Ann Cullen (1997)

Coach Vin Cullen is accredited for much of the building of CCRI athletics but if you ask him, he will say that his wife, Mrs. Ann Cullen was “The First Contributor”.  Since the start of the program started in 1965, she laundered the uniforms, provided halftime snacks for the teams and officials, would drive players to classes, and she fed the Region 21 basketball committee.  She opened her home to CCRI athletes who sometimes had nowhere to go; always being devoted to her husband and devoted to CCRI and the student athletes she taught, supported and always cared for. Cullen is viewed as an icon by CCRI community members, making all neccessary sacrifices to see the athletics program succeed.