Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and KSFY Television have joined together to recognize the achievements of high school senior's 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.

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Scholar Of The Week: Taylor Pytleski
Scholar Of The Week: Taylor Pytleski
Updated: Friday, May 11 2012 12:06 AM EDT2012-05-11 04:06:00 GMT
Our Scholar of the Week does a lot of extra work in class and that effort is paying off. Her grade point average right now is 4.1. She is active in sports and very active in academics. Tonight,More >>
Our Scholar of the Week does a lot of extra work in class and that effort is paying off. Her grade point average right now is 4.1.More >>
Scholar Of The Week: Mindy Kraft
Scholar Of The Week: Mindy Kraft
Updated: Thursday, April 26 2012 10:10 PM EDT2012-04-27 02:10:35 GMT
Our "Scholar of the Week" has a lot to balance both in and out of the classroom. She carried a 3.86 grade point average in her class work. Beyond that, Mindy Kraft of Wessington Springs High SchoolMore >>
Wessington Springs High School senior Mindy Kraft has a 3.86 grade point average and some big dreams. More >>
Scholar Of The Week: Laura Knippling
Scholar Of The Week: Laura Knippling
Updated: Thursday, April 19 2012 10:02 PM EDT2012-04-20 02:02:12 GMT
Miller High School senior Laura Knippling carries a 4.0 grade point average.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Wyatt Warkenthien
Scholar of the Week: Wyatt Warkenthien
Updated: Thursday, April 12 2012 4:10 PM EDT2012-04-12 20:10:24 GMT
Willow Lake High School senior Wyatt Warkenthien carries a 4.0 grade point average. He is also a successful small businessman.More >>
Scholar Of The Week: Tyson DeGroot
Scholar Of The Week: Tyson DeGroot
Updated: Thursday, April 5 2012 7:49 PM EDT2012-04-05 23:49:17 GMT
Tyson DeGroot is a man with a plan. The Volga teen stays busy in the classroom, juggling classes like Physics and English.More >>
Scholar Of The Week: Megan Pond
Scholar Of The Week: Megan Pond
Updated: Thursday, March 29 2012 4:33 PM EDT2012-03-29 20:33:30 GMT
Ipswich High School senior Megan Pond has an aggressive class load and her eye on two possible careers.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Luke Buffington
Scholar of the Week: Luke Buffington
Updated: Friday, March 16 2012 3:48 PM EDT2012-03-16 19:48:51 GMT
Senior Luke Buffington is taking seven courses, involved in sports and other various activities.More >>
Scholar Of The Week: Adam Cloos
Scholar Of The Week: Adam Cloos
Updated: Thursday, March 1 2012 10:14 PM EST2012-03-02 03:14:42 GMT
Milbank High School senior Adam Cloos currently carries a 4.11 grade point average. More >>
Scholar Of The Week: Kari Fods
Scholar Of The Week: Kari Fods
Updated: Thursday, February 23 2012 11:47 PM EST2012-02-24 04:47:19 GMT
Kari Fods is a senior at Chester Area High School. She is carrying a perfect 4.0 grade point average. More >>
Scholar of the Week: Sarah Wedel
Scholar of the Week: Sarah Wedel
Updated: Thursday, February 16 2012 4:22 PM EST2012-02-16 21:22:59 GMT
Sarah Wedel is a senior at James Valley Christian High School in Huron. More >>
Scholar of the Week: Kelli Garry
Scholar of the Week: Kelli Garry
Updated: Thursday, February 9 2012 4:44 PM EST2012-02-09 21:44:16 GMT
Kelly Garry is a senior at Lake Preston and carries a 4.0 grade point average. More >>
Scholar Of The Week: Stephanie Haiar
Scholar Of The Week: Stephanie Haiar
Updated: Friday, February 3 2012 4:33 PM EST2012-02-03 21:33:23 GMT
Stephanie Haiar is well known and well liked in school. She is always willing to take the time to stop and help others, which her teachers say is just one example of why she is a leader at Marion High School.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Sawyer Langbehn
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Updated: Thursday, January 26 2012 10:26 PM EST2012-01-27 03:26:24 GMT
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Scholar of the Week: Traci Kulesa
Scholar of the Week: Traci Kulesa
Updated: Thursday, January 26 2012 10:18 PM EST2012-01-27 03:18:52 GMT
It's safe to say the life of a high school student is usually busy. With everything from sports to academic, time management is a must.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Ryan Howe
Scholar of the Week: Ryan Howe
Updated: Thursday, January 26 2012 9:10 PM EST2012-01-27 02:10:42 GMT
Chamberlain High School senior Ryan Howe says he would like to pursue a future in journalism.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Adelyn Crabtree
Scholar of the Week: Adelyn Crabtree
Updated: Wednesday, January 25 2012 11:28 PM EST2012-01-26 04:28:31 GMT
Adelyn Crabtree is a senior at Riggs High School in Pierre.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Baltic senior close with family
Scholar of the Week: Baltic senior close with family
Updated: Wednesday, January 25 2012 11:27 PM EST2012-01-26 04:27:21 GMT
His list of talents is long - both in and out of the classroom.

Schoolwork and family are Justin Mahugta's priorities.

Priorities that have taken him to the head of the class and made him our Scholar of the Week.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Jeff McGraw
Scholar of the Week: Jeff McGraw
Updated: Saturday, January 14 2012 5:34 PM EST2012-01-14 22:34:08 GMT
Clark High School senior Jeff McGraw is a success in the classroom and on the playing field. He hopes to mix the two as he plans his future career.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Jenna Kitchenmaster
Scholar of the Week: Jenna Kitchenmaster
Updated: Thursday, January 5 2012 8:04 PM EST2012-01-06 01:04:59 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week goes to a small southeastern South Dakota school with only about 100 high school students in grades 9 through 12. More >>
Scholar of the Week: Abigail Trieb
Scholar of the Week: Abigail Trieb
Updated: Thursday, December 8 2011 6:37 PM EST2011-12-08 23:37:13 GMT
Abigail Trieb is a senior at Deuel High School in Clear Lake. Her academic card is very full and she he has her eye on a specific career that she wants.
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Scholar of the Week: Aberdeen Central senior's passion for math
Scholar of the Week: Aberdeen Central senior's passion for math
Updated: Friday, December 2 2011 7:54 PM EST2011-12-03 00:54:00 GMT
He competes in mathematics competitions and to brush up, he asks his math teacher Evelyn McQuillen to give him extra assignments and to make them as tough as possible.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Avon senior loves chemistry
Scholar of the Week: Avon senior loves chemistry
Updated: Thursday, November 17 2011 7:01 PM EST2011-11-18 00:01:03 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week comes from a large family known for doing well in school.

Clearly Luke VanGerpen is no different.

This future engineer is turning to his favorite subjects for a future career.More >>
Scholar of the Week: True loves math, soccer and kids
Scholar of the Week: True loves math, soccer and kids
Updated: Thursday, November 10 2011 7:01 PM EST2011-11-11 00:01:11 GMT
It's true, she loves math, speaks Spanish and plays soccer at Yankton High School.

Today's Scholar of the Week hopes to continue being true as she heads to college.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Senior keeps a healthy balance
Scholar of the Week: Senior keeps a healthy balance
Updated: Thursday, November 3 2011 7:01 PM EDT2011-11-03 23:01:14 GMT
A lot of students get great grades - but it can get a little trickier when you're balancing great grades with a lot of school involvement - and working two jobs.

Somehow today's Scholar of the Week makes it all fit into the 24 hours a day she's given.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Gifted student and dedicated worker
Scholar of the Week: Gifted student and dedicated worker
Updated: Thursday, October 27 2011 7:01 PM EDT2011-10-27 23:01:07 GMT
Computers, hockey and drumline are all interests of today's Scholar of the Week.

Kiley Maki is a high school senior who has traits not commonly found in teenagers.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Elkton senior wants to run her own business
Scholar of the Week: Elkton senior wants to run her own business
Updated: Thursday, October 20 2011 7:10 PM EDT2011-10-20 23:10:11 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week only gets a half-hour studyhall - but she makes the most of it because she has to.

Somehow Megan Krogman manages to get it all done.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Groton senior is on the run
Scholar of the Week: Groton senior is on the run
Updated: Thursday, October 6 2011 7:00 PM EDT2011-10-06 23:00:47 GMT
Time management has proven to be an important skill for today's Scholar of the Week.

A Groton senior makes the most of every day.

It's Eric Millbrandt's goal to do the best he can at everything he does.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Hannah Wollman
Scholar of the Week: Hannah Wollman
Updated: Thursday, September 29 2011 6:34 PM EDT2011-09-29 22:34:30 GMT
The view of the future is looking pretty good for this future eye doctor.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Scholar Excels Despite Grade Scale
Scholar of the Week: Scholar Excels Despite Grade Scale
Updated: Thursday, September 22 2011 7:01 PM EDT2011-09-22 23:01:26 GMT
Time to meet another Scholar of the Week.

This one is our first gentleman of the school year.

Tyler Koupal works his tail off in the classroom.

His school has a tougher grading scale than most - but it isn't stopping him from making the grade - as well as some baskets.More >>
Scholar of the Week: White Lake senior open to opportunity
Scholar of the Week: White Lake senior open to opportunity
Updated: Thursday, September 15 2011 7:43 PM EDT2011-09-15 23:43:33 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week loves music, but it's not music that she sees in her future.

This White Lake senior is also an athlete.

Meet Ali Haines, who is on the go.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Family girl looks toward nursing career
Scholar of the Week: Family girl looks toward nursing career
Updated: Thursday, September 8 2011 6:00 PM EDT2011-09-08 22:00:53 GMT
Students are back in school - which means it's once again time for the return of our Scholar of the Week.

We're starting the school year off with a Hanson High School senior who cares about her performance just as much - if not more - in the classroom as on her playing fields and courts.

Ashley Robinson is our Scholar of the Week.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Future speech therapist
Scholar of the Week: Future speech therapist
Updated: Thursday, May 5 2011 7:10 PM EDT2011-05-05 23:10:32 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week isn't taking it easy during her senior year.

Whitney Falor says her loaded schedule will only make things easier as she heads to college this fall.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Senior headed to Stanford
Scholar of the Week: Senior headed to Stanford
Updated: Thursday, April 28 2011 3:04 PM EDT2011-04-28 19:04:53 GMT
The opportunities given to West Central High School senior Sean McCluskey are taking him to the big leagues of education.

But first our Scholar of the Week will graduate with his 112 classmates.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Ramona senior one of six
Scholar of the Week: Ramona senior one of six
Updated: Thursday, April 21 2011 7:10 PM EDT2011-04-21 23:10:56 GMT
Austin Jensen enjoys farming, plays sports and goes out of his way to attend a tiny high school in Lake County.

At a time when many might avoid the field of education, our Scholar of the Week wants to take it on as a district leader.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Future respiratory therapist
Scholar of the Week: Future respiratory therapist
Updated: Thursday, April 14 2011 7:10 PM EDT2011-04-14 23:10:38 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week is a star athlete who knows exactly what she wants to do with her future.

We learned Kailey Eidsness has personal reasons for choosing respiratory therapy as her future profession.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Tea senior loves history
Scholar of the Week: Tea senior loves history
Updated: Thursday, April 7 2011 7:10 PM EDT2011-04-07 23:10:57 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week keeps a high G.P.A. while playing sports and working a job.

Summer Mette also loves to travel and visit different museums.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Future vet gets the grades
Scholar of the Week: Future vet gets the grades
Updated: Thursday, March 31 2011 7:10 PM EDT2011-03-31 23:10:29 GMT
Jenetta Porter is the president of the Platte-Geddes FFA, and that's just the start of her love for animals and agriculture.

It's her ability to plan for the future that's led Jenetta to be our Scholar of the Week.More >>
Big Sister with big goals
Big Sister with big goals
Updated: Thursday, March 24 2011 7:00 PM EDT2011-03-24 23:00:58 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week hasn't even graduated high school yet - and she's already working a job as a Certified Nurse Assistant.

She's also a Big Sister - but not in the way you might think.

Meet Carmen Raville.More >>
Organization skills help high school senior
Organization skills help high school senior
Updated: Thursday, March 17 2011 7:00 PM EDT2011-03-17 23:00:24 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week is one of two students currently building a radio station.

When he's not busy making the grade, Trevor Huber also enjoys playing golf, basketball - and he's also an actor.More >>
Rosholt senior loves the lake
Rosholt senior loves the lake
Updated: Thursday, March 10 2011 7:18 PM EST2011-03-11 00:18:28 GMT
Clay Anderson is an honor roll student who hopes to be a college athlete.

But not before our Scholar of the Week enjoys another summer on the lake.More >>
Rosholt senior loves the lake
Rosholt senior loves the lake
Updated: Thursday, March 10 2011 7:00 PM EST2011-03-11 00:00:27 GMT
Clay Anderson is an honor roll student who hopes to be a college athlete.

But not before our Scholar of the Week enjoys another summer on the lake.More >>
Future teacher loves music
Future teacher loves music
Updated: Thursday, March 3 2011 7:10 PM EST2011-03-04 00:10:45 GMT
Megan Vockrodt is an 'A' student who's talented athletically, academically and musically.

And in her spare time she babysits for foster parents.

Just a few reasons she's deserving of being today's Scholar of the Week.More >>
Sellers' passion is playing the viola
Sellers' passion is playing the viola
Updated: Thursday, February 24 2011 7:10 PM EST2011-02-25 00:10:56 GMT
He may not play his viola in his college orchestra, but Jacob Sellers says music is a hobby he'll enjoy all life long.

But that's not the only passion of today's Scholar of the Week.More >>
Scholar of the Week: Future chemical engineer
Scholar of the Week: Future chemical engineer
Updated: Thursday, February 17 2011 7:10 PM EST2011-02-18 00:10:48 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week wants to study chemical engineering and also has a strong interest in agriculture.

Travis Buse's teachers hope he can combine the two interests and make a difference in his state's number one industry.More >>
Ipswich senior values hard work
Ipswich senior values hard work
Updated: Thursday, February 10 2011 9:01 PM EST2011-02-11 02:01:44 GMT
Tonight's Scholar of the Week doesn't only have a sky-high G.P.A., she may just graduate at the very top of her class.

But Rachel Fuhrmann knows it wasn't luck that got her there.More >>
Ipswich Senior wants to help people
Ipswich Senior wants to help people
Updated: Thursday, February 3 2011 7:10 PM EST2011-02-04 00:10:43 GMT
An athlete and a scholar.

Whitney Geditz balances it all and makes the grade while doing it.

The Ipswich High School senior is today's Scholar of the Week.More >>
Colman-Egan senior loves tutoring younger students
Colman-Egan senior loves tutoring younger students
Updated: Thursday, January 27 2011 7:10 PM EST2011-01-28 00:10:33 GMT
Brooke Hemmer's been raised on the family farm and enjoys hunting and camping in the great outdoors.

Our Scholar of the Week is a University of Sioux Falls hopeful who hopes to start her career in her home state of South Dakota.More >>
Iroquois senior plans to study dentistry at DWU
Iroquois senior plans to study dentistry at DWU
Updated: Thursday, January 20 2011 7:10 PM EST2011-01-21 00:10:21 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week may be enjoying a four-day school week, but just because Brent Matter gets an extra day off - doesn't mean he's slacking off.

He's making the most out of that extra time.More >>
Family is important to Willow Lake Senior
Family is important to Willow Lake Senior
Updated: Monday, January 17 2011 10:36 AM EST2011-01-17 15:36:20 GMT
Ashley Tonak will graduate with one of the biggest classes ever at Willow Lake School - 17. The small school has offered big opportunities to our Scholar of the Week.More >>
Clark senior interested in occupational therapy
Clark senior interested in occupational therapy
Updated: Thursday, January 13 2011 7:10 PM EST2011-01-14 00:10:31 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week was born and raised on a South Dakota cattle farm.

As one of four siblings she's learned to have a helping heart and that's had an impact on what could be Tess Johnson's future career choice.More >>
Busy schedule will help Warner senior in college
Busy schedule will help Warner senior in college
Updated: Thursday, January 6 2011 7:10 PM EST2011-01-07 00:10:29 GMT
A busy senior year schedule inside and outside the classroom will help today's Scholar of the Week manage her time next fall when she plays volleyball in college.

Her teachers say it'll be nothing Briana Jung can't handle.More >>
Leola senior likes hunting and engineering
Leola senior likes hunting and engineering
Updated: Thursday, December 16 2010 7:10 PM EST2010-12-17 00:10:21 GMT
School, football and wrestling keep Douglas Kallas busy enough.

Our Scholar of the Week also works on the family farm and can often be found out hunting with his bow or rifle.More >>
Dell Rapids senior likes to try new things
Dell Rapids senior likes to try new things
Updated: Thursday, December 9 2010 7:10 PM EST2010-12-10 00:10:16 GMT
She loves the high jump in track and also enjoys cross country.

Nicole Snyder's list of activities and classes is long and varied.

You could call today's Scholar of the Week Dell Rapids' renaissance girl.More >>
Star student is also a talented trap shooter
Star student is also a talented trap shooter
Updated: Thursday, December 2 2010 9:29 PM EST2010-12-03 02:29:55 GMT
Mitchell McIntire has a tough college-level class schedule, a part-time job and activities outside of school.

Today's Scholar of the Week also has a unique hobby.More >>
Deuel senior wants to help troubled kids
Deuel senior wants to help troubled kids
Updated: Friday, November 19 2010 7:20 AM EST2010-11-19 12:20:27 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week is not only involved both in and out of the classroom, she takes on leadership roles within those organizations.

No easy task with a sky-high G.P.A. and a starting role on the girls basketball team.

Meet Alyssa Becht.More >>
Lake Andes senior is a once in a lifetime student
Lake Andes senior is a once in a lifetime student
Updated: Thursday, November 11 2010 7:44 PM EST2010-11-12 00:44:55 GMT
Shopping and going to movies are a couple of her favorite things to do - but Casandra Hazuka rarely has time for either.

A busy class schedule, two jobs and no study halls put this student among our Scholars of the Week.More >>
Rodeo rider wants a career in pharmacy
Rodeo rider wants a career in pharmacy
Updated: Thursday, November 4 2010 7:10 PM EDT2010-11-04 23:10:26 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week loves to dance and ride her horses.

And with her academic record, Jenna Donnelly tells us she's excited to see where life takes her.More >>
Kimball senior excited for new opportunities
Kimball senior excited for new opportunities
Updated: Thursday, October 28 2010 7:10 PM EDT2010-10-28 23:10:35 GMT
Jack Carda is one of seven kids in his family.

He started going to Kimball School when he was a high school sophomore and has accomplished a lot - enough to make him today's Scholar of the Week.More >>
Hamlin senior is a leader in and out of the classroom
Hamlin senior is a leader in and out of the classroom
Updated: Thursday, October 21 2010 7:12 PM EDT2010-10-21 23:12:34 GMT
As one of 9 kids in her family, Jandi Smith exudes both patience and persistence.

Two qualities that have served her well in school, and in becoming today's Scholar of the Week.More >>
Eureka senior sets big goals for future
Eureka senior sets big goals for future
Updated: Friday, October 15 2010 4:28 PM EDT2010-10-15 20:28:11 GMT
As the oldest of five siblings, our Scholar of the Week has come to be responsible, dependable and a go-getter.

Frankie Lux's dream job is to be a motivational speaker - but first she's focusing on graduating from Eureka Public School.More >>
Parkston senior's future is on the family farm
Parkston senior's future is on the family farm
Updated: Thursday, October 7 2010 7:10 PM EDT2010-10-07 23:10:05 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week plans to use his brains and athleticism to help out his dad and take over the family farm.

But Evan Schoenfelder has a busy senior year to finish first.More >>
Nursing in the future of Vermillion senior
Nursing in the future of Vermillion senior
Updated: Thursday, September 30 2010 7:10 PM EDT2010-09-30 23:10:38 GMT
Next spring our Scholar of the Week will graduate Vermillion High School with her class of ninety.

And while Carlee Sorensen is looking forward to college - she hopes to bring her career back home around those who helped get her started.More >>
Several career options for O'Gorman Senior
Several career options for O'Gorman Senior
Updated: Friday, September 24 2010 9:55 PM EDT2010-09-25 01:55:50 GMT
Next fall he could be one of a few selected plebes at West Point Military Academy.

Or he could be studying to be an English teacher.

Or learning to fly.

Today's Scholar of the Week doesn't worry about his future - he's too busy today.More >>
Groton senior is smart with big heart
Groton senior is smart with big heart
Updated: Thursday, September 16 2010 7:10 PM EDT2010-09-16 23:10:56 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week is setting the bar high and going for it.

His teacher's say it's not just Sam Smith's brains that will make him successful, but also his determination and good heart.More >>
Parker senior plans to study dentistry
Parker senior plans to study dentistry
Updated: Thursday, September 9 2010 7:10 PM EDT2010-09-09 23:10:49 GMT
Today's Scholar of the Week was born in Germany and eventually made his way to Parker, South Dakota where he'll graduate high school next spring.

But not before Josh Pauley makes an impact on his classmates and teachers first.More >>
Lake Preston senior hopes to help others
Lake Preston senior hopes to help others
Updated: Thursday, September 2 2010 7:20 PM EDT2010-09-02 23:20:08 GMT
This fall Kari Nelson will graduate with her class of 17 from Lake Preston High School.

But today's Scholar of the Week isn't looking too far into the future - she has plenty on her plate right now.More >>

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