View the current list of winners for this year’s Scholar of the Week program. The Scholar of the Week program is a partnership between Dakota News Now and your local Touchstone Energy Cooperatives that honors the region’s accomplished high school students. Each weekly winner receives a cash award from their local Touchstone Energy Cooperative and is featured on Dakota News Now. All winners are also eligible to receive one of the three scholarships that are given away at the annual Scholar of the Year banquet. Nominations for the weekly awards are submitted by area school principals and faculty, whose selections were based on excellence in the classroom and service in the community.
John Hommes
January 21, 2007 - January 27, 2007
- School
- Central Lyon Comm. School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Cross Country, Track, Band, Quiz Bowl
John Hommes is from Rock Rapids, IA.
Dan Rohlf
January 14, 2007 - January 20, 2007
- School
- Brandon Valley
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- theater, oral interp, tennis, quiz bowl, church youth group president, National Merit Semi-finalist, National Honor Society, Senior Class treasurer, US Senate Youth Program, Boys State delegate and house majority leader,
Dan Rohlf is from Sioux Falls, SD, SD.
Greg Eide
January 7, 2007 - January 13, 2007
- School
- Rosholt High School
- GPA
- 3.8
- Activities
- Fine Arts, football, basketball, track, One Act Play, band, chorus,
Greg Eide is from Rosholt, SD.
Clint Schindler
December 31, 2006 - January 6, 2007
- School
- Lake Benton High School
- GPA
- 3.7
- Activities
- Football, Basketball, Choir, FFA, Student Council President, Class Officer for 4 years, National Honor Society, Alter Server at Church, Homecoming King
Clint Schindler is from Lake Benton, MN.
Allison Bruggeman
December 24, 2006 - December 30, 2006
- School
- West Lyon Community School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Scoeity - President Student Council - President Volleyball, Girls Basketball, Track
Allison Bruggeman is from Inwood, IA.
Abby Feehan
December 17, 2006 - December 23, 2006
- School
- Dell Rapids High School
- GPA
- 4.11
- Activities
- Currently ranked 1st in her class. National Honor Society Girls State Golf - finished 2nd in the state last year.
Abby Feehan is from Dell Rapids, SD.
Dana Waldner
December 3, 2006 - December 9, 2006
- School
- Redfield High School
- GPA
- 3.872
- Activities
- Oral Interp, 2004-present Basketball, 2003-present Concert Band, 2003-present Jazz Band, 2003-present FBLA,2003-present Track, 2004-present Softball, 2003-present Church Choir, 2004-present Volleybal Studnet Coach, 2005 to present Saftey Council, 2003-2005 Mentor, 2003-2004 Pep Club, 2003-2004 Redfield Pride Day, 2003-present Confirmation Community Service, 2004-2005 CCD, 2003-present Babysitter, St. Bernard's Fall Supper, 2004-2005 Waitress, St. Bernard's Fall Supper, 2003-2004 PTSA Book Fair, 2003-present FBLS Blood Drive, 2006 Pep Band, 2003-present FCA, 2003-2004 St. Bernard's Altar Server, 2003-present Honor Roll, 2003-present Governor's Leadership Luncheon @ USD, May 2005 Presidential Academic Letter, 2003-present Academic Letter, 2003-present Band Letter, 2004-present Track Letter, 2003-present Girls State Delegate, 2006 National Honor Roll, 2006
Dana Waldner is from Redfield, SD.
Carli Ellwein
November 26, 2006 - December 2, 2006
- School
- Frederick Area School District
- GPA
- 4.02
- Activities
- Band and Chorus, Volleyball, Track, Basketball, One Act Play, All school play, College English course, numerous advanced classes
Carli Ellwein is from Frederick, SD.
Courtney Peterson
November 19, 2006 - November 25, 2006
- School
- Sisseton High School
- GPA
- 4.1
- Activities
- FFA,FBLA, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Track, Band, 4H, HS Rodeo, Riding Club, Youth group, Sunday school teacher
Courtney Peterson is from Sisseton, SD.
Caitlyn Ingle
November 12, 2006 - November 18, 2006
- School
- Harrold High School
- GPA
- 3.92
- Activities
- Class Officer, Basketball, Student Council, HOBY , YBA, Class Plays, and Governor's Camp
Caitlyn Ingle is from Harrold, SD.