Congratulations to Zoe Hensley and Jimmy Peabody who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for March.  Both student-athletes were recognized by Independent Bank representative Boomer Hoppoughat the IHS student awards ceremony last Thursday .  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.

March Female Athlete of the Month: Zoe Hensley

Parents: Rodney and Mindy Hensley

College: Central Michigan University

Major: Dietetics

Sports: Track and Powerlifting.  2022 Individual State Powerlifting Champion 

Academics: IHS Honor Roll and IHS Scholar Athlete

Leadership: Powerlifting team captain

March Male Athlete of the Month: Jimmy Peabody

Parents: Julie and Rich Peabody

College: Aquinas College (will run Track for the Saints)

Major: Actuarial Science

Sports: Basketball and Track (All-Conference, State Qualifier, and IHS 4 x 400 relay record holder in Track).

Academics: Top 25 in class, Top 10 CAAC Senior Scholar, IHS Honor Roll Student, IHS Scholar-Athlete, CAAC Scholar-Athlete and Member of 2021 Boys Track Academic All-State Team.

Leadership: Member of IHS National Honors Society, Ionia Athletic Advisory Committee, and Student Council.

Both Zoe and Jimmy 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 March!  

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