Kayla will be featured on Dakota News Now during the 6:00PM news on Monday, April 27 and again on the Dakota News Now morning news on Tuesday, April 28 between 6:00AM and 7:00AM.
- Scholar
- Kayla Goens
- Date
- April 26, 2026 - May 2, 2026
- School
- Castlewood High School
- GPA
- 3.76
- Activities
- Academically, Kayla has shown outstanding commitment to her education, maintaining a place on the Honor Roll of Excellence and actively participating in the National Honor Society. Her academic achievements reflect her self-discipline, perseverance, and passion for learning. Beyond academics, Kayla is an exceptional leader and team player. She is involved in basketball, track, fastpitch softball, and slow-pitch softball, where she consistently displays dedication, sportsmanship, and determination. Whether on the court, the track, or the field, she leads by example, encouraging her teammates and working hard to achieve shared goals. Her involvement extends into the community as well. Through 4-H and her church youth group, Kayla has contributed her time and talents to service projects and leadership opportunities that positively impact those around her. She brings the same integrity, energy, and positive attitude to these activities that she does to her academics and athletics.
- Cooperative
- Kayla Goens is from Lake Norden, SD, located within H-D Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.