October 27, 2015 1:51 pm
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First Citizen Henriksen was presented with a an honorary plaque and a $1,000 contribution to Clark County Teen Talk, a teen mentoring program. It was the first time a Camas resident was a recipient of the award since its inception in 1939. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Flood)
Directed by Richard Mancini, thirty-seven members of the Camas High School marching band performed the Papermakers' fight song, as well as Louie Louie, during the First Citizen ceremony Oct. 20 at the Vancouver Hilton. Nan Henriksen, a Papermaker alumni, was the 2015 honoree. In addition, 15 members of the CHS Select Bass Choir, directed by Ethan Chessin, also performed selections including Tshotsholoza, a traditional South African song, arranged by Jeffrey Ames, and The Star-Spangled Banner, arranged by James McKelvy.
More than 250 “Nan fans” turned out to honor this year’s First Citizen.
Former Camas Mayor Nan Henriksen was selected for the award, Clark County’s highest distinction of citizenship, presented to an individual for demonstrating exemplary service to the community.
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