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.
Brooke Kix
November 15, 2009 - November 21, 2009
- School
- Ellsworth Public School
- GPA
- 3.9
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball, Band, Choir, Church Youth Group, PIP, E-Club,
Brooke Kix is from Ellsworth, MN.
Alexandra Benson
November 8, 2009 - November 14, 2009
- School
- Hurley School District
- GPA
- 4.025
- Activities
- Volleyball, Cheerleading, Student Council, Class Officer, Chorus, Band, Sunday School Teacher, Camp Counselor
Alexandra Benson is from Hurley, SD.
Garrett Weber
November 1, 2009 - November 7, 2009
- School
- T. F. Riggs High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society Future Business Leaders of America Vice President Student Senate FCA Homecoming Candidate Football Hockey Track Baseball
Garrett Weber is from Pierre, SD.
Angelina Gould
October 25, 2009 - October 31, 2009
- School
- Aberdeen Roncalli High School
- GPA
- 4.023
- Activities
- Hockey, National Honor Society
Angelina Gould is from Aberdeen, SD.
Rachel Schmidt
October 18, 2009 - October 24, 2009
- School
- Marion High School
- GPA
- 3.877
- Activities
- Track, including going to state track since eighth grade for shot and discus, Volleyball Manager and Statistician, Basketball, Girl's State and was part of the Senate and representative to Journalism City, Student Council Secretary, Oral Interp, Teenage Republicans (TARS), Poll Watching where she helped with the 2008 campaign, Will be representive for the 2010 Legislative Page Program (state representative Van Gerpen), Class President, Part of the Who's Who Honor Society and National Honor Society. Editor of the Marion High School quarterly production of the Voice. Member of choir and participant at contests. Member of youth group at the First Church of God. Worked as secretary at the church. Work as a CNA as the Tiezsen Memorial Nursing Home. Has helped out with the American Legion poppy selling.
Rachel Schmidt is from Marion, SD.
Tanner Suess
October 11, 2009 - October 17, 2009
- School
- Scotland School District
- GPA
- 3.85
- Activities
- football, wrestling, vocal, show choir, band, 4-H, Rodeo, church youth group, student council
Tanner Suess is from Tripp, SD.
Rachel Schwartz
October 4, 2009 - October 10, 2009
- School
- Sioux Valley Schools
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volleyball, basketball, National Honors Society, Natural Helpers, and Student Council
Rachel Schwartz is from Volga, SD.
Stephanie Vedvei
September 27, 2009 - October 3, 2009
- School
- Groton Area High School
- GPA
- 4.11
- Activities
- Band, Show Choir, Jazz Band, Yearbook, Basketball, Volleyball player and captain, Soccer goalie and captain, Jr. Class Officer, Star/Torch, Natural Helpers, Luther League Treasurer, Softball, Youth Soccer Coach
Stephanie Vedvei is from Groton, SD.
Ashley Hesby
September 20, 2009 - September 26, 2009
- School
- Lake Preston
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Mixed Choir, Swing Choir, Instrumental Music, Jazz Band, FFA, FCCLA, Comp Cheer, Sideline Cheer, All School Play, One Act Play.
Ashley Hesby is from Lake Preston, SD.
Rosie Ahmed
September 13, 2009 - September 19, 2009
- School
- Vermillion High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, acting, art club, Natural Helper, Teacher aid, National Honor Society, and received outstanding volunteer award.
Rosie Ahmed is from Vermillion, SD.