Silky, dark-gold hair that he combs back. Dark brown, expressive, and constantly "dancing" with reckless laughter. Has a goofy, loving grin that endears him to everyone he meets. Soda is exceptionally charismatic and energetic. Ponyboy notes that Soda never needs alcohol to have a good time; he simply finds joy in living life to the fullest. Soda is exceptionally charismatic and energetic. Ponyboy notes that Soda never needs alcohol to have a good time; he simply finds joy in living life to the fullest. He dropped out of school at age 16 because he disliked it and felt it wasn't for him, opting instead to work full-time at the DX gas station alongside his best friend, Steve Randle. He sacrificed his own aspirations to help Darry raise Ponyboy after their parents died in a car accident.