(Herkimer, NY – May 2013) Herkimer County Community College has named two student-athletes to the Green and Gold Club for April 2013.
The Male Athlete of the Month is Wendall Williams, Men’s Track & Field, Syracuse. A Business: Sports & Recreation Management major, Wendall is a national qualifier in six events: the 100, 200, high jump, long jump and triple jump. He was named Region III Male Athlete of the Week and broke five school records. He is ranked #1 in the National poll in the 100, 200, long jump; second in high jump, fourth in triple jump and 5th in the 400m relay.
The Female Athlete of the Month is Jessica Patterelli, Softball, Canastota. She is a Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies major. In 31 games, Patterelli has .583 BA, 15 2B’s, 7 HR’s, 45 RBI’s. She is 8-0 in the circle. Coach PJ Anadio said “Jess has taken the next step this year as far as a player, student and person. She is our leader on the field and one of the fiercest competitors I’ve ever known. Our success the last two years is largely due to Jess Patterelli.”
HCCC’s Green and Gold Club honors an outstanding male and female athlete each month.