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
Tyler Bain
Aberdeen Central High School
Tyler will be featured on Dakota News Now during the 6:00PM news on Monday, February 2 and again on the Dakota News Now morning news on Tuesday, February 3 between 6:00AM and 7:00AM.
Rika Beck
November 30, 2008 - December 6, 2008
- School
- T. F. Riggs High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Piano Band National Honor Society Varsity tennis
Rika Beck is from Pierre, SD.
Kyle Auch
November 16, 2008 - November 22, 2008
- School
- Menno High School
- GPA
- 3.91
- Activities
- Football, basketball, track, baseball, National Honor Society, Chorus, One-Act Play, Student Council, FCCLA, Teens Against Tobacco Use, Future Farmers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Kyle Auch is from Pierre, SD.
John Patzlaff
November 9, 2008 - November 15, 2008
- School
- Platte-Geddes High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Music is John's main activity. He has been an All-State member of both band and choir. He is a member of National Honor Society. John has been involved with theatre,also.
John Patzlaff is from Platte, SD.
Faith Begay
November 2, 2008 - November 8, 2008
- School
- Lyman High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- volleyball 9th-12th,basketball 9th-12th, golf 9th-12th, student council 9th-12th, band 9th-12th, National Honor Society 10th-12th, Oral Interpretation9th-12th, debate 12th, drama 12th
Faith Begay is from Lower Brule, SD.
Rita VanKirk
October 26, 2008 - November 1, 2008
- School
- Parker High School
- GPA
- 3.96
- Activities
- National Honor Society, FCCLA, Quiz Bowl, Oral Interp., One-Act Play, All-School Play, Chorus
Rita VanKirk is from Parker, SD.
Alex Marie Brower
October 19, 2008 - October 25, 2008
- School
- Sioux Falls Christian High School
- GPA
- 3.9
- Activities
- Volleyball, basketball, track, softball, National Honor Society, church choir and activities, nanny
Alex Marie Brower is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Luke Fuhrman
October 12, 2008 - October 18, 2008
- School
- Canistota High School
- GPA
- 3.984
- Activities
- Football(Co-Captain), Boys Basketball, Golf, Future Business Leaders of America (President), National Honors Society, Student Council Vice President
Luke Fuhrman is from Canistota, SD.
Lindsey Geels
October 5, 2008 - October 11, 2008
- School
- Western Christian High School, Hull, Iowa
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Cheerleading Drumline Student Council Chamber Singers Band Choir
Lindsey Geels is from Sheldon, IA.
Whitney Tolzin
September 28, 2008 - October 4, 2008
- School
- Lake Preston
- GPA
- 3.923
- Activities
- Whitney is in everything. I do not have an updated resume at this time but could provide detailed information once school starts.
Whitney Tolzin is from Lake Preston, SD.
Becky Schmidt
September 21, 2008 - September 27, 2008
- School
- Willow Lake
- GPA
- 3.927
- Activities
- chorus,oral interp,class play,
Becky Schmidt is from Willow Lake,, SD.