Celia Cross Named October Athlete of the Month
Hopedale, IL – Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine in collaboration with Hopedale Medical Complex is pleased to announce Celia Cross, a senior from Hartsburg-Emden as our October Athlete of the Month. Celia is a member of the volleyball team, class president, student council co-president and an FFA officer. A 4.0 student, her nominator called her “an outstanding leader as a person, student, and athlete. She exemplifies what it means to be a top student-athlete.”
In conjunction with Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, the outreach partner school districts athletic directors and “in season” coaches nominate students from their district for this distinguished award. The individuals that are chosen must not only excel as athletes, but also must be fully rounded in their approach to scholarship, leadership, character, and community service.
For being awarded the October Athlete of the Month, Celia Cross will have the opportunity to be named the Athlete of the Year in May, and be awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Hopedale Medical Foundation to further their education. Hopedale Medical Complex and Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine are pleased to continue this tradition with Dee-Mack, Delavan, Hartsburg-Emden, and Tremont school districts during their 2025/2026 Sports Seasons.