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.
Tess Johnson
January 9, 2011 - January 15, 2011
- School
- Clark High School
- GPA
- 3.95
- Activities
- Cross Country Track Volleyball Basketball National Honor Society FCCLA 4-H C-Club
Tess Johnson is from Henry, SD, located within Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Briana Jung
January 2, 2011 - January 8, 2011
- School
- Warner High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volleyball Basketball Cross Country Track Junior Olympic Volleyball Band Chorus Elementary Volleyball Coach Algebra I & II tutor
Briana Jung is from Warner, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Douglas Kallas
December 12, 2010 - December 18, 2010
- School
- Leola High School
- GPA
- 3.897
- Activities
- Douglas is involved with various athletic and extracurricular activities. He participates in football and wrestling. He has also served as the local FBLA-PBL vice president and treasurer for the past two years. He has also attended the FBLA-PBL National Leadership Conference as a competitor. Douglas received high marks from the national judges for his presentation and communication skills.
Douglas Kallas is from Leola, SD, located within FEM Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Nicole Snyder
December 5, 2010 - December 11, 2010
- School
- Dell Rapids High School
- GPA
- 4.15
- Activities
- Cross Country, Track, Oral Interp, Oral Interp Judge, Quiz Bowl, FCCLA, One Act Play, Jazz Band, Yearbook Photographer, FFA, National Honor Society, 4-H, TaeKwonDo
Nicole Snyder is from Dell, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Mitchell McIntire
November 28, 2010 - December 4, 2010
- School
- Aberdeen Central High School
- GPA
- 3.974
- Activities
- National Honor Society Science Bowl (Captain) Quiz Bowl Track Debate Honors Choir Trapshooting (Captain) Church Youth Group
Mitchell McIntire is from Aberdeen, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Ashley Tonak
November 21, 2010 - November 27, 2010
- School
- Willow Lake School
- GPA
- 3.738
- Activities
- FFA, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Plays, Yearbook, Band, Choir,
Ashley Tonak is from Willow Lake, SD, located within Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Alyssa Becht
November 14, 2010 - November 20, 2010
- School
- Deuel School District
- GPA
- 3.88
- Activities
- Chorus Band Basketball Golf Manager Key Club NHS Pres Stud Co Rep Class Treasurer
Alyssa Becht is from Clear Lake, SD, located within H-D Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Casandra Hazuka
November 7, 2010 - November 13, 2010
- School
- Andes Central High
- GPA
- 3.87
- Activities
- National Honor Society, Band, Chorus, Church Leader, FCCLA, Volleyball Stats, Wrestling Stats, Meals on Wheels, Youth Group, Mentor Program, Peer Helper, Class Tresurer, Student Council Rep.
Casandra Hazuka is from Lake Andes, SD, located within Charles Mix Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jenna Donnelly
October 31, 2010 - November 6, 2010
- School
- Elk Point-Jefferson
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society, Vocal, SD High School Rodeo, Student Council, Dance Team.
Jenna Donnelly is from Elk Point, SD, located within Union County Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Jack Carda
October 24, 2010 - October 30, 2010
- School
- Kimball High School
- GPA
- 3.884
- Activities
- Football - 4 years, Captain, All Conference Track - 4 years Wrestling - 4 years, Captain, 7th place state wrestling tournament FFA - 3 years CBH Academic Festival place winner Volunteered with AAU wrestling A Honor Roll all 4 years
Jack Carda is from Pukwana, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.