Winners

October 29, 2023 - November 4, 2023

School

Waverly-South Shore (605-886-9174)

GPA

3.68

Activities

All-school Play, National History Day winner, science fair winner, National Honor Society, multi-dual credit enrollment

Samuel Waldner is from STOCKHOLM, SD, located within Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

October 22, 2023 - October 28, 2023

School

Frederick Area High School (605-329-2145)

GPA

4.02

Activities

Olivia participates in volleyball, basketball, track, and band. She has received honors in these activities including superior and excellent ratings in band contests and being a starter on the girls' basketball team that made it to the SoDak 16 last year. What sets Olivia apart is her willingness to volunteer in the community. She helps out with her church's children's programs by assisting them with crafts or just playing with them. She also serves as the narrator for the children's Christmas program. Olivia has also volunteered at our local preschool, assisting the teacher and students with various activities.

Olivia Morlock is from Frederick, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

October 15, 2023 - October 21, 2023

School

Corsica-Stickney High School (605-946-5475)

GPA

3.91

Activities

Family Career Communication Leaders of America President, 4 years in family career communication leaders of America, number 1 in class, 3 years varsity cheerleader, 3 years varsity volleyball, 6 years varsity track, 2 years varsity basketball, 2 years in National Honor Society, 4 years in oral interpretation, 3 years in school plays, Corsica Community Youth Group, went to South Dakota Girls State, attended academic festival 4 years consecutively

Cassidy Woerner is from Corsica, SD, located within Douglas Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

October 8, 2023 - October 14, 2023

School

Montrose (605-363-5025)

GPA

4.05

Activities

Vice-President, secretary and student advisor for the FFA program, treasurer for the National Honor Society and Student Council Vice President

Kellen Kueter is from Montrose, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Coop, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

October 1, 2023 - October 7, 2023

School

Rutland High School (605-5864352)

GPA

3.75

Activities

Julia is very active at school being involved with National Honors Society, Student Council, Volleyball (current captain), Basketball (current captain), Track (current captain), Choir, A-Honor Roll, Band, Drama, and FFA. She also takes dual-credit classes such as: Introduction to Sociology, Fundamentals of Speech, College Algebra, and Art Appreciation. When she is not in school she participates in a church youth group and has completed volunteer hours through the Alpha Center, Granite Threshing Bee, Banquet (Sioux Falls), and Sanford (as part of senior project). She also works as a CNA and nanny.

Julia Trygstad is from Nunda, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

September 24, 2023 - September 30, 2023

School

Oldham-Ramona (6054828244)

GPA

3.87

Activities

Caden has participated in many sports and fine arts activities during his high school career. His sports include: four years of football, four years of baseball, and four years of basketball. His fine art activities include: four years of chorus (all four in All-State), one year of One Act, six years of student council, and two years in the National Honors Society. He was also part of the ORR Consolidation committee. He also like to challenge himself in the classroom by taking dual-credit classes like sociology, US History, foundations of communication, and college Algebra. When Caden is not busy at school, he is a reporter for the Town and Country Snowdrifters, six years of 4-H. He also volunteers with his local church, the Oldham Fire Department, the M.O.R.E group, and the Town and Country Snowdrifters. An interesting note about Caden is that he started a goat ranch in 2019

Caden Hojer is from Oldham, SD, located within Kingsbury Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

September 17, 2023 - September 23, 2023

School

Castlewood High School (6057932351)

GPA

4.05

Activities

Gracie plays volleyball, basketball, track, and fastpitch softball. She participates in band, yearbook, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Special Olympics Unified Champions, and her local church Youth Group. She has been on the honor roll of excellency every year of high school.

Gracie Haug is from Castlewood, SD, located within H-D Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

September 10, 2023 - September 16, 2023

School

Waverly-South Shore (605-886-9174)

GPA

4

Activities

Volleyball, Basketball, National History Day winner and competitor at national level, National Honor Society, Sacrifice of Freedom essay winner, Student Council, honor student, chorus, band, volunteer in summer months to clean her community cemetery, mowing of the yard for her church, bible school teacher, and helps with the local youth baseball program.

Emily Heuer is from Summit, SD, located within Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

May 14, 2023 - May 20, 2023

School

Sisseton High School (605-698-7613)

GPA

4.07

Activities

Student Activities: FCCLA, FBLA, National Honor Society, SADD, Student Council, Volleyball, and Track. Accomplishments: Senior Spotlight recipient, Honor roll all quarters of high school, former South Dakota Junior Snow Queen

Annika Estwick is from Sisseton, SD, located within Traverse Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

May 7, 2023 - May 13, 2023

School

Mitchell High School (605 995-7705)

GPA

3.82

Activities

I am delighted to recommend Mr. Kobi Lutjens as a Scholar of the Week. Kobi is a very interesting young man with many attributes. He can make one crazy with his opinions but as he has matured, I have found him willing to listen and process information different from his own. Kobi is a very strong academic student with a 3.824 grade point average. During his junior year alone, he earned a total of 23 dual credits for college. His senior year, Kobi will earn an additional 19 credits allowing him to graduate high school as a college sophomore. Kobi’s academic strength is, without question, mathematics and he has excelled throughout his school career in that area. Kobi is also an active community member. He began a Men’s Softball team and organized members so they could play each week. He uses his trumpet talents for his church during holidays as well as his school’s band and jazz band programs. He assists with Mitchell’s Rodeo program, participates in Track and Field, grooms local bike trails, helps elderly neighbors with snow removal and yard work. One incredible endeavor Kobi has taken on is a Community Garden. Kobi organized a garden in his own backyard and welcomed community members to pick up fresh produce during the summer months. Due to his academic gifts, Kobi’s goal is earn a degree in Civil Engineering. He is so anxious to make a difference in our world. I high recommend Kobi Lutjens as a Scholar of the Week!

Kobi Lutjens is from Mitchell, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.