Scholarship Awards

SOUTH RIVER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP BRENDAN LELL

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.

4-H Scholarship Recipients

Peter Yarus

Peter has been a 4-H member in the Junior and Teen Council, and is one of the 2025-2026 4-H Co-Lead Ambassadors, an E-Week counselor, and a positive role model for many younger 4-H members. He was instrumental in implementing the 4-H Mental Health Fair and in establishing the 4-H Teen Balance social media site and club. In all he does, he is highly regarded by 4-H members and adult volunteers for his strong leadership skills, professionalism, and ability to help younger youth achieve their goals and develop leadership skills. He has taken a leading role in the County Fair, assisting with the running and staffing of 4-H teen led fundraisers, and sharing his positive attitude and work ethic with all 4-H members. He has served as a Club Officer and helped to run the CIT program at our summer camp. He will be attending TCNJ in the fall and majoring in secondary education in English.

Savannah McGuire

Savannah has been a fixture at the County Fair since she saw the 4-H program in action and asked how she could help. She is known as the "helper" in our program and consistently takes on the role of organizing schedules and mentoring younger 4-H members. She has been a member of the Shot in the Dark (archery) club, Zoo Crew (small-animal) club, Cottontails (small-animal), and Junior and Teen Council. She is currently the 2025-2026 Co-Lead Ambassador and has played a significant role in the development of our 4-H Mental Health fair and helps to manage and post to our 4-H Teen Balance Instagram page, a mental health-focused site for teens, by teens. Savannah coordinates staffing for our Dunk Tank and Mini Golf course each summer and ensures that every member fulfills their shifts. She spends countless hours at the fair in the small animal tent, helping out with fundraisers. She consistently demonstrates the value of determination, responsibility, and respect for all 4-H members. She will attend Rider University in the fall, focusing on accounting and finance.