Bio

Achilles Kelly Rossi graduated in 1953. While attending SUNY Orange, he spent two years as a member of the wrestling team, competing at the 137-pound weight class.

He served as co-captain of the 1951-52 team and was the lone team captain in 1952-53. He was victorious in each of his matches, winning every one by pinning his opponent. Rossi was a runner-up at the Amateur Athletic Union regional tournament in Schenectady.

Rossi was on the committee that formed the college's Varsity Club in 1951. He was the first secretary of The Varsity Club and was helped the club sponsor the college's first Alumni Homecoming (with an alumni-varsity basketball game and semi-formal dance) in November 1951. He also helped propose and organize the Alumni Association.

He later went on to serve in the U.S. Navy for two years during the Korean War. Rossi retired from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point as Chief of the Technical Services Division. He was accorded officer privileges and received the Academy's highest award for civilian service.