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T H e E l s i E E h m a n n H i s T O r y a w a r D
William Gilmartin was the recipient of the second Annual Ehmann
History Award presented by the Tewksbury Historical Society in
memory of Elsie Ehmann at the Seventh Grade Award Ceremony
on Wednesday, June 14. It is given to a seventh-grade student at the Old
Turnpike School, Tewksbury, in recognition of their curiosity, passion, strong
interest in and dedication to studying New Jersey and local history. The Award
was presented by Melissa
E h m a n n , d a u g h t e r o f
Elsie Ehmann, and Shaun
Van Doren, President of
the Tewksbury Historical
S o c i e t y , a t t h e O l d
Turnpike School's Annual
Award Ceremony.
W i l l i a m , t h e s o n
o f D r . a n d M r s .
Andrew Gilmartin of
Tewksbury Township,
is a high honor roll
student with a love of
history. He believes
" i t ' s i m p o r t a n t t o
honor the past and
the sacrifices that got
us to where we are
today" when asked why
he is passionate about
history. He is currently
focused on the battle strategies of the Revolutionary War and will attend a
history camp in Boston, Massachusetts this summer. He enjoys exploring local
historical sites, especially those with connections to early American history or
his family, with his grandfather, Steve Griggs. Will plays ice hockey and lacrosse.
He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 199 and will soon become a second-class
scout. He is looking forward to learning about the US Constitution next school
year.
The award is given annually to a student selected by the social
studies teachers who most exemplifies the criteria established. It
consists of a monetary check and a small gift. William's name will be engraved
on two plaques, one displayed at the school and one at the Tewksbury Historical
Society's Carriage House on James Street in Oldwick. It is given in memory
of Elsie Ehmann, a longtime resident and avid volunteer in Tewksbury, who
passed away in 2021. She was a Charter Member of the society and served as
its Treasurer for twenty-five years. Elsie sought and encouraged ways to
strengthen the connection between the Tewksbury Historical Society
and the township residents, encouraging learning by both.
The Tewksbury Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organized for the
purpose of furthering research into, and the preservation and
dissemination of, the history of the Township of Tewksbury. The
Society requests donations of documents, records and small artifacts related
to Tewksbury's history for its archives. Anyone interested in donating to the
Ehmann History Award Fund, joining the Society or participating in its many
endeavors may contact them at: 908-832-6734, tewksburynjhistory@
gmail.com, or visit: www.TewksburyHistory.net.
Melissa Ehmann, William Gilmartin, Shaun Van Doren
"The world of reality has its limits;
the world of imagination is boundless."
~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau
C r a F T e r s n e e D e D !
The Readington Reformed Church Women's
Ministries is looking for crafters for their annual
craft show on November 4 at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at
Readington Reformed Church, 124 Readington Road
in Readington, NJ 08870. Interested craft vendors
please contact Judy a: 908.369.4227 or email: jdiselin@
comcast.net for registration forms. $40 fee, table
included. Register early as spaces fill up quickly!
