For
Immediate Release:
June 1, 2020
Historical
Commission presents
2020
Preservation Awards
Fifth-grade history essay contest winners honored for
creative efforts
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Historical
Commission recently announced the recipients of the County’s 2020 Historical
Preservation Awards and the winners of the History Essay Contest for Fifth-Graders.
The awards are presented to individuals or organizations who have taken on
restoration and preservation projects for historic buildings in Monmouth
County.
“Preserving Monmouth County’s historical sites takes
a lot of time, dedication, patience and money,” said Freeholder Lillian G.
Burry, liaison to the Monmouth County Historical Commission. “I am genuinely
appreciative to those who have committed themselves to help restore Monmouth
County’s history for future residents of Monmouth County to enjoy.”
The
Presbyterian Church of Shrewsbury has been recognized for their considerate
restoration of the Manse, the home of the Church's pastors. Although it
suffered considerable damage, the congregation supported its improvement to
21st century standards, while retaining the appearance and architectural detail
of the 19th century.
The
recognition of the repurposed Jersey Shore Arts Center's "Remember the
Forties" room is in memory of Herbert G. Herbst. An Ocean Grove resident,
Herbst, led the campaign to renovate the vacant former Neptune High School.
The award is also dedicated to the ten classes that graduated from
the high school in the 1940's, who generously supported this effort.
The Historical Commission is proud to announce the
2020 Fifth-Grade History Essay Contest Award winners. Awarded first place is
Samantha Hein from Newbury School, Howell, for her essay, “My Family’s History
in Howell, N.J.” Patrick Yurcisin from Saint Leo the Great, Lincroft, is
presented second place for his essay, “My visit to the National Guard Militia
Museum of New Jersey.” Third place is awarded to Joey Longo from Frank
Antonides School, West Long Branch, for his essay, “A Descendant of the
Mayflower.”
“As always,
it is my sincerest honor to announce the winners for this history essay
contest,” said Freeholder Burry. “History, particularly in Monmouth County, is
a passion of mine and these students wrote fascinating essays about their own
wonderful impressions and feelings for history.”
For more information about the Preservation Awards Program,
History Essay
Contest for Fifth-Graders and the
Monmouth County Historical Commission, go to www.visitmonmouth.com
or call John Fabiano, Executive Director, at 732-431-7460 ext. 7413.
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