# Providence High School removes coach memorial for TV

> Providence High School replaced a coach's memorial with a TV after his widow said it was no longer relevant.
- Title: Providence High School removes coach memorial for TV
- Summary: Providence High School replaced a coach's memorial with a TV after his widow said it was no longer relevant. Providence High School removed a memorial to…
- Keywords: providence high school, paul sutton, coach, cancer, memorial, widow, athletic director, basketball, track, cross country, liberty league, Providence
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/us-news/providence-high-school-removes-coachs-memorial-to-put-up-a-tv
- Published: 2026-09-17T14:15:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: providence high school, paul sutton, coach, cancer, memorial, tv, widow, athletic director, basketball, track, cross country, liberty league
## Memorial removed
Providence High School took down a memorial honoring coach Paul Sutton who died of cancer at age 41 in 1999.
## Widow says memorial irrelevant
Sutton's widow Dana said school officials told her the memorial was 'no longer relevant for today's students.'

> no longer relevant for today's students
## Public reaction
Critics called the decision 'embarrassing and shameful' and 'a terrible look for Providence HS in Burbank.'

> embarrassing and shameful
## School's reasoning
Administration claims the TV 'better serves' the school community with digital updates and announcements.

> better serves
## Coach's legacy
Sutton coached basketball, track, and cross country for 14 seasons, winning three Liberty League titles.
## What happened next
The school removed the memorial after his widow said it was no longer relevant for students, replacing it with a TV.
## Key takeaway

Providence High School removed a memorial to coach Paul Sutton who died of cancer at 41 in 1999 after his widow said it was no longer relevant for students.