WCC Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Four New Members

The Sixth Annual Westchester Community College Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner was held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Julianos Restaurant in New Rochelle.
Established in 2006, the Hall of Fame honors outstanding student athletes that achieved greatness in their athletic pursuits while attending school at WCC.  In addition, individuals who had a significant impact on the athletic program are honored as well. 

WCC's Athletic Director, Larry Massaroni, served as the Master of Ceremony to more 100 guests who attended the annual event.  This year's honorees were;  

• Dr. Joseph Hankin, President of Westchester Community College. Dr. Hankin is celebrating his 40th year at the helm of the College and has been a major supporter of the Athletic Department.
• Kristine Carosella (Port Chester), former All Star pitcher for the softball team. Carosella, who pitched for the 1980 Region XV championship team went on to play for Iona College. 
• Michael Young (Mt. Vernon) who started for the 1971 Mt Vernon High School team. Young, also a great track athlete played for the Vikings before transferring to Manhattan College and returning to WCC as an Assistant Coach.
• Donald Weigand (Yonkers) recently appointed as the College’s Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs, was a key figure in the development of the College’s football team in the 1970s.