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CELEBRATING GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS 2021 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE, MR.
BILL EVANS
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HON. JEFF DUNCAN
of south carolina
in the house of representatives
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Mr. Bill Evans in being named a Greenville County Schools 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee.
Born and raised in Washington, Georgia, Mr. Evans was inspired by his own high school teachers. He attended Berry College in Rome, Georgia, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and a minor in English. Upon graduation, Mr. Evans began his teaching career in 1989.
Evans taught English at Hillcrest High School in Greenville, South Carolina for 28 years. He is responsible for developing the school's Speech and Debate Program, which has won numerous tournaments and competitions. Altogether, his work in the education field promoted excellence for South Carolina students in the subjects of English, Speech, and Debate for nearly three decades.
During his career, Mr. Evans was twice named Teacher of the Year. In 2012, he earned the National Speech and Debate Teacher of the Year award and was inducted into the Mississippi Speech and Debate Hall of Fame. Additional accolades for Mr. Evans include the National Speech and Debate Four Diamond Coach Award and a two-time presidency of the South Carolina Speech Teachers Association.
In 2017, Mr. Evans retired from Hillcrest High School. That year's edition of the school yearbook was dedicated to him. The following year, the annual Hillcrest Speech and Debate Tournament was named in his honor.
Fellow teachers remember Mr. Evans as someone who takes new teachers under his wing and shows them how to make the classroom a positive and fun environment. They recall his love of Shakespeare and how his interactive lessons allowed students to engage and enjoy Shakespeare just as much. Mr. Evans describes himself as someone who was ``destined to be an educator.'' Among his many distinguished students are an award-winning poet, an award-winning screenplay writer, numerous state and national Speech and Debate champions, and several current and former members of my congressional staff.
In late November, at the Greenville Convention Center, Greenville County Schools honored Evans at its annual Hall of Fame ceremony. Today, Mr. Evans and his wife, Maria, reside in Simpsonville, SC. They have three children.
Reflecting on the accomplishments of Mr. Evans and his students, I am reminded of the impact Mr. Evans continues to make on young adults who completed their high school education at Hillcrest High School. His students, fellow teachers, and surrounding community members in the state of South Carolina are inspired by him. I am proud to represent and serve constituents as impactful as those like Mr. Evans.
Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to be able to serve the Third District of South Carolina and to celebrate those who make a difference through education.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 213
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