YAEL SPECTOR

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".

(Denny was a master at telling bad jokes that always seemed to make him laugh more than others. It's because of this we decided to require all scholarship applicants to provide us with their favorite "dad joke".  Enjoy!)

What did one DNA say to the other DNA?"
Do these genes make me look fat?"

JOSEPH BERRYMAN

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!

Why does a golfer bring two pairs of pants? Because he may get a hole in one.

SPENCER FRIEDMAN

Spencer was the 2024 scholarship recipient, and will be attending Cornell University in the fall of 2024. He pitched varsity baseball for FHS, and was a leader in multiple organizations, including president of BBYO, co-president of DECA and president of "Team Challenge". In his extensive volunteer work, Spencer created FHS Peer Alliance, 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 selfless acts are exactly the type of things Denny consistently involved himself in, and are a large reason why he stood out as an applicant.

Let's get a pizza for the table. Why?  Because, the table is hungry.