Congratulations to Elena Lance and Zane Sarka who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for September.  Both student-athletes were recognized by Independent Bank representative Boomer Hoppough on Thursday morning at the September IHS 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.

September Female Athlete of the Month: Elena Lance

Parents: Sylvia and Clinton Lance

College: Montcalm Community College

Major: Veterinary Nursing

Sports: Golf and Bowling

Academics: IHS Scholar-Athlete and IHS Honor Roll.

Leadership: senior leader in golf and bowling.

September Male Athlete of the Month: Zane Sarka

Parents: Amy and Scott Sarka

College: Undecided

Area of Study: Kinesiology

Sports: Soccer

Academics: CAAC Scholar-Athlete, IHS Scholar-Athlete, IHS Honor Roll, and IHS Bulldog Scholar.

Leadership: Captain of varsity soccer team 3 years.

Both Elena and Zane 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 September!  

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