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.
Amy Shaffer
January 25, 2009 - January 31, 2009
- School
- Lennox High School
- GPA
- 4.1
- Activities
- Band, Drumline, Student Council, FFA, Quiz Bowl, Book Club, and National Honor Society.
Amy Shaffer is from Lennox, SD.
Cory Wegehaupt
January 18, 2009 - January 24, 2009
- School
- Ethan School District
- GPA
- 3.8
- Activities
- 4 Years football will be 4 Years Boy's Basketball, All Conference in Basketball and Football 4 years in Track Band and Chorus All State Chorus CBH Acadmic Team
Cory Wegehaupt is from MT VERNON, SD.
Paige Nelson
January 11, 2009 - January 17, 2009
- School
- Colman-Egan High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Basketball, Track, Volleyball, Cheerleading, High School Rodeo, Oral Interp, National Honor Society, FFA, Teens Against Tabacco Useage, 4-H, Class Officer, Church Youth Group, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Paige Nelson is from Colman, SD.
Jena Kloos
January 4, 2009 - January 10, 2009
- School
- Deuel High School
- GPA
- 4.011
- Activities
- Gymnastics, Track, Theater, Oral Interp, Key Club Vice-President, Senior Class President, Student Council President, Art Club President, and Junior Auxilary Co-President
Jena Kloos is from Gary, SD.
Alisha Luymes
December 14, 2008 - December 20, 2008
- School
- Wessington Springs School District
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Activities Volleyball (freshman, sophomore) Basketball (freshman) Concert, Pep, Marching, and Jazz Band Chorus and Natural High FCCLA Pianist (4th ? present) Church Youth Group Church Choir Musical and Play Awards/Honors Prom Waitress Gold Honor Roll National Honor Roll Who?s Who Among High School Students Hustler Award ? 2005 (volleyball) Most Improved Player ? 2006 (volleyball) Minor Letter (volleyball, basketball) Outstanding Vocalist (freshman, sophomore, junior) Outstanding Instrumentalist (freshman, sophomore, junior) 2 Piano Awards Academic Challenge (Algebra 2nd Place) Honor Choir (2007,2008) All State Chorus (2007) Honor Band (2006, 2007) National Honor Society (2008) Community Service Banquet Relay for Life (helped on luminary committee) Community Food Pantry Drive Vacation Bible School Helper Painted Mural Helped with 125th Celebration Fundraisers Helped with Farm and Home Show Fundraiser Mission trip to Colorado (2006) Mission trip to Haiti (2008) Sunday School Helper Other Information Student Council Representative (Sophomore) Junior Class President FCCLA District Treasurer (Sophomore) Church Youth Group Treasurer (Sophomore, Junior) Church Worship Committee Member Leadership Class (Freshman) Legion Auxiliary ? Junior Member Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation ? Highschool member
Alisha Luymes is from Wessington Springs, SD.
Samantha Axtmann
December 7, 2008 - December 13, 2008
- School
- Huron High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Student Council secretary, National Honor Society, marching band,jazz band, Mardrigals, dance team, Pep club,Key Club, United Way Board, Johnny Cavelle dance, We Found Sound Show Choir
Samantha Axtmann is from Huron, SD.
Rika Beck
November 30, 2008 - December 6, 2008
- School
- T. F. Riggs High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Piano Band National Honor Society Varsity tennis
Rika Beck is from Pierre, SD.
Kyle Auch
November 16, 2008 - November 22, 2008
- School
- Menno High School
- GPA
- 3.91
- Activities
- Football, basketball, track, baseball, National Honor Society, Chorus, One-Act Play, Student Council, FCCLA, Teens Against Tobacco Use, Future Farmers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Kyle Auch is from Pierre, SD.
John Patzlaff
November 9, 2008 - November 15, 2008
- School
- Platte-Geddes High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Music is John's main activity. He has been an All-State member of both band and choir. He is a member of National Honor Society. John has been involved with theatre,also.
John Patzlaff is from Platte, SD.
Faith Begay
November 2, 2008 - November 8, 2008
- School
- Lyman High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- volleyball 9th-12th,basketball 9th-12th, golf 9th-12th, student council 9th-12th, band 9th-12th, National Honor Society 10th-12th, Oral Interpretation9th-12th, debate 12th, drama 12th
Faith Begay is from Lower Brule, SD.