Stover at Yale · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Stover at Yale by Owen Johnson.
Dink Stover
major
Also known as Stover, Hugh Le Baron, Le Baron, Still Stover, IV Stover, VI Stover, Mr. John Humperdink Stover, Twice Stover
The protagonist, a Yale student navigating social and athletic life.
Tom Regan
supporting
Also known as Regan, Tommy
A close friend and classmate of Stover, often involved in campus activities.
Dopey McNab
supporting
Also known as McNab, Only McNab, Mr. McNab
A fellow student known for his laid-back demeanor and loyalty.
Joe Hungerford
supporting
Also known as Hungerford, Joe
A prominent student and friend of Stover, involved in sports and social circles.
Sidney Brockhurst
supporting
Also known as Brockhurst, Brocky
A sophisticated and wealthy student, often a rival to Stover.
Tough McCarthy
supporting
Also known as McCarthy, III Tough McCarthy
A rough-and-tumble student known for his physical prowess.
Bob Story
supporting
Also known as Story, Bob
A classmate and friend, part of Stover's inner circle.
Jim Hunter
supporting
Also known as Hunter, Jimmy
A student athlete and friend of Stover.
Jean Story
supporting
Also known as Jean, Miss Jean
Bob Story's sister, a love interest for Stover.
Ray Gimbel
supporting
Also known as Gimbel
A student known for his wealth and social ambitions.
Chris Schley
minor
Also known as Schley, little Schley
A younger student, often looked up to by others.
Denny Fisher
minor
Also known as Fisher
A student and friend, part of the social scene.
Tompkins
minor
A student known for his eccentricities.
Buck Waters
minor
Also known as Buck, Waters
A student athlete, part of the football team.
Swazey
minor
A student known for his humorous antics.
Tom Kelly
minor
Also known as Kelly
A student and friend, often in the background.
Hugh Reynolds
minor
Also known as Reynolds
A student known for his academic interests.
Wookey
minor
Also known as little Wookey, Mr. Wookey
A younger student, often teased by others.
Ricketts
minor
Also known as Ricky Ricketts
A student known for his small stature and energy.
Mrs. Story
minor
Bob and Jean Story's mother, a social figure.
Captain Dana
minor
Also known as Dana, Poor Dana
A former student and mentor figure to Stover.
Troutman
minor
A student known for his athletic abilities.
Captain Dudley
minor
Also known as Dudley, bully Dudley
A former student known for his bullying nature.
Nathaniel Pike
minor
Also known as Pike, Nat
A student from a humble background, friend of Stover.
George
minor
A student, part of the general social circle.
Charley De Soto
minor
Also known as De Soto, Charlie de Soto
A student known for his charm and social skills.
Tommy Bain
minor
Also known as Bain
A student, often mentioned in passing.
The Judge
minor
Also known as Judge Story
Jean and Bob Story's father, a respected figure.
Billy Brown
minor
Also known as Bill, Billy, Brown, Bud Brown
A student known for his athleticism.
Wiggy
minor
Also known as Wiggin
A student known for his quirky personality.
Rogers
minor
A student, part of the background cast.
Bangs
minor
A student, occasionally mentioned.
Stone
minor
A student, part of the social fabric.
Mr. Rivers
minor
Also known as Rivers
A faculty member or older figure.
Fanny Le Roy
minor
Also known as Miss Fanny Le Roy
A socialite, part of the New Haven scene.
The Captain
minor
A ship captain or authority figure, briefly encountered.
The Doctor
minor
Also known as Dr. Burke
A physician, consulted for health matters.
Keys
minor
A student, known for his role in secret societies.
Joe Lake
minor
Also known as Lake
A student, occasionally mentioned in social contexts.
Saunders
minor
A student, part of the background.
Harden
minor
Also known as Suddenly Harden
A student, briefly mentioned.
Miss Sparkes
minor
Also known as Sparkes
A female acquaintance, part of social events.
Allison
minor
A student, mentioned in passing.
Muriel Stacey
minor
Also known as Muriel
A young woman, briefly part of the story.
Miss Anita Laurence
minor
Also known as Anita
A socialite, encountered at events.
De Gollyer
minor
Also known as Gollyer
A student, mentioned in a list of names.
Logan
minor
A student, briefly referenced.
Teddy Robinson
minor
Also known as Robinson
A student, part of the background.
Garry Cockerell
minor
Also known as Cockerell
A student, mentioned in social contexts.
Bannerman
minor
A student, briefly noted.
Dick Farquahar
minor
Also known as Farquahar
A student, mentioned in passing.
Miss Raymond
minor
A female character, briefly encountered.
Miss Story
minor
Possibly a relative of the Story family.
Miss Kelly
minor
A female acquaintance, briefly mentioned.
Harvey
minor
A student, mentioned in a list.
Benny
minor
A student, briefly referenced.
