Let’s Go Collegiate

The coxswain on the Rawley University rowing team, Frankie is clever, practical, and fiercely loyal to his friends. He masterminds the plan to substitute Bob Terry for a night of party and prestige, balancing brains with a dose of mischief. His quick thinking under pressure keeps the ruse afloat as the stakes rise.

Tad is the stroke of the crew and the president of the Kappa Psi Delta fraternity. He is energetic, ambitious, and eager to keep the party going, even when it requires bending the truth. His friendship with Frankie and commitment to the team push him to take risks for the group's sake.

Midge is Tad's girlfriend who helps organize the welcome party but wrestles with the deception. She is capable and social, yet she grows wary of the scheming as the truth threatens her romance. Her choices expose how lies ripple through relationships.

Bess is Frankie’s girlfriend who contributes to the campus party plans. She ultimately breaks up with Frankie when she learns about the deception, and hints at the complexity of love shaped by deception. Her actions reflect how social expectations intersect with personal loyalties.

Herk is a tough, good-natured truck driver recruited to impersonate Bob Terry. He enjoys the party, flirts with the girls, and gradually accepts the college environment, despite his aversion to boats. His involvement propels the plot forward and his misfit status adds comic energy to the team.

Buck Wing is a member of the rowing squad who supports the plan and helps keep the ruse running. He brings a practical mindset and camaraderie, contributing to the team's solidarity under pressure.

Coach Walsh leads the rowing team with a mix of discipline and encouragement. He monitors performance, keeps the crew focused, and becomes part of the intricate scheme to maintain the facade while pursuing victory on race day.