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.
Matthew Larsen
April 17, 2005 - April 23, 2005
- School
- Lennox High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Student Council, National Honor Society, newspaper editor, Natural Helpers, basketball, soccer, baseball, golf, band, and church youth group.
Matthew Larsen is from Sioux Falls, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Melissa Heinemann
April 10, 2005 - April 16, 2005
- School
- Flandreau Public High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Expanding hrmony Dance Company member--12 years Band--8 years Chorus--1 year Flute and Piano study--9 years CCD--Church Youth Group Oral Interpretation, All School Plays, Catholic Church Pianist, Songleader for church, All-State Band Member for 2 years
Melissa Heinemann is from Flandreau, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Sarah Dickes
April 3, 2005 - April 9, 2005
- School
- O'Gorman High School
- GPA
- 4.44
- Activities
- Choir (9-12), Ovation Show Choir, All-State Chorus, Spring musical 9-12 (has the lead this year), Soccer (on State Championship team), Oral Interpretaion, Teens Against Tobacco Use, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Ambassadors, Future Problem Solvers, several Community Service activities including Habitat for Humanity and serving at the Banquet, church choir, Eucharistic Minister, National Honor Society, and more.
Sarah Dickes is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Lincoln Campbell
March 27, 2005 - April 2, 2005
- School
- Aberdeen Central High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Please call 725-8101 for a list of Lincoln's activities.
Lincoln Campbell is from Aberdeen, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Gwen Kisling
March 20, 2005 - March 26, 2005
- School
- Rutland High School
- GPA
- 3.5
- Activities
- track, football and boys' basketball cheerleading, oral interp, one-act play, all-school play, band, choir, homecoming committee, student council vice president, National Honor Society, homecoming queen
Gwen Kisling is from Rutland, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Alison Jarrett
March 13, 2005 - March 19, 2005
- School
- Madison High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Marching band-section leader, chosen soloist, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, All STate Chorus-chosen soloist, One-Act play-superior individual acting award, Student Council Class President, National Honor Society, United Methodist Youth Group, Future Problem Solvers, Tennis, All School Play
Alison Jarrett is from Madison, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Kyle Knutson
March 6, 2005 - March 12, 2005
- School
- Sioux Valley High School
- GPA
- 3.6
- Activities
- Oral interpretation, drama, band, jazz band, All State Jazz Band, student council, Boys State delegate
Kyle Knutson is from Volga, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Aaron Cross
February 27, 2005 - March 5, 2005
- School
- Mitchell High School
- GPA
- 3.822
- Activities
- Band (4 years), Band section leader (senior year), Jazz Band (Trumpet, junior & senior year), Marching band soloist, Show Choir (2 years), Fall Play (4 years), Debate (4 years), School and community musicals, National Honor Roll, and National Honor Society. Church activities include: Sunday School Instructor (4 years), Love Feast server, UMC Youth Council, and Youth Praise Band.
Aaron Cross is from Mitchell, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Sarah Wolf
February 20, 2005 - February 26, 2005
- School
- Chamberlain High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society, TORCH (Teens on the Road to Chemical Health)
Sarah Wolf is from Chamberlain,, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Keri Eulberg
February 13, 2005 - February 19, 2005
- School
- St. Mary Catholic Schools
- GPA
- 3.976
- Activities
- Student Body President, National Honor Society President, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership selection, World Leadership Congress, Girl's State, Youth Business Adventure, Teens Against Tobacco Use, State Student Council Region Rep., School newspaper editor, Yearbook editor, Governor's Luncheon,VB, BB, Track, CC, FB statistician, Character Counts (YMCA)
Keri Eulberg is from Dell Rapids,, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.