Meet the Kudzu Kids.
| Name: | Rachel McGowan |
Rachel |
| Age: | 14 | |
| School year: | 8th grade | |
| Parents: | Thomas McGowan, professor of anthropology at Ole Miss Kelly Clements McGowan, attorney (divorced) |
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| Pets: | Taylor, yellow lab Miss Kitty, cat |
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| Hobbies & Interests: |
Figuring out why people do the things they do | |
| Motto: | “A sheltered life can be a daring life as well. For all serious daring starts from within.” — Eudora Welty | |
| Name: | Zach Burgess |
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| Age: | 12 | |
| School year: | 7th grade | |
| Parents: | Jerome Burgess, systems analyst for DataTech Computers Anita Burgess, Registrar’s Office on campus |
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| Pets: | Lobo, German shepherd | |
| Hobbies & Interests: |
Computers, reading, sci-fi stuff, roller blades, basketball | |
| Motto: | “Creepers gonna creep!” | |
Zach| Name: | Emma Wooten |
Emma |
| Age: | 13 | |
| School year: | 7th grade | |
| Parents: | Thomas Wooten, construction business owner Caroline Wooten, pharmacist |
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| Pets: | Darla, black cat | |
| Hobbies & Interests: |
Swim team, soccer and playing the violin | |
| Motto: | “If something seems tough, it should only make you try harder.” | |
| Name: | Melody “Mel” Cheever |
Melody |
| Age: | 13 | |
| School year: | 7th grade | |
| Parents: | Michael and Molly Cheever, art gallery owners | |
| Pets: | Milly, the Persian cat | |
| Hobbies & Interests: |
Theatre (I want to be an actress), ice skating, travel | |
| Motto: | “Smile and all the world smiles with you.” | |
What the heck is kudzu?
Kudzu is a perennial vine originally introduced in the U.S. to control soil erosion. Learn more
