What does it take to be a Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week? It's not just about grades or athletic ability. It takes a well-rounded individual that excels in the classroom and the community.
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and Dakota News Now have joined together to recognize the achievements of high school seniors throughout the region. "Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week" has been celebrating the achievements of high school seniors since 2002. Recipients are highly motivated high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community. This program was founded on the four pillars of Touchstone Energy: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and a Commitment to Community. For more information on the program please call your local Touchstone Energy cooperative.
If there are outstanding seniors in your school that you would like to recognize, please nominate them here.
This Week's Scholar
Kali Hofer
Woonsocket High School
Kali will be featured on Dakota News Now during the 6:00PM news on Monday, March 2 and again on the Dakota News Now morning news on Tuesday, March 3 between 6:00AM and 7:00AM.
Bethany Ellefson
March 22, 2009 - March 28, 2009
- School
- Flandreau Public High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Cross Country, Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Jazz Choir, Volleyball, Oral Interp, One-Act Play, All School Play, Computer Programming Competition, National Honor Society, Senior Class President
Bethany Ellefson is from Trent, SD.
Ellen Gillette
March 15, 2009 - March 21, 2009
- School
- Redfield High School
- GPA
- 4.092
- Activities
- National Honor Society Concert band Marching band Pep band Jazz band Chorus All-state chorus (2007 and 2008) Journalism Staff(yearbook and pheasant call editor) Prom-decorating committee Co-ed softball FBLA FCCLA Competition cheerleading Co-ed competition cheerleading Johnny Cavelle Dance (non-syllabus ballet, point, Cecchetti, tap, jazz, character, celtic, company, dance team, modern) Jr. and Sr. snow queen ?A? honor roll Student of the month Math contest Miller academic challenge Knowledge bowl DAR good citizens award contest
Ellen Gillette is from Redfied, SD, SD.
Emily Sazma
March 8, 2009 - March 14, 2009
- School
- Harrisburg High School
- GPA
- 4.057
- Activities
- Student Council President, National Honor Society President, 4H President, State Student Council Reporter, Band, Jazz Band, Quiz Bowl, Play Cast, Editor of the Tiger Newspaper
Emily Sazma is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Danielle Walder
March 1, 2009 - March 7, 2009
- School
- Andes Central High
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball, Track, National Honor Society, Student Council,Class Officer,TATU,FCCLA, Torch, Vocal and Band
Danielle Walder is from Lake Andes, SD.
Naomi Seaton
February 22, 2009 - February 28, 2009
- School
- Aberdeen Central High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.) Acappella Eagle Express Show Choir Orchestra
Naomi Seaton is from Aberdeen, SD.
Cathleen Flynn
February 15, 2009 - February 21, 2009
- School
- Mitchell High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Throughout her 4 years in high school, Cathleen has been (a): -middle school show choir choreographer -Salvation Army bell ringer -Mass cantor -student tutor -involved in senior olympics -National Anthem singer -bible school helper -Lemonade Stand volunteer :O ) -confirmation retreat helper -All in God's Plan featured speaker -All State Choir -Most Valuable Band member (freshmen year) -Most Valuable Choir member (sophomore year) -National Forensics League member -People to People Ambassador nomination -St. Mary of the Woods College Trustee -All-State Choir soloist -numerous times Student of the Week -Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership ambassador -youth group founder -church youth choir member -on the gold honor roll -involved in marching band, jazz band, show choir, pep band, Future Business Leaders of America, band section leader and drum major, fall play, spring musical, AND Fields of Faith featured speaker
Cathleen Flynn is from Mitchell, SD.
Erik Manke
February 8, 2009 - February 14, 2009
- School
- Brandon Valley High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- soccer, club soccer - Dakota Gold Rampage, football, Faithweaver Friends instructor, Abiding Savior Church member
Erik Manke is from Sioux Falls, SD 57110, SD.
Sam Dooyema
February 1, 2009 - February 7, 2009
- School
- Luverne High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Football (Captain), Wrestling (Captain), Track, Marching Band, Concert Band, National Honor Society, Student Council (President), and 2008 Homecoming King.
Sam Dooyema is from Luverne, MN.
Amy Shaffer
January 25, 2009 - January 31, 2009
- School
- Lennox High School
- GPA
- 4.1
- Activities
- Band, Drumline, Student Council, FFA, Quiz Bowl, Book Club, and National Honor Society.
Amy Shaffer is from Lennox, SD.
Cory Wegehaupt
January 18, 2009 - January 24, 2009
- School
- Ethan School District
- GPA
- 3.8
- Activities
- 4 Years football will be 4 Years Boy's Basketball, All Conference in Basketball and Football 4 years in Track Band and Chorus All State Chorus CBH Acadmic Team
Cory Wegehaupt is from MT VERNON, SD.