Dakota Energy Cooperative and Sunshine Bible Academy are pleased to announce Owan Watson as a Touchstone Energy® Scholar of the Week winner for the week of Feb. 9-15.

The scholar of the week program is a partnership between Dakota News Now Television, Dakota Energy Cooperative and other local Touchstone Energy Cooperatives that honor accomplished high school students.

Watson’s list of achievements is nothing short of impressive. He has excelled in cross country, basketball, and track, and has actively participated in school activities such as band, chorus, and acting. His five-year membership in the All-State Chorus and four-time selection for the Wayne State College Festival of Honor Bands are commendable. His two-time recognition as the Best Actor at Region One-Act is a testament to his talent. His initiative to start a podcast to recap SBA’s athletic events for the week is a further testament to his dedication and leadership.
Academically, Watson maintains a 4.0 grade point average. When he graduates, he will have earned 15 college credits from Black Hills State University.

As Watson completes his final year of high school, he plans to further his education at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas, to study education.
Watson’s parents are Jason and Kristina Watson of Miller.

As a Scholar of the Week, Watson will be featured in a weekly segment on Dakota News Now and will receive a scholarship from Dakota Energy Cooperative. Watson is also now eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship or one of two $500 scholarships that will be given away this spring at the annual Scholar of the Year banquet.

Dakota Energy Cooperative salutes Watson and all students who set an example of hard work and high academic standards.

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives are local, active members of their communities, dedicated to building our communities and improving our way of life. Since the Scholar of the Week program began, more than $80,000 in scholarships has been awarded to more than 530 students.

The program is a great partnership between local Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and their members and truly captures the commitment that electric cooperatives have to the communities they serve.

Nominations for the weekly awards are submitted by area school principals and faculty.