Evans is Keeping Her Eyes on Her Goals
Gwen Akers
The Ashland Beacon
Born in Ashland and raised in Greenup, Reagan Evans is chasing her dreams harder than ever before.
Reagan Evans is set to graduate in the Rose Hill class of 2023, and is ready to help both her community and the less fortunate.
Evans is the co-captain of the varsity volleyball team and co-captain of the track team, and to her, sports are a great way to both make friends and gain lifelong skills.
“I think sports are an awesome way to have team bonding and make really good friendships,” commented Evans. “And also, a way to build leadership.”
Evans has been greatly motivated by her brother, Ian, as well. Her brother was diagnosed with a one in a million kidney disease when he was very young. Evans cites him as one of the main reasons why she hopes to pursue physical therapy in the future. Her mother is also a great source of inspiration for her, as she is a single mother and works extremely hard for her family.
“I’ve watched her go through a lot with my little brother,” said Evans. “Just watching her go through that and still provide for her family is really amazing.”
Evans is also heavily involved in her aunt’s organization, Amy for Africa. Evans has been to Uganda three times over the past few years and serves a support role in their school and outreach programs.
“I would love to do a clinic over there after I'm out of college to show people how to help with their injuries and prevent things because they do not have any access to anything like that,” stated Evans.
Danna Powers, an English teacher at Rose Hill who has known Evans her entire high school career, could not speak more highly about Evans.
“She is like the spirit of the school. She's the first at every pep rally or setting out, taking care of pep rallies. She could be Miss Rose Hill,” exclaimed Powers. “She's just a delightful person. She's going to go into physical therapy, and I know she will succeed.”
Evans plans to study physical therapy at Shawnee State University and hopes to focus on athletics or in helping children.
“I would definitely say work hard. In any moments of doubt, think about your goals and pray about them and keep your eyes on the prize," said Evans. “Keep your eyes on your goals.”
Evans will graduate salutatorian of her class and advises others to never lose sight of their goals.