Gerard Pitts

Freddy Gerard Pittagorus "Pitts" attended Welton Academy in 1959 and was a member of the revitalized Dead Poets Society. He was a quiet student with poorer grades, but capable of building an illegal radio with Steven Meeks.

Biography
Besides Todd Anderson, Gerard was the shyest member of the group. He expressed his uncertainty in joining the Dead Poets Society since his grades were hurting, but was pulled into it by Neil Perry. It is mentioned in the movie he hoped to go to Yale one day, indicating Gerard, although reserved, was an ambitious member of the Dead Poets Society.

Mr. Keating often made a note of his unfortunate name and encouraged him to rise about it. Gerard grew to enjoy Keating's class, and joined Todd in his final defiance against Gale Nolan by standing up on his desk for Mr. Keating.

Stephen Meeks
Gerard was Stephen's roommate and best friend. They constructed a radio together behind the backs of Welton Academy staff, namely Gale Nolan and Dr. Hager. After the radio 's construction, the two danced together on the roof. The were shown to have similar mindsets and interests outside the academic field, where Gerard's lower grades contrasted with Stephen's "genius'' status and ability to tutor the rest of the group, including Gerard. When not around the Poets, they could be seen glued to one another, separated from the rest of the stranger students, holding the status of the socially awkward, nerdy duo.

Trivia

 * Gerard was the second person to stand on his desk, following Todd Anderson.