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.
Matt Adamson
January 2, 2005 - January 8, 2005
- School
- O'Gorman High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Football, track, baseball, chorus. Matt was on a state championship relay in track, a member of the state championship Legion baseball team, and on O'Gorman's state championship football team where he was a two-way starter and received the Most Valuable Defensive Player in the championship game. But, it's the type of kid he is on and off the field that is truly special.
Matt Adamson is from Sioux Falls, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Emily Kuecker
December 26, 2004 - January 1, 2005
- School
- Webster High School
- GPA
- 4.13
- Activities
- FFA, Choir, Band, Volleyball, Emily is an active participant in all these...not just a member!Student Council, Golf, Cross Country, Yearbook, Websterian (newspaper), Tobacco Coalition, W Club, Float Committee,
Emily Kuecker is from Webster,, SD, located within Lake Region Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Naomi Sletten
December 19, 2004 - December 25, 2004
- School
- Irene High School
- GPA
- 3.75
- Activities
- Naomi has been invloved w. the following: F.C.C.L.A. - 4 years; school play - 4 years; B.B. - 4 years; V.B. - 4 years; Track - 3 years; Student Council - 4 years; she has also been awarded the Irene Academic Award and is a member of the Irene Honor Society.
Naomi Sletten is from Irene, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Amber Dellman
December 12, 2004 - December 18, 2004
- School
- Brandon Valley
- GPA
- 3.99
- Activities
- Band 9-12, Destination Imagination 9, tutor 10-12, girls basketball manager 10-12, soccer 9-12, church youth group 9-12, 4-H 9-12, Intrepid (Great Plains Club Soccer Team) 9-10, exchange student host family 11, National Honor Society, vacation bible school volunteer, church nursery volunteer, 4-H community volunteer
Amber Dellman is from Valley Springs, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Andrew Erickson
December 5, 2004 - December 11, 2004
- School
- West Central High School
- GPA
- 3.8
- Activities
- Improv, Peer Trainer at Improv summer camp, Student Council Vice President, editor of Trojan Tribune newspaper, Madrigal Singers, Oral Interp, Boys State, Bel Conto Singers, Concert Choir, Allstate Choir (2 years), Quiz Bowl, Knowledge Bowl Master, fall play (4 years), spring musical (3 years)
Andrew Erickson is from Humbolt, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Tara Oltmanns
November 28, 2004 - December 4, 2004
- School
- Lennox High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, Vocal Music, All-State Chorus, Student Council, Cross Country, News Paper Editor, SADD, TATU, and First Priority
Tara Oltmanns is from Lennox, SD.
Heather Hult
November 21, 2004 - November 27, 2004
- School
- Hurley
- GPA
- 3.897
- Activities
- Just about everything
Heather Hult is from Davis, SD.
Stephanie Larsen
November 14, 2004 - November 20, 2004
- School
- Marion School District
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- She participated and lettered in volleyball, golf, chorus, oral intep, school play and one act play, and the editor of the annual. She also does the stats for the wrestling team.
Stephanie Larsen is from Marion, SD.
Michael Larson
November 7, 2004 - November 13, 2004
- School
- Pipestone Area High School
- GPA
- 3.95
- Activities
- Student Council President, All State Band&Orchestra,Peer Helper, Track,NatHonorSoc,BoyScout,Bloodmobile Coordinator,Nat.Math Award
Michael Larson is from Pipestone, MN.
Eric Gillen
October 31, 2004 - November 6, 2004
- School
- Bridgewater High School
- GPA
- 3.95
- Activities
- National Honor Society, FFA officer, FB, BB, Track,Class Officer
Eric Gillen is from Bridgewater, SD.