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.
David McCarthy
February 19, 2006 - February 25, 2006
- School
- Adrian High School
- GPA
- 4.086
- Activities
- Concert Choir, All School Play, Speech, KB, National Honor Society, Math League, Concert Band, Marching Band, One Act Play, Jazz Band
David McCarthy is from Adrian, MN.
Kevin Kelly
February 12, 2006 - February 18, 2006
- School
- Aberdeen Central High School
- GPA
- 3.632
- Activities
- jazz band, show choir, vocal jazz, student senate, SADD, drama
Kevin Kelly is from Aberdeen, SD.
Blake Andersen
February 5, 2006 - February 11, 2006
- School
- Marion School District
- GPA
- 3.63
- Activities
- Football Basketball Track Legion Baseball Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes Member of Church of God in Marion
Blake Andersen is from Marion, SD.
Robert Gregoire
January 29, 2006 - February 4, 2006
- School
- Wakonda High School
- GPA
- 3.42
- Activities
- Academics: A & B Honor Roll(9,10,11,&12) Member of the National Honor Society Yankton Press & Dakotan A+ Student Academic Letter Winner Currently taking AP English through N.S.U. Honors and Awards Jazz Band (9, 10, 11, ) Master of Ceremonies at Coronation (11) Good Attendance Award (9, 10, 11, ) Athletics Track (9*,10*,11*,& 12*), Team MVP Tri-Valley Conference Champion Region & State Champion B.B. (9,10*,11*, ) All-Conference Academic Team (11, ) Cross Country (9*,10*,11*,& 12*) Team MVP Tri-Valley Conference Champion Region 3B & 3A Champion State "B" Champion the last 2 years. * Lettered in sport. Leadership Team Captain (11 & 12) Class Officer (10, & 12) Student Council (9, 10, & 12). Community Service St. Patrick's Church Youth Group (9,10,11, & 12) Prepared food for & served at The Banquet in Yankton, SD (9,10, 11, ) Town Clean Up Referee for Elem. B.B. games Planned for and helped construct the outdoor Eckert Family Memorial at Wakonda School (summer of 2005).
Robert Gregoire is from Wakonda, SD.
Amy Appletoft
January 22, 2006 - January 28, 2006
- School
- Redfield High School
- GPA
- 3.538
- Activities
- Cross Country, Band, Chorus, Safety Council, Flag Corps, Student Mentoring, Class Play, FCA, Good News Club Director, Prayer Leader, Planned and Directed church play, Vacation Bible School volunteer counselor, church youth group president, sign language interpreter for church, Cambodia youth mission, Central American youth missions
Amy Appletoft is from Redfiled, SD.
Joshua Schmidt
January 15, 2006 - January 21, 2006
- School
- Lennox High School
- GPA
- 4.26
- Activities
- Cross Country, Soccer, National Honor Society, Debate, Pep-A-Graph (school paper), Band (drum major), Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Jr. Class Treasurer, German Club.
Joshua Schmidt is from Lennox, SD.
Brittney Babb
January 8, 2006 - January 14, 2006
- School
- Vermillion High School
- GPA
- 3.65
- Activities
- Varsity Letterwinner - Volleyball, Basketball & Track 2 year State Track Meet Qualifier 2005 State A Track 4x400m Champion 2005 State A Track 4x200m 3rd place 2005 State A Track Medley 8th place Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Member 2005 HomeTowne Hero of Character VHS Honors Program student National Honor Society Member Head Start Student Mentor
Brittney Babb is from Vermillion, SD.
Ryan Hilgemann
January 1, 2006 - January 7, 2006
- School
- Aberdeen Central High SChool
- GPA
- 3.707
- Activities
- choir, show choir, student senate, student rep. on committee on academic rigor, SADD
Ryan Hilgemann is from Aberdeen, SD.
Brian Bye
December 25, 2005 - December 31, 2005
- School
- Gayville-Volin High School
- GPA
- 4.08
- Activities
- Football, Basketball, Cross-Country, Golf, Band, Chorus (All-State, 3 years), Student Council, Character Council, 4-H, Church Youth Group, HOBY, SD Boys State
Brian Bye is from Gayville, SD.
Samantha McGraw
December 18, 2005 - December 24, 2005
- School
- Clark
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Drama FCCLA Yearbook National Honor Society
Samantha McGraw is from Clark, SD.