John Skrtic

It was great meeting the impressive Evan Botzki behind Cleveland Public Library as I was leaving for the day. We had a chance to talk for a few minutes, and it quickly became clear that we could have spent another hour swapping stories. Evan told me he had been hoping our paths would cross after seeing posts featuring some of his friends, including Meredith Scroggin, Patrick McGuan, and Kent Smith. I was happy to add him to the growing collection of Clevelanders and Northeast Ohioans who help tell the story of our community. Hopefully our next conversation will be much longer, and maybe I will even get the chance to show him and his girlfriend around the Library.

At 25 years old, Evan is a proud Euclidean who loves calling his hometown “God’s Country.” He is a leader in local Democratic politics, serves on the Euclid City Schools Board of Education, is vice president of the Euclid Historical Society and Museum, and helped create the city’s current flag. People who know Evan know he loves talking with locals because, like me, he believes every person has a story worth hearing. Evan has a genuine appreciation for the history, neighborhoods, and people that make Euclid special. Whether he is discussing the city’s past, meeting someone new, or sharing a conversation with a longtime resident, his love for Euclid comes through in everything he does.

Thank you, Evan, for taking the time to stop and talk, share your story, and show the kind of enthusiasm that makes communities stronger. I look forward to learning more about your love for Euclid and the many stories that make your hometown such a special place.

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