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.
Alison Jarrett
March 13, 2005 - March 19, 2005
- School
- Madison High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Marching band-section leader, chosen soloist, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, All STate Chorus-chosen soloist, One-Act play-superior individual acting award, Student Council Class President, National Honor Society, United Methodist Youth Group, Future Problem Solvers, Tennis, All School Play
Alison Jarrett is from Madison, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Kyle Knutson
March 6, 2005 - March 12, 2005
- School
- Sioux Valley High School
- GPA
- 3.6
- Activities
- Oral interpretation, drama, band, jazz band, All State Jazz Band, student council, Boys State delegate
Kyle Knutson is from Volga, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Aaron Cross
February 27, 2005 - March 5, 2005
- School
- Mitchell High School
- GPA
- 3.822
- Activities
- Band (4 years), Band section leader (senior year), Jazz Band (Trumpet, junior & senior year), Marching band soloist, Show Choir (2 years), Fall Play (4 years), Debate (4 years), School and community musicals, National Honor Roll, and National Honor Society. Church activities include: Sunday School Instructor (4 years), Love Feast server, UMC Youth Council, and Youth Praise Band.
Aaron Cross is from Mitchell, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Sarah Wolf
February 20, 2005 - February 26, 2005
- School
- Chamberlain High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society, TORCH (Teens on the Road to Chemical Health)
Sarah Wolf is from Chamberlain,, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Keri Eulberg
February 13, 2005 - February 19, 2005
- School
- St. Mary Catholic Schools
- GPA
- 3.976
- Activities
- Student Body President, National Honor Society President, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership selection, World Leadership Congress, Girl's State, Youth Business Adventure, Teens Against Tobacco Use, State Student Council Region Rep., School newspaper editor, Yearbook editor, Governor's Luncheon,VB, BB, Track, CC, FB statistician, Character Counts (YMCA)
Keri Eulberg is from Dell Rapids,, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Carrie J. Borgheiinck
February 6, 2005 - February 12, 2005
- School
- Sisseton High School
- GPA
- 4.111
- Activities
- Carrie is active in the following activities: Drama Club, Vice President of Student Council, Track athlete, member Sisseton National Honor Society, 2004 Girls State Delegate from Sisseton.
Carrie J. Borgheiinck is from Browns Valley, MN, MN, located within Traverse Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Tiffany Nelson
January 30, 2005 - February 5, 2005
- School
- Arlington High School
- GPA
- 3.324
- Activities
- Tiffany is involved in volleyball, basketball, band, the fall play, summer softball, tutoring of fourth grade students, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society
Tiffany Nelson is from Hetland, SD, SD, located within Kingsbury Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Kayleen Stoeser
January 23, 2005 - January 29, 2005
- School
- Stanley County High School
- GPA
- 3.8
- Activities
- National Honor Society 2004 Spanish Honor Society 2004 Who's Who in Sports 2004 Student Body President 2004 Who's Who among American High School Students 2004 Varsity Volleyball 2001-2004 Varsity Track 2004 Varsity Basketball 2002-2004 Youth member of United Way Board
Kayleen Stoeser is from Ft. Pierre, SD.
Alec Bonander
January 16, 2005 - January 22, 2005
- School
- West Lyon Community School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Wrestling, Football, President of Student Council, Member of National Honor Society, Homecoming Royalty
Alec Bonander is from Larchwood, IA, SD.
Lucas Keahey
January 9, 2005 - January 15, 2005
- School
- Aberdeen Christian High School
- GPA
- 3.87
- Activities
- show choir, basketball, hockey, debate, drama, cross country, student council president, Bible study leader, AWANA activities coordinator
Lucas Keahey is from Aberdeen, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.