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.
Kayla Graber
April 30, 2006 - May 6, 2006
- School
- Hurley
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Jr. Auxiliary Community Choir Jazz Band Jazz Choir Journalism Honor Sociecty Parade Marshall 4-H Jinior Leader All School Play Chorus Student Council TATU TORCH Yearbook Church Youth Group FCCLA Band Basketball Cheerleading Track Volleyball Softball 4-H Salem Mennonite Church Member Chancel Choir at Salem Church Bell Choir at Salem Church
Kayla Graber is from Hurley, SD.
Jami Swenson
April 23, 2006 - April 29, 2006
- School
- Chamberlain High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, Chorus, National Honor Society, Volleyball, Fine Arts Plays & Musicals, Student Council
Jami Swenson is from Chamberlain, SD.
Matt Hubbell
April 16, 2006 - April 22, 2006
- School
- Brandon Valley High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, All-State Chorus, Student Council, National Honor Society, Tennis, Theater, Peer Helpers, Tutor
Matt Hubbell is from Brandon, SD.
Kindal Konechne
April 9, 2006 - April 15, 2006
- School
- Kimball
- GPA
- 4.072
- Activities
- FBLA-Mountain Plains National Vice President, Track, Basketball, National Honor Society, Student Council, marching band, K Club,
Kindal Konechne is from Kimball, SD.
Jennifer Bjorklund
April 2, 2006 - April 8, 2006
- School
- Estelline High School
- GPA
- 3.884
- Activities
- Drama (all school play and the 1-Act, Volleyball, National Honor Society, and has been part of the music programs and track in the past.
Jennifer Bjorklund is from Estelline, SD.
Katie Klipfel
March 26, 2006 - April 1, 2006
- School
- Leola High School
- GPA
- 3.849
- Activities
- Katie is actively involved with many school and community related activities. She has received many high honors in both band and chorus. She has recently participated in All State Orchestra. She is also involved with her local church youth group, Future Business Leaders of America and the Character Counts Team. The Character Counts team meets bimonthly with K-6 age students and promotes the importance of 6 character traits: trustworthiness, respect, responsiblity, fairness, caring and citizenship. Katie is exceptional at teaching elementary age students the importance of good character. She has also received many high honors at the state level for FBLA. She has had the opportunity to compete at the national level of FBLA as well. Katie works well with all ages within the Leola community. She spends much of her time volunteering for projects associated with bettering the community and other's lives.
Katie Klipfel is from Leola, SD.
Allison LaFave
March 19, 2006 - March 25, 2006
- School
- DeSmet High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Natural Helpers,Senate Page for Tom Daschle,SD Senate Page 2006,Drama,Girls Stater, DAR Candidate, Accepted to Harvard,NHS
Allison LaFave is from DeSmet, SD.
Chelsey Luecke
March 12, 2006 - March 18, 2006
- School
- Groton Area School
- GPA
- 4.1
- Activities
- piano show choir band girls volleyball track
Chelsey Luecke is from Groton, SD.
Taylor Olson
March 5, 2006 - March 11, 2006
- School
- Arlington High School
- GPA
- 3.48
- Activities
- Taylor is involved in the following organizations and activities: National Honor Society, Boys State, FFA, football, basketball, baseball, one act play, band, marching band and pep band.
Taylor Olson is from Bruce, SD.
Joni Strom
February 26, 2006 - March 4, 2006
- School
- Beresford High School
- GPA
- 3.993
- Activities
- Band, Chorus, All-State Choir, Cross Country, Track, FFA
Joni Strom is from Beresford, SD.