Scholar of the Week Program

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 contact our Marketing and Communications Coordinator Jaclyn Arens at (605) 463-2507.

2019-2020 Scholars

In the 2019-2020 school year, Bon Homme Yankton Electric was proud to recognize two Scholars of the Week in our service area.

Cassie Voigt

Cassie graduated from Avon School District. She was involved in Choir, Girls’ BB Stats, FB Stats, Academic All-State, A-Club, Quiz Bowl, Science Fair, Mitchell Science Fair, ISEF Los Angeles- Student Observer, ISEF 2018 Pittsburgh- Student Observer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Drama, and Volleyball. She was also voted Class President and a member of Homecoming Court. Cassie plans to attend UNL for forensic science.

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Derek Pravecek

Derek graduated from Scotland School District. He was involved in FFA, Quiz Bowl, church choir, and National Honor Society. Derek plans to attend Texas A&M University for mechanical engineering.

"He takes all of our hard classes and asks for more, just a great guy to have around," Chris McGregor said, who is the principal at Scotland High School. "He's involved in everything, and we're proud of him at SHS."