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.
Jenetta Porter
March 27, 2011 - April 2, 2011
- School
- Platte-Geddes
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- President of the FFA Chapter, involved in rodeo and music.
Jenetta Porter is from Geddes, SD, located within Charles Mix Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Carmen Raville
March 20, 2011 - March 26, 2011
- School
- Marion School District
- GPA
- 3.88
- Activities
- Carmen is involved in volleyball, all school play,FFA and she is active in her church
Carmen Raville is from Marion, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Trevor Huber
March 13, 2011 - March 19, 2011
- School
- Gayville-Volin High School
- GPA
- 3.747
- Activities
- Theater/School Play (2010 Best Supporting Actor) Yearbook/Annual Staff - Senior Editor Newspaper Staff Golf Chorus Honor Roll
Trevor Huber is from Gayville, SD, located within Clay-Union Electric Corporation, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Clay Anderson
March 6, 2011 - March 12, 2011
- School
- Rosholt School
- GPA
- 3.81
- Activities
- Student Body President, NHS, Football, Basketball, Boys State
Clay Anderson is from Rosholt, SD, located within Traverse Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Megan Vockrodt
February 27, 2011 - March 5, 2011
- School
- T. F. Riggs High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Varsity Tennis National Honor Society VP of Future Busines Leaders of America Youth Involvement program Yearbook staff Two-year all-state band member USD Young Leaders Excellence Award HOBY representative
Megan Vockrodt is from Pierre,, SD, located within Oahe Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jacob Sellers
February 20, 2011 - February 26, 2011
- School
- Watertown High School
- GPA
- 3.9
- Activities
- Varsity Swim Team, Wire Choir, Symphonic Strings, All-State Orchestra, ABC Book Club, Key Club, Jazz Choir, Meistersingers Choir, Eagle Scout, Lifeguard, Rotary Scholar, National Honor Society, Several Church Related Activities
Jacob Sellers is from Watertown, SD, located within Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Travis Buse
February 13, 2011 - February 19, 2011
- School
- Lennox High School
- GPA
- 4.26
- Activities
- Cross country, track, band (All State Band 3 years,All-State Jazz Band, All-State Orchestra), debate, National Honor Society, Student Council,class officer, Show Choir, FFA, Quiz Bowl, youth group volunteer.
Travis Buse is from Lennox, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Rachel Fuhrmann
February 6, 2011 - February 12, 2011
- School
- Ipswich High School
- GPA
- 4.07
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field, Student Council President, 4 Year All State Chorus, Band
Rachel Fuhrmann is from Roscoe, SD, located within FEM Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Whitney Geditz
January 30, 2011 - February 5, 2011
- School
- Ipswich High School
- GPA
- 4.063
- Activities
- Band, Vocal, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Girls' Basketball, Volleyball, Track
Whitney Geditz is from Ipswich, SD, located within FEM Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Brooke Hemmer
January 23, 2011 - January 29, 2011
- School
- Colman-Egan High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Sociey, FCCLA, FFA, T.A.T.U (Teens Against Tobacco Use), Volleyball, Cross-country, Basketball, Softball, St.Peters Youth Group, Tech Club, Yearbook
Brooke Hemmer is from Dell Rapids, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.