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.
Joshua Schmidt
January 15, 2006 - January 21, 2006
- School
- Lennox High School
- GPA
- 4.26
- Activities
- Cross Country, Soccer, National Honor Society, Debate, Pep-A-Graph (school paper), Band (drum major), Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Jr. Class Treasurer, German Club.
Joshua Schmidt is from Lennox, SD.
Brittney Babb
January 8, 2006 - January 14, 2006
- School
- Vermillion High School
- GPA
- 3.65
- Activities
- Varsity Letterwinner - Volleyball, Basketball & Track 2 year State Track Meet Qualifier 2005 State A Track 4x400m Champion 2005 State A Track 4x200m 3rd place 2005 State A Track Medley 8th place Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Member 2005 HomeTowne Hero of Character VHS Honors Program student National Honor Society Member Head Start Student Mentor
Brittney Babb is from Vermillion, SD.
Ryan Hilgemann
January 1, 2006 - January 7, 2006
- School
- Aberdeen Central High SChool
- GPA
- 3.707
- Activities
- choir, show choir, student senate, student rep. on committee on academic rigor, SADD
Ryan Hilgemann is from Aberdeen, SD.
Brian Bye
December 25, 2005 - December 31, 2005
- School
- Gayville-Volin High School
- GPA
- 4.08
- Activities
- Football, Basketball, Cross-Country, Golf, Band, Chorus (All-State, 3 years), Student Council, Character Council, 4-H, Church Youth Group, HOBY, SD Boys State
Brian Bye is from Gayville, SD.
Samantha McGraw
December 18, 2005 - December 24, 2005
- School
- Clark
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Drama FCCLA Yearbook National Honor Society
Samantha McGraw is from Clark, SD.
JoAnna Douglas
December 11, 2005 - December 17, 2005
- School
- Washington High School
- GPA
- 3.972
- Activities
- National Honor Society, Warrior Club, Peer Helpers, SALSA, Spanish Club, Sioux Valley Hospital Explorers and EMT Explorers
JoAnna Douglas is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Michael Ewald
December 4, 2005 - December 10, 2005
- School
- Watertown High School
- GPA
- 3.83
- Activities
- Debate
Michael Ewald is from Watertown, SD.
Chelsea Hinders
November 27, 2005 - December 3, 2005
- School
- Huron High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Concert Choir Concert Band Pep Band Jazz Band Spanish Club National Honor Society Youth Group member church organist Accompanist for church choir
Chelsea Hinders is from Huron, SD.
Jessica Walder
November 13, 2005 - November 19, 2005
- School
- Andes Central High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society Officier, Student Council Officier, Class President, Band, Chorus, Show Choir, Torch, Basketball, Volleyball, and Track.
Jessica Walder is from Lake Andes, SD.
Brittany Sehr
November 6, 2005 - November 12, 2005
- School
- West Lyon Community School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Student Council President, National Honor Society President, Softball, Basketball, Track, Cheerleading, Homecoming Royalty
Brittany Sehr is from Larchwood, IA.