was only 19 years old when he became Headmaster of WizTech,[2]
- Professor Crumbs (retired in 2011) was the headmaster of the school, and someone who Justin looks up to and respects a lot. He is a reference to Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster at Hogwarts in Harry Potter.
- Dr. Evilini (fired in 2008) is an evil wizard who tried to take Justin's powers for her own, but was thwarted when Alex put a truth spell on her.
- Professor Malony is an unseen teacher who somehow defeated Crumbs in a "beard contest."
Appearances[]
Wizards of Waverly Place[]
Season 1[]
- Wizard School (Part 1)
- Wizard School (Part 2)
- Report Card (mentioned)
Season 2[]
Season 4[]
- Everything's Rosie for Justin (mentioned)
- Justin's Back In (mentioned)
- Who Will Be The Family Wizard (mentioned)
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place[]
Season 1[]
- Potions Eleven (Flashback; Only the Headmaster Office)
- Battle of the Wands
Season 2[]
Trivia[]
- The students wear spectacles and robes similar to the Harry Potter universe. Alex comments, "With those glasses and robe you remind me of someone. Garry . . . Larry . . . Barry."
- WizTech may be a reference to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry from the Harry Potter series.
- Justin Russo is the youngest Headmaster of WizTech in history he was only 19 years old when he became Headmaster.[2]
- The exterior of WizTech in Wizards of Waverly Place is represented by the Château de Pierrefonds, a historic castle located in Pierrefonds, France
- Currently, the Headmaster of WizTech is unknown.
