RCC Sports Hall Of Fame
DINNER
3rd Annual RCC Sports
Hall of Fame Dinner
January 23, 2010
Italian American Club, Haverstraw, NY
Join Rockland Community College's Athletic Department and alumni in celebrating the College's honored alumni athletes.
2010 RCC Sports Hall of Fame Inductees:
Joe Famellette, Coach
Joe Famellette will be the first RCC coach to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He is entering his 50th year as a teacher at the College. From 1960-1982, Mr. Famellette coached various sports including soccer, wrestling, bowling, golf, tennis, and women's basketball. He coached the Men's Tennis team for 16 years and compiled a 103-33-3 record. Over the years, Coach Famellette produced over a dozen NJCAA All-Americans in several sports, and eight men's tennis teams qualified for National Tournaments. Joe also started the women's tennis program in 1979 and guided them to an undefeated season in 1981.
Mike Landau '67, Soccer
Mike Landau earned NJCAA All-American status for his superior play on the soccer field in 1966. He also was named to the All-Mid Hudson Conference team the same year. A Spring Valley High School graduate, Landau was recognized on the All-County soccer squad. Upon completeing his studies at Rockland, he enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam conflict.
Pete Carey '85, Baseball
After batting .419 with 8 Home Runs, and 45 RBI in his freshman year, Pete was drafted in the fifth round of the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft. He returned to RCC for the 1985 season and, after the season, was drafted in the second round. He reported the Kansas City Royals' Northwest League affiliate in Eugene, Oregon in the summer of 1985. A North Rockland High School graduate, Carey was the 1984 Mid Hudson Conference “Player-of-the-Year”, and was a two-time First Team All-Mid Hudson Conference selection.
Chuck Todd '85, Baseball
A power-hitting catcher, Chuck Todd played alongside Pete Carey most of his life. Thus, it is ironic that both were members of the same 1984 Mid Hudson Conference Championship team and both were drafted by professional baseball organizations in 1985. Todd, batted .409 with 36 RBI in 37 games in 1984. In 1985, he was named to the Mid Hudson Conference “Player-of-the-Year”. Following his sophomore season, Todd was drafted in the tenth round and played two seasons for the Cleveland Indians organization. Also a North Rockland product, Chuck began coaching after his playing career finished. He returned to RCC as an assistant coach for five years. Beginning in 2007, he worked as an assistant coach for Iona College. And most recently, he was appointed head baseball coach at SUNY Ulster County Community College.
Peter D'Auria '93, Golf
Peter D'Auria ruled the golf course as well as the classroom while at RCC. A Tappan Zee High School graduate, D'Auria competed on two National Tournament teams for the Hawks. First in 1992, he traveled to Jekyll Island, Georgia. He followed his freshman campaign by finishing 22nd at the 1993 National Tournament in St. Simons Island, Georgia. After the season, Peter was awarded the prestigious Region XV “Scholar Athlete-of-the-Year” award. He chose to attend Brown University and graduated in 1995. He enrolled in the Tulane School of Law and earned a degree in 1998. He then served in the United States Navy and received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. He is now employed for the United States Department of Justice.
Myrcee Cullen '95, Volleyball & Basketball
Myrcee Cullen admits she never played on a championship team while at Rockland. However, she has fond memories, because of her hard work, compiled a decorated resume following her time at the College. She was named to the All-Tournament team at both the Becker College and Sullivan County Community College Tournaments during the 1994-95 season. Later, she earned a starting position on the volleyball team as a senior walk-on at William Patterson University. Currently, she works as a Physical Education teacher and coach at Manchester Regional High School in Passaic County, New Jersey. In her first season as head coach, she pioneered the women's basketball team to their first victory in nearly six years. After a five year stint as basketball coach, she took over the reins of the volleyball program for the 2003-04 season. In 2006 and 2009, Myrcee led the team to appearances in the New Jersey State Tournament.
