Q&A with Allie Evans
Evans (class of 2016) was recently awarded the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship, a full tuition and housing college scholarship awarded based on academic excellence, a strong caddying record and character. Evans sat down with the e-Mustang staff to share about the scholarship, her caddying experience and her advice for future CAC high schoolers.
Tell us about yourself.
I was born in northern Illinois and my family moved here in 2008. I am one of 13 children (I’m number 12). I’ve been at CAC since my freshman year. I ran track, played basketball, have been in a few plays the last few years and on student council.
Tell us how you learned you had received the scholarship and what that moment was like for you.
I interviewed for the scholarship in March, so I had to go to my club, the Alotian Club, and sit down with Mr. Stephens (the owner), Mr. Snider (the COO) and two WGA representatives. Hundreds of people apply for the scholarship, so I was very nervous. I got my letter in the mail when I came home from spring break. It was really exciting — and just a huge relief!
How did you hear about the scholarship?
I’m the seventh person in my family to receive the scholarship. My oldest sister applied for it when she was in high school. She is 16 years older than me, so I’ve known about it my entire life. When we moved here, I had to find another place to caddy. To my knowledge, Alotian is the only club in Arkansas where you can caddy. I’ve worked there since about 2013, and I applied for the scholarship last August. I had to have a few evaluations filled out and write an essay where I explained how much this scholarship has meant to my family.
Tell us about your caddying experience.
It’s funny — I’m not actually a golfer, and besides one of my brothers, no one in my family really is either. But I love being out on the course. Alotian is a beautiful club, and it is well-known amongst golfers. A lot of the members there are very successful. It’s really good to see that these very prosperous people are also very kind.
Read Allie's full Q&A here on CACMustangs.org.
