Twin sisters identical in appearance, unique in education and personalities
Editor's note: This story is the second in a series about twins who attend Central Michigan University.
A few inches in hair length is what differentiates two Lowell freshmen.
Identical twins Anna and Kate Scudder are inseparable, and while their appearance causes double-takes, their personalities are uniquely different.
Growing up in the same house as the youngest of six, with a 20-year difference from their oldest brother, the Scudder sisters have shared every moment of life with each other.
“Kate has always been more of daddy’s girl,” Anna said, “but being the only girls and the youngest, we’re both easily momma’s girls.”
Kate and Anna shared many of the same experiences in high school. The two were part of the cheer team, sharing a base position because of their ability to mirror each other. They also worked at a sportsman’s club, often going out on the shooting range with their father, family and friends.
However, the pair excels in different academic areas. Kate has always been talented in the maths and sciences, while Anna has an interest in English and the arts.
The two said they knew attending the same college was a given.
“We always knew that we would go to school together,” Kate said. “The fact that our brother Paul goes to Central played a big role in why we ended up here.”
Because of their differing career choices, the two plan to split down the road.
A pre-dentistry student, Kate plans to transfer to Ferris State University and stay near Lowell working as a pediatric dentist. On the other hand, Anna is a fashion merchandising and design major with dreams of moving to a big city and working for a fashion magazine.
“We share a similar indie, hipster style,” Kate said. “But Anna is definitely the fashion-oriented one. She often dresses me.”
The twins attend Central Michigan University with their long-term friend Lowell freshman Ericka Claypool.
The three have been friends since fifth grade. Claypool said the three talked about attending CMU together for a long time.
“They have been by my side through everything and we’ve all gone through a lot together,” Claypool said. “I value (our friendship) a lot.”
Kate and Anna also partake in twin studies at Michigan State University.
To their close friends, the twins are two individuals. Anna is seen as the free spirit who does not want to be tied down, while Kate is often in a relationship.
The two agreed it’s fun being a twin and is something that has always seemed ordinary to them, but both have realized how different they are.
