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.
Carli Ellwein
November 26, 2006 - December 2, 2006
- School
- Frederick Area School District
- GPA
- 4.02
- Activities
- Band and Chorus, Volleyball, Track, Basketball, One Act Play, All school play, College English course, numerous advanced classes
Carli Ellwein is from Frederick, SD.
Courtney Peterson
November 19, 2006 - November 25, 2006
- School
- Sisseton High School
- GPA
- 4.1
- Activities
- FFA,FBLA, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Track, Band, 4H, HS Rodeo, Riding Club, Youth group, Sunday school teacher
Courtney Peterson is from Sisseton, SD.
Caitlyn Ingle
November 12, 2006 - November 18, 2006
- School
- Harrold High School
- GPA
- 3.92
- Activities
- Class Officer, Basketball, Student Council, HOBY , YBA, Class Plays, and Governor's Camp
Caitlyn Ingle is from Harrold, SD.
Xiang-Yu Chen
November 5, 2006 - November 11, 2006
- School
- Lincoln High School
- GPA
- 4.22
- Activities
- Junior Engineering Technical Society, FBLA, Boys state representative.
Xiang-Yu Chen is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Laura Eidsness
October 29, 2006 - November 4, 2006
- School
- Henry High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society, Yearbook editor, Student Body President, basketball, volleyball, track, band, choir (all-state), TORCH, school play, oral interp, 4-H (treasurer), 4-H Junior Leaders, SD State 4-H Council/Ambassador, LYO (treasurer)
Laura Eidsness is from Henry, SD.
Abby Plucker
October 22, 2006 - October 28, 2006
- School
- Parker High School
- GPA
- 3.924
- Activities
- Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Student Body President, Church Group
Abby Plucker is from Parker, SD.
Alan Haarstad
October 15, 2006 - October 21, 2006
- School
- Iroquois
- GPA
- 3.905
- Activities
- Drama, IPAT, FCA, track, basketball,football, National Honor Society
Alan Haarstad is from Iroquois,, SD.
Jenalee Doom
October 8, 2006 - October 14, 2006
- School
- Wagner Community School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball Band, Chorus, Drum Majorette, Jazz Band, Student Council, National Honor Society, Play, etc.
Jenalee Doom is from Wagner, SD.
Katie Waldner
October 1, 2006 - October 7, 2006
- School
- Willow Lake
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- band, chorus, basketball, track,National Honor Society, Church Youth leader, Bible school teacher, All state chorus,member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Katie Waldner is from Carpenter, SD.
Allison Fink
September 24, 2006 - September 30, 2006
- School
- Tripp-Delmont High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Basketball 4 yrs Track 2 yrs. Golf 1 yr Band 5 yrs Piano Accompanist 4 yrs Jazz Band 4 yrs Chorus 4 yrs Girls Chorus 4 yrs TATU 3 yrs Natural Helper 2 yrs Quiz Bowl 2 yrs Class President 4 yrs Yankton P&D A+ student 4 yrs Student Council Sec/Treas 1 yr Student Council President 1 yr Football Statatician 3 yrs Girls State Representative
Allison Fink is from Delmont, SD.