Central Electric Cooperative and Mitchell Christian High School are pleased to recognize Joseph Tegethoff, the son of Todd and Jen Tegethoff, as the Touchstone Energy® Scholar of the Week for Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2023.
According to Char Speidel, a teacher at Mitchell Christian, Tegethoff is a great role model for younger students. She explained he is active with the National Honor Society, robotics team, basketball, track, cross country, band, choir, All-State Chorus, school praise team and the spring play. He is also the Student Council President.
Tegethoff works as a lifeguard and performs volunteer maintenance work at the school in the summer. He was also involved with an Eagle Scout project to clean up bike trails. He has also performed homeless outreach and participated in mission trips.
After high school, Tegethoff wants to study pre-med at the University of South Dakota and work towards becoming a pediatrician.
“Motivated students like Joseph prove there is a bright future ahead. He should be proud of his accomplishments in the classroom and community,” said Tara Miller, Central Electric Cooperative’s manager of communications.
Tegethoff receives a $250 scholarship from Central Electric Cooperative and is eligible for additional scholarships that will be given away this spring at the annual Scholar of the Year banquet.
Tegethoff was featured on Dakota News Now for his accomplishments, and you can find the story at www.dakotanewsnow.com by typing Joseph Tegethoff in the search tool.
The Scholar of the Week program is a partnership between Dakota News Now, Central Electric Cooperative and other local Touchstone Energy Cooperatives that captures the commitment electric cooperatives have to the communities they serve.