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5:39 am Friday, July 25, 2008

Q&A: River Dolan

By Staff
Melissa Cason
Grade/Age: 11 years old; entering 6th grade
Parents: Andrew Dolan of Phil Campbell and Leigh-Ann Shearin of Russellville
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Because I like food and I heard they get paid good.
Where do you want to go to college?
University of Alabama, unless I have to go to a culinary school.
I'm a big fan.
What are your hobbies?
Card tricks, watch TV, play computer and Wii
What is your favorite subject in school?
Science
Because It's really cool.
What is your least favorite subject in school?
History
Why?
I just don't get it.
Who's your favorite teacher, past or present?
Ms. Nix
Why?
She's really really funny.
Who's your hero?
I don't know.
What's your favorite thing to do on Saturday morning?
Watch TV.
If you could meet anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Houdini because I'd like to see his really cool magic tricks. I heard he's the greatest magician ever.
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?
Play with my friends.

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