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Congrats Flo,

Mr. Florence is truly deserving of this award. For the past two and a half years I have been a college mentor on WBI. I remember when I first joined the team I was really intimidated. I thought that Flo would be intimidating, but it was exactly the opposite. Flo made the transition from a high school student to a college mentor really smooth. He is one of those people that when you just don't know what to do, he is there to listen and give you advice. He is a phenomenal teacher. Everytime I walk into that high school I am totally amazed by how he is revered by his students. Not just that, but every single college mentor on our team holds him to the highest regard. Flo has opened up his entire life to us and is just like family to so many of us. He watches over us, takes care of us, and teaches us.
I will never forget this past 2004 season. As far as winning rounds and placing well at competition, this was our best season. At nationals I was on the coach on the field with the 3 high student field team and Flo was one of our allowed helpers on the field. Back to back rounds during Curie finals, he was always able to keep us all calm before we charged out on the field. The look on his face when we advanced to the finals of Curie was priceless. This is the firthest we have ever advanced. That was one of my greatest FIRST moments with Flo.
Flo is an amazing teacher, an amazing person, a great mentor, and a great friend. He has really been able to " Make things Happen" CONGRATS FLO!!! Seeya at the Boilermaker Regional!