Students from MAST, the Marine Academy of Science and Technology, took first and second place awards in the Monmouth County Inaugural Archives and History Day Photography contest.
Emily Passaro, a sophomore, and Abby Hesterhagen, a junior, both at MAST, took first and second ribbons, respectively, for their entries. Emily photographed the historical monument in the Monmouth County Court’s front yard, and Abby photographed the historic Sandy Hook Lighthouse in the evening. The contest was open to all teenagers living in or attending school in Monmouth County.
Emily is from Freehold, and Abby from Atlantic Highlands.
Theme of this year’s Archives Day contest highlights the more than 300 years of history that has given Monmouth County residents countless individuals and events to commemorate with monuments and markers, many of which are hiding in plain sight in the middle of our communities.
County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon presented the awards at the Monmouth County Archives and History Day held in the Monmouth County Library in Manalapan Oct. 11.
