Two Harvard seniors reflect on four years of mistaken identity
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Getting to know someone is a lot easier when you accidentally get her mail and emails, her W-9s, and her graded essays for four years. Such is the story of mistaken identity that the two graduating Catherine Zhangs have experienced in their time as undergrads. They have been confused with each other by department interns, preceptors, and even two deans. Their story results from the quirky coincidence of having the same name — both Cat, for short — but the women leave campus with a friendship of deep respect and admiration, each having made an important impact on the College community. “Cat is probably the prime example of showing how one person can make a ripple effect on campus,” said Zhang, the former Undergraduate Council president who hails from Wexford, Pa., outside Pittsburgh. “It’s beautiful to see how...