Montclair College Prep School Celebrates 50 Years of Academic Success

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 1, 2006

Calling all former students, families, coaches and teachers! Come celebrate Montclair College Preparatory School's 50th Anniversary on Saturday, November 4 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, California. Beginning at 6:30PM the evening will include cocktails, dinner, dancing and a very special tribute to the school's founder and Executive Director Dr. Vernon E. Simpson.

Delivering excellence in education for half a century, Montclair College Prep was created with the goal of providing educational excellence to all who seek a better future for themselves and their communities.

In addition to giving students a solid foundation for entering the world of higher education, Montclair has also played an important role in the lives of some of the biggest names in entertainment. Former students who went on to become famous include Cher, Michael Jackson, Eve Plumb, Nicole Ritchie, Stephen Dorff and directors Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential) and Paul Thomas Anderson (Magnolia, Boogie Nights).

Montclair's athletics department also has its fair share of famous alumni. Russ Ortiz is now a major league baseball pitcher who has played for the Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves. Brad Fullmer was a member of the World Series champion Anaheim Angels and has played for the Texas Rangers. Other alumni include NFL player Toi Cook and Torey Lovullo formerly of the Detroit Tigers.

Come celebrate past success stories from the school and help foster future generations at Montclair College Preparatory School's 50th Anniversary on Saturday November 4th at 6:30pm at the Sheraton Universal Hotel located at 333 Universal Terrace Parkway, Universal City, CA. For more information or to make dinner reservations contact Shannon Simpson 818-787-5290 ext. 26.

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