Shaina will be featured on Dakota News Now during the 6:00PM news on Monday, March 30 and again on the Dakota News Now morning news on Tuesday, March 31 between 6:00AM and 7:00AM.
- Scholar
- Shaina Kleeman
- Date
- March 29, 2026 - April 4, 2026
- School
- Langford Area High School
- GPA
- 3.85
- Activities
- Shaina is a hardworking, kind, intelligent, and highly involved senior who consistently demonstrates integrity, compassion, and leadership. She is accepting of everyone and is never afraid to be herself, making her a positive role model within our school community. Shaina has always been on the honor roll, reflecting her strong academic commitment and work ethic. She is actively involved in play, chorus, student council, National Honor Society, and Hope Squad. In each of these roles, she is dependable and always willing to help wherever she is needed. Shaina’s leadership extends beyond our school. She was selected as a HOBY Ambassador and returned the following year to serve as a camp counselor, demonstrating her dedication to leadership development and mentorship. She is also very involved in Upward Bound, where she continues to challenge herself academically and prepare for her future goals. Despite facing significant personal challenges, Shaina has shown remarkable resilience. She was raised by her grandparents, and last year she experienced the tragic loss of her grandfather in a car accident. Through grief and family hardship, she has remained focused, driven, and committed to her goals. She is not afraid to stand up for herself or fight for what she believes in, demonstrating strength of character and courage beyond her years.
- Cooperative
- Shaina Kleeman is from Langford, SD, located within Lake Region Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.