Brooke Gawel, a senior at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, is the recipient of a Chick Evans Scholarship, a full tuition and housing college scholarship for golf caddies. Recipients must display a strong caddie record, excellent grades and outstanding character for the scholarship that is renewable up to four years.
Q: What town are you from?
A: Chicago
Q: How does it feel to win a Chick Evans Scholarship?
A: I am elated. Not only will I be attending my dream school, but I will forever be a part of the Evans family.
Q: Where are you going to college and what will you study?
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A: I am attending the University of Notre Dame where I will study in the Mendoza College of Business.
Q: Where do you caddy?
A: This will be my fourth year at Beverly Country Club.
Q: How did you get involved in it?
A: My older brother caddied at Beverly Country Club as well.
Q: Do you play golf?
A: Surprisingly, I do not play golf.
Q: Do you like being a caddy?
A: Initially, the screeching of my 5:15 a.m. alarm clock summoning me to work was unpleasant. However, I quickly acquired a liking for the game due to its versatility. Competition, friendship, conversation and business can coexist simultaneously on the course.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: ‘The Catcher in the Rye’
Q: How many siblings do you have?
A: Two
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: ‘The Notebook’
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Pasta of any kind
Q: If you could have a super power what would it be?
A: The ability to grant wishes.
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