| Title: | Hall of Fame 2017 |
| Year: | 2017 |
Willie Hammett (Contributor) – Hammett was the Vice President for Student Services at Hudson Valley Community College from 1971-2003. Hammett has been a member of the Vikings family since 1964 when he attended Hudson Valley to participate in basketball and cross country. He earned All-Tournament Team and All-Area Junior College Team status in 1965-66 after leading the team in assists and free throw shooting percentage. Hammett continued his basketball career as a two-year member of the West Virginia State University men's basketball team.
As Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Services, Hammett developed the Disability Resource Center, the Hudson Valley Community College Daycare Center and the Collegiate Academic Support Program (CASP) office on campus and was the direct supervisor for the athletic department. Hammett also served as President of the Faculty Student Association Board of Directors for more than 20 years.
The 2017 Class will be enshrined during Homecoming Weekend on Oct. 7 at 2:30 p.m. in the McDonough Sports Complex. The Class of 2017 also will be honored at halftime of the football game when Hudson Valley Community College hosts Milford Academy on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
