TCCHS Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

Lt. Col. James Anthony Sweeney graduated from Todd County Central High School in 1991. He earned a Regular Commission in the United States Air Force in 1995 through the ROTC program at Western Kentucky University, where he earned Distinguished Graduate. He was also a Distinguished Graduate from the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program and earned the “Top Gun” award in his initial F-15C training.

Over his flying career, Lt Col. Sweeney completed three operational F-15 assignments, a T-38 instructor assignment, and commanded an MC-12 squadron in combat.

Lt. Col. Sweeney served in the Coalition Coordination Center, US Central Command J5 Directorate, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Air War College. Before Air War College, he served as congressional liaison for the Secretary of the Air Force’s Office of Budget and Appropriations.

In 2012, he commanded the 361st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, where he led 197 aircrew and staff employing the MC-12W U-21 “Blue Devil” tactical manned IST aircraft in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Anthony retired from the USAF in May 2017, a command pilot with over 3,000 hours in the F-15C, T-38C, and MC-12 with combat experience in Operation Northern Watch, Deliberate Force, Allied Force, and Enduring Freedom. He is currently employed by Delta Air Lines and is a private aircraft owner.

Joe Nell Glenn Waters

Joe Nell Glenn Waters was a member of the Todd County Central High School Class of 1973. As her journey began in the Todd County school system, she was profoundly shaped by the teachers and administrators who instilled in her a love for learning, music, and service. Todd County was her home, not just in geography but in heart and spirit. She carried the lessons, values, and pride of the Todd County School System into everything she did, ensuring that future generations benefited from the same support and inspiration that guided her.

Mrs. Waters believed in the power of music, its ability to connect, heal, and inspire. Her talent was extraordinary, but more than that, her heart was in every note she played and every song she sang. Music was a gift she generously shared with family, friends, and the community, providing music for funerals, weddings, church services, and community events.

While Music was her first passion, education became her life’s mission. For over 35 years, Mrs. Waters dedicated herself to students, teachers, and families, holding multiple leadership roles. She was a teacher at New Providence Middle School, Assistant Principal at Kenwood Middle School, Principal at Montgomery Central Middle School, and Principal at Todd County Central High School (her alma mater). Her unwavering belief in the potential of young minds and her dedication to excellence helped shape the future of countless students, many of whom carry her lessons and influence with them today.

As a true servant leader in her community, Mrs. Waters was an active and devoted member of the Guthrie Church of Christ, Green River Academy, Robert Penn Warren Birthplace Committee, and various state and county education associations.

As a final gift to others, she bravely participated in a clinical trial at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, furthering cancer research to benefit future patients. Her courage and generosity will continue to change lives just as her teaching and music once did. Her legacy is not just one of memory but of ongoing impact.

Calvin Lester Jones

Calvin Lester Jones was a graduate of Todd County Central High School in 1978, where he was a respected student. He was a letterman for the Rebels football team in 1976-1978.

Calvin went directly into the workforce following graduation, learning skilled trades such as welding and iron work in the construction industry.

Calvin was then hired by Union Carbide, where he spent time as a maintenance employee from 1985 to 2000. After Union Carbide closed its doors in Clarksville, Calvin found a home at CSX Railroad as a welder in the Track Engineering Division. Calvin thrived as a skilled trades employee for CSX, where he spent 20 years until his passing in 2021. Many people who worked with him would tell you he was the best at what he did.

Calvin was a deacon at Tiny Town Baptist and Elkton Baptist churches for 37 years. At Elkton Baptist, he also served as the Sunday School Director.

Calvin loyally served as an elected member of the Todd County School Board for years and was also an active member of the Todd County Football Booster Club. Although Calvin did not attend college, he left a legacy that many young, skilled tradesmen in Todd County look up to. Calvin greatly impacted the lives of those around him and represented his community and the Todd County School system with honor.

James Morris (Jimmy) Weathers

James Morris (Jimmy) Weathers was born on January 29, 1921, to Louie Montrose Weathers and Mary Idella Scruggs Weathers in Elkton, Kentucky. He spent his childhood in Elkton, attending school and graduating from Elkton High School in 1939. While in high school, he participated in both the basketball and football teams. In 1943, he graduated from the Pharmacy School of the University of Tennessee in Memphis.

After graduating from Pharmacy school, he enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1943, upon the death of his uncle, Morris Weathers, he was given an honorable discharge from the Navy to return home and operate the family-owned E.B. Weathers & Sons Drug Store as the licensed pharmacist. The “Hometown Druggist” managed and later owned the drug store from 1945 until his retirement in 1999. During this time, Mr. Weathers extended a hand of generosity to many Todd County families. His acts of kindness were never known to the general public.

He served on the Todd County School Board from 1959-1986, serving as Vice Chairman and then as Chairman. He was serving when the county high schools consolidated into the new Todd County Central High School, and was also serving when the plans were made to build both North and South Todd Elementary Schools. During this time, he served 9 years on the Kentucky School Board Association. The education and welfare of the students were very important to him.

For 56 years, he was an active member of the Elkton Rotary Club, where he was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow, an award given by Rotary International to Rotarians who have made exceptional contributions. In his 72 years as a member of Petrie Memorial United Methodist Church, he taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and served as a Laity Leader for the Hopkinsville District and the Louisville Conference. He was also active as a member of the Gideons International and was a Lake Junaluska Associate for the Lake Junaluska United Methodist Conference Center in North Carolina.

Ginger Simons from the school district said the four will be honored during a banquet on Saturday night, January 24, at 6:00 at the Milliken Memorial Community House. They will also be recognized during the TCCHS basketball game on Friday night, January 23, at 6:00.