The gymnasium at the Old Bethpage Elementary School was recently renamed in honor of retired physical education teacher, Mel Marks. The entire school community dedicated the gym to the "one and only Mr. Mel Marks," who has been a legend in the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District for promoting good sportsmanship attitudes with exceptional teaching. Mr. Marks served as an excellent role model for students and teachers alike during his 37 years with the district. The dedication plaque reads, "Mr. Marks is a modest hero who has made all the children who entered this gym believe they were gold medal Olympic athletes."