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.
Nina Bunkers
November 4, 2007 - November 10, 2007
- School
- Colman-Egan High School
- GPA
- 3.86
- Activities
- Listed
Nina Bunkers is from Colman, SD.
Megan Boomgarden
October 28, 2007 - November 3, 2007
- School
- Hurley School District
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- VB, BB, Track, National Honor Society, SC, TORCH, Chorus, Drama, Declam, Yearbook, Newspaper
Megan Boomgarden is from Davis, SD.
Sam Stanforth
October 21, 2007 - October 27, 2007
- School
- Platte-Geddes Community School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, Track, Cross Country, Student Council, National Honor Society
Sam Stanforth is from Platte, SD.
Clarence Vanderlei
October 14, 2007 - October 20, 2007
- School
- Avon High School
- GPA
- 3.88
- Activities
- Clarence is involved in football, track, A-Club and is student body Vice-President.
Clarence Vanderlei is from Srpingfield, SD.
Carrie VandeKamp
October 7, 2007 - October 13, 2007
- School
- Sioux Falls Christian Schools
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Basketball, volleyball
Carrie VandeKamp is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Erin Tuttle
September 30, 2007 - October 6, 2007
- School
- Ethan School District
- GPA
- 3.8
- Activities
- student body president for 2 years Volleyball 4 years Basketball 4 years Track 4 year
Erin Tuttle is from Ethan,, SD.
Bryce Logan
September 23, 2007 - September 29, 2007
- School
- Doland High School
- GPA
- 3.87
- Activities
- Football, wrestling, baseball, FCCLA, church youth group, student council, tech assistant
Bryce Logan is from Frankfort, SD.
Jordana Lamb
September 16, 2007 - September 22, 2007
- School
- Willow Lake High School
- GPA
- 3.976
- Activities
- basketball, track, marching band, FFA officer,band,chorus,National Honor Society, former student council pres.,senior class pres.,
Jordana Lamb is from Vienna,, SD.
Michael Stapleton
September 9, 2007 - September 15, 2007
- School
- Parker High School
- GPA
- 3.96
- Activities
- National Honor Society, Basketball, Newspaper, 4-H, Church Youth Group.
Michael Stapleton is from PARKER, SD.
Khrysta Casper
September 2, 2007 - September 8, 2007
- School
- Lake Preston
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volley Ball Basketball Track Band Jazz Band Choir Show Choir Yearbook Editor National Honor Society President All School Musical Student Council VP
Khrysta Casper is from Lake Preston, SD.