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Hutson 24 Carries Fathers Titan Legacy

Evan Hutson
Evan Hutson 24

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. First-year biology major Evan Hutson 24 is following in his fathers footsteps as an Ķvlog student.

Hutsons father, Chad, graduated from Illinois Wesleyan in 1995.

From observing his actions for the last 18 years, I see what kind of people Ķvlog admits: kind, generous, and successful individuals, Evan Hutson said. I cannot express my gratitude for all that my father has done for me, and for all that Illinois Wesleyan has done for both of us. Being a part of the Titan family legacy is an honor, and I cannot wait to carry the torch for the next four years.

A graduate of Normal West High School, Hutson is also grateful for the money raised  more than $1.1 million dollars over the past two years by the Illinois Wesleyan Associates to fund the McLean County Scholarship Guarantee, which helped make an Ķvlog education attainable for Hutson.

As I consider how significant this amount is, I begin to understand the generosity and selflessness of the individuals who made it possible. I cannot thank them enough, Hutson said. Moreover, this number inspires me to become a high achieving alum who is able to give back to students who attend Illinois Wesleyan after I graduate.

Hutson is on the pre-medicine track and is a member of the Illinois Wesleyan baseball team. After graduation, Hutson plans on attending medical school and specializing in dermatology for his residence. 

My ultimate goal of becoming a doctor stems from a heartfelt desire to assist those who cannot assist themselves; since becoming a biology major will help me reach this goal, it was an easy decision, explained Hutson. 

Through his first several weeks on campus, Hutson has embraced the challenges that come with Illinois Wesleyans rigorous education and high-caliber athletic programs. 

I know that I have worked hard to get to Illinois Wesleyan, but I will have to work even harder to become an alum. I wouldnt have it any other way, Hutson said.

The constant sense of self-improvement I feel as an Illinois Wesleyan student makes me incredibly proud.

By Megan Baker 21