Congratulations to Aubree White and Spencer Tooker who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for December.  Both student-athletes were recognized by Independent Bank representative Boomer Hoppough before the break at the 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.

December Female Athlete of the Month: Aubree White

Parents: David and Tonya White

College: Undecided

Major: Sonography

Sports: Basketball (4 yrs. On varsity)

Academics: CAAC Scholar-Athlete, IHS Scholar athlete, and Bulldog Scholar.

Leadership: Student Council Officer, Ionia National Honors Society, Link Crew, Interact Club, SADD, and Team Captain

December Male Athlete of the Month: Spencer Tooker

Parents: Trevor and Lori Tooker

College: Central Michigan University

Major: Undecided

Sports: Football 4 yrs., Basketball 4 yrs., and Golf 3 yrs. (Will be a Block I Award winner) 

Academics:  CAAC Scholar-Athlete, IHS Scholar athlete, and Bulldog Scholar

Leadership: Football and basketball team captain junior and senior year, volunteers at youth basketball and football.

Both Aubree and Spencer 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 December!  

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