Ahead of The Game

Local High School Student In Pursuit Of His Degree At UACCM In many ways, Josh Braud is a normal high school senior. He is an active student council member, is involved in competitive cheerleading and other activities, and is ready to graduate and move on to the next phase in his life. He also enjoys scuba diving, bowling, and fishing, just as many other 17-year-olds do. But while most of his fellow seniors at Morrilton High School (MHS) are looking forward to moving on to begin college or step out into the workforce, Braud is focused on continuing his college journey which began nearly a year ago. In fact, he has already graduated from the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) with his certificate of proficiency in petroleum technology and is currently in pursuit of his associate’s degree. He was the first student in the history of the petroleum technology program to graduate from UACCM before finishing his junior year of high school. Braud’s mother, Co...