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.
Kelsey Warkenthien
April 27, 2008 - May 3, 2008
- School
- Clark High School
- GPA
- 3.94
- Activities
- President of FCCLA, Honor Society, Dance Team Co-Captain, C-Club, Yearbook
Kelsey Warkenthien is from Clark, SD.
Jon and Jeremy Hanson
April 20, 2008 - April 26, 2008
- School
- Dell Rapids High School
- GPA
- 0.422
- Activities
- Student Council, cross country, National Honor Society, Quarriers of the Month, Boys State, DAR "Good Citizen," Academic All State, SD Governor's Leadership Luncheon, homecoming king (Jeremy).
Jon and Jeremy Hanson is from Dell Rapids,, SD.
Saundra Liechti
April 13, 2008 - April 19, 2008
- School
- Deuel High School
- GPA
- 4.023
- Activities
- Volleyball Golf Boys Basketball Manager National Honor Society President Student Council Representative Youth Group Teen Loving Christ Yearbook Editor
Saundra Liechti is from Clear Lake, SD.
Jodi Fales
April 6, 2008 - April 12, 2008
- School
- Canby High School
- GPA
- 3.937
- Activities
- Jodi Fales List of Activities School Sports - Volleyball 7-11 - Basketball 7-11 - Danceline 12 School Activities - FCCLA 8-12; 10-12 President - Junior Olympic Volleyball 9-11 grade - Letterpersons 9-12 o Academic o Activity o Athletic - Mock Trial 9 - Choir 10-12 o Girls Group 11-12 o Musicals ? Annie Get your Gun 2005 ? The Boyfriend 2006 ? The Music Man 2007 - Student Council 9-12; 12 Treasurer - NHS 11-12; 12 Treasurer - Class Officer 9-11 o 9 Treasurer o 10 President o 11 President Community - Volunteer at Connection - St. Peter?s Youth Council 11-12 - St. Peter?s Youth Group 9-12 - NCYC 2005 (Atlanta), 2007 (Columbus) - Academic Assistant at St. Peter?s help out in kindergarten, 1 & 2 and 3& 4 grade rooms o Assist teachers o Help with the Christmas play at St. Peter?s Jobs - Dairy Queen September 2005- May 2006 - Canby Swimming Pool June 2005- Present o Lifeguard and Swimming lesson instructor ages 4-14 - Employed by a person September 2006- Present o I do physical therapy for her; she is quadriplegic.
Jodi Fales is from Canby, MN.
Jacquelyn Miles
March 30, 2008 - April 5, 2008
- School
- Tea Area High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Cheerleading, recently named Homecoming Queen, band, mentor, yearbook editor, YMCA Athlete of Character
Jacquelyn Miles is from Tea, SD.
Qing (Emma) Wang
March 23, 2008 - March 29, 2008
- School
- Lincoln High
- GPA
- 4.4
- Activities
- Chinese Culture club,Varsity Debate, Youth Advisory Council, McKennan hospiyal volunteer, ELL tutor, Jazz Band, Soccer.
Qing (Emma) Wang is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Jessica Wedel
March 16, 2008 - March 22, 2008
- School
- James Valley Christian Scool
- GPA
- 3.96
- Activities
- SPORTS -Basketball (9-12) Team Captian 10,11 -Volleyball (9-12) Team Captain 10,11,12 -Track (11-12) CHURCH -Nursery Worker -Sunday School Teacher -Special Music -Youth Group Member and Secretary -Discipleship groups -Vacation Bible School Teacher COMMUNITY -Bible Study Leader -Piano contests/performances SCHOOL -National Honor Society (11, 12) President 12 -Student Council Vice President 12 Tutoring -All State Choir -Praise Band for Chapel
Jessica Wedel is from Yale, SD.
Samantha Uttecht
March 9, 2008 - March 15, 2008
- School
- Woonsocket
- GPA
- 3.97
- Activities
- Samantha participates in Girls Volleyball- Captain, Girls Basketball- Captain,Cheerleading-Captain, Student Council-President, Chorus, Band, National Honor Society-Secretary, Drama, Oral Interp- State participant.
Samantha Uttecht is from Woonsocket, SD.
Megan Even
March 2, 2008 - March 8, 2008
- School
- Central High School
- GPA
- 4.2
- Activities
- Journalism staff for newspaper and yearbook, yearbook editor, Writing Club, National Honor Society
Megan Even is from Aberdeen, SD.
Trevor Kjellsen
February 24, 2008 - March 1, 2008
- School
- Arlington High School
- GPA
- 3.96
- Activities
- Football, Basketball, Track, National Honor Society, A Club, Drum Line, Band, Chorus, Student Council, All School Play, One Act Play, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Luther League, Mission Trippers, Peer Mentor
Trevor Kjellsen is from Arlington, SD.