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
Rylan Skorczewski
Hendricks Public School
Rylan will be featured on Dakota News Now during the 6:00PM news on Monday, November 17 and again on the Dakota News Now morning news on Tuesday, November 18 between 6:00AM and 7:00AM.
Haley Brunke
March 4, 2012 - March 10, 2012
- School
- Scotland High School
- GPA
- 3.902
- Activities
- Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Student Council, Choir, Band, Show Choir
Haley Brunke is from Scotland, SD, located within Bon Homme-Yankton Electric Assn., a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Adam Cloos
February 26, 2012 - March 3, 2012
- School
- Milbank High School
- GPA
- 4.105
- Activities
- Adam has been involved in Football for 4 years; Track-3 years. Adam was one of the 2011-Team Captain of the Milbank Football team. Adam is a Member of the Milbank School Honor Society. Homecoming King in 2011. Senior Class President Attended USD Young Leaders Milbank School Blood Drive Worker Nani O'Hana Cancer Walk Team Member Adam has been a leader of the Milbank FFA Chapter. Current Milbank FFA Chapter Vice President. Chapter President in 2010-2011. Attended the FFA Washington Leadership Conference in July, 2011. Represented South Dakota at the National FFA Convention in 2010. Attended the FFA State Convention 3 years. Participated at the State FFA Leadership for 4 years.
Adam Cloos is from Milbank, SD, located within Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Kari Fods
February 19, 2012 - February 25, 2012
- School
- Chester Area School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society, president. Spanish Club, president. Class president. Band, president. Student Council. Yearbook. Cheerleading.
Kari Fods is from Madison, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Sarah Wedel
February 12, 2012 - February 18, 2012
- School
- James Valley Christian School
- GPA
- 3.98
- Activities
- National Honor Society, Student Council Vice President, Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington D.C., Girls State Leutenant Governor, Class president in grades 9-11,Concert Band, All-State Chorus, Music Contest winner, Five-year winner in National Piano Guild Competitions, Volleyball Co-Captain, Varsity Basketball starter, and State Track.
Sarah Wedel is from Yale, SD, located within Dakota Energy Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Kelli Garry
February 5, 2012 - February 11, 2012
- School
- Lake Preston School District
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, Chours, Swing Choir, Jazz Band, FFA, FCCLA, Oral Interp, Student Council, Blood Drive, Blue and Gold, NHS, Comp Cheer
Kelli Garry is from Lake Preston, SD, SD, located within Kingsbury Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Stephanie Haiar
January 29, 2012 - February 4, 2012
- School
- Marion School District
- GPA
- 3.744
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Student Council, Band, Choir, FCA, School Board Student Leadership Team
Stephanie Haiar is from Marion, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Ryan Howe
January 22, 2012 - January 28, 2012
- School
- Chamberlain High School
- GPA
- 4.13
- Activities
- CHS Concert Choir, National Honor Society, Technology Aide for CHS, Voice of Democracy Speech Regional Winner
Ryan Howe is from Chamberlain, SD 57325, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Adelyn Crabtree
January 15, 2012 - January 21, 2012
- School
- T. F. Riggs High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Youth Involvement Program, Girls State Senator, Chamber Choir, All-State Choir, Choir Council, Outstanding Oral Interpretation, NASA WISH Systems Manager, Ambassadors of Music, National Honor Society, Dance, Debate, NASA INSPIRE
Adelyn Crabtree is from Pierre, SD, located within Oahe Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jeff McGraw
January 8, 2012 - January 14, 2012
- School
- Clark High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Football, Basketball, National Honor Society, Baseball
Jeff McGraw is from Clark, SD, located within Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jenna Kitchenmaster
January 1, 2012 - January 7, 2012
- School
- Andes Central
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Andes Central Student of the Year, 2010-2012; Band 2006- present; Chorus, 2006- present; SD All State Chorus, Oct 2008, Oct 2011; FCCLA Aug 2006- Present (Vice-President, 2009, 2011; President, 2010; Secretary, 2008); NHS, 2010-Present (2008-2009 Member of the Year, 2010-2011 Officer of the Year); SD Girls State Delegate, 2011; Annual School Children's Theater, 2009-2011; Annual School Science Fair 2009- 2011; Track and Field 2011; Volleyball 2008-2009; National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Participant, 2010.
Jenna Kitchenmaster is from Lake Andes, SD, located within Charles Mix Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.