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.
Aaron Fromelt
February 7, 2010 - February 13, 2010
- School
- Webster High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Choir, Student Council (class officer), NSU Math Contest (top place winner-2009), SD Youth Senate.
Aaron Fromelt is from Webster, SD.
Landon Braun
January 31, 2010 - February 6, 2010
- School
- Rosholt
- GPA
- 3.9
- Activities
- Basketball, Football, Class Officer
Landon Braun is from Rosholt, SD.
Maura Bickner
January 24, 2010 - January 30, 2010
- School
- Kimball High School
- GPA
- 4.12
- Activities
- Volleyball Captain, Junior Olympic Volleyball League, Swim Team, Softball, Basketball, Football Stats, Student Council, Senior Class Secretary/Treasurer, Junior Class President, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, Band, Drum Major, Chorus, K-Club, Honor Roll, Academic Festival, Girls State Delegate, Young Leader's Award, Homecoming Royalty
Maura Bickner is from Kimball, SD.
Jack Foley
January 17, 2010 - January 23, 2010
- School
- Centerville
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Football Basketball Track Band National Honor Societ Senior Class President
Jack Foley is from Centerville, SD.
Chelsey Larsen
January 10, 2010 - January 16, 2010
- School
- Viborg School District
- GPA
- 4.061
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field, Chorus, Class Officer, Student Council
Chelsey Larsen is from Viborg, SD.
Erik Muckey
January 3, 2010 - January 9, 2010
- School
- Corsica High School
- GPA
- 4.262
- Activities
- Football 4 years, Basketball 4 years, Track 4 years, Cross-Country 5 years, One-Act Plays 4 years, Chorus 4 years, All-State Chorus-4 years, Band 4 years, FCCLA-4 years, Class Officer 4 years, Student Council President, FCCLA Chapter President, State FCCLA Peer Educator-3 years, Hugh O'Brien Leadership 3 years. National Honor Society 3 years.
Erik Muckey is from Corsica, SD.
Tanner Herr
December 13, 2009 - December 19, 2009
- School
- Tea Area High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- band, baseball, quiz bowl, volunteering, Boy's State delegate, Youth Business Adventure, Science Camp, church youth group, tutored middle school students in math
Tanner Herr is from Tea, SD.
Danielle Smith
December 6, 2009 - December 12, 2009
- School
- Huron High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Swim team, cross country, TATU, National Honor Society, Key Club, church youth group
Danielle Smith is from Huron, SD.
Brodric Moeller
November 29, 2009 - December 5, 2009
- School
- Rutland High School
- GPA
- 3.985
- Activities
- Student Counsel President. FFA President. Journalism. Oral Interp. One Act & All School Plays. Track. National Honor Society
Brodric Moeller is from Garretson, SD.
Maria Niechwiadowicz
November 22, 2009 - November 28, 2009
- School
- Washington High School
- GPA
- 4.011
- Activities
- Choir Show Choir Theatre SALSA(Serve and Learn Student Association) Church youth group Dance Storyland Children's Theatre ELCA National Youth Gathering Community service through church 2008 All-State Choir 2008 All-Honors Choir
Maria Niechwiadowicz is from Sioux Falls, SD.