Todd County Central High School Senior Academic Awards celebrates the scholastic achievements and bestows accolades in a variety of areas upon graduating seniors of the class of 2021.
TCCHS Alumni Association Scholarship Award Winners:
The TCCHS Alumni Association is very honored to recognize these 21 mostly locally generated scholarships totaling $20,250.00. Since our first scholarships of 2014 to this year’s Class of 2021, the association is pleased to have provided a total of $104,500.00 to TCCHS graduates.
- Alton and Bessie Greenfield Memorial Academic Scholarship. This scholarship, based with strong emphasis on academics, is in the amount of $500.00 and honors the late Alton Greenfield, a long-time educator in the Todd County School System, and his wife, the late Bessie Greenfield. His daughter, Mrs. Ruth Elliot of Hopkinsville, provides this scholarship. The 2021 winner of the Alton and Bessie Greenfield Memorial Academic Scholarship is Madelyn Williams.
- Howard Ray Stokes Memorial Academic Scholarship in the amount of $500.00. This scholarship honors our vice-president’s brother, the late Howard Ray Stokes. Howie, a member of the Class of 1973, died in August 2005 from a brain aneurysm. The Stokes family also includes a long list of educators, and Linda Stokes Fritz and her mother are honored to present this scholarship in her brother Howie’s memory. The 2021 winner of the Howard Ray Stokes Memorial Academic Scholarship is Skyler McKinney.
- Gary Strader Memorial Agriculture Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 is Lindy B. Taylor. This scholarship, given again this year by Bob and Sandy Carver, is in memory of Sandy Carver’s first husband, the late Gary Strader, a 1985 TCCHS graduate. Sadly, Gary died in a farm accident not long after he graduated.
- Jeffery Wayne Farmer Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $750.00 is Brelyn Foster. This scholarship, given by the family and friends of Jeff, is in memory of Jeff Farmer, a 1990 graduate. Jeff’s parents, Wayne and Carolyn Farmer, also believe strongly in education and Todd County; this scholarship is their way to ‘give back’ to a community they love and to honor their only son.
- TCCHS Alumni Association is honored this year to provide two $750.00 scholarships entitled the TCCHS Alumni Association Academic and Technical Scholarships, scholarships made possible through the fund-raising efforts of the alumni association. This year’s winners of the two TCCHS Alumni Association Scholarships in the amount of $750.00 each are Lacy Ellis and Madison Gilliland.
- TCCHS Alumni Association Business or Accounting Scholarship, is in the amount of $1000.00. As its name implies, the student winner must have plans to pursue an education in either of these two areas, business or accounting. This year’s winner of this scholarship is Elizabeth Hopper.
- Carolyn L. Wells Academic and Leadership Scholarships, each in the amount of $1000.00. As most know, Mrs. Wells is a former English teacher at TCCHS, being a part of the English Department for 34 years and also serves as secretary of the alumni association. The winner of the two 2021 Carolyn L. Wells Academic and Leadership Scholarships are Yoni Dela-Cruz Cajija and Madelyn Williams.
- Carolyn Wells Writing Scholarship, one being partially sponsored by a former student of mine. That former student, Lana Kim White Austin, is an author, a professor, and the daughter of two former educators in Todd County, Jim White and his wife Betsy. This scholarship is also being funded by another writer, Mrs. Annette Hadden Valentine of Franklin, Tennessee. Mrs. Valentine has several relatives in Todd County, and she is also the granddaughter of Joseph N. Hadden, the man whose family provides the name for Hadden Mill Road in north Todd. This year’s winner of the Carolyn Wells Writing Scholarship is Jennifer S. Flores.
- TCCHS Alumni Association Memorial Academic or Technical Scholarship is awarded on behalf of a Todd Central graduate and his/her family, who wish to remain anonymous, provide one $2000.00 scholarship this year. They are honoring another deceased graduate as well as showing their support of students pursuing education, whether of an academic or technical nature. This memorial scholarship is awarded this year to Collin S. Lyon.
- Tom and Rowena Everett Memorial Academic Scholarships, are in honor of the late Tom and Rowena Everett, two educators with a love for education, for Todd County, and for excellence. These two scholarships place major emphasis on academics, and they were established months before Mrs. Everett passed away on her 100th The winners of the two scholarships given in honor of the late Mr. and Mrs. Everett, each one in the amount of $2000.00, are Emily Oliver and Eliza Simons.
- The owner of “Something Special,” Darlene Groves, also a retired educator, reached out to the association several years ago to provide an alumni scholarship honoring the late Sharon Patterson Shemwell, a member of the TCCHS Class of 1968 and the past owner of “Something Special.” Because of Sharon’s and Darlene’s love for music and the arts, Ms. Darlene is offering this scholarship in those two areas. The winner of the Sharon Patterson Shemwell Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 is Alexandra D. Sears.
- Bruce and Linda Marklin Scholarship in the amount of $500.00. Mr. Bruce is a veteran and also a retired police officer who had a kidney transplant about a year ago. His wife, Linda Marklin, is involved in insurance locally. The winner of this scholarship for 2021 is Haleigh Gann.
- Randall and Nancy Powell Healthcare Scholarships – in the amount of $1000.00 each to students entering into the healthcare profession, a profession we all realize is a vital one to all of us. These three scholarships are being sponsored by Randall and Nancy Powell. Both Randall and his wife were involved in healthcare, and they also want to ‘give back’ to a community they both love. Randall, who is from Clifty, is a 1977 graduate of TCCHS, and he and his wife now make their home in Elkton. The winners of these three scholarships are McKenzie Pool, Jennifer Flores, and Summer Lancaster.
- Todd County Chamber of Commerce Academic or Technical Scholarship, is in the amount of $1000.00. The Chamber, which was established in 2018, feels strongly about supporting the next generation, and their desires to assist a young person led to the creation of this scholarship. This year’s winner is Clara Cardwell.
- Andrew “Cheston” Miller Memorial Scholarship in honor of the late Andrew “Cheston” Miller, a 2008 TCCHS graduate who was killed in a horrible car accident in recent months in Nashville. Of note is two of the three people sponsoring the scholarship never met Cheston in person. They knew him through Cheston’s love of chess and his kindness shown to their son. Another friend of Cheston also wanted to honor his friend and added monies to increase this scholarship to the amount of $1,000.00. Those scholarship sponsors are Dean and Stephanie Farnsworth of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and Clifton Martin of Clarksville, Tennessee. The recipient of this year’s Andrew “Cheston” Miller Memorial Scholarship honoring a beloved TCCHS graduate is Gracie L. Gates.
- Oliver Archery Scholarship in the amount of $1000.00. This scholarship honors a Todd Countian who has devoted years of service to his community. This person, Boogie Oliver, epitomizes selflessness and concern for others. Boogie, a member of the Guthrie MainStreet Program, is being honored by Guthrie Partners for Main for his years of service to his community and others. To honor Boogie, Guthrie Partners for Main finances this scholarship. Obviously, one receiving this scholarship must be involved in the archery/shooting sports program. The winner of this year’s archery scholarship is Elizabeth M. Hopper.
Local Scholarships:
- Each year, the Todd County Retired Teachers’ Association presents scholarships to students who have demonstrated academic excellence. This year’s recipient is Faith Dennis.
- The Rick Jolly Memorial Scholarship is presented each year to two seniors at TCCHS, to honor the life and memory of Mr. Rick Jolly. After retirement, Mr. Jolly began subbing in the district, and quickly developed a passion for teaching and helping the youth of Todd County. Although he was retired, his love for the students pushed him to return to school, where he was pursuing his Masters in Special Education when he passed in 2015. His family honors his life and love of learning by providing scholarships, so others can live out their dreams and continue their education. Each year, the scholarship committee attempts to award students who serve their community, show persistence through challenges, and have a general love for life, just like Mr. Jolly. This year, the Rick Jolly Memorial Scholarship is awarding two, $1000.00 scholarships. The recipients are Jennifer Flores and Skyler McKinney.
- The Mary Lea Laster Memorial scholarship is awarded to Haylee Vass.
- The Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church is sponsoring two scholarships, in the amount of $500, to Jennifer Flores and Alexandria Sears.
- The Brenda Church Memorial scholarship, sponsored by the Todd County Homemakers association is awarded to Jennifer Flores.
- First Financial Bank awards two scholarships to seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence. The recipients of this years’ scholarships are James Tyler Latham and Haylee Vass.
- The Pink Ribbon Network scholarship is awarded to Nikita Shutts.
- The Colonel John Green Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsor the Good Citizens Award each year. The award is given to one outstanding senior who portrays the qualities of good citizenship. The recipient of the Good Citizens Award this year is Haleigh Gann.
4-H - To receive this cord – the seniors must have been a member of the 4-H Teen Council their senior year and attended 4-H trips or activities during their high school career. Many of these 4-H’ers have been involved in 4-H since they were in the 4th grade
- Robbie Collins
- Lacy Ellis
- Julia Martin
- Emily Oliver
- Alexandria Sears
- Nikita Shutts
- Eliza Simons
The Todd County 4-H council gives a scholarship each year to deserving seniors who have participated in 4-H. This years’ applicants were all exemplary, but two individuals stood out. The 2021 Todd County 4-H scholarship winners are Emily Oliver and Nikita Shutts.
National Beta Club honorees:
- Ethan Bicksler
- Robbie Collins
- Lacy Ellis
- Jennifer Flores
- Brelyn Foster
- Nicholas Harris
- Baylee Klees
- Collin Lyon
- Julia Martin
- Skyler McKinney
- Emily Oliver
- Molly Orr
- Heather Riley
- Mimi Sears
- Nikita Shutts
- Eliza Simons
- Haylee Vass
- Maddie Williams
NHS, the National Honor Society, recognizes students who have made a
commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These
four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its
inception in 1921.
- Lacy Ellis
- Jennifer Flores
- Madison Gilliland
- Hayden Greenfield
- Baylee Klees
- Jayla Leavell
- Zakiyyah Leavell
- Collin Lyon
- Cassandra Marcos
- Julia Martin
- Skyler McKinney
- Emily Oliver
- Molly Orr
- Heather Riley
- Alexus Santoyo
- Alexandria Sears
- Nikita Shutts
- Eliza Simons
- Ethan Tomerlin
- Haylee Vass
- Madelyn Williams
The following have earned scholarships from Hopkinsville Community College.
- Clara Cardwell
- Makayla Cunningham
- Jennifer Flores
- Gracie Gates
- Hayden Meacham
- Heather Riley
- Alexus Santoyo
- Lindy Taylor
The following students have earned industry certificates at the Logan County CTC,
demonstrating Transition Readiness for the state of Kentucky.
- Chayton Anderson. Chayton has earned the AWS – 2F welding certification.
- Yoni Cajija. Yoni has earned industry certification in carpentry.
- Calvin Coiner. Calvin has earned NIMS certification in machining.
- Kaedyn Fillers. Kaedyn has earned the AWS – 2F welding certification.
- Cody Gibson. Cody has earned the AWS – 2F welding certification.
- Ronald Hendra. Ronald has earned NOCTI certification in the healthcare pathway.
- Jameson Hunt. Jameson has earned the AWS – 2F welding certification.
- Summer Lancaster. Summer has earned the Medicaid Nurse Aide (MNA) certification.
- Bricen Lear. Bricen has earned ASE – Maintenance and Light Repair certification in automotive pathway.
- Damien Lewellen. Damien has earned NOCTI certification in the healthcare pathway.
- Curtis Nichols. Curtis has earned the AWS – 2F welding certification.
- Ethan Peyton. Ethan has earned NIMS certification in machining.
- Jack Strader. Jack has earned ASE – Maintenance and Light Repair certification in automotive pathway.
- Ethan Zacarias. Ethan has earned FANUC – Operation certification in robotics.
TCCHS Departmental Awards:
- Haylee Vass. Haylee is the recipient of the English Department award, sponsored by Mr. Mike Reeves. Haylee is also the recipient of the “Best All-Around” Female Athlete award, sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Will Osborn.
- McKenzie Pool. McKenzie is the recipient of the Journalism Department award, sponsored by the Yearbook and Journalism class.
- Emily Oliver. Emily is the recipient of the Mathematics Department award, sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Craig Bristow. Emily is also the recipient of the Science Department award, sponsored by Mr. Max McCuiston, and the Foreign Language Department award, sponsored by Knuckles Insurance.
- Eliza Simons. Eliza is the recipient of the Social Studies Department award, sponsored Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Brandon, IV.
- Sydney Ayres. Sydney is the recipient of the Art Department award, sponsored by Ms. Lori Shanklin, in memory of Debbie Robertson.
- Brisen Wilson. Brisen is the recipient of the Music Department award, sponsored by Mr. George Fox.
- Hayden Greenfield. Hayden is the recipient of the Agriculture Department award, sponsored by Ms. Susan Cook.
- Elizabeth Hopper. Elizabeth is the recipient of the Business Department award, sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Brandon, III.
- Faith Dennis. Faith is the recipient of the Family & Consumer Science Department award, sponsored by the Todd County Homemakers Association.
- Demarcus Leavell. Demarcus is the recipient of the “Best All-Around” Male Athlete award, sponsored by Mr. David Edgin.
- Summer Lancaster. Summer if the recipient of the Logan County CTC – Allied Health award, sponsored by Mrs. Jenn Harris and the Todd County Health Department.
- Curtis Nichols. Curtis is the recipient of the Logan County CTC – Advanced Manufacturing award, sponsored by Mr. John E. Walton.
Congratulations to all of our seniors for the scholarships they have been awarded
by colleges and universities, as well as private and memorial scholarships, and
their decisions to attend college and universities.
- Ethan Sawyer Bicksler. Ethan has signed to play baseball at Midway University and has received an academic scholarship in the amount of $8000, a baseball scholarship in the amount of $25,000, and a legacy scholarship in the amount of $2000 over four years. Ethan plans to attend Midway University.
- Taryn MacKenzie Burgess. Taryn has received a merit-based scholarship in the amount of $2500, a federal Pell grant in the amount of $6495, and a state grant in the amount of $4094. Taryn plans on attending Western Kentucky University.
- Payden Jade Chamberlaine. Payden has enlisted in the United States Navy.
- Haleigh Marie Gann. Haleigh plans on attending Western Kentucky University.
- Lacy Brooke Ellis. Lacy has received a Robert and Dolly Parton Petrie Endowed scholarship in the amount of $900, a Bill and Jan Hogan scholarship in the amount of $1000, a Racers Recruitment and Retention scholarship in the amount of $1000, and a Dean’s Academic Achievement scholarship in the amount of $1500. Lacy plans on attending Murray State University.
- Hayden Ray Greenfield. Hayden has received a Helena Acre – Homegrown scholarship in the amount of $1000. Hayden plans on attending Murray State University.
- Baylee Madison Klees. Baylee has received a Pennyrile Youth Tour scholarship in the amount of $1000, a University of Kentucky Provost scholarship in the amount of $10,000, and a University of Kentucky Resident scholarship in the amount of $10,988. Baylee plans on attending the University of Kentucky.
- Jayla Kaleen Leavell. Jayla has received a Woodson Legacy scholar award in the amount of $8000. Jayla plans on attending Berea College.
- Zakiyyah Leavell. Zakiyyah has received a Woodford R. Porter scholarship in the amount of $11,000. Zakiyyah plans on attending the University of Louisville.
- Brooklyn ShyAnn Lyon. Brooklyn has received an Opportunity scholarship in the amount of $500, a KHEAA Cap grant in the amount of $1450, a federal Pell grant in the amount of $1373, and KEES money in the amount of $543. Brooklyn plans on attending Murray State University.
- Collin Shane Lyon. Collin has received an Elkton Rotary Club scholarship in the amount of $1250 and the Guthrie Bethel VESPER Lodge scholarship in the amount of $500. Collin plans on attending the University of Kentucky.
- Julia Grace Martin. Julia has received a Governor’s Scholar – Provost scholarship in the amount of $2500 per semester, a 4-H Community Service scholarship from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment in the amount of $450 per semester, an Arthur Green scholarship in the amount of $300, and KEES money in the amount of $1159. Julia plans on attending the University of Kentucky.
- Skyler Ty McKinney. Skyler has received an Opportunity scholarship in the amount of $1000, a Bill and Jan Hogan scholarship in the amount of $1000, and a 2021 Youth Leadership scholarship from Pennyrile Rural Electric in the amount of $1000. Skyler plans on attending Murray State University.
- Emily Rose Oliver. Emily has received a National BETA scholarship in the amount of $1000, a Mabel Garrett Pullen agricultural scholarship in the amount of $500, a Bill and Jan Hogan scholarship in the amount of $500, and a Carr scholarship in the amount of $2063. Emily plans on attending Murray State University.
- Molly Kathryn Orr. Molly has received an academic merit scholarship for year one in the amount of $4000 and KEES money in the amount of $2013. Molly plans on attending Western Kentucky University.
- McKenzie Caroline Pool. McKenzie has received a Dean Willis scholarship in the amount of $4600, an Opportunity scholarship in the amount of $1000, and a Bill and Jan Hogan scholarship in the amount of $1000. McKenzie plans on attending Murray State University.
- Alexandria Danielle Sears. Mimi has received a Millikin scholarship in the amount of $39,268, a United Southern Bank scholarship in the amount of $500, and a Lafayette Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, Knight Essay award. Mimi plans on attending Millikin University.
- Nikita Ann Shutts. Nikita has received a Dean’s Scholar scholarship in the amount of $4000 and an Enhanced Dean’s Scholar award in the amount of $1000. Nikita plans on attending Morehead State University.
- Eliza Sheridan Simons. Eliza has received a Dean’s scholarship in the amount of $1500, a Bill and Jan Hogan scholarship in the amount of $1000, a Max B. and Mavis Hurt scholarship in the amount of $1887, and Mabel Garrett Pullen Freshmen Agriculture scholarship $350, a Farm Credit Mid-America Customer – Agricultural scholarship in the amount of $1500, and a Tobacco Leaders Program scholarship in the amount of in the amount of $4000. Eliza plans on attending Murray State University.
- Haylee Rae Vass. Haylee has received a Pioneer merit scholarship in the amount of $21,000 per year. Haylee plans on attending Transylvania University.
- Madelyn Grace Williams. Madelyn has received a Merit 2 scholarship in the amount of $6000 and a National BETA scholarship in the amount of $1000. Madelyn plans on attending Eastern Kentucky University.
- Ethan Zacarias. Ethan plans on attending Hopkinsville Community College.