150th Anniversary Closing Ceremony at Anna L. Klein School
On Monday, May 24, residents of Guttenberg joined Mayor Gerald Drasheff and the Township Council for the closing ceremonies of Guttenberg’s 150th Anniversary Celebration. The Anna Klein School Chorus performed at the event, and several honorees were recognized for their contributions to the 150th Celebration.
Among the honorees for the evening included Guttenberg’s lifelong residents Rose Gunther, Ann Keating, and Eleanor Mueller; Officers Leonardo Ramirez and Francesco De Lucia were recognized as Officers of the Month; and special honors for an excellent athletic season were given to the Anna L. Klein Lady Mustangs girls basketball team, and the Mustangs Boys Basketball team.
In addition recognition was given to the 150th House Decorating Contest Winners Carol and Bob Gebhardt, and Rose Gunther. The Gebhardt’s 150th Anniversary banner was displayed at the closing ceremony.
Honors were given to Joanna Torres, who was the Veterans Essay Contest County Winner, and Tevin Torres and Natalie De La Rosa, who were among the 150th Essay Contest winners. Special honors were also given to all the eighth graders, who participated in the 150th Essay Contest.