Winners

April 9, 2022 - April 15, 2022

School

Milbank High School (6054325546)

GPA

4.12

Activities

District I FFA Vice President, Milbank FFA Chapter Member, National FFA Band, Tennis, HOSA, Shooting Sports, Milbank Band, Honor Society, Milbank Blood Drive, Milbank Student Council, 4-H.

Hattie Muellenbach is from Corona, SD, located within Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

April 2, 2022 - April 8, 2022

School

Groton Area High School (605-397-8381)

GPA

4.07

Activities

Allyssa is an outstanding young female who has an impact in our building along with outside in the community. She is a current participant in organized school sports such as: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, & Dance team. Not only a participant, but also the captain of Soccer, Volleyball & Basketball team. With that dedication she has received multiple awards such as defensive player of the year, heart and soul award, and hustler award. She is also involved in other organizations through our school such as FCCLA & FCA. She is also decorated with academic awards through her years. She has reached Principal Honor Roll, Valedictorian, Girls State Delegate, Student Council, Student of the Month, National Honor Society, & 4.0 Honor Roll. To top it off she is also an active member of our local church youth group and a youth coach for many sports.

Allyssa Locke is from Groton, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

March 26, 2022 - April 1, 2022

School

Leola High School (605-439-3142)

GPA

3.94

Activities

Vincent is active in football, basketball, band, FBLA, and involved in student government. He is the senior class president. He displays leadership qualities on and off the field and can be seen/heard on the sidelines and hallways. Vincent is motivated to complete high school and continue on his career path. He is still considering his post secondary options.

Vincent Petrich is from Leola, SD, located within FEM Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

March 20, 2022 - March 26, 2022

School

Mitchell High School (6059953034)

GPA

4

Activities

Ashlyn is involved in a number of activities including Cheer, HOSA, Student Council, and Penpals.

Ashlyn Weier is from Mitchell, SD, located within Central Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

March 19, 2022 - March 25, 2022

School

Sully Buttes High School (6052582617)

GPA

4

Activities

Basketball - 2 years Track - 5 years (state qualifier and state alternate) Cross Country - 5 years (state qualifier) FCCLA - 4 years (Gold - top superior rating on Sports Nutrition project) Student Council - 4 years (Class President, Region President) National Honor Society - 2 years (Chapter President) Band - 6 years (Drum major of marching band) Chorus - 6 years (All-State) Basketball Statistician - 1 year Boys State Delegate "Best of Preps" by Capital Journal

Griffin Petersen is from Onida, SD, located within Oahe Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

March 12, 2022 - March 18, 2022

School

Castlewood High School (6057932351)

GPA

4

Activities

Jakeb participates in choir, band, oral interpretation, one-act plays, all-school plays and musicals, and All State Choir. His accomplishments include maintaining a 4.0 GPA through his high school career so far, getting into and attending South Dakota Honors Choir, receiving the Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award, attending State Oral Interpretation two consecutive years, and attending State One-Act four consecutive years.

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

March 5, 2022 - March 11, 2022

School

Great Plains Lutheran High School (605-886-0672)

GPA

3.99

Activities

Volleyball - captain, conference player of the year Basketball - captain, team MVP Honor Society Student Council Celebration Choir Band Presidential Award for Academic Excellence

Bryn Holmen is from Watertown, SD, located within Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

February 26, 2022 - March 4, 2022

School

Avon High School (605-286-3291)

GPA

3.96

Activities

volleyball (Captain, LMVC All-Conference, Great Plains All-Conference; recognized for 1,000 digs her junior year); Basketball; Track; Softball; Choir; Football Stat; Boys Basketball Stat; A-Club; Student Body Vice President; Merit and A honor rolls; Presidential Education Award; Girls State Representative; Homecoming Queen; Junior Legion Auxillary; taking dual credit courses

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

February 19, 2022 - February 25, 2022

School

Wagner High School (605-384-3677)

GPA

4

Activities

Camden participates in basketball, track, baseball, band, choir, and National Honor Society. He was also in the school musical (until canceled by COVID) and also did lights and sound for the school play. Camden is also very active in his church and donates blood. He was elected by peers to be the Junior Class President and the Prom Prince.

Camden Roth is from Wagner, SD, located within Charles Mix Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

February 12, 2022 - February 18, 2022

School

Elk Point-Jefferson (605-356-5900)

GPA

3.98

Activities

Activities Football Band Drumline Baseball Scouting NHS Student Council Jazz Band Freshman Mentor Church Youth Group Accomplishments South Dakota Eagle Scout of the Year Football letters Band letters Baseball letters NHS President Student Council President Have received 5 Superiors in Solo Ensemble

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