Former NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans told her impressive story Thursday as part of Women’s History Month at NOC Enid.Dr. Evans spoke at the Gantz Student Center to faculty, staff, students, and Enid community members.Evans shared her story of a non-traditional student, earning her Bachelor’s Degree at 30-years old and later became a university instructor, university division chair, college president, and now a grandparent loving life.“Women in today’s world wear many hats,” she said. “It’s a struggle to find the balance in life between career, marriage, children, and everything else that life can give. The key for me was always understanding the priority at the time and working toward the immediate goal. Trust me, it isn’t easy but you can do it. You may not be able to do it all but you can always find time for what is most important.”“Women have come a long way in my lifetime,” she said. “But there is much more to do.” “I’ve had a great life,” she said. “There have been many ups and downs but each has taught me valuable lessons that I could use in the future. I have always tried to be a life-long learner and I encourage all of you to continue to learn no matter what your age.”She attributed her success to many things including her family and faith. “I was fortunate to have been raised by parents in the Quaker tradition,” she said. “The Quaker’s have a long tradition of respecting and honoring women. I believe it was that upbringing that set the foundation for my life with parents who supported me in all that I did.”She added that her faith has been an important part of her life. “There are so many ups and downs in life,” she said. “But I have always relied on God and I hope each of you find something you can rely. I have relied on my faith especially during the transitions in my life. God has opened doors and closed doors for me and I always think about what God is trying to tell me in all situations. Reading God’s word has inspired me in so many ways and helped me keep my priorities in order.” Evans also talked about the importance of relationships in life.“I encourage each of you to build strong relationships at work and at home,” she said. “You will often time spend more time with ...
