Students observe pro-life silence

In the name of saving lives, a small group of Colfax High School students Tuesday observed a day of silence for fetuses taken by abortion. As of Monday afternoon, four students had submitted permission slips from parents for the observance which called for them to remain silent except for brief periods during the day.

The students wore armbands made of red duct tape to signify the event.

All the Colfax school staff and student body were informed of the event Oct. 15 in a staff meeting and a school-wide announcement.

Students at schools around the U.S. were silent for the Pro-Life Day of Silent...