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== Emma Nelson ==
== Emma Nelson ==


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'''Emma Nelson (Seasons 1-9)'''
'''Emma Nelson (Seasons 1-9)'''
{{quote| Played by Miriam McDonald}}
{{quote|Played by Miriam McDonald}}


{{quote| ''“I can’t apologize for doing something I believe in.”''}}
{{quote|''“I can’t apologize for doing something I believe in.”''}}


The daughter of Spike Nelson and Shane McKay, and step-daughter of Snake, all from [[Degrassi Junior High]]. Emma is highly idealistic with strong opinions and a need to help others. She is an staunch environmentalist, and many of her causes correlate with this. Over the years, she went from gangly and awkward to a very attractive young woman (and some would say, a bad attitude). She was also one of the many students affected by the school shooting in season 4, which left her lost and questioning who she was. In season 5, she developed an eating disorder due to her control issues and trouble at home. Her biggest love relationship in the show was with Sean Cameron, a troubled young man and their relationship went through tremendous highs and lows before apparently breaking it off for good in season 6. In season 9, she dropped out of Smithdale University due to stress and to re-evaluate her future goals. She marries Spinner Mason at the end of season 9, after realizing she loved him. No, really.
The daughter of Spike Nelson and Shane McKay, and step-daughter of Snake, all from [[Degrassi Junior High]]. Emma is highly idealistic with strong opinions and a need to help others. She is an staunch environmentalist, and many of her causes correlate with this. Over the years, she went from gangly and awkward to a very attractive young woman (and some would say, a bad attitude). She was also one of the many students affected by the school shooting in season 4, which left her lost and questioning who she was. In season 5, she developed an eating disorder due to her control issues and trouble at home. Her biggest love relationship in the show was with Sean Cameron, a troubled young man and their relationship went through tremendous highs and lows before apparently breaking it off for good in season 6. In season 9, she dropped out of Smithdale University due to stress and to re-evaluate her future goals. She marries Spinner Mason at the end of season 9, after realizing she loved him. No, really.
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* [[Soapbox Sadie]]
* [[Soapbox Sadie]]
* [[Strawman Political]]/[[Author Appeal]]: She goes from one extreme to the other.
* [[Strawman Political]]/[[Author Appeal]]: She goes from one extreme to the other.
* [[Took a Level In Jerkass]]: starting in season 4, see below example.
* [[Took a Level in Jerkass]]: starting in season 4, see below example.
* [[Weight Woe]]: Suffered from both bulimia and anorexia.
* [[Weight Woe]]: Suffered from both bulimia and anorexia.
* [[What the Hell, Hero?]]: Near the beginning of season 4, Emma attempts to rekindle her relationship with Chris Sharpe. Not because she still likes him or anything; it's just because Liberty has shown an interest in Chris and Emma's worried that if Liberty is his next girlfriend, it will make her look bad. Both Liberty and Manny call her out on this bout of bitchiness.
* [[What the Hell, Hero?]]: Near the beginning of season 4, Emma attempts to rekindle her relationship with Chris Sharpe. Not because she still likes him or anything; it's just because Liberty has shown an interest in Chris and Emma's worried that if Liberty is his next girlfriend, it will make her look bad. Both Liberty and Manny call her out on this bout of bitchiness.
* [[Wide Eyed Idealist]]
* [[Wide-Eyed Idealist]]


== Manny Santos ==
== Manny Santos ==
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'''Manuella "Manny" Santos (Seasons 1-9)'''
'''Manuella "Manny" Santos (Seasons 1-9)'''
{{quote| Played by Cassie Steele}}
{{quote|Played by Cassie Steele}}


{{quote| ''“Remember when you got your period in class and everyone was laughing in class and you just told them to shut up? I feel like that everyday, like everyone's joking about me and I can't get them to shut up.”''}}
{{quote|''“Remember when you got your period in class and everyone was laughing in class and you just told them to shut up? I feel like that everyday, like everyone's joking about me and I can't get them to shut up.”''}}


Manny is Emma's best friend who's been there for her since the beginning. She has a idealistic view of romance, falling hard for Craig Manning in season 2. In season 3, she decided to start dressing provocatively in order to get attention from boys and eventually she gets Craig's attention and they end up sleeping together...despite Craig having Ashley as a girlfriend. Afterward, she discovered she was pregnant and after much agonizing (and being antagonized), she had an abortion. Much of her insecurity regarding her looks and self-worth are due to her oppressive father and Craig being emotionally distant from her during their relationship. Her biggest dream is to become an actress and in [[The Movie]], she lands a role in Jason Mewes's Mewes-sical High. She now lives in Los Angeles but still has time to see Jay.
Manny is Emma's best friend who's been there for her since the beginning. She has a idealistic view of romance, falling hard for Craig Manning in season 2. In season 3, she decided to start dressing provocatively in order to get attention from boys and eventually she gets Craig's attention and they end up sleeping together...despite Craig having Ashley as a girlfriend. Afterward, she discovered she was pregnant and after much agonizing (and being antagonized), she had an abortion. Much of her insecurity regarding her looks and self-worth are due to her oppressive father and Craig being emotionally distant from her during their relationship. Her biggest dream is to become an actress and in [[The Movie]], she lands a role in Jason Mewes's Mewes-sical High. She now lives in Los Angeles but still has time to see Jay.
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* [[A Cup Angst]]: The writers apparently didn't look at Cassie Steele, because she wants breast enlargement in season 5.
* [[A-Cup Angst]]: The writers apparently didn't look at Cassie Steele, because she wants breast enlargement in season 5.
* [[Action Girl]]: More of the fight-oriented girls on Degrassi.
* [[Action Girl]]: More of the fight-oriented girls on Degrassi.
* [[Be a Whore To Get Your Man]]: At the start of season three, her infamous makeover was to win over an extra. She later tries to sweep Craig away from Ashley the minute they have a fight.
* [[Be a Whore to Get Your Man]]: At the start of season three, her infamous makeover was to win over an extra. She later tries to sweep Craig away from Ashley the minute they have a fight.
* [[Catch Phrase]]: "Cuckoo bananas!"
* [[Catch Phrase]]: "Cuckoo bananas!"
* [[The Cheerleader]]
* [[The Cheerleader]]
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* [[The Mistress]]
* [[The Mistress]]
* [[Naive Everygirl]]: seasons 1-2.
* [[Naive Everygirl]]: seasons 1-2.
* [[Never Live It Down]]: Season 3 (the thing with Craig) and season 5 (becoming a meme while drunk)
* [[Never Live It Down]]: Season 3 (the thing with Craig) and season 5 (becoming a meme while drunk)
* [[Princess Phase]]: One day she imagines herself as Cinderella with Craig as her Prince. Craig likes her but says that he can't kiss her because she reminds him of his five year old sister.
* [[Princess Phase]]: One day she imagines herself as Cinderella with Craig as her Prince. Craig likes her but says that he can't kiss her because she reminds him of his five year old sister.
* [[Real Life Relative]]: Her sister Alex played Craig's little sister, and later gained a regular role in season 11.
* [[Real Life Relative]]: Her sister Alex played Craig's little sister, and later gained a regular role in season 11.
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'''James Tiberius "J.T" Yorke (Seasons 1-6)'''
'''James Tiberius "J.T" Yorke (Seasons 1-6)'''
{{quote| Played by Ryan Cooley}}
{{quote|Played by Ryan Cooley}}


{{quote| ''“If JT's death has taught me anything, it's that the worst mistakes are the ones you never learn from. And to never, ever take your friends for granted.”''}}
{{quote|''“If JT's death has taught me anything, it's that the worst mistakes are the ones you never learn from. And to never, ever take your friends for granted.”''}}


Earlier in the show's run, JT was the class clown obsessed with female anatomy and sex. He even grew to be one of Degrassi's more popular students in season 3. Despite his childish and immature antics, he was the apple of Liberty Van Zandt's eye. They eventually get together and in season 5, he accidentally gets Liberty pregnant. Neither he nor Liberty handle the situation very well and Liberty gives up the baby for adoption. In season 6, Mia Jones becomes his girlfriend but he still has lingering feelings for Liberty. But unfortunately, he was fatally stabbed by a Lakehurst student before he could confess that he still loved her.
Earlier in the show's run, JT was the class clown obsessed with female anatomy and sex. He even grew to be one of Degrassi's more popular students in season 3. Despite his childish and immature antics, he was the apple of Liberty Van Zandt's eye. They eventually get together and in season 5, he accidentally gets Liberty pregnant. Neither he nor Liberty handle the situation very well and Liberty gives up the baby for adoption. In season 6, Mia Jones becomes his girlfriend but he still has lingering feelings for Liberty. But unfortunately, he was fatally stabbed by a Lakehurst student before he could confess that he still loved her.
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* [[Back From the Dead]]: as a ghost, in the season 9 Christmas mini-episode and a season 6 [[Tear Jerker]] webisode.
* [[Back From the Dead]]: as a ghost, in the season 9 Christmas mini-episode and a season 6 [[Tear Jerker]] webisode.
* [[Beta Couple]]: with Liberty.
* [[Beta Couple]]: with Liberty.
* [[Break the Cutie]]: The formerly happy-go-lucky JT accidentally impregnates Liberty, desperately attempts to scrape together the money to support her and their child and works long hours to do it, ends up being coerced into a drug deal by Jay (and ends up immediately throwing up right after, that's how disgusted with himself and guilty he becomes), ends up in the hospital after overdosing on pills (whether it was an accident or a deliberate suicide attempt seems to be up for interpretation), gets dumped by the love of his life as a result of his actions, and just when it looks like he'll get back together with her for good, a psychopath stabs him for no reason. Poor JT's only consolation is that he died in Liberty's arms (not that this was much consolation to her, this moment was the biggest [[Break the Cutie]] moment for Liberty).
* [[Break the Cutie]]: The formerly happy-go-lucky JT accidentally impregnates Liberty, desperately attempts to scrape together the money to support her and their child and works long hours to do it, ends up being coerced into a drug deal by Jay (and ends up immediately throwing up right after, that's how disgusted with himself and guilty he becomes), ends up in the hospital after overdosing on pills (whether it was an accident or a deliberate suicide attempt seems to be up for interpretation), gets dumped by the love of his life as a result of his actions, and just when it looks like he'll get back together with her for good, a psychopath stabs him for no reason. Poor JT's only consolation is that he died in Liberty's arms (not that this was much consolation to her, this moment was the biggest [[Break the Cutie]] moment for Liberty).
* [[Book Dumb]]
* [[Book Dumb]]
* [[But We Used a Condom]]: They did, it was just a large-sized one that slipped off.
* [[But We Used a Condom]]: They did, it was just a large-sized one that slipped off.
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* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
* [[Driven to Suicide]]: After going absolutely crazy trying to be a good teen father, which included quitting his dream TV job, getting a pharmacy job and stealing painkillers for money. It may have been an accidental overdose though.
* [[Driven to Suicide]]: After going absolutely crazy trying to be a good teen father, which included quitting his dream TV job, getting a pharmacy job and stealing painkillers for money. It may have been an accidental overdose though.
* [[Dropped a Bridge On Him]]: Gets randomly stabbed in ''Rock This Town.'' Some fans decried this as lame and melodramatic because [[Reality Is Unrealistic|no one in real life tragically has their life cut short in meaningless violence.]]
* [[Dropped a Bridge on Him]]: Gets randomly stabbed in ''Rock This Town.'' Some fans decried this as lame and melodramatic because [[Reality Is Unrealistic|no one in real life tragically has their life cut short in meaningless violence.]]
* [[Gag Penis]]: On the other side of the spectrum, JT is insecure about his penis size so much so he uses a penis pump.
* [[Gag Penis]]: On the other side of the spectrum, JT is insecure about his penis size so much so he uses a penis pump.
* [[Heterosexual Life Partners]] (With Toby.)
* [[Heterosexual Life Partners]] (With Toby.)
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* [[Killed Off for Real]]
* [[Killed Off for Real]]
* [[No Guy Wants to Be Chased]]: Resisted Liberty's advances for a long while.
* [[No Guy Wants to Be Chased]]: Resisted Liberty's advances for a long while.
* [[Only Known By Initials]]
* [[Only Known by Initials]]
* [[Opposites Attract]]: With Liberty.
* [[Opposites Attract]]: With Liberty.
* [[Parental Abandonment]]: By both of his parents, he lives with his grandmother.
* [[Parental Abandonment]]: By both of his parents, he lives with his grandmother.
* [[Plucky Comic Relief]]
* [[Plucky Comic Relief]]
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'''Toby Isaacs (Seasons 1-8)'''
'''Toby Isaacs (Seasons 1-8)'''
{{quote| Played by Jake Goldsbie}}
{{quote|Played by Jake Goldsbie}}


{{quote| ''“Toby's a geek. He always has been.”''}}
{{quote|''“Toby's a geek. He always has been.”''}}


Toby is J.T.'s best friend, Ashely's step-brother, and nerdy to the extreme. He loves video games, computers, and [[Anime]]. When J.T. begins to get more popular, their friendship drifts apart until both characters hit a low in season 4 and season 5. In season 4, his friend Rick shoots Jimmy in the Degrassi hallways and later ends up being accidentally shot and killed by Sean. In season 6, J.T. is killed which pretty much means Toby is unlucky, to say the least. Throughout season 6 and 7, he expressed a lot anger toward Lakehurst High for "killing J.T.," but after time he came to terms with J.T.'s murder. He is one of the more level-headed characters at Degrassi, and doesn't mind the fact he is considered a huge nerd.
Toby is J.T.'s best friend, Ashely's step-brother, and nerdy to the extreme. He loves video games, computers, and [[Anime]]. When J.T. begins to get more popular, their friendship drifts apart until both characters hit a low in season 4 and season 5. In season 4, his friend Rick shoots Jimmy in the Degrassi hallways and later ends up being accidentally shot and killed by Sean. In season 6, J.T. is killed which pretty much means Toby is unlucky, to say the least. Throughout season 6 and 7, he expressed a lot anger toward Lakehurst High for "killing J.T.," but after time he came to terms with J.T.'s murder. He is one of the more level-headed characters at Degrassi, and doesn't mind the fact he is considered a huge nerd.
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* [[Comedic Hero]]
* [[Comedic Hero]]
* [[Dogged Nice Guy]]
* [[Dogged Nice Guy]]
* [[Extraverted Nerd]]
* [[Extroverted Nerd]]
* [[Heterosexual Life Partners]] (With JT.)
* [[Heterosexual Life Partners]] (With JT.)
* [[Informed Judaism]]
* [[Informed Judaism]]
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* [[Otaku]]
* [[Otaku]]
* [[Out of Focus]]: throughout seasons 3-7, he played no major role at all, a stark contrast to seasons 1 and 2.
* [[Out of Focus]]: throughout seasons 3-7, he played no major role at all, a stark contrast to seasons 1 and 2.
* [[Proud to Be A Geek]]
* [[Proud to Be a Geek]]
* [[Those Two Guys]]: With JT.
* [[Those Two Guys]]: With JT.
* [[The Short Guy With Glasses]]
* [[The Short Guy with Glasses]]
* [[Unlucky Childhood Friend]]
* [[Unlucky Childhood Friend]]
* [[Weight Woe]]: In season 2, trying to make weight for the wrestling team.
* [[Weight Woe]]: In season 2, trying to make weight for the wrestling team.
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'''Liberty Van Zandt (Seasons 1-8)'''
'''Liberty Van Zandt (Seasons 1-8)'''
{{quote| Played by Sarah Barrable-Tishauer}}
{{quote|Played by Sarah Barrable-Tishauer}}


{{quote| ''“Liberty sees an opportunity, she goes for it. She’s like a rabid wolverine.”''}}
{{quote|''“Liberty sees an opportunity, she goes for it. She’s like a rabid wolverine.”''}}


A intelligent young girl who skipped a grade <ref>which was seemingly retconned out later</ref> and ended up being valedictorian of the class of 2007. Due to her intelligence being higher than her peers, she tends to be socially awkward and pompous of her own achievements. She is very serious-minded and despite this, she falls in love with class clown J.T. Yorke. In season 5, she becomes pregnant by J.T. which caused a lot of strife within their relationship and they ended up splitting. J.T. gained a new girlfriend, but still had feelings for Liberty but was tragically killed before he confessed to Liberty. She ends up attending Smithdale University along with Manny and Emma. Liberty also has a younger brother, Danny.
A intelligent young girl who skipped a grade <ref>which was seemingly retconned out later</ref> and ended up being valedictorian of the class of 2007. Due to her intelligence being higher than her peers, she tends to be socially awkward and pompous of her own achievements. She is very serious-minded and despite this, she falls in love with class clown J.T. Yorke. In season 5, she becomes pregnant by J.T. which caused a lot of strife within their relationship and they ended up splitting. J.T. gained a new girlfriend, but still had feelings for Liberty but was tragically killed before he confessed to Liberty. She ends up attending Smithdale University along with Manny and Emma. Liberty also has a younger brother, Danny.
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* [[Control Freak]]
* [[Control Freak]]
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
* [[Ditzy Genius]]
* [[Ditzy Genius]]
* [[Hazel Eyes]]
* [[Hazel Eyes]]
* [[Her Heart Will Go On]]
* [[Her Heart Will Go On]]
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* [[Opposites Attract]]: With JT
* [[Opposites Attract]]: With JT
* [[She Cleans Up Nicely]]
* [[She Cleans Up Nicely]]
* [[She Is All Grown Up]]
* [[She's All Grown Up]]
* [[Smug Snake]]: Her pomposity was a plot point in several episodes.
* [[Smug Snake]]: Her pomposity was a plot point in several episodes.
* [[Spock Speak]]
* [[Spock Speak]]
* [[Stalker With a Crush]]: Towards JT.
* [[Stalker with a Crush]]: Towards JT.
* [[The Stoic]]: with a few [[Not So Stoic]] moments
* [[The Stoic]]: with a few [[Not So Stoic]] moments
* [[Student Council President]]
* [[Student Council President]]
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'''Sean Cameron (Seasons 1-4, 6)'''
'''Sean Cameron (Seasons 1-4, 6)'''
{{quote| Played by Daniel Clark}}
{{quote|Played by Daniel Clark}}


{{quote| ''“Classic Sean. When going gets tough, the Sean gets going.”''}}
{{quote|''“Classic Sean. When going gets tough, the Sean gets going.”''}}


A troubled young man who ends up at Degrassi after being expelled from his old school for a violent incident. He immediately gets the interest of Emma, and in season 2 they become an item. He has a tendency to let his anger get the best of him, resulting in a lot of fights at school. In season 3, he breaks up with Emma due to feeling like a hindrance in her life and starts a relationship with Ellie. When Rick shoots Jimmy then turns the gun to Emma in season 4, Sean protects Emma but inadvertently kills Rick in the process. Shell-shocked, he retreats to Wasega Beach where his parents live. He returns to Degrassi in season 6 and reunites with Emma, only to be thrown in jail for a non-lethal hit and run while street racing Peter Stone. After he gets out of prison, he rekindles his relationship with Emma but later joins the Canadian military despite Emma's wishes.
A troubled young man who ends up at Degrassi after being expelled from his old school for a violent incident. He immediately gets the interest of Emma, and in season 2 they become an item. He has a tendency to let his anger get the best of him, resulting in a lot of fights at school. In season 3, he breaks up with Emma due to feeling like a hindrance in her life and starts a relationship with Ellie. When Rick shoots Jimmy then turns the gun to Emma in season 4, Sean protects Emma but inadvertently kills Rick in the process. Shell-shocked, he retreats to Wasega Beach where his parents live. He returns to Degrassi in season 6 and reunites with Emma, only to be thrown in jail for a non-lethal hit and run while street racing Peter Stone. After he gets out of prison, he rekindles his relationship with Emma but later joins the Canadian military despite Emma's wishes.
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* [[Only Sane Man]]: Except in season 3. And 6.
* [[Only Sane Man]]: Except in season 3. And 6.
* [[Parental Abandonment]]
* [[Parental Abandonment]]
* [[Put On a Bus]]: Twice, the second time it was a [[Long Bus Trip]].
* [[Put on a Bus]]: Twice, the second time it was a [[Long Bus Trip]].
* [[Remember When You Blew Up a Sun?]]: Used repeatedly in the episode after he killed Rick. Averted after his return.
* [[Remember When You Blew Up a Sun?]]: Used repeatedly in the episode after he killed Rick. Averted after his return.
* [[Screw This, I'm Outta Here]]: In season 4. He also tends to run away from his problems.
* [[Screw This, I'm Outta Here]]: In season 4. He also tends to run away from his problems.
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'''Damian Hayes (Seasons 6-7)'''
'''Damian Hayes (Seasons 6-7)'''
{{quote| Played by Mazin Elsadig}}
{{quote|Played by Mazin Elsadig}}


{{quote| ''“This should be a contest between equals. But the truth about Damian Hayes is that his charm is all an act.”''}}
{{quote|''“This should be a contest between equals. But the truth about Damian Hayes is that his charm is all an act.”''}}


Introduced in season 6, and attended Degrassi in season 7 when his old high school Lakehurst burned down. He was friends with the boy who killed JT, [[Aborted Arc|but this is never extrapolated on much.]] He is a very ambitious guy and is very active in Lakehurst and Degrassi student government. He dates Emma, but later cheats on her with Liberty. He graduates along with the rest of the class of 2007 [[Long Bus Trip|and attends Banting University.]]
Introduced in season 6, and attended Degrassi in season 7 when his old high school Lakehurst burned down. He was friends with the boy who killed JT, [[Aborted Arc|but this is never extrapolated on much.]] He is a very ambitious guy and is very active in Lakehurst and Degrassi student government. He dates Emma, but later cheats on her with Liberty. He graduates along with the rest of the class of 2007 [[Long Bus Trip|and attends Banting University.]]
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* [[Your Cheating Heart]]
* [[Your Cheating Heart]]


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Emma Nelson

Emma Nelson (Seasons 1-9)

Played by Miriam McDonald

“I can’t apologize for doing something I believe in.”

The daughter of Spike Nelson and Shane McKay, and step-daughter of Snake, all from Degrassi Junior High. Emma is highly idealistic with strong opinions and a need to help others. She is an staunch environmentalist, and many of her causes correlate with this. Over the years, she went from gangly and awkward to a very attractive young woman (and some would say, a bad attitude). She was also one of the many students affected by the school shooting in season 4, which left her lost and questioning who she was. In season 5, she developed an eating disorder due to her control issues and trouble at home. Her biggest love relationship in the show was with Sean Cameron, a troubled young man and their relationship went through tremendous highs and lows before apparently breaking it off for good in season 6. In season 9, she dropped out of Smithdale University due to stress and to re-evaluate her future goals. She marries Spinner Mason at the end of season 9, after realizing she loved him. No, really.

Manny Santos

Manuella "Manny" Santos (Seasons 1-9)

Played by Cassie Steele

“Remember when you got your period in class and everyone was laughing in class and you just told them to shut up? I feel like that everyday, like everyone's joking about me and I can't get them to shut up.”

Manny is Emma's best friend who's been there for her since the beginning. She has a idealistic view of romance, falling hard for Craig Manning in season 2. In season 3, she decided to start dressing provocatively in order to get attention from boys and eventually she gets Craig's attention and they end up sleeping together...despite Craig having Ashley as a girlfriend. Afterward, she discovered she was pregnant and after much agonizing (and being antagonized), she had an abortion. Much of her insecurity regarding her looks and self-worth are due to her oppressive father and Craig being emotionally distant from her during their relationship. Her biggest dream is to become an actress and in The Movie, she lands a role in Jason Mewes's Mewes-sical High. She now lives in Los Angeles but still has time to see Jay.

J.T. Yorke

James Tiberius "J.T" Yorke (Seasons 1-6)

Played by Ryan Cooley

“If JT's death has taught me anything, it's that the worst mistakes are the ones you never learn from. And to never, ever take your friends for granted.”

Earlier in the show's run, JT was the class clown obsessed with female anatomy and sex. He even grew to be one of Degrassi's more popular students in season 3. Despite his childish and immature antics, he was the apple of Liberty Van Zandt's eye. They eventually get together and in season 5, he accidentally gets Liberty pregnant. Neither he nor Liberty handle the situation very well and Liberty gives up the baby for adoption. In season 6, Mia Jones becomes his girlfriend but he still has lingering feelings for Liberty. But unfortunately, he was fatally stabbed by a Lakehurst student before he could confess that he still loved her.

Toby Isaacs

Toby Isaacs (Seasons 1-8)

Played by Jake Goldsbie

“Toby's a geek. He always has been.”

Toby is J.T.'s best friend, Ashely's step-brother, and nerdy to the extreme. He loves video games, computers, and Anime. When J.T. begins to get more popular, their friendship drifts apart until both characters hit a low in season 4 and season 5. In season 4, his friend Rick shoots Jimmy in the Degrassi hallways and later ends up being accidentally shot and killed by Sean. In season 6, J.T. is killed which pretty much means Toby is unlucky, to say the least. Throughout season 6 and 7, he expressed a lot anger toward Lakehurst High for "killing J.T.," but after time he came to terms with J.T.'s murder. He is one of the more level-headed characters at Degrassi, and doesn't mind the fact he is considered a huge nerd.

Liberty Van Zandt

Liberty Van Zandt (Seasons 1-8)

Played by Sarah Barrable-Tishauer

“Liberty sees an opportunity, she goes for it. She’s like a rabid wolverine.”

A intelligent young girl who skipped a grade [1] and ended up being valedictorian of the class of 2007. Due to her intelligence being higher than her peers, she tends to be socially awkward and pompous of her own achievements. She is very serious-minded and despite this, she falls in love with class clown J.T. Yorke. In season 5, she becomes pregnant by J.T. which caused a lot of strife within their relationship and they ended up splitting. J.T. gained a new girlfriend, but still had feelings for Liberty but was tragically killed before he confessed to Liberty. She ends up attending Smithdale University along with Manny and Emma. Liberty also has a younger brother, Danny.

Sean Cameron

Sean Cameron (Seasons 1-4, 6)

Played by Daniel Clark

“Classic Sean. When going gets tough, the Sean gets going.”

A troubled young man who ends up at Degrassi after being expelled from his old school for a violent incident. He immediately gets the interest of Emma, and in season 2 they become an item. He has a tendency to let his anger get the best of him, resulting in a lot of fights at school. In season 3, he breaks up with Emma due to feeling like a hindrance in her life and starts a relationship with Ellie. When Rick shoots Jimmy then turns the gun to Emma in season 4, Sean protects Emma but inadvertently kills Rick in the process. Shell-shocked, he retreats to Wasega Beach where his parents live. He returns to Degrassi in season 6 and reunites with Emma, only to be thrown in jail for a non-lethal hit and run while street racing Peter Stone. After he gets out of prison, he rekindles his relationship with Emma but later joins the Canadian military despite Emma's wishes.

Damian Hayes

Damian Hayes (Seasons 6-7)

Played by Mazin Elsadig

“This should be a contest between equals. But the truth about Damian Hayes is that his charm is all an act.”

Introduced in season 6, and attended Degrassi in season 7 when his old high school Lakehurst burned down. He was friends with the boy who killed JT, but this is never extrapolated on much. He is a very ambitious guy and is very active in Lakehurst and Degrassi student government. He dates Emma, but later cheats on her with Liberty. He graduates along with the rest of the class of 2007 and attends Banting University.

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  1. ↑ which was seemingly retconned out later
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