Scholar of the Week

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.

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Dan Rohlf

January 14, 2007 - January 20, 2007

School: Brandon Valley
GPA: 4
Activities: theater, oral interp, tennis, quiz bowl, church youth group president, National Merit Semi-finalist, National Honor Society, Senior Class treasurer, US Senate Youth Program, Boys State delegate and house majority leader,

Dan Rohlf is from Sioux Falls, SD, SD.

Greg Eide

January 7, 2007 - January 13, 2007

School: Rosholt High School
GPA: 3.8
Activities: Fine Arts, football, basketball, track, One Act Play, band, chorus,

Greg Eide is from Rosholt, SD.

Clint Schindler

December 31, 2006 - January 6, 2007

School: Lake Benton High School
GPA: 3.7
Activities: Football, Basketball, Choir, FFA, Student Council President, Class Officer for 4 years, National Honor Society, Alter Server at Church, Homecoming King

Clint Schindler is from Lake Benton, MN.

Allison Bruggeman

December 24, 2006 - December 30, 2006

School: West Lyon Community School
GPA: 4
Activities: National Honor Scoeity - President Student Council - President Volleyball, Girls Basketball, Track

Allison Bruggeman is from Inwood, IA.

Abby Feehan

December 17, 2006 - December 23, 2006

School: Dell Rapids High School
GPA: 4.11
Activities: Currently ranked 1st in her class. National Honor Society Girls State Golf - finished 2nd in the state last year.

Abby Feehan is from Dell Rapids, SD.

Dana Waldner

December 3, 2006 - December 9, 2006

School: Redfield High School
GPA: 3.872
Activities: Oral Interp, 2004-present Basketball, 2003-present Concert Band, 2003-present Jazz Band, 2003-present FBLA,2003-present Track, 2004-present Softball, 2003-present Church Choir, 2004-present Volleybal Studnet Coach, 2005 to present Saftey Council, 2003-2005 Mentor, 2003-2004 Pep Club, 2003-2004 Redfield Pride Day, 2003-present Confirmation Community Service, 2004-2005 CCD, 2003-present Babysitter, St. Bernard's Fall Supper, 2004-2005 Waitress, St. Bernard's Fall Supper, 2003-2004 PTSA Book Fair, 2003-present FBLS Blood Drive, 2006 Pep Band, 2003-present FCA, 2003-2004 St. Bernard's Altar Server, 2003-present Honor Roll, 2003-present Governor's Leadership Luncheon @ USD, May 2005 Presidential Academic Letter, 2003-present Academic Letter, 2003-present Band Letter, 2004-present Track Letter, 2003-present Girls State Delegate, 2006 National Honor Roll, 2006

Dana Waldner is from Redfield, SD.

Carli Ellwein

November 26, 2006 - December 2, 2006

School: Frederick Area School District
GPA: 4.02
Activities: Band and Chorus, Volleyball, Track, Basketball, One Act Play, All school play, College English course, numerous advanced classes

Carli Ellwein is from Frederick, SD.

Courtney Peterson

November 19, 2006 - November 25, 2006

School: Sisseton High School
GPA: 4.1
Activities: FFA,FBLA, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Track, Band, 4H, HS Rodeo, Riding Club, Youth group, Sunday school teacher

Courtney Peterson is from Sisseton, SD.