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Today's news: Sept. 17, 2008: Auditorium named in honor of Amityvillle educator and coach, Lonnie Kittle

2008-09-10 / Front Page

Pictured left to right is Dr. Williams, Mr. Kittle’s nephew George, Board of Education president Michele Sikhrangkur and retired New York State Supreme Court Justice the Honorable Arthur M. Cromarty.

Auditorium named in honor of Amityville educator and coach, Lonnie Kittle     Amityville’s Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School Auditorium was officially renamed the Lonnie Kittle Auditorium in honor of former teacher, wrestling coach and supervising principal Mr. Henry “Lonnie” Kittle, who contributed greatly to the success of Amityville’s students both academically and athletically. The Amityville Board of Education recognized Mr. Kittle’s unselfish service to the district and community at a special ceremony attended by retired New York State Supreme Court Justice the Honorable Arthur M. Cromarty, Lt. Governor of the Suffolk West Kiwanis Mr. Shawn Fives and other Kiwanis representatives, and family and friends of Mr. Kittle. To make the dedication official, a special plaque bearing the title “The Lonnie Kittle Auditorium” was mounted outside the doors to remind all who enter of Mr. Kittle’s impact on the Amityville Public Schools and community.

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