Winners

May 2, 2020 - May 8, 2020

School

Brookings High School (6056964124)

GPA

4.23

Activities

Donovan holds an impressive 4.23 grade point average holding a class rank of 1st in an extremely competitive and talented junior class. He represents the very best that Brookings High School has to offer: extremely high academic achievements, dedication to his activities, loyalty to his friends and teachers, and helpfulness to others. Donovan has demonstrated both the knowledge and the work ethic necessary to excel academically. He has taken a very rigorous college preparatory course schedule all through high school including courses such as Honors English I, II and III, Honors Biology, and Honors Chemistry. In addition, he has taken 6 AP Courses and earned scores of “5” on 3 AP Exams his sophomore year. He also self-studied AP Calculus BC and AP Macroeconomics and received a 5 on both exams. He has put forth his best effort and states, “I am a fervent learner and I dive deeply into whatever interests me including music, computers, and mathematics.” He is a two time Mathcounts National Qualifier. In addition to his academic success, Donovan has outshined his peers in his musical talents. From being a section leader in the BHS Marching Band to his knowledge of Music Theory, Donovan has demonstrated extreme dedication to his activities. He has put in many hours outside of rehearsals, working one-on-one with new band members on trying to develop their skills up to the group’s standard. Donovan even finds time to volunteer for various community events and organizations. He was also selected by the BHS Staff as the one male sophomore to represent BHS at the South Dakota Governor’s Luncheon. His special talents include playing guitar, building his own computer and programming games on calculators. Finally, what this piece of paper may not as easily portray is Donovan’s positive character. Along with his inner drive to do well, he is respected and liked by staff and students. Donovan describes himself as tenacious, fun-loving and studious. I couldn’t agree more. I believe that these qualities will fare him well with his many future goals for both his professional and personal life. Donovan aspires to run his own business based around computer programming. Donovan will undoubtedly be successful in his future endeavors. Awards/Honors: All State Band Qualifier (10th/11th); Superior Performance at Solo Contest (10th/11th), AP Scholar with Distinction (11th), American Invitational Mathematics Examination Qualifier, Mathcounts 2X National Qualifier School Clubs, Athletics, and Service Organizations: Marching Band (Section Leader), NHS (President), Symphonic Band, Winter Drumline, Math Club. Non-School Activities: Camelot Intermediate School Spanish Club Volunteer, Humane Society Volunteer, Swim Club Volunteer, Veterans' Day and Memorial Day Ceremonies.

Donovan Kreul is from Brookings, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

April 25, 2020 - May 1, 2020

School

Deuel High School (6058742161)

GPA

3.94

Activities

National Honor Society Secretary; Varsity Volleyball Co-Captain; Varsity Golf State Qualifier; Yearbook Head Photographer; FFA State Qualifier- Floriculture/Public Speaking; Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Dakota Clovers 4-H President; Children's Church Teacher; VBS Small Group Leader; HOBY Delegate; Girls State/Journalism City Delegate

Rachael Cutshaw is from Clear Lake, SD, located within H-D Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

April 18, 2020 - April 24, 2020

School

Wilmot (605-9384647)

GPA

4.04

Activities

HOBY Representative, Girls State Representative, President of National Honor Society, President of Student Council, 4 yrs. Volleyball, 3 yrs. Basketball, 4 yrs. Track

Maci Kasuske is from Twin Brooks, SD, located within Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

April 11, 2020 - April 17, 2020

School

Sully Buttes High School (6052582618)

GPA

3.97

Activities

Activities: football, basketball, track, student council Accomplishments: National Honor Society member, All State Football, Basketball State Champion Team, Student Council representative

Grant Johnson is from Onida, SD, located within Oahe Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

April 4, 2020 - April 10, 2020

School

Viborg-Hurley School District (6057661326)

GPA

4.13

Activities

Band, Choir, FFA (chapter reporter one year, State-Qualifying Dairy Foods team member (17), State-Qualifying Vet Science team member (18), State-Qualifying Quiz Bowl team member (17), State and Nationals-qualifying floriculture team (19)), Perfect GPA with college classes, Track (Most Valuable Runner Award Recipient (17) ), Volleyball, National Honor Society (president), Student Council (secretary, vice president, and then president), Oral Interpenetration, F.R.O.G. youth group, VBS teacher, Drama (State-Qualifying One-Act play cast (16-18),All-School Play (17-18),-Letter Winner (16-18), Region Outstanding Actress Award (16))

Cassidy Sayler is from Viborg, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Coop, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

March 28, 2020 - April 3, 2020

School

Andes Central School (605-487-7671)

GPA

3.31

Activities

Volleyball Wrestling statistician Track National Honor Society Band Honor band Peer Helper Student Council President Student of the Year Certificate of Merit in Life and Behavior Science Senior Division National Association of Biology Teachers Award Society for In-Vitro Biology Award

AnnaMarie Medicine Horn is from Lake Andes, SD, located within Charles Mix Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

March 21, 2020 - March 27, 2020

School

Avon High School (606-286-3291)

GPA

3.97

Activities

Choir (9-12), Girls' BB Stats (9-12), FB Stats (11-12), Academic All State (12), A-Club (9-12), Class President (9-11) Quiz Bowl(12), Homecoming Court, Science Fair (9-12) 9th grade,Mitchell Science Fair, ISEF Los Angeles- Student Observer, 10th grade- ISEF 2018 Pittsburgh- Student observer, 1st place Stockholm Junior water Prize- DWU, Science Fair 2nd place- Yale Science and engineering Award, DWU Mathematics award, Mu Alpha Theta Award, SD Society for clinical Lab. Research Award, DWU scholarship award, Honor Rolls (9-12), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Drama, Volleyball(9-11)

Cassandra Voigt is from Avon, SD, located within Bon Homme-Yankton Electric Assn., a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

March 14, 2020 - March 20, 2020

School

Vermillion High School (605-677-7033)

GPA

3.97

Activities

Samuel was described by his teacher to be mature, intelligent, friendly, respectful, and motivated. He is a fantastic leader with a great sense of humor and a kind heart. He treats all his peers with respect and dignity. Samuel is active in high school sports (soccer and basketball). He is a member of student council, RAKE club, National Honor Society, and is a member of Vermillion Rhythm in Red Show Choir. He volunteers in our Peer Helper program with younger students in the district.

Samuel Ward is from Vermillion, SD, located within Clay-Union Electric Corporation, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

March 7, 2020 - March 13, 2020

School

Elk Point-Jefferson (605-356-5900)

GPA

4

Activities

Band, Jazz Band, Plays, Oral Interp, Newspaper, Football, Student Council. Josh has taken dual credit, accelerated and honors courses.

Josh Lehman is from Elk Point, SD, located within Union County Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

March 1, 2020 - March 7, 2020

School

Platte-Geddes High School ((605) 337-3391)

GPA

4

Activities

Abby has been involved in the following activities: Academic Olympics, Band, Choir, Flag Corp, Girls' State, National Honor Society, School Plays, Volleyball, Youth Group, and has been Class Treasurer and Vice President. Abby has also been active in the community by working as a student leader for bible school, working with the Platte Chamber to help with roller skating, play in Platte, and kids shopping, helped with the church Christmas concert, is a student leader for Teens Encounter Christ, volunteers at the Lyric Theatre, and went on a mission trip to Mexico.

Abby Vanden Berge is from Platte, SD, located within Charles Mix Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.