How You Help
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Literary Lunches
An Inter-generational Book Club
In The Schools
Programs & Equipment You Funded
Scholarships
Recipients & Award Criteria
The BHEF is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to support the Berkeley Heights Public Schools. We sponsor programs and organize events with the following goals in mind:
- Support innovative and creative educational programs for students and faculty
- Encourage community involvement in the educational process
- Enrich our children’s appreciation of the arts and humanities
- Enhance technology to prepare students for the world and workplace of the 21st century.
Literary Lunches
In the Schools
Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship recipients!
Serena Yee
GLHS Award
Jaslene Jen
CMS Award
Kathleen Granelli
GLHS Award
Samson Gerlovin
CMS Award
William Rodriguez
CMS Award
Stephanie D'Aquilla
CMS Award
Governor Livingston High School Scholarship
Since 1999, the Berkeley Heights Education Foundation has honored college-bound graduating seniors of Governor Livingston High School with monetary scholarships. To date, $25,000 has been awarded to deserving students at the high school’s annual senior awards assembly in June.
Continuing our scholarship program at Governor Livingston High School, three graduates will receive a $500 cash award. The recipients will be selected by the faculty based on criteria established by the BHEF in keeping with our goals of educational excellence and community involvement.
SCHOLARSHIP #1
- Graduating senior continuing their education at a four-year college
- Berkeley Heights resident
- Academic achievement defined by GPA within the top 25% of their class
- Demonstrated integrity throughout time at GL (including extracurricular involvement if applicable)
SCHOLARSHIP #2
- Graduating senior continuing their education in any environment (2 yr; 4 yr; trade school, etc.)
- Berkeley Heights resident
- Demonstrated academic commitment throughout time at GL
- Demonstrated dedication in continuous significant service to the community throughout time at GL
- Demonstrated integrity throughout time at GL (including extracurricular involvement if applicable)
SCHOLARSHIP #3 (eligible to students with IEP/504 plan)
- Graduating senior continuing their education in any environment (2 yr; 4 yr; trade school, etc)
- Berkeley Heights resident
- Has an IEP/504 plan
- Demonstrated academic commitment throughout time at GL
- Demonstrated integrity throughout time at GL (including extracurricular involvement if applicable)
Governor Livingston
2022: Thomas Burke and Sasha Rtischev
2021: Desmond Lam and Matthew Chin
2020: Jessica Zhao and Benjamin Grimes
2019: Gianluca Baglioni (academic excellence) and Andrew Vanacore (community service)
2018: Angela Bonetti (academic excellence) and Amanda Azalone (community service)
2017: Niyant Narang (academic excellence) and Lauren Boyd (community service)
2016:Maura Pallitta (academic excellence) and Karly Deland (community service)
2015: Emily Xu (academic excellence) and Rachel Skerker (community service)
2014: Jacelyn Greenwald (academic excellence) and Victor Candeloro (community service)
2013: Andrew McNamara (academic excellence) and Michael Lodziana (community service)
2012: Rebecca Johnson (academic excellence) and Allie Deegan (community service)
2011: Austin Poon (academic excellence) and Melissa Reedy (community service)
2010: B.B. Cuccioli (academic excellence) and Andrew Gildea (community service)
2009: Arlene Douglas (academic excellence) and Kevin DiStefano (community service)
2008: Megan Lam (academic excellence) Laurie Delatour (community service)
2007: Kelsey Hall (academic excellence) Kelli McGovern (community service)
2006: Andrew Mathis (academic excellence) Katelyn Finley (community service)
2005: Veena Venkatachalam (academic excellence) Laura Herman (community service)
2004: Chandrani Mondal and Bryan Beal
2003: Caitlin Masters and Meagan Butler
2002: Danielle Penabad and Anil Abraham
2001: Brent Hayden and Malcolm Mattes
2000: Lindsay Crowl and Heather McDonald
1999: David Gorin and Rupa Sekhar
Columbia Middle School Award
In 2005, the Board of Trustees of the BHEF voted to expand our recognition program to Columbia Middle School. At the conclusion of the academic year, three graduating eighth grade students, each of whom is well rounded with good academic achievement and involvement in community or school activities will be selected by the faculty. Each will receive a $250 cash award funded by the BHEF.
The Berkeley Heights Education Foundation is proud of the achievements of the many talented students in our community and is pleased to be able to recognize their accomplishments.
Columbia Middle School
2022: Sofia Ortiz and Grady Miranda
2021: Evan Yao and Meredith O’Rourke
2020: Andrew Couto and Arianna Mauri
2019: Ethan Wong and Kate Curran
2018: Mary Kane and Matthew Lee
2017: Ryan Matthews and Paige Wathen
2016: Madison Stein and Brandon Woods
2015: Noah Truncale and Yuki Schwab
2014: Jabili Kandula and James Pitingolo
2013: Tim Donohue and Jamie Diamond
2012: Matthew Koutsasflas and Tara Prabhu
2011: Michael Middlebrook and Lauren Sobol
2010: Teagen Haddad and Paul Jamolawicz
2009: Bridget Crisonino and Andrew Krasny
2008: Matt Gallitelli and Carolyn Lanza
2006: Lena Krause and Nicholas Sousa
2005: Alyssa Dilly and Matthew Lander