 
Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) is a native of Brooklyn (New York) and daughter of Hillman alumnus Cliff and Clair Huxtable; granddaughter of Hillman alumnus Russell Huxtable; sister of Sondra, Theo, Vanessa, and Rudy; roommate of Maggie and Jaleesa during sophomore year; object of Dwayne's affection; joined the Hillman track team; volunteer as a peer counselor; went on one date with Dwayne; dropped out after sophomore year.