Brendan Lell is a senior at South River High School and a member of the Class of 2026. He has earned a 4.825 GPA while taking AP and Honors courses. After graduation, he will attend Penn State University to study Accounting and work toward becoming a Certified Public Accountant.

During high school, Brendan has served as Co-President of the National Honor Society, President of the Corpus Christi Youth Group, and Treasurer of the Class of 2026. Through these leadership roles, he has helped organize school events, fundraisers, and community service projects.

Brendan has completed over 100 hours of community service through his school and church. He has participated in food drives, clothing drives, Operation Christmas Child, Adopt-A-Family, blanket-making projects, youth baseball clinics, and activities that support local families, shelters, and children in need.

In addition to his volunteer work, Brendan worked as an intern for the South River Borough in the summer of 2023 and as a counselor for South River Recreation in the summer of 2024. He is grateful for this scholarship and the opportunities it will provide as he continues his education and works toward a career in accounting.