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.
Erin Tuttle
September 30, 2007 - October 6, 2007
- School
- Ethan School District
- GPA
- 3.8
- Activities
- student body president for 2 years Volleyball 4 years Basketball 4 years Track 4 year
Erin Tuttle is from Ethan,, SD.
Bryce Logan
September 23, 2007 - September 29, 2007
- School
- Doland High School
- GPA
- 3.87
- Activities
- Football, wrestling, baseball, FCCLA, church youth group, student council, tech assistant
Bryce Logan is from Frankfort, SD.
Jordana Lamb
September 16, 2007 - September 22, 2007
- School
- Willow Lake High School
- GPA
- 3.976
- Activities
- basketball, track, marching band, FFA officer,band,chorus,National Honor Society, former student council pres.,senior class pres.,
Jordana Lamb is from Vienna,, SD.
Michael Stapleton
September 9, 2007 - September 15, 2007
- School
- Parker High School
- GPA
- 3.96
- Activities
- National Honor Society, Basketball, Newspaper, 4-H, Church Youth Group.
Michael Stapleton is from PARKER, SD.
Khrysta Casper
September 2, 2007 - September 8, 2007
- School
- Lake Preston
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volley Ball Basketball Track Band Jazz Band Choir Show Choir Yearbook Editor National Honor Society President All School Musical Student Council VP
Khrysta Casper is from Lake Preston, SD.
Renugan Raido
May 6, 2007 - May 12, 2007
- School
- Lincoln High School
- GPA
- 4.13
- Activities
- Debate, Oral Interp, Band, Youth Orchestra, Young Democrats, Theatre, Student Council, Chorus, National Honor Society, Key Club.
Renugan Raido is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Katelyn Abraham
April 22, 2007 - April 28, 2007
- School
- Madison High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Debate, Student Congress, Oral Interp, Close Up Committee, National Honor Society, School Newspaper, Marching Band, One-Act Play, Spring Play
Katelyn Abraham is from Ramona, SD.
Malory Bartels
April 15, 2007 - April 21, 2007
- School
- Clark High School
- GPA
- 3.97
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball,Golf, Music, Luther League, National Honor Society, Yearbook, Drama
Malory Bartels is from Clark, SD.
Jason Hagemeier
April 8, 2007 - April 14, 2007
- School
- Washington High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society Key Club Art Club Boy Scout
Jason Hagemeier is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Casey Michel
April 1, 2007 - April 7, 2007
- School
- St. Mary Catholic Schools
- GPA
- 4.034
- Activities
- Football,Basketball,Track; National Honor Society President; Student Council President; Juvenile Forester
Casey Michel is from Dell Rapids, SD.