Auditorium named in honor of coach Kittle

Amityville'e Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School Auditorium was officially renamed the Lonnie Kittle Auditorium in honor of former teacher, wrestling coach and supervising principal 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, 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 School and community.

Pictur ed left to Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John Williams, Mr. Kittle's nephew George, retired New York State Supreme Court Justice the Honorable Arthur M. Cromarty and Board of Education president Michele Sikhrangkur.