Ryan Goodrich and Grace McDowell were named the male and female Scholar-Athlete Award winners for the 2024-25 academic school year.
The article from MLive discusses how Whitehall High School seniors, Ryne Christensen and Carter McIlroy, were named recipients of the 2025 MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award. This prestigious award recognizes high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics, and community service. Christensen, who has a 4.0 GPA, has been involved in football, wrestling, and track, while also participating in numerous community service activities like volunteering at local food pantries and youth sports programs. McIlroy, with a 3.98 GPA, has been a standout in football, basketball, and track, and has contributed significantly to community service, including coaching youth sports and participating in environmental clean-ups. Both students will receive a $2,000 scholarship for their achievements.