Howard High School senior Hoyt Kizer, the son of Brian and Heather Kizer, has been named the Touchstone Energy® Scholar of the Week for Nov. 8-14, 2026. Kizer receives a $250 scholarship from Central Electric Cooperative and will be featured on Dakota News Now for this honor.
A straight-A student, Kizer balances academics with leadership roles, athletics and community involvement. He serves as FFA president, student council treasurer and a football team captain. He is also a member of the National Honor Society, volunteers at his church, and participates in wrestling, baseball and 4-H shooting sports.
Through FFA, Kizer placed in the top five in the veterinary science career development event at the state convention. He has qualified for state career development events each year and competed in an agricultural issues leadership development event. He also helps with the FFA mentor program.
Kizer plans to attend Mitchell Technical College to pursue an agriculture-related degree while continuing to work on his family’s farm.
“Hoyt Kizer’s accomplishments reflect the effort he puts into his schoolwork and extracurricular activities,” said Tara Miller, Central Electric’s manager of communications. “He also makes time to help others, and we’re proud to recognize him as a Scholar of the Week.”
The Scholar of the Week program is a partnership between Dakota News Now Television, Central Electric and the region's other Touchstone Energy Cooperatives that honors accomplished high school students. The program reflects Central Electric’s commitment to supporting education and communities.
Kizer will be featured on Dakota News Now during the 6 p.m. newscast on Nov. 9 and during the morning newscast on Nov. 10 between 6 and 7 a.m. After the story airs, it will be available online at www.dakotanewsnow.com by searching “Scholar of the Week.”