What does it take to be a Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week? It's not just about grades or athletic ability. It takes a well-rounded individual that excels in the classroom and the community.
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and Dakota News Now have joined together to recognize the achievements of high school seniors throughout the region. "Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week" has been celebrating the achievements of high school seniors since 2002. Recipients are highly motivated high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community. This program was founded on the four pillars of Touchstone Energy: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and a Commitment to Community. For more information on the program please call your local Touchstone Energy cooperative.
If there are outstanding seniors in your school that you would like to recognize, please nominate them here.
This Week's Scholar
Emmerson Larson
Willow Lake School
Emmerson will be featured on Dakota News Now during the 6:00PM news on Monday, October 13 and again on the Dakota News Now morning news on Tuesday, October 14 between 6:00AM and 7:00AM.
Morgan Roe
October 7, 2018 - October 13, 2018
- School
- Florence High School (605-758-2412)
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Track, Basketball, Choir, and 4-h
Morgan Roe is from Florence, SD, located within Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jack Olson
September 30, 2018 - October 6, 2018
- School
- Rutland High School (605-586-4352)
- GPA
- 3
- Activities
- 3.633 GPA, National Honor Society, National History Day National Competitor (Washington D.C.), cross-country, basketball, track, Empower representative, student council, all-school play, one-act play, band, chorus, FFA.
Jack Olson is from Rutland, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Lexie Larsen
September 23, 2018 - September 29, 2018
- School
- Lake Preston (605-847-4455)
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- 9-12 Student Activities listed below: Band, Chorus, Comp Cheer, Track and Field, GBB, VB, Marching Band, Show Choir, FFA, Oral Interp, Sideline Cheer, Student Council Rep, Senior Class President, President of National Honor Society, Blue and Gold school newspaper writer Accomplishments below: Multiple top student awards in many of her HS classes, Citizenship Award winner, Girls State attendee, Multiple honor accomplishments throughout her HS career Sports below: Most improved in VB, Best Defensive player last year in GBB, Most Inspirational in VB, Go-Getter in Cheer, Diver Award in GBB Volunteerism below: Lutheran Youth Organization member, teaches Sunday School to pre-school, works at Maynard's grocery store and Arlington Nursing home, helps out on family farm, babysitting
Lexie Larsen is from Lake Preston, SD, located within Kingsbury Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Abby Dethlefsen
September 16, 2018 - September 22, 2018
- School
- Corsica-Stickney High School (6057702979)
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volleyball-participant four years, basketball-one year participant, track and field-participant four years, student council- four year participant positions include secretary, president, treasurer, FCCLA-3 year participant, National Honor Society-2 year participant secretary, 4-H- 9 year participant and current president for Stickney chapter, Farmer's Union-junior advisor council, and server for St. Mary's Catholic church in Stickney for nine years.
Abby Dethlefsen is from Stickney, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
FAITH TYLER
September 9, 2018 - September 15, 2018
- School
- Wagner (605-384-5426)
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volleyball- LMVC all tournament 2016 & 2017, SESD All-tournament 2016& 2017, Class A All- State 2nd Team 2017, Team MVP 2017, Basketball, Track (State Qualifier 2016 &2018), Student Council, FCA
FAITH TYLER is from Wagner, SD, located within Charles Mix Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Kim Weber
September 2, 2018 - September 8, 2018
- School
- Parkston High School (6059283368)
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, Choir, National Honor Society, Volleyball, Outstanding Freshman Science Student, Outstanding First Year Choir Member, Perfect Attendance, All State Chorus, Outstanding Sophomore Science Student Girls State, FCA
Kim Weber is from Parkston, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Gracelyn Fast
May 6, 2018 - May 12, 2018
- School
- James Valley Christian School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Student Body President Student Council Cheerleading Captain Band-letter winner Yearbook team member Cross Country Team Manager Plays piano for church praise team JVC Student Ministries Active in church youth group tutoring elementary students
Gracelyn Fast is from Iroquois, SD, located within Dakota Energy Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Lincoln Turman
April 29, 2018 - May 5, 2018
- School
- T.F. Riggs High School
- GPA
- 3.9
- Activities
- NHS, Cross Country, Wrestling, Student Senate, NHS, Student Body Vice President
Lincoln Turman is from Pierre, SD, located within Oahe Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Sadie Vander Wal
April 22, 2018 - April 28, 2018
- School
- Northwestern High School
- GPA
- 4.067
- Activities
- Cheerleading, FFA, Oral Interp, Drama Club, FBLA
Sadie Vander Wal is from Brentford, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jett Skrien
April 15, 2018 - April 21, 2018
- School
- Marshall High School
- GPA
- 4.21
- Activities
- Jett has participated in marching band, BPA (business professionals of America) and Link Crew (9th grade and new student mentor program). Jeff also has his own successful business performing magic
Jett Skrien is from Marshall, MN, located within Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.