Franklin County Schools is excited to launch our new feature series, #OneTeamFCS Student Success Stories. This series will celebrate the achievements of our alumni. Our first highlight shines a spotlight on 2024 Western Hills High School graduate Joshua Scott.

Joshua is currently attending the United States Air Force Academy, where he has officially reached the halfway mark of his journey. The Academy is a four-year program that combines military training, academics, competitive athletics, and character development. In addition to his classes and training, Joshua also serves as a manager for the USAFA Football Team. Joshua will graduate from the Academy in 2028, earning a Bachelor of Science in Management and his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force.

“The educators and mentors at FCS gave me the opportunities and the confidence to attend and succeed at the United States Air Force Academy,” said Joshua Scott. “I’m at the halfway point, and my junior and senior years will let me step into more leadership roles before commissioning as a second lieutenant. I’m grateful for my roots.”

“To see Joshua step into this new role as an Air Force Academy Cadet is inspiring and a proud moment for our district,” said Superintendent Mark Kopp. “He is proof that the foundation built in Franklin County can take our students anywhere they aspire to go.”

Joshua attended Collins Lane Elementary School and Bondurant Middle School before he made his mark at WHHS. During his time as a Wolverine, he served as a student board member for the district, was elected Class President, and was named a 2023 Governor’s Scholar. He was also a four-sport athlete, competing on the football, swim, track, and basketball teams.

The FCS community is excited to watch Joshua’s journey unfold, and we wish him the absolute best as he aims for the skies. Thank you, Joshua, for representing the best of FCS!

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