Danny Federico
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Two Suwannee County residents were honored on Tuesday, June 6, during the regular Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Seventeen-year-old Audrey Felknor, a recent Suwannee High School graduate, was presented a certificate of recognition for her achievements as a twirler. Felknor has not only been a member of the Suwannee High School Majorettes, as she has also been an active member of the Allstar Twirling Academy. She competed in her first large-scale competition in July 2022 at the National Baton Twirling Association National Championships in Indiana, where she took second overall in the Solo division and fifth overall in the Solo Two-Baton division.
However, her achievements didn't stop there. She joined her Allstars Twirling Academy team for the Twirling Corps routine, and qualified the group for the World Championships. Now, she and her team will travel to Liverpool, England, in August to compete in what is considered the Olympics of the baton twirling world. As if she hadn't already added plenty of accomplishments to her young resume, Felknor has also been selected as a University of Florida Gatorette for this coming school year.
“I know you'll represent us well,” said Commissioner Travis Land, echoing the pride voiced by the whole board.
The board of commissioners then proceeded to present a plaque to Parks and Recreation Director Jason Furry for his 30 years of dedicated service to the county.
“I know you worked under Mr. Scott for many years, and I think you did a fine job,” said Chairman Franklin White. “I really appreciate what you do, and I don't think we could have anybody better to take the job after he moved up to Administrator.”
“I just want to say how proud I am as an employer, a boss and administrator,” said County Administrator Greg Scott. “Your biggest asset is your employees. Hopefully I've nurtured Jason a little bit along the way; he learned what not to do properly. But, what makes you so proud is how they grow and develop, and I see that across the board...that's the biggest reward you get in a leadership role; it's watching the ones who were under you at one time grow and mature, and do great things for the community.”
Following the approval of the various items on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned. The next regular Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 20, at 5 p.m. in the Judicial Annex, located at 218 Parshley St. SW, in Live Oak.