To earn the rank of Eagle Scout Morrissey completed 24 merit badges, served in leadership positions within his troop, and for his Eagle Leadership Project; planned and constructed an outdoor classroom for Oak Grove Elementary. Materials for this project were generously donated by Carl Smith Lumber Company of Turin.

Beyond Scouting, Morrissey is currently a member of Whitewater High School's track team and in the fall a cross-country team member. He also has achieved perfect school attendance for ten consecutive years (kindergarten through present).

Morrissey is the son of Etta and Jim Morrissey of Fayetteville. His grandparents are Mr. And Mrs. Anthony Morrissey of Peachtree City and Mr. And Mrs. William Aiken of Lyons, Georgia. He has two younger brothers, Anthony and Matthew.