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.
Brittany Williams
April 18, 2010 - April 24, 2010
- School
- Madison High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Student Council Secretary, Class Representative; Marching Band - Section leader; Volleyball - 4 years, captain; FBLA - Award winner at State Competition; Spring Play Tech Crew; National Honor Society; Yearbook editor; Volunteers one to two hours a week at Church Activities.
Brittany Williams is from Madison, SD.
Caitlyn Selland
April 11, 2010 - April 17, 2010
- School
- Woonsocket High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Football stats, Basketball stats, Band, Chorus, Drama, Oral Interp, Youth Group, VBS Teacher, NHS- secretary, Student Council- secretary/tres., Quiz Bowl, and volunteers at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital.
Caitlyn Selland is from Letcher, SD.
Sam Kollmann
April 4, 2010 - April 10, 2010
- School
- Parkston
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, FCA, TORCH, NHS, Band, CYO
Sam Kollmann is from Parkston, SD.
Kate Nuhsbaumer
March 28, 2010 - April 3, 2010
- School
- Redfield High School
- GPA
- 4.11
- Activities
- Activities Grade 12: FBLA Band Volleyball Basketball Drumline Student Council Golf National Honor Society Grade 11: FBLA Band Volleyball Basketball Drumline Student Council Golf Softball National Honor Society NSU Math Participant Grade 10: FBLA Band Volleyball Basketball Student Council Golf Softball NSU Math Contest Participant Grade 9: FBLA Band Volleyball Basketball Student Council Softball Track Chorus J.O. Volleyball NSU Math Contest Participant Quiz Bowl Awards and Honors Grade 12: ?A+? Honor Roll VB/BB Varsity Letter Big Idea State Finalist Student of the Month Nominee Girls? State Delegate YBA Attendee Big Idea 2nd Place Winner 2-time Student of the Month Nominee Grade 11: ?A+? Honor Roll Top 25th Percentile on the National Financial Challenge Academic Letter VB/BB/Golf Varsity Letter Golf ? Most Improved SD CPA Outstanding Student FBLA Spelling Relay Champion Grade 10: ?A+? Honor Roll 3rd place FBLA Spelling Relay Presidential Academic Award Young Leaders? Excellence Award Academic Letter Grade 9: ?A+? Honor Roll Presidential Excellence Award Academic Letter Who?s Who Among American Students Student of the Month Nominee
Kate Nuhsbaumer is from Zell, SD.
Thomas Gergan
March 21, 2010 - March 27, 2010
- School
- Waverly/South Shore High School
- GPA
- 3.9
- Activities
- Football, 'A' Honor Roll, Track, All School Play, ECC Business Contest Contestant, Concert Band (2yrs), Pep Band (2yrs), Boys State, Student Council Representative,
Thomas Gergan is from Watertown, SD.
Bailey Hurlbert
March 14, 2010 - March 20, 2010
- School
- Clark High School
- GPA
- 3.79
- Activities
- FFA, Oral Interp, Yearbook, All-School Play, One-Act Play, Volleyball, National Honor Society, Music, 4-H
Bailey Hurlbert is from Raymond, SD.
Eric Lundberg
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
- School
- Deuel High School
- GPA
- 3.971
- Activities
- Football, Basketball, Track, NHS, Student Council, and Key Club.
Eric Lundberg is from Clear Lake, SD.
Ted Fennema
February 28, 2010 - March 6, 2010
- School
- Avon High School
- GPA
- 3.86
- Activities
- Student Body Vice President Band Chorus(All-State)
Ted Fennema is from Avon, SD.
Emily Bosch
February 21, 2010 - February 27, 2010
- School
- Yankton High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volunteer Activities: Serving the local Banquet; YHS Peer Tutoring; Alex's Lemonade Stand; Children's Miracle Network/YHS Student Council. Academic: Debate;2006-present, National qualifier,SD state runner-up. Student Council;2008-present, Gavins Point Region Vice President. Young Democrats;2006-present, President; YHS Band; Marching & Wind Ensemble; National Honor Society; SD Oral Interpretation Contest, State Superior. Girls State, SD Federalist party chairman; HOBY ambassador-2008; Pioneer Homecoming Club; Student Congress;2006-present.
Emily Bosch is from Yankton, SD.
Krystal Heer
February 14, 2010 - February 20, 2010
- School
- Doland School
- GPA
- 3.8
- Activities
- FCCLA president, state student council rep, basketball, volleyball, chorus
Krystal Heer is from Doland, SD.