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.
Stephanie Haiar
January 29, 2012 - February 4, 2012
- School
- Marion School District
- GPA
- 3.744
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Student Council, Band, Choir, FCA, School Board Student Leadership Team
Stephanie Haiar is from Marion, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Ryan Howe
January 22, 2012 - January 28, 2012
- School
- Chamberlain High School
- GPA
- 4.13
- Activities
- CHS Concert Choir, National Honor Society, Technology Aide for CHS, Voice of Democracy Speech Regional Winner
Ryan Howe is from Chamberlain, SD 57325, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Adelyn Crabtree
January 15, 2012 - January 21, 2012
- School
- T. F. Riggs High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Youth Involvement Program, Girls State Senator, Chamber Choir, All-State Choir, Choir Council, Outstanding Oral Interpretation, NASA WISH Systems Manager, Ambassadors of Music, National Honor Society, Dance, Debate, NASA INSPIRE
Adelyn Crabtree is from Pierre, SD, located within Oahe Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jeff McGraw
January 8, 2012 - January 14, 2012
- School
- Clark High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Football, Basketball, National Honor Society, Baseball
Jeff McGraw is from Clark, SD, located within Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jenna Kitchenmaster
January 1, 2012 - January 7, 2012
- School
- Andes Central
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Andes Central Student of the Year, 2010-2012; Band 2006- present; Chorus, 2006- present; SD All State Chorus, Oct 2008, Oct 2011; FCCLA Aug 2006- Present (Vice-President, 2009, 2011; President, 2010; Secretary, 2008); NHS, 2010-Present (2008-2009 Member of the Year, 2010-2011 Officer of the Year); SD Girls State Delegate, 2011; Annual School Children's Theater, 2009-2011; Annual School Science Fair 2009- 2011; Track and Field 2011; Volleyball 2008-2009; National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Participant, 2010.
Jenna Kitchenmaster is from Lake Andes, SD, located within Charles Mix Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Sawyer Langbehn
December 11, 2011 - December 17, 2011
- School
- Wolsey-Wessington
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Football (Captain 2 years) Cross Country (Captain 3 years) Basketball (Captain 2 years) Track (Captain 2 years) Class President (3 years) FFA (Current Chapter President) Oral Interp (State superior for readers theater) Student Council Band One Act Plays, and student director 4-H club president Boys State
Sawyer Langbehn is from Wolsey, SD, located within Dakota Energy Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Abigail Trieb
December 4, 2011 - December 10, 2011
- School
- Deuel High School
- GPA
- 4.031
- Activities
- Wrestling Manager, Art Club, Key Club, Chorus, Softball, 4-H,and National Honor Society
Abigail Trieb is from Gary, SD, located within H-D Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Michael Marmorstein
November 27, 2011 - December 3, 2011
- School
- Aberdeen Central HS
- GPA
- 3.951
- Activities
- Marching Band Symphonic Band Jazz Band National Honor Society A Cappella Choir Vocal Jazz Municipal Band Debate
Michael Marmorstein is from Aberdeen, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Traci Kulesa
November 20, 2011 - November 26, 2011
- School
- Warner High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band & Chorus, One-Act Play, Oral Interp, Volleyball Statistician, Track & Field, Football Student Manager, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Midwest Ambassadors of Music, Sacred Heart Youth Group, Student Sunday School Teacher, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar, Youth Business Adventure, and Student Rep for Warner School Technology Committee.
Traci Kulesa is from Aberdeen, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Luke Van Gerpen
November 13, 2011 - November 19, 2011
- School
- Avon High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Basketball, Football, Track, Boy's State, Student Body Vice President, FCA,
Luke Van Gerpen is from Avon, SD, located within Bon Homme-Yankton Electric Assn., a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.