Congratulations to Addyson Roundtree and Seth Wandel who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for February.  Both student-athletes were recognized last Thursday at our February student awards ceremony.  The award is presented to seniors based on leadership, academics, and athletics.  Each student-athlete now qualifies for a chance to win the $1000 Independent Bank Student-Athlete of the Year scholarship presented on senior night to one male and one female athlete.

February Female Athlete of the Month: Addyson Roundtree

Parents: Patrick and Kristine

College: Undecided

Major: Special Education

Sports: volleyball (2 yrs), tennis (1yr), basketball (2 yrs), soccer (3yrs), and powerlifting (2yrs) 

Academics: Bulldog Scholar (21, 22, 23), Citizen of the Month (21, 22, 23), Senior Scholar, Honor Roll (7 consecutive semesters), IHS Scholar-Athlete, and CAAC Scholar-Athlete 

Leadership: Captain of soccer and powerlifting teams, VP of National Honors Society and Student Council, Secretary of Superintendent Advisory Council, Member of SADD, Link Crew, Interact, Bridges, Principal Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee.

February Male Athlete of the Month: Seth Wandel

Parents: Anne and Craig Wandel

College: University of Olivet

Area of Study: Criminal Justice 

Sports: Track and Field (4yrs), Swimming (2yrs), Football (1yr), and Bowling (1yr).  Honorable Mention All-Conference in Track and Swim

Academics: IHS Scholar-Athlete 

Leadership: 2023 Ionia County Career Center Advisory Committee and Track and Field Throwers Leader.

Addyson and Seth are not only successful in their respective sports but in the classroom as well, and serve as great role models for our younger athletes.  Congratulations to both of them for being recognized as the Independent Bank female and male student-athletes of the month for January!  

Thank you to Independent Bank for their continued  support of our student-athletes.