Columbia HS In Maplewood To Induct 2 Alumni Into Hall Of Fame

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The 2020-2021 Columbia High School "Hall of Fame" Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday at Underhill Sports Complex in Maplewood from 9:30 to 11 a.m. (see changes for possible rain below). CHS seniors will be able to participate in the event live, and all other grades will be able to view it virtually.

The school revealed Wednesday that they will be inducting two alumni: Grammy-award winning music producer Eric Hudson (CHS '04) and online video producer Marques Brownlee (CHS '11).

"As many residents of the South Orange-Maplewood community are aware," organizers said, "Columbia High School is a special place! Many CHS graduates have gone on, and continue to go on to do great things in the world — from doctors, to lawyers, to activists, actors, athletes, artists, musicians, producers, designers, the list goes on!"

Changes For Rain

In the event that is forecast to rain on this day (think dry thoughts!), participants were to be notified by 9 p.m. Thursday. In that case If such is the case, the event will take place in the CHS auditorium and only the inductees, their guests, the committee members, and recipients of this invitation will be able to participate in person. All others will have to watch it virtually.

History And Prior Inductees

In the mid-1980's, the CHS "Hall of Fame" Committee was established as part of Student Council, to recognize the vast accomplishments of its graduates.

In 1985, the Hall of Fame inducted its first two alumni - Senior U.S. Circuit Judge, Amalya Kearse and world renowned actor Roy Scheider. Since then, every year, the committee has inducted anywhere from 1-4 former students who had demonstrated academic excellence during their time at CHS, and have gone on to influence the world around them in positively meaningful ways.

Here is the link for the livestream:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa1VgcujMpE.

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