Southington High School Athletic Facility

 To recognize the contributions of Dom D’Angelo as a Veteran, Educator, Coach, Athletic Director, Mentor and Community Leader at Southington High School and the Southington Community.

 The objective is to provide an overview proposal to install a walkway in honor of Dom D’Angelo.  Two years of active research and fact findings.  The committee members are: Terri Carmody, Colleen Clark, Terry Lombardi, Brian Stranieri, Rob Thomson & Mike DeFeo

 A longtime Southington citizen and educator  Decorated Soldier & Awarded Bronze Star in WWII under General Patton  Founded Southington Midget Football & Biddy Basketball Leagues  1st Athletic YMCA & Camp Director  Served 25 Years as Commissioner of Park & Recreation Board  Won numerous civic & athletic awards  Saluted for his devotion to youth athletics by the Governors of CT  Joined the Southington High School staff in 1967 where he taught Social Studies and eventually became Athletic Director  Coaching career spanned 21 years with a Football record of  1972 recognized as National High School Coach of the Year & 1973 named Northeastern States High School Coach of the Year.  Inducted into The Southington Sports Hall of Fame Inaugural Class

 By way of establishing an area within the athletic complex which is designated as “Dom D’Angelo Way”  Road Sign signifying designated area.  Plaque/Monument identifying years of service, accomplishments, and contribution to the Southington High School and the Southington Community. Plaque/Monument/Landscaped area Brick layout Street Pole/Sign

 This project will be fully funded by private donations and the committee will implement various fundraisers throughout the next few months to reach the financial goals set for this initiative.  There will be no cost to the Southington taxpayers or Board of Education.

 Approval by Board of Education – March 2015  Begin financial campaign – April thru August  Layout plaque / monument area – April thru August  Layout light poles / street sign – April thru August  Begin work on both brick layout & pole/street sign - May  Completion of construction – August  Dedication of “Dom D’Angelo Way” - September

 The Committee feels that this individual is worthy of this honor and meets the guidelines set forth by the Southington Board of Education for the naming of the proposed walkway.  Board Policy R-7551 Series 7000: Construction of Physical Facilities - Occupying - Dedication of Project - Name of Facility  It is the intent of this committee after more than two years of research, that we strongly recommend naming the walkway to the athletic complex at Southington High School in honor of “Dom D’Angelo” for his major contributions to Southington High School and the Southington Community.