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Jack Collings

A student with a brief mention.

minor

Also known as Collings

First appearance: xxv

Jack Collings shows up with force in The Big Game and the Serenade. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Suggests the serenade and brings a guitar; part of the group of freshmen.
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See Jack Collings in xxv

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HCHugh CarverJCJack Collings

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See Jack Collings in xxv