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
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Amber Dellman
December 12, 2004 - December 18, 2004
- School
- Brandon Valley
- GPA
- 3.99
- Activities
- Band 9-12, Destination Imagination 9, tutor 10-12, girls basketball manager 10-12, soccer 9-12, church youth group 9-12, 4-H 9-12, Intrepid (Great Plains Club Soccer Team) 9-10, exchange student host family 11, National Honor Society, vacation bible school volunteer, church nursery volunteer, 4-H community volunteer
Amber Dellman is from Valley Springs, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Andrew Erickson
December 5, 2004 - December 11, 2004
- School
- West Central High School
- GPA
- 3.8
- Activities
- Improv, Peer Trainer at Improv summer camp, Student Council Vice President, editor of Trojan Tribune newspaper, Madrigal Singers, Oral Interp, Boys State, Bel Conto Singers, Concert Choir, Allstate Choir (2 years), Quiz Bowl, Knowledge Bowl Master, fall play (4 years), spring musical (3 years)
Andrew Erickson is from Humbolt, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Tara Oltmanns
November 28, 2004 - December 4, 2004
- School
- Lennox High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Band, Vocal Music, All-State Chorus, Student Council, Cross Country, News Paper Editor, SADD, TATU, and First Priority
Tara Oltmanns is from Lennox, SD.
Heather Hult
November 21, 2004 - November 27, 2004
- School
- Hurley
- GPA
- 3.897
- Activities
- Just about everything
Heather Hult is from Davis, SD.
Stephanie Larsen
November 14, 2004 - November 20, 2004
- School
- Marion School District
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- She participated and lettered in volleyball, golf, chorus, oral intep, school play and one act play, and the editor of the annual. She also does the stats for the wrestling team.
Stephanie Larsen is from Marion, SD.
Michael Larson
November 7, 2004 - November 13, 2004
- School
- Pipestone Area High School
- GPA
- 3.95
- Activities
- Student Council President, All State Band&Orchestra,Peer Helper, Track,NatHonorSoc,BoyScout,Bloodmobile Coordinator,Nat.Math Award
Michael Larson is from Pipestone, MN.
Eric Gillen
October 31, 2004 - November 6, 2004
- School
- Bridgewater High School
- GPA
- 3.95
- Activities
- National Honor Society, FFA officer, FB, BB, Track,Class Officer
Eric Gillen is from Bridgewater, SD.
Laura Lund
October 24, 2004 - October 30, 2004
- School
- Groton Area School District
- GPA
- 4.09
- Activities
- Cross Country Show Choir All-State Chorus Debate - Public Forum 4-H Star/Torch Drug Free Group Officer Therapeutic Riding of Tucson volunteer Church Youth Group Religious Education Teacher
Laura Lund is from Groton, SD.
Elizabeth Olson
October 17, 2004 - October 23, 2004
- School
- Mitchell High School
- GPA
- 3.976
- Activities
- Track, Teen-Age Republicans(officer every year), dance line, Student Council(officer every year), School Newspaper, Special Olympics, Love Feast, Salvation Army bell ringer, Parade of Lights benefit breakfast, National Honor Society
Elizabeth Olson is from Mitchell, SD.
April Christensen
October 10, 2004 - October 16, 2004
- School
- Parker High School
- GPA
- 4.23
- Activities
- FCCLA, cross country, volleyball, math counts, quiz bowl, track, band, national honor society
April Christensen is from Parker, SD.