TOUCHSTONE ENERGY SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK - JACKSON SCHANDER

Jackson Schander is from Yankton, SD and attends Yankton High School. He is active in Acappella Choir, All State Choir and National Honors Society. Jackson is no ordinary senior at Yankton High School, holding a 4.17 GPA.

He gives credit to his teachers for his success in school. “The teachers are very engaged with all the students, and everyone is very close, and the learning is very easy to do here. I feel that Yankton got me ready to go to college. Of course, it’s not going to be easy, but it’s going to challenge me in a good way.”

He plans to attend Augustana University and purse a career in medicine.

“When I leave Augie, hopefully, I’d like to stay in South Dakota, go to USD medical school, and hopefully study to be a surgeon,” said Schander.

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and Dakota News Now have joined together to recognize the achievements of high school seniors throughout the region. Recipients are highly motivated high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community. Good luck in your future endeavors Jackson.