Dave Crevelt Memorial Fund Scholarships
The David Crevelt Memorial Fund was established in May 2006 by the Crevelt Family in honor of Dave's great commitment to the development of youth — on and off the soccer field.
The scholarship fund aims to continue Dave Crevelt's tradition to inspire players and youth facing overwhelming challenges, to reach for more than what is on the field, demonstrate their initiative in overcoming it and to believe in themselves to further their studies and excel in their life.
The David Crevelt Memorial Fund was established in order to provide scholarships to young people who exhibited the "Dave Crevelt " spirit,
that is, embrace challenges with initiative and determination,
live up to your individual potential and leadership, and give of yourself tirelessly to your community.
Please refer to David's Rules of Life on this website for further insight into the Dave Crevelt spirit.
The DCMF believes by rewarding this spirit in our college-bound high school and junior college students,
we are better serving future generations to live in a world where there is an abundance and love and not a place of scarcity and fear.
Scholarship applications should be submitted through a sponsoring non-profit organization,
such as a high school, junior college, soccer club, etc.
Ask your organization to participate in The Scoring For Our Youth Scholarship Fund
Please Make a Donation to the Dave Crevelt Memorial Fund
2010 Scholarship Winners
Out of a pool of over 15 candidates the DCMF Scholarship Committee awarded a scholarship in the Spring of this year to the following student for his exemplary leadership inside and outside of the classroom, ability to excel under adverse conditions and commitment to community through service.
George Torres
George was selected out of an outstanding pool of 2010 Woodside High school graduates due to leadership in the classroom and on the soccer field. George's leadership and dedication to helping others was demonstrated by being a math tutor and participated extensively in the Woodside's Business Academy program.
He also demonstrated leadership on the soccer field as a leader, motivating by example and listening and communicating amongst the team to build cohesiveness.
He is now pursuing his dreams as an Engineering Student at University of California Santa Barbara, playing soccer, learning business skills and studying engineering.
"Thank you so much for this scholarship. I cannot thank you enough. It is such a huge help for my family and for my education. Thank you so much for helping me pay for college. Now I will be able to make UC Santa Barbara more affordable for my family. I would love to stay in contact."
Sincerely,
George Torres
2009 Scholarship Winners
Out of a pool of over 20 candidates the DCMF Scholarship Committee awarded two scholarships in the Spring of this year to the following students for their exemplary leadership inside and outside of the classroom, ability to excel under adverse conditions and commitment to community through service.
Samantha Wilkinson
As described by her High School Principal, "Samantha is mature beyond her years and defies every stereotype of the American teenager." Thoughtful, responsible, multitasking, determined with high academic and moral standards are more adjectives her counselors and teachers have used to describe this recipient of the DCMF Scholarship.
After suffering a tragic loss of her Father in 2003, Samantha persevered to become an honor roll student with a big heart and sophistication beyond her years.
This 2009 graduate of Woodside High school was selected for her dedication to service in the community, her academic standards and in particular mastering Spanish in her AP class. Her AP Spanish teacher described her as having the ability to balance tremendous responsibility at home and work while maintaining a rigorous academic load. In addition to her course work, her softball playing and work, Samantha volunteered at St Anthony's dining room weekly.
Your contributions have helped Samantha pursue her academic goals at Sonoma State where she is just finishing her first semester. She is a member of the National Panellenic Sorority, Alpha Xi Delta and is narrowing her to choices to major in Global Studies with a focus in International Economic Development with a minor in Spanish.
Her varied interests and ability to excel in whatever she touches under adverse conditions exemplifies the spirit of the DCMF. The committee looks forward to hearing more about Samantha in the coming years.
Tevye Friedlander
Compassion, leadership and integrity summarize the many qualities of this scholarship recipient. A graduate of Woodside High School this past spring, Tevye's broad based of talents and dedication made him an easy choice by the scholarship committee.
Ability to overcoming adversity and challenges is another trait of the DCMF and Tevye demonstrates that quality by becoming a mature, thoughtful, caring and highly intelligent young man despite challenges at home, a very disruptive move to a new community resulting in social challenges. Through his teenage years and overcoming social challenges associated with adjusting to a new community, Tevye became a gifted pianist. Last Spring he performed pieces by Bach, Clementi and Debussy for the level 10 Certificate of Merit test administered by the Music teachers Associate of California and passed with honors
Tevye is also a talented writer, an AP Literature student who volunteered his time during his junior and senior year as co-editor in chief of the school newspaper. He also went beyond the classroom and spent his Saturdays volunteering at the nearby Peninsula Humane Society. In addition to those activates, Tevye assisted in supporting the computers on the campus too!
With all those skills and talents, UC Berkeley accepted him this past fall and he continues to pursue his goals in music, literature and journalism.
Once again, your contributions help students like Tevye pursue their life goals.
2008 Scholarship Winners
Out of a pool of over 20 candidates answering the application and requirements of the DCMF Scholarship Committee, the following students have been chosen based on exemplary leadership, ability to excel under adverse conditions and commitment to community through service.
Jenine Giusto
So much can be said about Jenine's resume of achievements and it would take numerous pages to describe her accomplishments at Woodside High School. Jennie is proven civic leadership as being VP of Woodside's Community services club, participated in the local community theater and has leadership and mentoring responsibilities at school and church. Beyond her academic accomplishments,
Jenine was co-captain of the cheerleading squad, a conflict mediator for peers, member of the Varsity Lacrosse team; she has been active at her church as a youth minister, participant in the Woodside community theatre and mentor in the Girl Scouts.
Jenine wishes to open up a theater and educational program for underprivileged youth. She is loaded with energy and creativity and over the summer was awarded the "Queen of Fair Oaks Community Festival" in August.
Jenine said of the award, "I'm just thrilled to get the award and honored to have mirrored the accolades of such a wonderful person like Mr. [Dave] Crevelt."
Jose Hoya
A 2008 graduate of Woodside High School, Jose who exemplifies the spirit of David's life by showing determination in the midst of many challenges. Jose was chosen because of his maturity and determination most seniors never understand until they leave high school. When his mother left for Peru during his sophomore year, Jose stayed at Woodside even though it meant a long commute by train and bus from his adult sister's apartment. He maintained his commitmentto his school, his soccer team and his goals despite the isolation from his mother and needs to take care of himself.
He came highly decorated by his teachers and fellow students by mentoring and supporting his fellow students in their work and on the playing field. Jose has confidence, poise and intellect. He aspires to be an aerospace engineer with his proficiency in science and math. Jose noted: "They say that angels don't leave trails but David Crevelt left one for me, the trail that is going to take me to success. It is an honor to get the award"
Oscar Yniguez
A standout soccer star at Woodside as a midfielder and MVP in the Nationals soccer tournament reflects this recipient's outstanding skills of the very competitive candidates the scholarship committee selected from. Oscar excels in both the classroom and on the soccer field. His analytical skills in writing led to excellent grades in AP English and advanced coursework in all other subjects.
His quiet and confident knowledge of his subjects made him the "goto" guy for fellow students who needed extra help. Oscar has proven himself as a leader by being voted MVP of Woodside Varsity as a Junior and a Senior and also his club team which played in the Nationals.
Oscar attributes his success and confidence in the classroom came from applying his goals, motivation and determination on the soccer field.
