Morristown High all-class reunion going virtual, Dec. 17; featured alums include ‘Friends’ writer

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At last! You can send a young, glamorous avatar to your high school reunion!

From the Morris Educational Foundation:

MORRISTOWN COLONIAL NATION TO HOST FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL MORRISTOWN HIGH SCHOOL ALL CLASS REUNION

Newly Launched Colonial Network to Set Record for the Largest Virtual Reunion on December 17

Morristown, NJ (Nov, 25, 2020) – Morristown High School alumni have a strong sense of pride and community spirit. At this time when so many people are looking to connect, Morristown Colonial Nation today announced its first-ever Virtual Morristown High School All Class Reunion.

Anticipating a large number of alumni participating, the newly launched alumni and community support network will attempt to set a record for the Largest Virtual Reunion.

The free event will occur live online via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 17,  at 6:30pm EST, providing reflections from the past while getting an update on current programs and accolades in the Morris School District. Program highlights include:

  • Then and Now pictorial tour of the high school with introduction by Principal Mark Manning, also featuring academic developments and athletic achievements
  • Q&A with notable 1986 alum, Andrew Reich, Emmy award-winning writer/producer on the hit TV show “FRIENDS”
  • Singing of Alma Mater by students from the class of 2020  
  • Performance by the Morristown High School Marching Band
  • Polls, trivia and prizes will complete the trip down memory lane – from the Senior Stairs to the Atrium 
Andrew Reich, Morristown High ’86, was a writer for the hit sitcom ‘Friends.’

“We are thrilled to officially launch Morristown Colonial Nation with the first-ever Virtual Morristown High School All Class Reunion,” said Chrissie Wetherbee, Morris Educational Foundation executive director, on behalf of Morristown Colonial Nation.

“We have an amazing reunion planned, with lots of fun surprises and ways to interact. As an alum and parent of two children in the Morris School District, I am beyond excited to offer alumni the opportunity to come home, reconnect and celebrate their love of Morristown High School. I look forward to seeing new and familiar faces that make up our proud Colonial Nation.”

The reunion will last for one hour from the comfort of alumni homes – no need to buy a new outfit or coordinate travel. Participants must register in advance to receive the Zoom link and join the interactive online gathering by visiting www.morristowncolonial.nationbuilder.com/allclassreunion.

Visit Morristown Colonial Nation on Facebook to stay up-to-date on events and programs.

About Andrew Reich

Andrew Reich is an Emmy Award winning writer/producer who spent seven years on FRIENDS, the final three as Executive Producer/Showrunner.  His other credits include RULES OF ENGAGEMENT and WORST WEEK.  He recently was the showrunner of the Netflix sitcom ALL ABOUT THE WASHINGTONS and wrote the Candice Bergen-starring pilot, PEARL, which was produced for ABC. Andrew also is the creator and co-host of the DEAD PILOTS SOCIETY podcast on the Maximum Fun Network. He is currently directing the documentary BORN INNOCENT: THE REDD KROSS STORY which is in post-production. Andrew is on the Board of Trustees of the environmental organization, Earthjustice. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, novelist/journalist Christine Lennon, and their twins, Millie and Louis.

About Morristown Colonial Nation

Morristown Colonial Nation is a place for alumni and community supporters to stay connected and engaged with the Morris School District. It is the trusted source of information about Nation events, alumni, student and staff spotlights, opportunities to get involved, recent school achievements, reunions, nostalgic reflections and celebrations of our alumni students and staff. For more information, visit www.morristowncolonial.nationbuilder.com.

About Morris Educational Foundation

The Morris Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that seeks to attract private resources to support a variety of educational programs and initiatives in support of the Morris School District. Through effective solicitation and distribution of funds, the Morris Educational Foundation helps enable the District to continue to be the model of visionary social and educational leadership it has been since its inception.  For more information, visit www.morrisedfoundation.org.

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