Stephen Meeks

Stephen Meekaton "Meeks" is a member of the Dead Poets Society and a student at Welton Academy. He is dating his bestfriend Gerard Pitts, with whom he constructed a DIY radio during the fall semester of 1959. Throughout the movie he is referred to as "Meeks '', surname that John Keating pointed out to be rather unusual.

Biography
There is not much included in the film about Stephen's personal life; however, he is shown with his mother and father in the opening convocation of the school year in the movie's first scene. He is close with all the Dead Poet members but is shown to be closer with Gerard Pitts, a fellow genius, and Charlie Dalton. Allelon, Stephen's actor, head-cannons that Stephen was later sent to the Vietnam War and might have never returned, most likely with the means that he died there.

Personality
Hardworking and academically-inclined, Stephen is considered the genius of the group. Despite being reluctant to break the rules, he has a noticeable streak of rebellion in acts such as boarding happily on the adventures of the Dead Poets Society (and being a loyal member to it), participating in the construction of an illegal radio during breaks, and his curiosity with all sorts of endeavours (except sex as Charlie stated). He has a warm, caring and submissive nature, always ready to fulfill the requests of his friends (mostly Charlie) that range from helping them out with academic tasks to sacrificing his coat by turning it into a picnic blanket. Also displaying a great sense of inclusivity, Stephen was the first of Neil's friends to introduce himself and invite Todd to study with the rest.

Gerard Pitts
Gerard is Stephen's roommate, and they are seen together in most all of the scenes where they are present. Throughout the movie, they are constantly working on their self-made radio and finally get it to work before Neil's audition for "A Midsummer Night's Dream". In the original script, Stephen and Gerard both earn demerits at the beginning for making fun of Mr. Nolan on the opening day. Stephen also tutors Gerard in math; and although Gerard is reluctant to join the Dead Poets Society because of his grades, Stephen convinces him to come with the help of Charlie.

Charlie Dalton
Charlie and Stephen are close friends that are constantly seen together or mentioned being together off screen. Stephen is primarily introduced meeting Todd with Knox and Charlie, the latter introducing him as a "genius" who is the only alleged student to be able to handle the amount of work that Welton assigns. Charlie also notes that Stephen is his tutor in multiple subjects (Latin, English, and Trigonometry). Stephen enjoys helping Charlie, and he points out that the flattery is the icing on the cake. Besides assisting Charlie in school subjects, he is also always at Charlie's disposal for busy tasks like closing doors behind him and putting his coat down. Charlie picks on him multiple times throughout the movie, and it is clear they have a healthy and adorable relationship and enjoy each others' company.

Trivia

 * There is confusion whether or not his name is spelled as 'Stephen' or 'Steven'. When Todd Anderson is forced to sign the paper that would get John Keating fired, it is confirmed that his name is spelled as 'Stephen'.