Memorial for SBHS Coach Set for Saturday

A special memorial service will be held on Saturday to recognize the contributions of South Brunswick High School teacher and coach , who died of cancer on July 6 at the age of 82.

Nyitrai began working as a physical education teacher at South Brunswick High School in 1962. He founded the SBHS wrestling team in 1963 and the soccer team in 1965. He was also a member of the inaugural class of the SBHS Sports Hall of Fame (1999) and is a member of N.J.S.I.A.A. Coaches' Hall of Fame. 

Nyitrai amassed a long record of success during his career at SBHS.

In soccer, Nyitrai compiled a career record of 200-104-27, winning Division Championships in 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, and 1983. In wrestling, he had a career record of 153-53-3, with Delaware Valley League Championships in 1974 and 1975 and Bicentennial Athletic Conference Division Championships in 1980 and 1981.

The event celebrating Nyitrai's life will be held on Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. in the auditorium at South Brunswick High School.

Shortly after noon, attendees will head to the SBHS blue cafeteria for food and refreshments, which will be catered by Pierre's. will preside over the ceremony. There will also be a number of speakers on hand to make brief presentations, in addition to a slideshow and a memorabilia table. 

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