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,
View all of the 2026 Award Recipients On Thursday, May 21, Denfeld High School hosted its 101st Annual Honors Night, a century-strong tradition celebrating academic excellence and student achievement. The Class of 2026 scholarship recipients were presented with scholarship awards, recognizing their hard work, dedication, and the bright futures that
By Sarah ShafferMarch 2, 2026 The Greater Denfeld Foundation would like to salute Mary and Tom Kero, the founders of the Matt Kero #4 Memorial Scholarship. Mary and Tom founded the scholarship in 2011 after the passing of their son Matt. Matt was active in sports at Denfeld High School,
January 19, 2025 The Greater Denfeld Foundation is proud to announce its 2025 educator donations, continuing a long standing tradition of investing in Denfeld students and the educators who support them every day. In addition to awarding scholarships to Denfeld graduates, the Foundation provides annual fall donations to teachers, coaches,
With the start of a new year, that of course means that the JANUARY 15th application deadline for the scholarships of the Greater Denfeld Foundation is just around the corner. Class of 2026 seniors may still think “graduation is months away” but the Scholarship Selection Committees need these months to properly do
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
