Amber will be featured on Dakota News Now during the 6:00PM news on Monday, February 13 and again on the Dakota News Now morning news on Tuesday, February 14 between 6:00AM and 7:00AM.
- Scholar
- Amber House
- Date
- February 12, 2023 - February 18, 2023
- School
- Brandon Valley High School
- GPA
- 3.98
- Activities
- I have been Amber’s counselor for the past four years; additionally, I have also known Amber’s family and have worked with her older siblings for many years prior. I can’t think of a better, more generous, compassionate group of individuals as the ones raised around her in her home. Amber is one of the most genuine people I know. She will not be the student that strives to get your attention or wants her name in lights, but she will be one of your hardest workers and most dedicated team players. Amber is mature, dependable, intelligent, and gracious. She has used her high school years wisely and is fully prepared for the next step in her future. Amber’s academic record is pleasing. She has carried a 3.98 GPA while taking a rigorous course load. Additionally, Amber will have earned at minimum 20 college credits through Northern State University by the time she graduates. She also took 4 honors classes throughout her years here including 3 honors English classes and an honors Chemistry class. These are all the honors classes we offer. She excels academically while remaining grounded. It is difficult to find this combination in a teenager, but Amber has perfected the art of remaining balanced. Within this balance she has also been involved in Creative Minds Art club, Concert Choir, SALSA, Best Buddies, Tri-M Honor Society, National Honor Society, Quiz bowl, Environmental club, Math NHS, Spanish club and SADD/TATU while in high school. Her leadership has spread among all areas in our building, but her organization and leadership within our SADD/TATU group is where she shined the most. She brought life to this group when it was dwindling in numbers. She has remained consistent in her efforts to keep this organization thriving. Just as important as school involvement, Amber has also volunteered and worked within our community. She has helped with her church functions averaging over 40 hours a year. She has also worked for the Boys and Girls club in Sioux Falls caring for children and for Jay Egge Automotive doing secretarial and janitorial duties. Please consider Amber as one of your most deserving applicants. She is strong in mind and spirit. I believe she has used high school as a stepping stone for bigger and better things in her future.
- Cooperative
- Amber House is from Sioux Falls, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.