CFK Academy student Lela Griffin was awarded the first President’s Award, which recognizes a member of the senior class for exemplary service to the community. Dr. Brittany Snyder, Executive Vice President & CFO of The College of the Florida Keys (CFK), presented the honor to Griffin at the school’s quarterly awards ceremony on March 28, on behalf of CFK President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra who was not able to attend the event.

Griffin, who is on track to graduate with an Associate in Arts from the College and a high school diploma from CFK Academy in May, 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 in performing and supporting roles at multiple local theaters. She is also a member of the Keys Choral Arts and founder of Keys Choral Arts Junior.