Stover at Yale · Character

Buck Waters

A student athlete, part of the football team.

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Also known as Buck, Waters

First appearance: vi

Buck Waters shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Tells the story of Regan's fight and shampoo, emerging as a natural leader among the freshmen.

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III
Tells the story of Regan's fight and shampoo, emerging as a natural leader among the freshmen.
VII
Master of song and revels, leads the cowboy orchestra imitation and dominates the room.
VIII
Joins McNab and Kelly in their mischievous partnership.
XVI
Seen briefly singing with Dopey McNab, embodying the 'pagan' joy Stover contrasts with his own seriousness.
XXI
Present at Mory's, orders a round and observes Stover's new restraint.
XXIII
Joins McNab in the sleighing party; leads songs at the Saturday night rallies.

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