LELA GRIFFIN WINS CFK ACADEMY PRESIDENT’S AWARD

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CFK Academy student Lela Griffin, left, receives the inaugural President’s Award from Brittany Snyder, executive vice president and CFO of the College of the Florida Keys. CONTRIBUTED

CFK Academy student Lela Griffin was awarded the inaugural President’s Award, which recognizes a member of the senior class for exemplary service to the community. Brittany Snyder, executive vice president & CFO of the College of the Florida Keys, presented the honor to Griffin at the school’s quarterly awards ceremony on March 28, on behalf of college President Jonathan Gueverra.

Griffin, who will graduate in May with an associate’s degree from the college and a high school diploma from its academy, has taken opportunities for extracurricular involvement with both institutions. She is a member of CFK Academy’s Interact club, academic challenge team and music club, and is the founding president of the National Honor Society. At the college, she is a member of the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Gay Straight Alliance, creative expressions club and crochet club. 

Griffin shares her acting and singing talents at multiple local theaters. She is also a member of the Keys Choral Arts and founder of Keys Choral Arts Junior.