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.
Nicole Reuland
February 5, 2017 - February 11, 2017
- School
- White Lake School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band--4 years Choir--4 years Volleyball--4 years Basketball--4 years Track--4 years Softball--1 year Yearbook Staff--2 years Football Statistician--3 years Radio Quiz Bowl--1 year Student Council President Royalty Candidate
Nicole Reuland is from White Lake, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jacob Peterson
January 29, 2017 - February 4, 2017
- School
- Canton High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Golf, Football, Basketball, Track,Band, Theatre, FCA, First Priority, BUDS (Peer Helpers), National Honor Society, Student Mentoring, Coaching Special Olympics Basketball.
Jacob Peterson is from Canton, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Cole Anderson
January 22, 2017 - January 28, 2017
- School
- Chester Area School
- GPA
- 3.9
- Activities
- National Honor Society. FFA. Golf. Band. Choir. Football. Basketball. Track and field. Completed OSHA Safety 2016.
Cole Anderson is from WENTWORTH, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Evan Steers
January 15, 2017 - January 21, 2017
- School
- Miller High School
- GPA
- 3.976
- Activities
- FFA, On Hand Economic Development, Robotics Team, SADD, Meals on Wheels, Spring Play, Jazz Band, Student Council, FCCLA, Football, Track, Vacation Bible School Teacher, 4H Character All-Star
Evan Steers is from MILLER, SD, located within Dakota Energy Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Chloe Lamb
January 8, 2017 - January 14, 2017
- School
- Sully Buttes High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volleyball Basketball Track Student Council National Honor Society FCCLA Holy Cross Lutheran Church Member
Chloe Lamb is from Onida, SD, located within Oahe Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Sarah Jarman
January 1, 2017 - January 7, 2017
- School
- Milbank High School
- GPA
- 3.355
- Activities
- Sarah is involved with the Milbank FFA Chapter where she serves as the Chapter Reporter. Sarah is also involved with the Milbank School Band and Chorus. Sarah is Stage Manager for the School Play-One Act. Sarah was also involved with the Milbank School Tennis, where she attended the State Tournament. Sarah is actively involved with the Grant County 4-H Program. Sarah is a member of the Milbank High School Honor Society.
Sarah Jarman is from Wilmot, SD, located within Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Kylee Donnelly
December 18, 2016 - December 24, 2016
- School
- Elk Point-Jefferson
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Throughout high school, I have been involved in Cross Country, Basketball, Student Council, National Honor Society, Choir, Yearbook, Newspaper, Tutoring, Science Fair, USD Math Contest. Outside of school, I am also active in the South Dakota High School Rodeo Association, South Dakota 4-H Rodeo, and my church group, Y-Disciple.
Kylee Donnelly is from Elk Point, SD, located within Union County Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jeremiah Mitchell
December 11, 2016 - December 17, 2016
- School
- Dakota Christian School
- GPA
- 3.85
- Activities
- Band, Choir, Student Council, Drama
Jeremiah Mitchell is from Harrison, SD, located within Douglas Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Alexis Peterson
December 4, 2016 - December 10, 2016
- School
- Platte-Geddes High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Alexis has been very active in high school activities during her entire high school career. Alexis is currently the Student Council President, a member of the National Honor Society since her Sophomore year and has been involved in basketball, track, volleyball, band, academic olympics, and choir for all four years. Outside of school Alexis stays busy being involved in the church youth group, FCA, helping with volleyball and basketball camps, helping with church Christmas programs and church nursery, and she has even volunteered to work at a homeless shelter in Chicago.
Alexis Peterson is from Platte, SD, located within Charles Mix Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
April Hoffman
November 27, 2016 - December 3, 2016
- School
- Leola School District
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- FBLA, Science Fair / Science Olympiad, Yearbook, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Peer Helpers, Wellness Committee, School Newspaper, Band, 4-H Club
April Hoffman is from Leola, SD, located within FEM Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.