Columbia High School Adding Hall of Fame Members

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Columbia High School Hall of Fame is about to gain two new members are a pair of induction ceremonies have been scheduled for Wednesday.

The 2019 Columbia High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place in the Columbia High School Auditorium in two assembly programs from 9:13-10:13 a.m. and 10:17-11:17 a.m.

As many residents of the South Orange-Maplewood community are aware, Columbia High School is a special place, organizers said, noting that many 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, and designers.

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 renown 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.

Some other notable members include:

• Actor Zach Braff
• Actor Ahmed Best
• Actor Andrew Shue
• Actor Elizabeth Shue
• Athlete Hazel Clark
• Athlete Jazmine Wright
• Business Woman Julie Brill
• Educator Peter Cross
• Educator Joan Cohen
• Musician Lauryn Hill
• Musician Max Weinberg

Wednesday will see two more alumni who have gone on to do great things in South Orange, Maplewood, and beyond, organizers said. This year, being honored is:

Bisa Butler of the CHS Class of 1991, is an artist, educator, and quilter

Ibtihaj Muhammad of the CHS Class of 2003 is an Olympic medalist, entrepreneur, and activist.

This special event is open to all CHS students, faculty, staff, and members of the Board of Education. The 2019 CHS Hall of Fame inductees' names will be made known to CHS students, faculty, staff, and the public the day before the event.

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