Central Electric Cooperative and Mitchell High School are pleased to recognize Lauren Hofer, daughter of Jared and Stacey Hofer, as the Touchstone Energy® Scholar of the Week for May 4-10, 2025.
Teacher Tara Waters said Hofer is a bright student who is planning for the future by completing several college courses during high school, including algebra, chemistry, composition, government, history, psychology, sociology, speech and Spanish.
Hofer participates in marching band, jazz band, concert band and pep band. She is also active with the international club, pen pals and Future Business Leaders of America. Outside the school walls, Hofer is involved with her church and youth group. After high school, she plans to pursue a degree in human biology at South Dakota State University.
“We commend Lauren for being a positive role model for other students. Her achievements at school and in the community make her an excellent choice for Scholar of the Week,” said Tara Miller, Manager of Communications for Central Electric.
Hofer receives a $250 scholarship from Central Electric Cooperative and is eligible for additional scholarships at the Scholar of the Year banquet in May. She will be featured on Dakota News Now on Monday morning, May 5. After the story airs, you can view it online at www.dakotanewsnow.com by searching Scholar of the Week.
The Scholar of the Week program is a partnership between Dakota News Now, Central Electric and other local Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives that captures the commitment electric cooperatives have to the communities they serve.