WCPS honoring 12th Hall of Fame class Oct. 11

A State Champion in overwhelming fashion

 

Eight exemplary individuals and one accomplished group comprise the 2024 class of the Woodford County Public Schools Hall of Fame. 

The organization will honor its 12th class of inductees Oct. 11, with a ceremony in the Woodford Theatre at Falling Springs Center, and then during the halftime of the Woodford County High School football game at Community Stadium. Launched in 2012, the Hall of Fame pays tribute to alumni of Woodford County schools, as well as to the local citizens who support Woodford students.  

For our last entry to the Woodford County Public Schools Hall of Fame inductees for 2024, we have our Special Legacy Recognition.

Under the direction of WCPS Hall of Famers Rusty Parks and Joe Carr, the 1993 WCHS Matjackets wrestling team won the school’s sixth State Championship. David Grafes and Tommy Castle were assistant coaches. 

Ranked number one all year, the Matjackets smashed the competition and set five state records by having seven state finalists, 10 state placers, the most points scored, the youngest state champion, and the largest title margin ever. 

Highlights during the season were an overall 24-0 dual meet record and capturing their first WCI title since 1982. They also won their second Dual State Title, the King of the Bluegrass tournament, and were runners-up in the highly competitive Corydon Invitational. The State Champs also won their 10th straight District Title and their ninth straight Regional. 

Individual State Champions were Joe Carr, Jr. (103 weight class), Robert Kemper (160) and Matt Hecker (171). Runners-up were Morgan Chapman (125), Sean Meckley (130), Jimmy Knight (130) and Dean Washington (heavyweight). State placers were Cody Stewart (4th at 112), Nathan Schilling (4th at 135) and Kent Berry (5th at 189). 

For images and more information regarding the inductees, follow the Woodford County Public Schools Hall of Fame page on Facebook. To find lists of past inductees, go to woodford.kyschools.us and find WCPS Hall of Fame under the District Information tab.