Evan Parhad

Evan Parhad, of Boone, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2030 at the University of Louisville. He studies biology with a pre-medical sciences concentration and a minor in political science. 

Honors Societies 

• University of Louisville Honors Program

Scholarships & Awards

• Anthony Muñoz Straight A Scholar
• University of Louisville Trustees Scholarship 

Campus & Extracurricular Activities

• Student Council, Student Body President
• Cross Country & Track, Varsity Captain
• Student Ambassadors, Tour Coordinator
• Campus Ministry, Core Team Member
• National Honors Society, Executive
• Governors Scholars Program Alumna
• Regional Youth Leadership Alumna 
• Broadcast Club
• Ski/Snowboard Club

Community Service

• Hugh O Bryan Youth Leadership Seminar, Junior Staff
• Peer Tutor
• Parish Fish Fry
• Christmas Toy Drive Coordinator

Favorite Books

• The Princess Bride by William Goldman
• A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
• The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

High School

Evan Parhad is a graduate of St. Henry District High School, where he served as Student Body President, Varsity Captain of Cross Country & Track and tour coordinator of Student Ambassadors. He was also active in the National Honor Society, Regional Youth Leadership, Broadcast Club, Ski/Snowboard Club and Hugh O Bryan Youth Leadership Seminar.

Walking into the McConnell program feels like joining a family of individuals who consistently push each other to become the best version of themselves both in and out of the classroom. I’m very excited to be a scholar and grow with these people throughout the future!