into the gigantic, snakelike demon Olvikan following his keynote speech at the 1999 high school graduation. Olvikan swallows Snyder whole. Snyder makes one more appearance in the role of Colonel Kurtz in Xander's Apocalypse Now-themed dream in the season four finale "Restless". Four years later, after Sunnydale High School is rebuilt, Robin Wood succeeded Snyder as the school's principal. Even three and a half years after Snyder's death, Willow says Wood is so much cooler than Snyder, indicating she still dislikes him. Appearances Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Snyder appeared in 19 episodes Season 1 (1997) – "The Puppet Show", "Out of Mind, Out of Sight". Season 2 (1997, 1998) – "When She Was Bad"; "School Hard"; "Halloween"; "What's My Line, Part One"; "I Only Have Eyes For You"; "Go Fish"; "Becoming, Part One"; "Becoming, Part Two". Season 3 (1998, 1999) – "Dead Man's Party"; "Faith, Hope & Trick"; "Band Candy"; "Gingerbread"; "Doppelgangland"; "Choices"; "Graduation Day, Part One"; "Graduation Day, Part Two" Season 4 (1999, 2000) – "Restless" Notes and references Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters Fictional characters from California Television characters introduced in 1997 Fictional principals and headteachers Male characters in television American male characters in television