While many of his classmates at Ripley High School were preparing for prom and graduation, Michael Story was going through grueling spring practices a few hours south at Mississippi State.
Story graduated early, signed with the Bulldogs and enrolled in the same week in January 2015 so that he could get a head start on his college career.
“They came to my school and asked if I wanted to enroll early and I jumped on it,” Story said. “I think it was the best decision I’ve made in my life. I don’t regret it at all.