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.
Whitley Falor
May 1, 2011 - May 7, 2011
- School
- Kimball High School
- GPA
- 3.979
- Activities
- FCCLA - 4 years FBLA - 3 years Student Council - 4 years Volleyball - 4 years Basketball - 4 years Cheerleading - 3 years Oral Interp - 4 years Drama (School Play) - 4 years K-Club - 4 years Vocal - 4 years Band - 4 years, jazz, marching, pep, and concert Modern Woodman - 4 year member Volunteers with youth athletics, church activities and in the community.
Whitley Falor is from Kimball, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Sean McCluskey
April 24, 2011 - April 30, 2011
- School
- West Central High School
- GPA
- 4.098
- Activities
- Band, Concert Choir, Drama, National Honor Society, National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist
Sean McCluskey is from Hartford, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Austin Jensen
April 17, 2011 - April 23, 2011
- School
- Oldham-Ramona School District
- GPA
- 3.63
- Activities
- football,basketball,track,student body president
Austin Jensen is from Arlington, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Kailey Eidsness
April 10, 2011 - April 16, 2011
- School
- Henry High School
- GPA
- 3.71
- Activities
- volleyball, basketball, track, choir, band, TATU, student council, student body president, school play, oral interp, 4-H, church youth group
Kailey Eidsness is from Henry, SD, located within Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Summer Mette
April 3, 2011 - April 9, 2011
- School
- Tea Area High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, Choir, Basketball, Volleyball, FCA, FCCLA, Church activities, National Honor Society
Summer Mette is from Tea, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jenetta Porter
March 27, 2011 - April 2, 2011
- School
- Platte-Geddes
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- President of the FFA Chapter, involved in rodeo and music.
Jenetta Porter is from Geddes, SD, located within Charles Mix Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Carmen Raville
March 20, 2011 - March 26, 2011
- School
- Marion School District
- GPA
- 3.88
- Activities
- Carmen is involved in volleyball, all school play,FFA and she is active in her church
Carmen Raville is from Marion, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Trevor Huber
March 13, 2011 - March 19, 2011
- School
- Gayville-Volin High School
- GPA
- 3.747
- Activities
- Theater/School Play (2010 Best Supporting Actor) Yearbook/Annual Staff - Senior Editor Newspaper Staff Golf Chorus Honor Roll
Trevor Huber is from Gayville, SD, located within Clay-Union Electric Corporation, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Clay Anderson
March 6, 2011 - March 12, 2011
- School
- Rosholt School
- GPA
- 3.81
- Activities
- Student Body President, NHS, Football, Basketball, Boys State
Clay Anderson is from Rosholt, SD, located within Traverse Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Megan Vockrodt
February 27, 2011 - March 5, 2011
- School
- T. F. Riggs High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Varsity Tennis National Honor Society VP of Future Busines Leaders of America Youth Involvement program Yearbook staff Two-year all-state band member USD Young Leaders Excellence Award HOBY representative
Megan Vockrodt is from Pierre,, SD, located within Oahe Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.