Congratulations to Madison Erridge and Kyle Griffith who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for February.  Both student-athletes were recognized by Independent Bank representative Boomer Hoppough at our February student awards ceremony for their accomplishments.  

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: Madison Erridge

Parents: Chad and Trisha Erridge

College: Ferris State University

Major: Nursing

Sports: Bowling 4 yrs. Team MVP 2019-20, Honorable Mention 2019-20, 4 year varsity letter winner.

Academics: IHS Honor Roll

Leadership: Team captain for the last 3 years.

February Male Athlete of the Month: Kyle Griffith

Parents: Jason and Kara Griffith 

College: Undecided

Major: Undecided

Sports: Football 4 yrs, Basketball 4yrs.

Academics: IHS Senior Scholar, CAAC Scholar Athlete, IHS Scholar Athlete, IHS Honor Roll student, and member of the 2019 Academic All-State Team.

Leadership: Ionia Athletic Advisory Committee, Principal's Student Advisory Committee, and IHS National Honors Society member.

Both Madison and Kyle 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 February and thank you to Independent Bank for their continued  support of our student-athletes.