Head of the Class: Braden Pierce, Bryant

Braden Pierce
GPA: 4.31

Bryant School District

College attending:

Arkansas Technical University

Colleges accepted to:

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of Arkansas

Honors & Achievements:

Eagle Scout with two Palms through Boy Scouts of America, Order of the Arrow – Vigil Honor, 2020 VEX Robotics State Competition Excellence Award (Team), AP Scholar with Distinction, Placed in Governor’s Regional Coding Competition and moving on to the State Competition this year

Career goal:

I wish to construct products and conduct research in the fields of computing, robotics or biomedicine that would be of benefit to those around me.

Tell us about the teacher, coach or administrator who made a difference in your life:

Mr. Barksdale was my robotics coach for my sophomore and junior year. He always encouraged us to do better, regardless of what circumstances may have arisen. His dedication has been a tremendous inspiration to me and my fellow teammates.


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