Hoffman receives teaching award
Scott Hoffman received the 2021 Joseph and Kathleen Sandersen Excellence in Teaching Award during the 2021 commencement and honor exercises June 6 at St. Mary Catholic Central High School.
The award is given annually to a member of the teaching staff who best exemplifies the characteristics of outstanding teaching in Catholic schools, as voted on by the student body and faculty, said SMCC.
Hoffman has been a faculty member of SMCC’s science department for 20 years. After serving in the Navy, Hoffman followed his father, Ernie Hoffman, and became a high school teacher and coach. Scott Hoffman embodies what makes up a great teacher,” said Jason Linster, SMCC principal. “For two decades Scott has helped form the next generation of Christian disciples thanks to his innate ability to connect with young minds and hearts, whether that s in the classroom, on a retreat, on the athletic field or in the countless hours he spends teaching students about
Several graduations set for this week
The Monroe News
Several area schools will hold graduation ceremonies this week.
Jefferson High School will hold its graduation at 6 tonight on the Marc L. Cisco Alumni Football Field.
The rain dates are Thursday and Friday.
Families will sit in pods and masks are required.
Each senior received seven tickets; the maximum audience is 1,000.
Graduating are 124 students.
Speaking will be the school’s eight valedictorians, one salutatorian, Superintendent S. Michael Petty and principals Dave Vensel (retired) and Millie J. Grow (interim).
The valedictorians are Thomas Boggs, Madison Dennis, Nicholas Jablonski, Sarah Johnson, Brooke Lavoie, Kline Peare, Shea Peare and William Robinson.