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has been awarding full-ride
college scholarships to caddies
since Chick Evans started
the foundation in 1916. Last
month former caddies, Evans
alumni and interested golf club
members met in Cincinnati
to select the young men and
women that would receive
Evans Scholarships for 2017.
Twenty-nine high school
caddies from the state stood on
shakykneesbefore the selection
committee comprised of over
200 men and women. Each
gave a short oral presentation
that revealed their character
and goals. In many cases, these
college scholarships are the
only way these young people
can attend college.
Each had a unique story, which
would bring the selection
committee to both laughter
and tears.
Five deserving caddies were
awarded scholarships from the
Toledo area this year.
Allison Bower Sylvania Inverness Club Notre Dame Academy Miami
Dylan Kwapich Toledo Inverness Club St. Francis Desales Miami
Vincent Lucarelli Holland Inverness Club Southview Ohio State
Abby Pennington Wauseon Inverness Club Evergreen Ohio State
Esther Heilman Delta Stone Oak Evergreen Ohio State
The scholarships are awarded based on four
criteria, financial need, superior academic
achievement, outstanding character and a solid
caddie performance record. Each time a caddie
lugs a heavy golf bag around a golf course he
is graded by the members of the club. Only
those caddies with the best personalities and
strongest work ethic are chosen for the Evan
Scholars program.
“Each of these deserving Evans Scholars
epitomizes what our Program has been about
since its creation in 1930,” saidWGA Chairman
David Robinson. “Their dedication, hard work
and sacrifice is humbling, and we are honored
to be able to help them pursue their dreams.”
The meeting in Ohio was one of 12 such
selection committee meetings nationwide that
College Scholarships to
Caddies in Ohio
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