Scholar of the Week

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.

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Bailey Hurlbert

March 14, 2010 - March 20, 2010

School: Clark High School
GPA: 3.79
Activities: FFA, Oral Interp, Yearbook, All-School Play, One-Act Play, Volleyball, National Honor Society, Music, 4-H

Bailey Hurlbert is from Raymond, SD.

Eric Lundberg

March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010

School: Deuel High School
GPA: 3.971
Activities: Football, Basketball, Track, NHS, Student Council, and Key Club.

Eric Lundberg is from Clear Lake, SD.

Ted Fennema

February 28, 2010 - March 6, 2010

School: Avon High School
GPA: 3.86
Activities: Student Body Vice President Band Chorus(All-State)

Ted Fennema is from Avon, SD.

Emily Bosch

February 21, 2010 - February 27, 2010

School: Yankton High School
GPA: 4
Activities: Volunteer Activities: Serving the local Banquet; YHS Peer Tutoring; Alex's Lemonade Stand; Children's Miracle Network/YHS Student Council. Academic: Debate;2006-present, National qualifier,SD state runner-up. Student Council;2008-present, Gavins Point Region Vice President. Young Democrats;2006-present, President; YHS Band; Marching & Wind Ensemble; National Honor Society; SD Oral Interpretation Contest, State Superior. Girls State, SD Federalist party chairman; HOBY ambassador-2008; Pioneer Homecoming Club; Student Congress;2006-present.

Emily Bosch is from Yankton, SD.

Krystal Heer

February 14, 2010 - February 20, 2010

School: Doland School
GPA: 3.8
Activities: FCCLA president, state student council rep, basketball, volleyball, chorus

Krystal Heer is from Doland, SD.

Aaron Fromelt

February 7, 2010 - February 13, 2010

School: Webster High School
GPA: 4
Activities: Choir, Student Council (class officer), NSU Math Contest (top place winner-2009), SD Youth Senate.

Aaron Fromelt is from Webster, SD.

Landon Braun

January 31, 2010 - February 6, 2010

School: Rosholt
GPA: 3.9
Activities: Basketball, Football, Class Officer

Landon Braun is from Rosholt, SD.

Maura Bickner

January 24, 2010 - January 30, 2010

School: Kimball High School
GPA: 4.12
Activities: Volleyball Captain, Junior Olympic Volleyball League, Swim Team, Softball, Basketball, Football Stats, Student Council, Senior Class Secretary/Treasurer, Junior Class President, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, Band, Drum Major, Chorus, K-Club, Honor Roll, Academic Festival, Girls State Delegate, Young Leader's Award, Homecoming Royalty

Maura Bickner is from Kimball, SD.