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.
Laura Eidsness
October 29, 2006 - November 4, 2006
- School
- Henry High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society, Yearbook editor, Student Body President, basketball, volleyball, track, band, choir (all-state), TORCH, school play, oral interp, 4-H (treasurer), 4-H Junior Leaders, SD State 4-H Council/Ambassador, LYO (treasurer)
Laura Eidsness is from Henry, SD.
Abby Plucker
October 22, 2006 - October 28, 2006
- School
- Parker High School
- GPA
- 3.924
- Activities
- Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Student Body President, Church Group
Abby Plucker is from Parker, SD.
Alan Haarstad
October 15, 2006 - October 21, 2006
- School
- Iroquois
- GPA
- 3.905
- Activities
- Drama, IPAT, FCA, track, basketball,football, National Honor Society
Alan Haarstad is from Iroquois,, SD.
Jenalee Doom
October 8, 2006 - October 14, 2006
- School
- Wagner Community School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball Band, Chorus, Drum Majorette, Jazz Band, Student Council, National Honor Society, Play, etc.
Jenalee Doom is from Wagner, SD.
Katie Waldner
October 1, 2006 - October 7, 2006
- School
- Willow Lake
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- band, chorus, basketball, track,National Honor Society, Church Youth leader, Bible school teacher, All state chorus,member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Katie Waldner is from Carpenter, SD.
Allison Fink
September 24, 2006 - September 30, 2006
- School
- Tripp-Delmont High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Basketball 4 yrs Track 2 yrs. Golf 1 yr Band 5 yrs Piano Accompanist 4 yrs Jazz Band 4 yrs Chorus 4 yrs Girls Chorus 4 yrs TATU 3 yrs Natural Helper 2 yrs Quiz Bowl 2 yrs Class President 4 yrs Yankton P&D A+ student 4 yrs Student Council Sec/Treas 1 yr Student Council President 1 yr Football Statatician 3 yrs Girls State Representative
Allison Fink is from Delmont, SD.
Elisa Chan
September 17, 2006 - September 23, 2006
- School
- Roosevelt High School
- GPA
- 4.225
- Activities
- Roosevelt Teddies Dance Team, Spectrum (Diversity Awareness Club), RHS Math Team, Orchestra (Principal Violist), Future Business Leaders of America, Student Council (Treasurer), Serve and Learn Student Association (over 500 volunteer hours), National Honors' Society, RHS Diversity Committee, Dance, Piano, Dakota Academy of Performing Arts (principal Violist), All-State Orchestra (4 years), Summer Scholar at Washington University in St. Louis, Habitat for Humanity, and Veterans Administration Hospital (over 700 volunteer hours)
Elisa Chan is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Julie Santella
September 10, 2006 - September 16, 2006
- School
- O'Gorman High School
- GPA
- 4.32
- Activities
- Varsity & Dakota Gold soccer, Concert Choir, school musical, plays violin, Church Choir, Church Youth Group, National Honor Society
Julie Santella is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Mikaela Sechser
September 3, 2006 - September 9, 2006
- School
- Harrisburg High School
- GPA
- 4.063
- Activities
- Basketball (grades 9-12), Volleyball (grade 9), Track (grade 9), Club Soccer (grades 9-12), High School Soccer (grades 10-12), Advanced/Recreational Soccer (grades 9-12), Concert Band (grades 9-12), Marching Band (grades 9-12), Pep Band (grades 9-12), Jazz Band (grade 12), Quiz Bowl (grades 11-12), Piano Lessons (grades 9-12), SEED (gifted program - grades 9-12), First Priority (grades 10-12), Yearbook/Annual Staff (grades 11-12), Prom Committee (grade 11), Tiger Staff (school newspaper - grade 12)
Mikaela Sechser is from Harrisburg, SD.
Kelsie Nebelsick
May 7, 2006 - May 13, 2006
- School
- Canistota High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society, Volleyball, Basketball, President of local FBLA, numerous other school, church, and community activities.
Kelsie Nebelsick is from Canistota, SD.