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.
Samuel Smith
September 12, 2010 - September 18, 2010
- School
- Groton Area School
- GPA
- 4.09
- Activities
- Soccer - 6 years, Track - 5 years, FCA - 3 years, Basketball - 2years, Jazz Band - 3 years, Show Choir - 5 years, piano - 10 years, All State Chorus, Honors Society, Youth Business Adventure, Boys State, Debate, Class Officer - 4 years, church youth group, soccer team captain, Star/Torch drug free group - member and officer
Samuel Smith is from Groton, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Joshua Pauley
September 5, 2010 - September 11, 2010
- School
- Parker High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Cross Country, Track, Quiz Bowl, Band, Oral Interp., One-Act Play, All-School Play, FCCLA, Senior Class Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer
Joshua Pauley is from Parker, SD.
Kari Nelson
August 29, 2010 - September 4, 2010
- School
- Lake Preston
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, Chours, One-Act Play, All School Play, Show Choir, Jazz Band, Statisticaian, National Honor Society, FH Club President, LYO and plays piano for church, Blue and Gold yearbook.
Kari Nelson is from Lake Preston, SD.
Jim Wynia
May 2, 2010 - May 8, 2010
- School
- Platte-Geddes High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, Chorus, Plays, National Honor Society, Cross-Country, Basketball,
Jim Wynia is from Platte, SD.
Fredrick (Ricky) Seaman
April 25, 2010 - May 1, 2010
- School
- Sunshine Bible Academy
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Current president of the student council; has participated in music contest, ministry throughout years in high school; qualified for state cross country meet five years, qualified for state wrestling two years including this year, qualified for state track one year, qualified for state one-act play competition two years and was named outstanding actor both times, has recently been named finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program
Fredrick (Ricky) Seaman is from Miller, SD.
Brittany Williams
April 18, 2010 - April 24, 2010
- School
- Madison High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Student Council Secretary, Class Representative; Marching Band - Section leader; Volleyball - 4 years, captain; FBLA - Award winner at State Competition; Spring Play Tech Crew; National Honor Society; Yearbook editor; Volunteers one to two hours a week at Church Activities.
Brittany Williams is from Madison, SD.
Caitlyn Selland
April 11, 2010 - April 17, 2010
- School
- Woonsocket High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Football stats, Basketball stats, Band, Chorus, Drama, Oral Interp, Youth Group, VBS Teacher, NHS- secretary, Student Council- secretary/tres., Quiz Bowl, and volunteers at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital.
Caitlyn Selland is from Letcher, SD.
Sam Kollmann
April 4, 2010 - April 10, 2010
- School
- Parkston
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, FCA, TORCH, NHS, Band, CYO
Sam Kollmann is from Parkston, SD.
Kate Nuhsbaumer
March 28, 2010 - April 3, 2010
- School
- Redfield High School
- GPA
- 4.11
- Activities
- Activities Grade 12: FBLA Band Volleyball Basketball Drumline Student Council Golf National Honor Society Grade 11: FBLA Band Volleyball Basketball Drumline Student Council Golf Softball National Honor Society NSU Math Participant Grade 10: FBLA Band Volleyball Basketball Student Council Golf Softball NSU Math Contest Participant Grade 9: FBLA Band Volleyball Basketball Student Council Softball Track Chorus J.O. Volleyball NSU Math Contest Participant Quiz Bowl Awards and Honors Grade 12: ?A+? Honor Roll VB/BB Varsity Letter Big Idea State Finalist Student of the Month Nominee Girls? State Delegate YBA Attendee Big Idea 2nd Place Winner 2-time Student of the Month Nominee Grade 11: ?A+? Honor Roll Top 25th Percentile on the National Financial Challenge Academic Letter VB/BB/Golf Varsity Letter Golf ? Most Improved SD CPA Outstanding Student FBLA Spelling Relay Champion Grade 10: ?A+? Honor Roll 3rd place FBLA Spelling Relay Presidential Academic Award Young Leaders? Excellence Award Academic Letter Grade 9: ?A+? Honor Roll Presidential Excellence Award Academic Letter Who?s Who Among American Students Student of the Month Nominee
Kate Nuhsbaumer is from Zell, SD.
Thomas Gergan
March 21, 2010 - March 27, 2010
- School
- Waverly/South Shore High School
- GPA
- 3.9
- Activities
- Football, 'A' Honor Roll, Track, All School Play, ECC Business Contest Contestant, Concert Band (2yrs), Pep Band (2yrs), Boys State, Student Council Representative,
Thomas Gergan is from Watertown, SD.