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.
Elizabeth Tobin
November 20, 2016 - November 26, 2016
- School
- Aberdeen Central High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society Peer tutoring Volleyball Church activities
Elizabeth Tobin is from Aberdeen, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
David Wang
November 13, 2016 - November 19, 2016
- School
- Vermillion High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Marching,Jazz & Show Band 9-12th grades (Drum Major 12th, Woodwind Captain 10-11th); Student Council 10-12th grades (Treasurer 12th grade); National Honor Society; Investment Club Founder 11-12th grades; Debate (1st Place at Central Forensics Competition)
David Wang is from Vermillion, SD, located within Clay-Union Electric Corporation, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jacob Hertz
November 6, 2016 - November 12, 2016
- School
- Menno High School
- GPA
- 3.744
- Activities
- Student Council President FFA President Basketball Baseball Football Track Quiz Bowl One Act Play Oral Interpretation Champions on Track
Jacob Hertz is from Menno, South Dakota, SD, located within Bon Homme-Yankton Electric Assn., a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Trevor Sik
October 30, 2016 - November 5, 2016
- School
- Elkton Public School
- GPA
- 3.74
- Activities
- Football, Basketball, FFA, FCA, Choir, National Honor Society
Trevor Sik is from Lake Benton, MN, located within Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Mary Nold
October 23, 2016 - October 29, 2016
- School
- Rutland High School
- GPA
- 3.932
- Activities
- Student Council Treasurer, 4-H Vice President, National Qualifier in Livestock Judging and Hippology, National Honor Society, FFA President, World Food Prize Essay Finalist, One Act & All School Play and National History Day State Qualifier.
Mary Nold is from Brookings, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Leannah TeKrony
October 16, 2016 - October 22, 2016
- School
- Estelline School District
- GPA
- 3.993
- Activities
- Student Council, National Honor Society, Chorus, Band, Marching Band, Track, Cross Country, Basketball, One Act Play
Leannah TeKrony is from ESTELLINE, SD, located within H-D Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Mariah Volesky
October 9, 2016 - October 15, 2016
- School
- Webster Area High School
- GPA
- 4.088
- Activities
- SD National Guard, Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Student Council, National Honor Society, Key Club, Yearbook, Robotics
Mariah Volesky is from Webster, SD, located within Lake Region Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Allison Grygiel
October 2, 2016 - October 8, 2016
- School
- Florence School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- letterwinner in VB, GBB FFA officer Multiple dual credit classes through SDSU
Allison Grygiel is from Florence, SD, located within Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Keeley Rexwinkel
September 25, 2016 - October 1, 2016
- School
- Corsica/Stickney
- GPA
- 3.97
- Activities
- football cheer, FCCLA, NHS, yearbook, volleyball and basketball stats, student council
Keeley Rexwinkel is from Corsica, SD, located within Douglas Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Hannah Harberts
September 18, 2016 - September 24, 2016
- School
- Bridgewater-Emery High School
- GPA
- 3.955
- Activities
- FCCLA, Band, Volleyball, Basketball, Student Council, Track, HOSA, Yearbook, Pep Clup, National Honor Society, Football Statistics
Hannah Harberts is from Emery, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.