A former Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk was honored with an award from the Central College teacher education program. Katie Palmer, a 2018 graduate of Mid-Prairie High School and current Central student, was one of seven honored as a 2020 Geisler Penquite Scholar. Students who receive this honor exhibit potential for leadership and hold at least a 3.4 GPA. Along with this, Palmer will receive $5,000 each year for her junior and senior years at Central College. Palmer is part of the Central College class of 2022.