Deer Park’s JFK Bids Farewell To Beloved Orchestra Director

DEER PARK, NY — A beloved teacher has retired from Deer Park’s John F. Kennedy Intermediate School.

The annual winter concert at the school on Dec. 10 proved memorable but bittersweet, as it was the final concert for longtime JFK irchestra director Kathy Attard, who retired this month.

The third-grade chorus, directed by Kristen Lombardo, sang the song "Remember Me" in Attard’s honor. Also performing in addition to the orchestra and chorus was the advanced band, directed by Louis Nicolosi.

"Thank you, Kathy, for your never-ending devotion to Deer Park, your talent, your expertise, your kindness and most of all your friendship," Lombardo said.