The public is invited to an April 25 ceremony recognizing Clark County high school seniors who plan to enlist in the armed forces following graduation.
The eighth annual Our Community Salutes event will be in the auditorium at Heritage High School, 7825 N.E. 130th Ave., Vancouver. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m.
The event will feature a vocal performance by Vancouver Police Officer Rey Reynolds and color guard presentation by Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Scheduled speakers include: Julie Bocanegra, president of the Evergreen Public Schools board of directors; Gary Medvigy, a Clark County councilor who served as a major general in the U.S. Army; Rhona Sen Hoss, Southwest Washington regional outreach representative for Gov. Jay Inslee; and Ruth Zhang, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan.