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.
Amy Poppinga
September 18, 2005 - September 24, 2005
- School
- Lennox High School
- GPA
- 4.27
- Activities
- Cross Country, Track and Field, National Honor Society, SADD, TATU, First Priority, Jr. Class Prsident, Sr. Class President, Church Youth Group, Pep-A-Graph (school newspaper), Quiz Bowl, Band, and Yearbook.
Amy Poppinga is from Chancellor, SD.
Erin Eichten
September 11, 2005 - September 17, 2005
- School
- Baltic School District
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volleyball-4 years; cheerleading-4 years; drama-3 years; oral interp-4 years; color guard-2 years; class president-4 years; student council secretary and vice-president; FCCLA officer-4 years; student of the month-3 years; National Honor Society; Outstanding Sophomore for Governor's Luncheon; Character Counts spokesperson; served on the school district's short term goals committee; numerous volunteer activities; she has also met the school's service learning hours every year
Erin Eichten is from Dell Rapids, SD.
Chelsea Hageman
September 4, 2005 - September 10, 2005
- School
- Hoven High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, Chorus,Oral Interp,School Play,Volleyball, Track, FCCLA.
Chelsea Hageman is from Hoven, SD.
Erin Klein
May 1, 2005 - May 7, 2005
- School
- Dell Rapids High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society, Band, Chorus-All State, Quill&Scroll, yearbook and newspaper staffs, plays, DAR Good Citizen Finalist.
Erin Klein is from Dell Rapids, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Sara Jones
April 24, 2005 - April 30, 2005
- School
- West Central High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Improv team, Band, Madrigal dinner, Oral Interp, fall play, spring musical, Girls State, Mathletes, Bel Conto Choir, Quiz Bowl, Knowledge Master Bowl, Concert Choir
Sara Jones is from Sioux Falls, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Matthew Larsen
April 17, 2005 - April 23, 2005
- School
- Lennox High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Student Council, National Honor Society, newspaper editor, Natural Helpers, basketball, soccer, baseball, golf, band, and church youth group.
Matthew Larsen is from Sioux Falls, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Melissa Heinemann
April 10, 2005 - April 16, 2005
- School
- Flandreau Public High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Expanding hrmony Dance Company member--12 years Band--8 years Chorus--1 year Flute and Piano study--9 years CCD--Church Youth Group Oral Interpretation, All School Plays, Catholic Church Pianist, Songleader for church, All-State Band Member for 2 years
Melissa Heinemann is from Flandreau, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Sarah Dickes
April 3, 2005 - April 9, 2005
- School
- O'Gorman High School
- GPA
- 4.44
- Activities
- Choir (9-12), Ovation Show Choir, All-State Chorus, Spring musical 9-12 (has the lead this year), Soccer (on State Championship team), Oral Interpretaion, Teens Against Tobacco Use, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Ambassadors, Future Problem Solvers, several Community Service activities including Habitat for Humanity and serving at the Banquet, church choir, Eucharistic Minister, National Honor Society, and more.
Sarah Dickes is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Lincoln Campbell
March 27, 2005 - April 2, 2005
- School
- Aberdeen Central High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Please call 725-8101 for a list of Lincoln's activities.
Lincoln Campbell is from Aberdeen, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Gwen Kisling
March 20, 2005 - March 26, 2005
- School
- Rutland High School
- GPA
- 3.5
- Activities
- track, football and boys' basketball cheerleading, oral interp, one-act play, all-school play, band, choir, homecoming committee, student council vice president, National Honor Society, homecoming queen
Gwen Kisling is from Rutland, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.