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Greta Schauer – Building Confidence and Paying It Forward

September 8, 2026 As we approach September 2nd—what would have been the 100th birthday of Armond Hauge, —we continue to reflect on the incredible ripple effect of his generosity across the Denfeld community. Today, we are excited to feature Greta Schauer, a 2022 Denfeld High School graduate who used the

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Katelyn Mayne – Graduating Debt-Free into a Creative Career

August 31, 2026 As we count down to September 2nd—the 100th birthday of Armond Hauge, the Greater Denfeld Foundation’s biggest supporter—we are calling out the incredible milestones achieved by some of the 403 Denfeld alumni thanks to his vision and generosity. Today, we are excited to spotlight Katelyn Mayne, a

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Stylianos Regas – Funding Unlimited Potential Across the Map

August 28, 2026 In honor of Armond Hauge’s 100th birthday on September 2, 2026, the Greater Denfeld Foundation continues to celebrate his legacy of empowering Denfeld graduates through the life-changing Armond Hauge Scholarship. For Stylianos Regas (Class of 2023), that support cleared a path all the way from Duluth to

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Brandon Adamski – Inspiring Confidence to Reach Full Potential

August 21, 2026 As the GDF celebrates Armond Hauge’s 100th birthday, we are highlighting how his incredible generosity has served as a launching pad for so many students. Mr. Hauge believed in empowering students to dream bigger, giving them the ultimate gift: confidence in their own abilities. For Brandon Adamski,

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Kelly Killorin – Hauge Funded Actress

By Sarah ShafferAugust 18, 2026 One Denfeld graduate who received the Hauge scholarship is Kelly Killorin. She graduated from Denfeld in 2019 and immediately enrolled into Northwestern University near Chicago. She graduated from Northwestern in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in theatre, a minor in religious studies, and a certificate

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Happy 100th Birthday Armond Hauge!

By Sarah ShafferAugust 18, 2026 The Greater Denfeld Foundation is excited to celebrate the 100th birthday of its most generous benefactor. Although he has now passed, Armond Hauge was born on September 2, 1926 – exactly 100 years ago – and so this fall the foundation is eager to share

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Gratitude for Years of Dedication

Retiring GDF Board Member Jerry Zanko By Sarah ShafferJune 24, 2026 The Greater Denfeld Foundation (GDF) wants to use this space to salute the nearly decade of hard work and enthusiasm that retiring Board member and 1966 Denfeld grad Jerry Zanko has contributed to the organization. Thanks to Jerry’s leadership,

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