KAYLA & KENNY Plant City native Kayla Drawdy loves dancing, reading, and playing the piano. As a cheerleader for five years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, she had the privilege of traveling the world. These days her two sons, David and Jackson, keep her busy with outdoor activities and the time they all enjoy together with family and friends. The community-minded Kayla serves currently as an ambassador with the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, through membership as a Plant City Noon Rotarian, and with the Hillsborough Education Board’s “Stock in Children” program. She also leads the Young Adult Bible Study at Faith Assembly of God. Career wise, the former Florida Strawberry Festival Queen works in marketing as a business development officer with Hillsborough Title Company. She is currently studying for her final test to obtain Title Agent’s license and certification. Membership in the Plant City chapter of Partners in Networking has been most helpful for her in making those all-important people connections. Kayla is excited to be Dancing with the Locals in its 14th year and fundraising for the Rotary Club. This hometown girl looks forward to a great evening with the generous folks she appreciates so much.
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Plant City native Kenny Griffin attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), where he double majored in History and Education before receiving his Masters from the University of South Florida in Educational Leadership. He was a teacher at Tomlin Middle School and Plant City High School for several years before moving on to higher education. Kenny coached track and cross-country and sponsored several clubs and organizations. Now he works in administration at Saint Leo University. Kenny is a member of Tampa Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and Plant City FAMU Alumni Chapter. He has chaired and co-chaired several clubs and organizations promoting college readiness and awareness for young African American males. Kenny’s hobbies include being socially and politically aware, dabbling in art and photography, and beginning to stamp his passport. Kenny’s family is very important to him and members include: parents Ron Griffin Sr. and Elaine Coffee-Griffin, sister Evangelist Cametria Griffin; brother Ron Griffin Jr. (son Ean) and brother Terrance Griffin (sons Terrell and Kayden). Kenny is excited about participating in Dancing with the Locals because he watches every season of the television show Dancing with the Stars and feels he his has some good moves! The Golden Rule is Kenny’s motto in life. “If everyone treats everyone how they would like to be treated in all facets of life, the world would be a better place.” OCTOBER 2016 focusplantcity.com