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.
Samuel Bjorkman
February 17, 2008 - February 23, 2008
- School
- Canistota
- GPA
- 3.87
- Activities
- Football, Basketball, Track, FBLA, Student Council President, Boys' State, Band, Chorus, All-State Chorus, Pep Club, National Honor Society
Samuel Bjorkman is from Canistota, SD.
Jessica VanOverschelde
February 10, 2008 - February 16, 2008
- School
- Sanborn Central High School
- GPA
- 4.167
- Activities
- Band, chorus, volleyball, church group, 4-H, volunteer, National Honor Society, annual staff editor, Student Council member
Jessica VanOverschelde is from Letcher, SD.
Adrian Ries
February 3, 2008 - February 9, 2008
- School
- Elk Point-Jefferson High School
- GPA
- 3.99
- Activities
- I have participated in Jazz Band (4 years), Concert Band (4 years), All State Band (Junior year), Honor Bands (4 years), Marching Band Drum Major (Junior and Senior years), All State Choir (Sophomore and Junior years), Honor Choir (Sophomore and Junior years), Concert Choir (4 years), Show Choir (4 years), 4-H Performing Arts (Sophomore and Junior years), Oral Interp(Freshman, Junior, and Senior years), One-Act Plays (4 years), All School Plays (4 years), Vermillion Community Theater (Junior summer), Destination Imagination (12 years), Student Government (Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years), and National Honor Society (Junior and Senior years.) The jazz band also did some community performances at the nursing home. Also, throughout the year I will playing music for entertainment at Wel-life.
Adrian Ries is from Elk Point, SD 57025, SD.
Jenna Rist
January 27, 2008 - February 2, 2008
- School
- Viborg High School
- GPA
- 4.068
- Activities
- Basketball,track,FFA,Chorus,Band,Student Gov't
Jenna Rist is from Centerville, SD.
Jamila Hussein
January 20, 2008 - January 26, 2008
- School
- Yankton High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Drama, Environmentalist Club, Policy Debate, Oratoray, Softball, Student Council, Young Democrats, National Honor Society, Student Congress, National History Day, Student Body President, Region Student Council Parliamentarian, State Student Council Representative, Pioneer Club Treasurer
Jamila Hussein is from Yankton, SD.
Chelsea Rops
January 13, 2008 - January 19, 2008
- School
- Lennox High School
- GPA
- 4.2
- Activities
- Band Honor Society Agriculture Club
Chelsea Rops is from Davis, SD.
Bridget Ryan
January 6, 2008 - January 12, 2008
- School
- Sioux Center High School
- GPA
- 4.015
- Activities
- Academic Letter Winner National Honor Society Cross Country Track Instrumental Music- Drum Majorette Girls Basketball
Bridget Ryan is from Sioux Center, IA.
Ann Tommeraasen
December 30, 2007 - January 5, 2008
- School
- Baltic
- GPA
- 3.84
- Activities
- Ann is involved with varisty football cheerleading,oral interp, Readers Theater, one-act play, spring play, varisty boys basketball cheerleader, track, quiz bowl, National Honor Society, Letterman's Club, and class Vice-President.
Ann Tommeraasen is from Baltic, SD.
Breanne Manthey
December 23, 2007 - December 29, 2007
- School
- Madison High School
- GPA
- 3.8
- Activities
- Volleyball, Track, Basketball, National Honor Society, Softball, Member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church
Breanne Manthey is from Madison, SD.
Heather Konrad
December 16, 2007 - December 22, 2007
- School
- Parkston
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society, Church Youth Group
Heather Konrad is from Parkston, SD.