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.
Erik Muckey
January 3, 2010 - January 9, 2010
- School
- Corsica High School
- GPA
- 4.262
- Activities
- Football 4 years, Basketball 4 years, Track 4 years, Cross-Country 5 years, One-Act Plays 4 years, Chorus 4 years, All-State Chorus-4 years, Band 4 years, FCCLA-4 years, Class Officer 4 years, Student Council President, FCCLA Chapter President, State FCCLA Peer Educator-3 years, Hugh O'Brien Leadership 3 years. National Honor Society 3 years.
Erik Muckey is from Corsica, SD.
Tanner Herr
December 13, 2009 - December 19, 2009
- School
- Tea Area High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- band, baseball, quiz bowl, volunteering, Boy's State delegate, Youth Business Adventure, Science Camp, church youth group, tutored middle school students in math
Tanner Herr is from Tea, SD.
Danielle Smith
December 6, 2009 - December 12, 2009
- School
- Huron High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Swim team, cross country, TATU, National Honor Society, Key Club, church youth group
Danielle Smith is from Huron, SD.
Brodric Moeller
November 29, 2009 - December 5, 2009
- School
- Rutland High School
- GPA
- 3.985
- Activities
- Student Counsel President. FFA President. Journalism. Oral Interp. One Act & All School Plays. Track. National Honor Society
Brodric Moeller is from Garretson, SD.
Maria Niechwiadowicz
November 22, 2009 - November 28, 2009
- School
- Washington High School
- GPA
- 4.011
- Activities
- Choir Show Choir Theatre SALSA(Serve and Learn Student Association) Church youth group Dance Storyland Children's Theatre ELCA National Youth Gathering Community service through church 2008 All-State Choir 2008 All-Honors Choir
Maria Niechwiadowicz is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Brooke Kix
November 15, 2009 - November 21, 2009
- School
- Ellsworth Public School
- GPA
- 3.9
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball, Band, Choir, Church Youth Group, PIP, E-Club,
Brooke Kix is from Ellsworth, MN.
Alexandra Benson
November 8, 2009 - November 14, 2009
- School
- Hurley School District
- GPA
- 4.025
- Activities
- Volleyball, Cheerleading, Student Council, Class Officer, Chorus, Band, Sunday School Teacher, Camp Counselor
Alexandra Benson is from Hurley, SD.
Garrett Weber
November 1, 2009 - November 7, 2009
- School
- T. F. Riggs High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society Future Business Leaders of America Vice President Student Senate FCA Homecoming Candidate Football Hockey Track Baseball
Garrett Weber is from Pierre, SD.
Angelina Gould
October 25, 2009 - October 31, 2009
- School
- Aberdeen Roncalli High School
- GPA
- 4.023
- Activities
- Hockey, National Honor Society
Angelina Gould is from Aberdeen, SD.
Rachel Schmidt
October 18, 2009 - October 24, 2009
- School
- Marion High School
- GPA
- 3.877
- Activities
- Track, including going to state track since eighth grade for shot and discus, Volleyball Manager and Statistician, Basketball, Girl's State and was part of the Senate and representative to Journalism City, Student Council Secretary, Oral Interp, Teenage Republicans (TARS), Poll Watching where she helped with the 2008 campaign, Will be representive for the 2010 Legislative Page Program (state representative Van Gerpen), Class President, Part of the Who's Who Honor Society and National Honor Society. Editor of the Marion High School quarterly production of the Voice. Member of choir and participant at contests. Member of youth group at the First Church of God. Worked as secretary at the church. Work as a CNA as the Tiezsen Memorial Nursing Home. Has helped out with the American Legion poppy selling.
Rachel Schmidt is from Marion, SD.