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Two students from Florence High School were awarded the high school
Heisman for the 2020-21 school year. Each year, the Heisman Foundation honors
students that excel academically, in their chosen athletic fields, and establish
themselves as community leaders.
Jarren Sanford, a senior punter, is the son of Todd and Denise Sanford.
Jarren has competed on a state and national level through Ray Guy Kicking
Camps and is ranked a 4.5 Star Punter. He is currently ranked #19 in nationally
for high school punters. Jarren was ranked as the top punter in Mississippi’s 4A
division for the 2019-20 season. Jarren has maintained a 4.0 grade point average
throughout high school and has been enrolled in advanced, college-preparatory
course load. He is also a member of the Florence High School Fellowship of
Christian Athletes.
Kayla Allen, a senior member of the Varsity Dance Team, is the daughter
of Richie and Joy Allen. Kayla has been involved in competitive dance since a
young age and has spent several years as a member of the Collaborates
Competition Team at Studio Sole Dance. She has been with the varsity squad
for 4 years. In this time, she was elected as a co-captain in her sophomore year
and served as captain for her junior and senior years. She has been named an
All-American by the Universal Dance Association for three consecutive years as
well as received special awards for leadership and technique from UDA. Kayla
has maintained a 4.0 grade point average throughout high school and has been
enrolled in both advanced placement and dual-credit coursework. Kayla is also a
member of the Florence High School Medical Science Academy and the Beta Club.
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