Given the nature of our work, the Greater Denfeld Foundation receives many thank you notes every year. On this day of Thanksgiving, it seems like a good day to share some of them with our supporters!Of course, the GDF is able to provide this scholarship support thanks to the generous
By Abby GrafmyreAugust 4, 2025 Lauren Scott has found her passion in Human Development and Family Studies. As an upcoming senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she has gained knowledge in this field that will allow her to pursue her goal of family law. She is an alumna of Denfeld
By Abby GrafmyreJuly 8, 2025 The Greater Denfeld Foundation (GDF) scholarship recipients are always learning new things. This profile continues the series of introducing our scholarship recipients and sharing the knowledge their educations brings them. This profile dives into the interests and accomplishments of Per Johnson, who is double majoring
View all of the 2025 Award Recipients On Thursday, May 22, Denfeld High School hosted its 100th Annual Honors Night, a century-strong tradition celebrating academic excellence and student achievement. As part of the evening, Greater Denfeld Foundation President Gary Eckenberg took the stage to present scholarship awards to Class of
By Abby GrafmyreJune 5, 2025 The Greater Denfeld Foundation (GDF) scholarship recipients are doing amazing things with their scholarship awards. With this profile, we continue the series of introducing the scholarship recipients and sharing their hard work! Leah Clark, the second recipient introduced in this series, was awarded the Saltwick
May 5, 2025By Abby Grafmyre The Greater Denfeld Foundation (GDF) is excited to announce the addition of four new members to their Board of Directors. The four members, Lisa Kittelson, Patrice Critchley-Menor, Laura Schauer and Bridget Zuk bring various areas of expertise and experience to the GDF and are eager
By Abby GrafmyreApril 21, 2025 The Greater Denfeld Foundation (GDF) scholarship recipients are doing amazing things with their scholarship awards. With this profile, we begin a series that introduces GDF recipients and shares the good work they are doing! Madison McKean, the first GDF recipient to be introduced in this
January 22, 2025By Gary Eckenberg This year’s may not be the 100th class, after all, but it remains significant. I told a lie… but with great enthusiasm and emotion. I wasn’t the first. Their counselors, teachers, and even their principal had been lying to them since the ninth grade. My
By Abby GrafmyreJanuary 1, 2025 The Greater Denfeld Foundation would like to salute the years of dedication provided by Lori Huska, who devoted herself to the Greater Denfeld Foundation for 13 years. From 2011 until her retirement in 2024, Huska contracted with the GDF, starting as the Scholarship Administrator and
by Abby GrafmyreDecember 1, 2024 While the Greater Denfeld Foundation’s main goal is supporting graduates through scholarships, it also selects teachers, coaches, and staff who offer innovative ideas to Denfeld students receive a meaningful education and provides them with donations. In late November, the GDF announced which teachers would receive
