In conjunction with the Northeast District Athletic Board Meeting on January 19, 2012, the board honored Al Lopez for his 40 years of dedicated service to the Northeast District Board, the OHSAA and the member schools. Al was honored at a surprise dinner following the regularly scheduled meeting.
Past president Lynn Gotthardt presented him with a plaque commemorating his outstanding service and commitment to the Board. Members shared anecdotes and memories with Al including his mentorship of tournament managers, his dedication to athletics and his unheralded commitment to education.
Al was