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.
Carrie J. Borgheiinck
February 6, 2005 - February 12, 2005
- School
- Sisseton High School
- GPA
- 4.111
- Activities
- Carrie is active in the following activities: Drama Club, Vice President of Student Council, Track athlete, member Sisseton National Honor Society, 2004 Girls State Delegate from Sisseton.
Carrie J. Borgheiinck is from Browns Valley, MN, MN, located within Traverse Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Tiffany Nelson
January 30, 2005 - February 5, 2005
- School
- Arlington High School
- GPA
- 3.324
- Activities
- Tiffany is involved in volleyball, basketball, band, the fall play, summer softball, tutoring of fourth grade students, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society
Tiffany Nelson is from Hetland, SD, SD, located within Kingsbury Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Kayleen Stoeser
January 23, 2005 - January 29, 2005
- School
- Stanley County High School
- GPA
- 3.8
- Activities
- National Honor Society 2004 Spanish Honor Society 2004 Who's Who in Sports 2004 Student Body President 2004 Who's Who among American High School Students 2004 Varsity Volleyball 2001-2004 Varsity Track 2004 Varsity Basketball 2002-2004 Youth member of United Way Board
Kayleen Stoeser is from Ft. Pierre, SD.
Alec Bonander
January 16, 2005 - January 22, 2005
- School
- West Lyon Community School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Wrestling, Football, President of Student Council, Member of National Honor Society, Homecoming Royalty
Alec Bonander is from Larchwood, IA, SD.
Lucas Keahey
January 9, 2005 - January 15, 2005
- School
- Aberdeen Christian High School
- GPA
- 3.87
- Activities
- show choir, basketball, hockey, debate, drama, cross country, student council president, Bible study leader, AWANA activities coordinator
Lucas Keahey is from Aberdeen, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Matt Adamson
January 2, 2005 - January 8, 2005
- School
- O'Gorman High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Football, track, baseball, chorus. Matt was on a state championship relay in track, a member of the state championship Legion baseball team, and on O'Gorman's state championship football team where he was a two-way starter and received the Most Valuable Defensive Player in the championship game. But, it's the type of kid he is on and off the field that is truly special.
Matt Adamson is from Sioux Falls, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Emily Kuecker
December 26, 2004 - January 1, 2005
- School
- Webster High School
- GPA
- 4.13
- Activities
- FFA, Choir, Band, Volleyball, Emily is an active participant in all these...not just a member!Student Council, Golf, Cross Country, Yearbook, Websterian (newspaper), Tobacco Coalition, W Club, Float Committee,
Emily Kuecker is from Webster,, SD, located within Lake Region Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Naomi Sletten
December 19, 2004 - December 25, 2004
- School
- Irene High School
- GPA
- 3.75
- Activities
- Naomi has been invloved w. the following: F.C.C.L.A. - 4 years; school play - 4 years; B.B. - 4 years; V.B. - 4 years; Track - 3 years; Student Council - 4 years; she has also been awarded the Irene Academic Award and is a member of the Irene Honor Society.
Naomi Sletten is from Irene, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Amber Dellman
December 12, 2004 - December 18, 2004
- School
- Brandon Valley
- GPA
- 3.99
- Activities
- Band 9-12, Destination Imagination 9, tutor 10-12, girls basketball manager 10-12, soccer 9-12, church youth group 9-12, 4-H 9-12, Intrepid (Great Plains Club Soccer Team) 9-10, exchange student host family 11, National Honor Society, vacation bible school volunteer, church nursery volunteer, 4-H community volunteer
Amber Dellman is from Valley Springs, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Andrew Erickson
December 5, 2004 - December 11, 2004
- School
- West Central High School
- GPA
- 3.8
- Activities
- Improv, Peer Trainer at Improv summer camp, Student Council Vice President, editor of Trojan Tribune newspaper, Madrigal Singers, Oral Interp, Boys State, Bel Conto Singers, Concert Choir, Allstate Choir (2 years), Quiz Bowl, Knowledge Bowl Master, fall play (4 years), spring musical (3 years)
Andrew Erickson is from Humbolt, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.