Morris County Manual

Download the 2024 Morris County Manual(PDF, 1MB)

The Morris County Manual is a comprehensive resource containing the names and contact information of elected and appointed officials at all levels of government. The annual publication is designed to help simplify doing business with the various departments, boards and commissions and with all 39 municipalities throughout Morris County.

Each year, the County Clerk conducts an art contest to select a cover for the Morris County Manual. The contest is open to all high school art students within the county. The creators of the top three covers selected by a group of judges are presented with monetary scholarship awards by County Clerk Ann F. Grossi.

Artwork for the 2025 Morris County Manual must be submitted by mail to Marta DeSpirito, Morris County Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 315, Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0315. Please note that all submissions must include a completed Photo Release Form and be received by Friday, December 6, 2024.

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2024 Winning Design

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First Place: Charles Sagerer is currently a Senior at Boonton High School and is a National Honors Society member. Charles has a passion for music, and is constantly listening and even producing his own songs. He is involved in numerous activities, one of which includes portraying Danny in the upcoming Boonton High School Drama Club production of Grease. Charles plans on studying Recording Arts and Music Production in college.

Second Place: Kaden Montoya is currently a Freshman at Morris Knolls High School. Kaden is a multi-sport athlete playing football and varsity wrestling. In his spare time, he loves to play with his dog and hang out with friends. Kaden’s future plans are to pursue a medical degree after he graduates High School.

Third Place: Lily Walsh is currently a Senior at Randolph High School. Lily enjoys hanging out with friends and family, listening to music and going to the beach. She also enjoys competing competitively for her club and high school gymnastics team. Lily plans to attend a four-year college after high school.

Past Winning Designs

2023

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First Place: Angeliz Arriaga is currently a freshman at Morris Knolls High School. When she has free time, she loves spending time with her cousins, being around animals, drawing, making her own stories, and listening to music. Currently, she is thinking of a career with the arts.

Second Place: Kaitlyn Deppert is a senior at Boonton High School. Kaitlyn lives in Lincoln Park with her parents, grandmother and brother. Kaitlyn is a member of the National Honor Society. She is involved in clubs at school and teaches CCD at her church. Kaitlyn plans on studying graphic design in college.

Third Place: Samantha Chang is a senior at Boonton High School. She is a member of the National Honors Society and is involved in many other extracurricular activities around the community. Samantha plans to attend college and learn more about life and her many interests.

2022

2022 Morris County Manual cover(PDF, 5MB)

First Place: Julia Benson is a Sophomore at Whippany Park High School. In her free time, Julia enjoys hanging out with her friends, listening to music, playing the guitar and drawing. Julia loves math and science and plans to pursue STEM (science technology engineering and mathematics) or art in the future.

Second Place: Javon Reynolds is a Senior at Morris Catholic High School. Since Javon has first-hand knowledge of being diagnosed with cancer at fourteen years old, and now being cancer free, he would like to pursue a career in medicine. Specifically, he would like to specialize in the care and treatment of cancer patients.

Throughout his illness, that never stopped him. Javon continued with his studies even while hospitalized, and has been a part of the football team for the last four years. Even with his health issues, Javon was always supporting and cheering on his teammates. Needless to say, his parents are very proud of him.

Third Place: Alejandro Martinez-Sanchez is currently a Junior at Morris Hills High School. His favorite class is Digital Photography. In his spare time, Alejandro enjoys playing video games, hanging out with friends, and playing baseball and basketball. Although he is undecided about his future plans, he may pursue a career as a physical therapist.

2021

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First Place Winner: Conner Everett is a Senior attending Morris Catholic High School and a resident of Whippany. Conner enjoys soccer, programming and robotics. He is a member of the Italian National Honor Society and the Vice President of the Morris Catholic Robotics Club. After graduation, Conner plans to pursue a computer science/cyber security degree.

Second Place Winner: Ariana Eschrich is a Freshman at Morris Hills High School who has been drawing traditionally ever since she was a toddler. Her goal is to one day become an illustrator. In addition to this award, Ariana also won first place in last year’s Atlantic Health Art Contest. She is very thankful for both the recognition and the confidence boost this has given her to continue pursuing her artistic goals and dreams.

Third Place Winner: Alessandra Dotzman is a Senior at Morris Catholic High School and a resident of Kinnelon Borough. She is a member of the Italian National Honor Society and Captain of both the Fall and Competition Cheer Teams. Alessandra is planning on pursuing a Nursing Degree with a specialization in Pediatric Cardiology.

2020

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First Place Winner: Andrea Zeien is a Senior attending Hanover Park Regional High School. She is a Florham Park resident who enjoys all that Morris County has to offer: biking, hiking, fishing, swimming and tennis. She is a member of the Hanover Park Varsity Tennis Team and a member of the National Honor Society. After graduation, Andrea plans on pursuing a degree in the arts at a 4 year institution.

Second Place Winner: Abby Zaplishny is a Senior at Roxbury High School. A lifelong resident of Mt. Arlington, she has participated in art classes all four years of High School and is the Co-President of Roxbury’s Chapter in the National Art Honor Society. Abby enjoys roller-blading in her free time and is looking forward to what her future holds after graduation.

Third Place Winner: Nathaniel Gallagher is a Junior at Morris Hills High School. He is a member of the Boy Scout Troop 67 and has been a member for 7 years and is currently working at achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Nathaniel is hoping to study Graphic Design or Psychology in college.

2019

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First Place Winner: Krystal Colón is a senior at Morris Knolls High School. Although she was born and raised in North Carolina, she has lived in Hawaii, California and New York and this will be her first and last year at Morris Knolls. Her hobbies are reading, drawing, video games and playing volleyball in her free time. After graduation she’ll be joining the United States Marine Corps.

Second Place Winner: Andrew Donahue is a senior attending Morris Hills High School. He designed the manual cover in his cartooning and animation course. He enjoys running track and cross country for Hills, and coding. After high school, Andrew plans to attend a 4 year college to pursue his interest in cybersecurity.

Third Place Winner: Julian Mesa is a senior at Morris Hills High School. He has played varsity soccer for four years and lacrosse for two years. He is a member of the National Honors Society and has had a passion for art and design since he was a kid. He is going to attend Stockton University in the fall of 2019 to play soccer and further his education in graphic design.

2018

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First Place Winner: Felicia Terreri is a senior at Whippany Park High School. She plays varsity softball and is actively involved with the Art Club. Felicia was voted Most Spirited and humbled to have been crowned Homecoming Queen. During the school year, Felicia works as an aide for Hanover Township’s after care program and enjoys working as a lifeguard during the summer. Her free time is spent painting, snowboarding, watching movies and spending time with family and friends. She plans to attend college and pursue a career in Graphic Design.

Second Place Winner: Aayush Saxena is a junior in the Academy of Computer Science at Morris County School of Technology. He designed the cover as part of Advertising Art and Design elective at MCST. He is a member of the Robotics Club and the Tech Club. His hobbies include reading and playing video games. He volunteers at Dover Hospital. He resides in Randolph with his parents and younger brother, Aakansh. After high school he would like to work for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Third Place Winner: Jared Redington is a sophomore student attending Morris Hills High School in Rockaway. His interests include Track & Field (throwing the javelin, and shotput), photography, magic, hiking, and spending time with his friends & family. Jared is also an Eagle Scout, a member of Wharton Troop 67, and one day hopes to pursue Military Intelligence as his future career.

2017

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First Place Winner: Ashley Josephine George is a freshman at Morris Knolls High School in Denville. She plays for the school soccer and fencing teams and is involved with the Circle Club. Ashley enjoys watching all sports and playing them even more. She has such a tremendous love for photography, it’s rare to see her without her camera in hand taking a picture of a bug, bird or flower. She enjoys hanging with her three dogs Sammy, Candace and Dakota, watching funny movies and being with her family. Ashley loves school and strives every day for high academic standards. After high school, she would like to attend Rutgers University and have a career in media.

Second Place Winner: Kevin Roe is a senior at Hanover Park High School. His hobbies include music, movies, reading, video games, and acting in skits on the MPAC stage. He resides in Whippany with his parents, older sister Dana, and younger brothers Benny and Johnny (and his black Lab, Holly).

Third Place Winner: Ryan McEntee is a sophomore at Morris Knolls High School. He plays football and lacrosse for the Golden Eagles and also enjoys fishing and golf. Ryan lives in Denville with his parents and plans to study and pursue a career in Business Management.

Judging the art contest this year were: Frank Druetzler, Mayor of Morris Plains; Natasha Jackson, Morris County Clerk’s Office; and Sara Mojica, Morris County Clerk’s Office.

2016

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First Place Winner: Elisa Rose Leone is a sophomore at Kinnelon High School. She plays for the school’s lacrosse team and is a member of various clubs including The Social Outreach Club and The Give Back Club and enjoys helping others. Some of her interests include photography, volunteering, watching scary movies and caring for her two dogs. Elisa has high academic standards and works hard at maintaining good grades. After high school she plans on attending college and looks forward to exploring the many career opportunities that await her.

Second Place Winner: Margot Anton is a senior in Randolph High School and will be attending the County College of Morris in the fall. She has been drawing her entire life and will pursue a career in art.

Third Place Winner: Alyssa Smith is a sophomore at Morris Knolls High School. She plays softball and is involved in several clubs. She hopes to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse or doctor. She would like to attend either the University of Connecticut, Penn State or Quinnipiac University. Once she graduates, she would love to travel the world with friends and family.

Judging the art contest this year were: Frank Druetzler, Mayor of Morris Plains; Nic Platt, Mayor of Harding; Laura Ali, of Chatham Township; Sherri Saarloos, Morris County Clerk’s Office; and Bernadine Rea, Morris County Clerk’s Office.

2015

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First Place Winner: Stephen Cavallo is a senior in the Academy of Design at Morris County School of Technology. He is the proud captain of the MCST Cross Country team, plays electric guitar in the Jazz Band and is a role model to underclassmen in the Morris Tech Peer Leader program. He is currently completing his internship in the entertainment industry at Further Communications Corporation where he assists in the planning and development of stage venues. Upon graduation, Stephen will be attending college in the fall and will pursue a degree in industrial design.

Second Place Winner: Colin Nilson is a senior at Morristown High School. Some of his hobbies are mountain biking and working as an intern at his local bike shop, Marty’s Reliable Cycle. He is also a lifeguard at Sunrise Lake during the summer months. After high school he plans on attending James Madison University.

Third Place Winner: Billy Lindstrom is a senior at Morris Knolls High School. He has high academic standards and is very successful in school. Billy has a passion for business, health, and fitness, in which he chooses to pursue as a career in his near future. After graduation, he will be attending business school in Denmark, making each day that passes by, one step closer to his life goal.

Judging the art contest this year were Frank Druetzler, Mayor of Morris Plains; Michael Dachisen, Mayor of Rockaway Township; Christine Myers, of Mendham Township; Mary Ann Urso-Pecorino, Morris County Clerk’s Office; and Liz Sutula, Morris County Clerk’s Office.

2014

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First Place Winner: Jonathan Loesch is a senior at Parsippany Hills High School. He is an avid golfer and plays on the varsity team. During the winter, he enjoys snowboarding. Jon is hoping to attend Syracuse University this fall and pursue a degree in business management.

Second Place Winner: Giovanni DiAngelo Nieves is a junior at Randolph High School. He’s always had a love of art for his entire life as well as a passion for games. After high school he plans on becoming a game designer and would like to open up his own game company. In order to achieve his goals, he hopes to one day get a scholarship to an art college.

Third Place Winner: Patrick Hebert is a sophomore at Hanover Park High School. His hobbies include paintball, lacrosse, snowboarding, collecting new sneaker designs and dabbling in Adobe Photoshop. After high school he intends to stay involved with paintball and lacrosse, and study graphic design in college.

Judging the art contest this year were Frank Druetzler, Mayor of Morris Plains; Melissa Florance-Lynch, Mayor of Pequannock; Christine Myers, of Mendham Township; Adam Smith, Morris County Clerk’s Office; and Violetta Vasilas, Morris County Clerk’s Office.

2013

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First Place Winner: Emily Sinegra is a sophomore attending Morris Knolls High School. She has been a cheerleader for 11 years and is now on the Rockaway Township Competition Cheerleading team and is enjoying cheering competitively for the first time. She enjoys taking pictures in her spare time and hopes to fulfill her dream of being a wedding photographer and possibly one day having her own business. She wants to attend Montclair State University and hopes to travel all around the world once she graduates.

Second Place Winner: Joseph De Rose is a senior at Morris Knolls High School. He is currently a varsity baseball player and plans to continue his love for baseball at the college level. Still undecided as to which college he plans to attend, Joey plans to pursue a degree in Astronomy/Physics.

Third Place Winner: Maria Acosta-Sanchez is a freshman at Morris Knolls High School. She enjoys music and has recently learned how to play the guitar. Maria is looking forward to the next three years in high school and finding creativity in each day.

Judging the art contest were Morris Plains Mayor Frank Druetzler, Morris County Clerk Joan Bramhall and Confidential Aide to the Morris County Clerk Larry Brown.

2012

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First Place Winner: Kim Felix is a junior at Morris Knolls High School. She plays soccer and softball for the high school. She also plans to pursue a career in either Nursing or Elementary Education.

Second Place Winner: Katrina Venturini is a senior at Morris Knolls High School. She enjoys drawing and going to visit her family’s horse. Katrina is planning to major in Education in college.

Third Place Winner: Patrick Kosmowski is a senior at Morris Knolls High School. He enjoys computer art, snowboarding, watching and making films. Patrick plans on pursuing a career in graphic design.

Judging of the art contest this year were Mayor of Morris Plains Frank Druetzler, Morris County Clerk Joan Bramhall, Local Arts Director Kadie Dempsey and Confidential Aide to Morris County Clerk Larry Brown.

2011

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First Place Winner: Jessie Tredinnick is a senior at Morris Knolls High School. She was a varsity field Hockey player and currently volunteers with her church and students with disabilities. Jessie plans to attend Monmouth University in the fall, majoring in Early Childhood Education.

Second Place Winner: Hayley Conklin is a senior attending Butler High School. She is looking forward to attending college next year.

Third Place Winner: Julia Larrabee is a junior at West Mendham high School. She is hoping to study graphic design or advertising in college.

Judging of the art contest this year were Mayor of Morris Plains Frank Druetzler, Morris County Housing Commissioner Betty Denecke, Freeholder Gene Feyl, John Bonanni County Administrator and County Clerk Joan Bramhall. Two new judges this year were Fred Snowflack Former Daily Record Editor & Kadie Dempsey, Director of Arts in the Morris Area Art Council.

2010

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First Place Winner: Michael Jalkio is a junior in Networking Information Technology and Communication Academy at the Morris County School of Technology. He plans to pursue a career in digital design or engineering.

Second Place Winner: Rebecca Syracuse is a senior at Morris Knolls High School, a member of National Art Honor Society and enrolled in AP Art Studio.

Third Place Winner: Tommy Dreisbach is currently a junior at Morris Knolls High School. He plans on attending college and pursuing a career in graphic design.

Judging of the art contest this year were Mayor of Morris Plains Frank Druetzler, Star Ledger Reporter Larry Ragonese, Executive Director of the Morris Area Arts Council Anne Aronovich and Freeholder Director Gene Feyl. Standing in for the Commissioner of Morris County Housing Authority, Betty Deneke, was Morris County Clerk Joan Bramhall.

2009

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First Place Winner: Brandon Cook is a junior at Morris Knolls High School. He plans to study and pursue a career in graphic arts. His hobbies include playing video games, drawing and reading in his free time.

Second Place Winner: Chiko Oblina is a junior at Morris Knolls High School. He plans to study engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He lives in Denville with his parents and enjoys playing video games, drawing and reading in his free time.

Third Place Winner: Olivia Moore is a junior at Madison High School. She enjoys all forms of art, particularly drawing and digital art, and hopes to attend Art College after high school.

Judging of the art contest this year were Mayor of Morris Plains Frank Druetzler, Star Ledger Reporter Larry Ragonese, Executive Director of the Morris Area Arts Council Catharine Vaucher, County Administrator John Bonanni and Morris County Clerk Joan Bramhall.

2008

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First Place Winner: Jessica Egbert is a junior at Morris Knolls High School. She is currently taking two art classes and has been accepted into National Art Honor Society. She plans to continue her art studies throughout her senior year and wishes to attend Art Institute of New York City to major in graphic design.

Second Place Winner: Lena Chung a junior at Morris Knolls High School. She loves art and would like to attend Fashion Institute of Technology and plans to major in fashion business..

Third Place Winner: Ryan Wright is a junior in Networking Information Technology and Communication Academy at Morris County School of Technology. In his free time he enjoys drawing, photography and skateboarding. He plans to pursue a career in graphic design.

Judging of the art contest this year were Mayor of Morris Plains Frank Druetzler, Star Ledger Reporter Larry Ragonese, Executive Director of the Morris Area Arts Council Catharine Vaucher, County Administrator John Bonanni and Morris County Clerk Joan Bramhall.

2007

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First Place Winner: Samantha Dahl is a junior in Digital Design and Advertising program at Morris County School of Technology. Samantha, who comes from Denville, spends half of her school day at MCST and the other half she is home schooled. In her free time Sam enjoys drawing, photography, reading and video games. She plans on pursuing a career in graphic arts.

Second Place Winner: Tim Williams is a senior at Morris Knolls High School. He plans to attend County College of Morris next year to pursue a career in graphic or web design. His hobbies include cars and golfing and he also comes from Denville.

Third Place Winner: Miranda Scarpone is a freshman and honor student at Kinnelon High School. She wishes to attend the University of California Davis. She looks forward to receiving a degree in equine veterinary practice. She informed us that one of her hobbies involves a highly competitive level of horseback riding. She resides in Kinnelon.

Judging the competition were Freeholder Frank Druetzler, County Administrator John Bonanni, Morris County Housing Authority Commissioner Betty Denecke, Star Ledger Reporter Larry Ragonese, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Morris County Carolyn Ward, along with Morris County Clerk Joan Bramhall. The contest was open to all high school students in Morris County. There were 116 entries from 4 schools.

2006

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First Place Winner: Nick Mondello is a freshman at Kinnelon High School. He made the honor roll for the first marking period and his goal is to be accepted into a good college. He has not decided on a major for his college education but is currently thinking about becoming a doctor. He enjoys music and he studies piano and bass guitar. “Whatever my future holds, there is one thing I can be sure of, I have a supportive family that will always be there for me.”

Second Place Winner: Melissa Foy is a freshman, who also hails from Kinnelon High School. In her spare time Melissa likes to draw, play tennis and swim. She plans on attending New York University.

Third Place Winner: Lauren Weltman is a freshman at Kinnelon High. She came to Kinnelon High from New York Military Academy. Lauren excels in mechanics and computers.

Judging the competition were Freeholder Frank Druetzler, County Administrator John Bonanni, Morris County Housing Authority Commissioner Betty Denecke, Star Ledger Reporter Larry Ragonese, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Morris County Carolyn Ward, along with Morris County Clerk Joan Bramhall. The contest was open to all high school students in Morris County. There were 116 entries from 4 schools.