Sponsored by American Legion Post 140, Lambert joined about 850 delegates from all 21 New Jersey counties for the June program focused on government, citizenship and leadership. He was elected newspaper editor for his Boys State city, served as principal trumpet in the symphonic band and was selected as the program’s bugler.
The scholarship recognizes high school juniors attending Boys State or Girls State who are descendants or adopted children of wartime veterans. Applicants are evaluated on academics, employment, extracurricular activities, volunteer service, awards and essays.
Lambert received a $1,250 scholarship as the state finalist and will represent New Jersey’s delegates in the national competition. National recipients are expected to be announced in mid-to-late October.
He said the award also honored the service of his grandfather, Clifford W. Lambert, an Army cook during the Korean War. Jamie Serruto of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 140 called the selection an achievement the Millburn-Short Hills community can be proud of.
