Being Head Alpha of New Oasis State's largest werewolf Pack wasn't just about showing-off one's tough exterior and unmatched brawn. Though the physical aspect of the job was always iconic (and eagerly judged by everyone), Dean liked to argue that one's mental capacity was just as important.
Dean did not go to college. He finished his secondary education at New Oasis Public High School instead of a private institution, but nobody would dare say that he was not capable enough intellectually to lead a Pack with hundreds of families most of whom live within a single village. Though he was no Claudius or Finn—who were unmatched in their chosen respective courses—leading was something Dean was highly competent at.
He'd taken on the role when he was eighteen, five years after his parents died.
