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Mayor declares ‘Alexa Efraimson Appreciation Day’

Accomplished CHS distance runner is a state record holder

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Accomplished distance runner Alexa Efraimson is congratulated by Camas Mayor Scott Higgins on Monday night, following his proclamation that Friday, Aug. 8, would be "Alexa Efraimson Appreciation Day." Efraimson, who will be a senior at Camas High School in the fall, has a long list of state and national track and cross country accolades, including Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. "If it's OK, I'd love to get my picture with you, so that I can put that on my wall, and maybe someday you could sign it for me," Higgins said to Efraimson.

On Monday, Camas Mayor Scott Higgins declared that Friday, Aug. 8, will be “Alexa Efraimson Appreciation Day.”

The 17-year-old, who will be a senior at Camas High School in the fall, has broken many a record as she has racked up numerous distance running medals, accolades and awards on the state, national and international stage.

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