| A | B |
|---|
| Philip Malloy | 14 years old; 9th grader who is a talented runner and a lazy student |
| Bernard Lunser | Philip's original homeroom teacher; mocks school rituals and announcements |
| Dr. Gertrude Doane | Principal of Harrison High School |
| Coach Jamison | Philip's track coach; informs Philip that he can not be on the track team |
| Allison Dorsett | a ninth grader who Philip wants to impress |
| Dr. Joseph Palleni | Vice Principal of Harrison High School |
| Susan Malloy | Philip's mom; concerned about Philip but does not communicate with the school |
| Bejamin Malloy | Philip's dad; somewhat concerned about Phili's grades and wants Philip to be on the track team |
| Margaret Narwin | Dedicated English teacher who has been teaching for 21 years |
