Pella Senior Ryan Van Wyk was honored Thursday as the 2016 recipient of the Iowa Bankers Association’s class 3-A Student Athlete Achievement Scholarship Award.
Van Wyk was a wide receiver and safety for the Little Dutch, who wrapped up their third straight undefeated state championship season with a 28-18 win over Webster City at the UNI-Dome.
The award from the IBA recognizes a graduating senior student athlete for their academic performance, athletic participation, leadership skills and community involvement.
Rob Judkins, vice president of Marion County Bank in Pella, presented Van Wyk with a $1,000 scholarship to the college of his choice.