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Board names Memorial 6th grade center band room for alumnus and longtime teacher Pat DeRosa
Summary
The board resolved to name the band room at the Memorial 6th Grade Center after Pat DeRosa, a 1940 graduate and longtime music educator who performed nationally and was inducted into the district Hall of Fame.
The board approved a resolution naming the band room at the Memorial 6th Grade Center after Pat DeRosa in recognition of his long career as a music educator and performer. Board remarks recounted DeRosa's 1940 graduation from the district, military service performing with the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band, degrees in music education, a long teaching career and recognition including induction into the South Huntington Hall of Fame and the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
The resolution stated the naming was consistent with board policy and cited DeRosa's community and professional accomplishments. The board said it hopes DeRosa's family will attend a future ribbon-cutting and naming ceremony.
