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.
Rita VanKirk
October 26, 2008 - November 1, 2008
- School
- Parker High School
- GPA
- 3.96
- Activities
- National Honor Society, FCCLA, Quiz Bowl, Oral Interp., One-Act Play, All-School Play, Chorus
Rita VanKirk is from Parker, SD.
Alex Marie Brower
October 19, 2008 - October 25, 2008
- School
- Sioux Falls Christian High School
- GPA
- 3.9
- Activities
- Volleyball, basketball, track, softball, National Honor Society, church choir and activities, nanny
Alex Marie Brower is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Luke Fuhrman
October 12, 2008 - October 18, 2008
- School
- Canistota High School
- GPA
- 3.984
- Activities
- Football(Co-Captain), Boys Basketball, Golf, Future Business Leaders of America (President), National Honors Society, Student Council Vice President
Luke Fuhrman is from Canistota, SD.
Lindsey Geels
October 5, 2008 - October 11, 2008
- School
- Western Christian High School, Hull, Iowa
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Cheerleading Drumline Student Council Chamber Singers Band Choir
Lindsey Geels is from Sheldon, IA.
Whitney Tolzin
September 28, 2008 - October 4, 2008
- School
- Lake Preston
- GPA
- 3.923
- Activities
- Whitney is in everything. I do not have an updated resume at this time but could provide detailed information once school starts.
Whitney Tolzin is from Lake Preston, SD.
Becky Schmidt
September 21, 2008 - September 27, 2008
- School
- Willow Lake
- GPA
- 3.927
- Activities
- chorus,oral interp,class play,
Becky Schmidt is from Willow Lake,, SD.
Kayley Maas
September 14, 2008 - September 20, 2008
- School
- Rutland School
- GPA
- 3.9
- Activities
- Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Choir, National Honor Society, Cheerleading, girls' state, 4-H, Luther league officer, Sr. class officer, Sunday school teacher
Kayley Maas is from Wentworth, SD.
David Bruxvoort
September 7, 2008 - September 13, 2008
- School
- Sioux Center High School
- GPA
- 4.029
- Activities
- Cross Country J.E.T.S. Basketball Concert Choir Show Choir Track Key Club Math Club School Musical Vocal Music National Honor Society
David Bruxvoort is from Sioux Center, IA.
Chelsey Borchardt
August 31, 2008 - September 6, 2008
- School
- Elk Point-Jefferson High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Concert Band (Letter) Pep Band (Letter) Jazz Band (Letter) Band Ensemble Contests (Received ?1? ratings) Vocal Vocal Ensemble Contests (Received ?1? ratings) Softball One Act Play (Letter) All School Play (Letter and Best Actress) Destination Imagination (Advanced to Global Finals) Knowledge Master Open (1st Place) Honor Roll (?A? Honor Roll) Honor Study Hall Math Contest Prom Server Section Leader in Band (1st Chair clarinet) Float Committees Salt Delivery Volunteer Community Clean-up Volunteer Christmas Caroling Volunteer Nursing Home Volunteer Church Volunteer Humane Society Volunteer Teacher Aide Youth Group School Mural (Painted voluntarily) Food Drive Volunteer Relay for Life Participant National Honor Society (Junior and Senior years) Science Fair (Second Place at State) Graduation Usherette USD Math Days for Women School Newspaper (Editor-in-Chief)
Chelsey Borchardt is from Elk Point, SD.
Erin Sass
May 4, 2008 - May 10, 2008
- School
- Webster High School
- GPA
- 4.186
- Activities
- Band, Choir, Key Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, FFA, FCCLA, Bacco Busterz,One Act Play, Math Contest, Women in Science, and Science Bowl.
Erin Sass is from Webster, SD.