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
Tyler Bain
Aberdeen Central High School
Tyler will be featured on Dakota News Now during the 6:00PM news on Monday, February 2 and again on the Dakota News Now morning news on Tuesday, February 3 between 6:00AM and 7:00AM.
Jensen Twite
May 10, 2015 - May 16, 2015
- School
- Tea Area High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, Theater, National Honor Society, Art
Jensen Twite is from Tea, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Kendra Krosch
May 3, 2015 - May 9, 2015
- School
- Miller High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- FCCLA, FFA, Band, Chorus, Track, Student Council Representative, Class Officer, One Act Play, Oral Interpretation, Yearbook, Academic Challenge, Northern State Math Contest
Kendra Krosch is from Miller, SD, located within Dakota Energy Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jayden Mikkonen
April 26, 2015 - May 2, 2015
- School
- Frederick Area School District
- GPA
- 3.64
- Activities
- Basketball, golf, choir, class officer, math team, volunteer elementary basketball coach, youth group
Jayden Mikkonen is from Frederick, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Cole Acheson
April 19, 2015 - April 25, 2015
- School
- Chester Area School
- GPA
- 3.94
- Activities
- President, National Honor Society. President, Spanish Club. President, Band. Vice-president, Senior class. Student council representative. Football, captain (2013-present). Basketball, 2011-present. Track, 2011-present. Baseball, (2011-present). American Legion Award recipient.
Cole Acheson is from Chester, SD, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Anders Peterson
April 12, 2015 - April 18, 2015
- School
- Canton High School
- GPA
- 3.973
- Activities
- Football,basketball,baseball,B.U.D.S. (peer helpers), STARS (Students Taking a Right Stand), NHS,band. Anders is also involved with his youth group and has been helping coach Special Olympic basketball team. He is has also helped with serving at the Banquet and volunteering at LOVE INC.
Anders Peterson is from Canton, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Patrick Reiter
April 5, 2015 - April 11, 2015
- School
- Florence High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Football Basketball Golf FFA
Patrick Reiter is from Florence, SD, located within Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Levi Olson
March 29, 2015 - April 4, 2015
- School
- Waubay High School
- GPA
- 3.81
- Activities
- Oral Interp, Play, Student Council, NHS
Levi Olson is from Waubay, SD, located within Lake Region Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Christine Morgan
March 22, 2015 - March 28, 2015
- School
- Northwestern High School
- GPA
- 3.86
- Activities
- Volleyball, Drama, FBLA, HOBY, Robotics.
Christine Morgan is from , MELLETTE, SD, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Kristi Pond
March 15, 2015 - March 21, 2015
- School
- Ipswich Public School District 22-6
- GPA
- 4.201
- Activities
- Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Student Government, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, Pep Band
Kristi Pond is from Ipswich, SD, located within FEM Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Shadryn Van Zee
March 8, 2015 - March 14, 2015
- School
- Huron High School
- GPA
- 3.971
- Activities
- Senior Class Secretary,National Honor Society,Concert Choir Orchestra (Secretary & Treasurer) Quiz Bowl,Radio Quiz Bowl,Pep Club Key Club,Spanish Club,Huron Youth Leadership Council Mt. Olivet Youth Group President Worship Team member
Shadryn Van Zee is from Huron, SD, located within Dakota Energy Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.