Spencer was the 2024 scholarship recipient and will be attending Cornell University in the fall of 2024. He was a varsity baseball pitcher for at Freehold High School, a leader in multiple organizations including president of BBYO, co-president of DECA and president of “Team Challenge” ( business ethics club). In addition to his school activities, he had an extensive list volunteer work. Spencer created FHS Peer Alliance which is a club that fosters the inclusion of students with disabilities and worked with “iCan Bike” which teaches teens and adults with disabilities how to ride a bicycle. These types of selfless acts are exactly the kind of things Denny consistently involved himself in and a large reason why he stood out among all the applicants.

Yael was one of the first recipients of the Denny Tave Scholarship Fund in 2023. She played varsity soccer at Freehold High School and was valedictorian of her graduating class. Yael is currently attending Cornell University, majoring in Human Biology Health & Society on a pre-med track. She is also part of the running club, plays intramural soccer, and is in the outdoors club. Outside of class and her research lab, she enjoys hiking with friends in “Gorges Ithaca”.

Joseph was one of our first scholarships winners in 2023. He wrestled varsity at Freehold High School and was a state tournament qualifier. Jospeh is currently attending the University of Michigan and studying Mechanical Engineering. He is involved in clubs such as MRover (space rover design project team), Bluejitsu (Jiu Jitsu club), and Greek life. He also spends a lot of time going to sporting events and plans to study abroad for a semester. Joseph claims: “The Denny Tave scholarship, along with others, has allowed me to have a fantastic college experience, and for that, I am very thankful.” Go Blue!