> THE GROWN-UPS OF DEGRASSI STREET

A few more actors we’ve watched survive adolescence on Degrassi series.

SPIKE Actor: Amanda Stepto Shows: Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Known for: Her spiky hair, getting pregnant.

Memorable moments: When she gets pregnant at age 14. When she goes into labour at the school dance. When she marries Snake. When she finds out Snake cheated on her and throws him out (she eventually takes him back). JOEY JEREMIAH Actor: Pat Mastroianni Shows: Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, Degrassi: The Next Generation. Known for: His fedora.

Memorable moments: When he fails Grade 8. When he lets Caitlin think he is a virgin and sleeps with her. When he and Caitlin start dating again as adults. CAITLIN RYAN Actor: Stacie Mistysyn Shows: Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Known for: Being a good girl in high school and becoming a successful journalist as an adult.

Memorable moments: When Caitlin is confused about her sexuality after dreaming about her female teacher. When Caitlin is diagnosed with epilepsy. When her ex-boyfriend Claude kills himself at school. SPINNER Actor: Shane Kippel Shows: Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Known for: Being a bully-turned-good guy.

Memorable moments: When Spinner gets an erection during a class skit. When Spinner bullies a student who ultimately shoots and paralyzes his friend Jimmy (Aubrey Graham, now rapper Drake). When Spinner is diagnosed with testicular cancer. When Spinner and Emma (Spike’s daughter) get married.

Katrina Clarke