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.
Emily Schumacher
December 9, 2007 - December 15, 2007
- School
- Stickney High School
- GPA
- 3.97
- Activities
- Cheerleading, Oral Interpretation, Plays, Flag Corps, Band, National Honor Society, Class Officer, Student Librarian,
Emily Schumacher is from Stickney, SD.
Matt Rieck
December 2, 2007 - December 8, 2007
- School
- Mitchell Christian School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Dinner Theatre-3 years, Chorus and Band-3 Years, Video recorder for boys and girls basketball, Multiple places in CBH Academic Festival including a first place in Chemistry in 2007, American History in 2007. Participated in Boy Scouts, Area Community Theatre and city league softball.
Matt Rieck is from Mitchell, SD.
Mary Kate Sershen
November 25, 2007 - December 1, 2007
- School
- Chester Area School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society,FCA Sec/Treas. of the senoir class, Band,Drama,Chorus, Volleyball and Track
Mary Kate Sershen is from Chester, SD.
Ricky Bergin
November 18, 2007 - November 24, 2007
- School
- Andes Central High
- GPA
- 3.99
- Activities
- Student Council, National Honor Society,Honor Role, Class Officer, Football, Wrestling,Track,All Sports Awards, Chorus, Musical,Church Youth Group,Peer Helper,volunteered to Deliver Meals to the elderly and give up his luch time.
Ricky Bergin is from Lake Andes, SD.
Alexis Schaub
November 11, 2007 - November 17, 2007
- School
- Chamberlain High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Marching Band, Concert Band Concert Choir National Honor Society All-State Band (3 yrs)/Orchestra (1 year Key Club Girls State Variety Show
Alexis Schaub is from Chamberlain, SD.
Nina Bunkers
November 4, 2007 - November 10, 2007
- School
- Colman-Egan High School
- GPA
- 3.86
- Activities
- Listed
Nina Bunkers is from Colman, SD.
Megan Boomgarden
October 28, 2007 - November 3, 2007
- School
- Hurley School District
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- VB, BB, Track, National Honor Society, SC, TORCH, Chorus, Drama, Declam, Yearbook, Newspaper
Megan Boomgarden is from Davis, SD.
Sam Stanforth
October 21, 2007 - October 27, 2007
- School
- Platte-Geddes Community School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, Track, Cross Country, Student Council, National Honor Society
Sam Stanforth is from Platte, SD.
Clarence Vanderlei
October 14, 2007 - October 20, 2007
- School
- Avon High School
- GPA
- 3.88
- Activities
- Clarence is involved in football, track, A-Club and is student body Vice-President.
Clarence Vanderlei is from Srpingfield, SD.
Carrie VandeKamp
October 7, 2007 - October 13, 2007
- School
- Sioux Falls Christian Schools
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Basketball, volleyball
Carrie VandeKamp is from Sioux Falls, SD.