Webber wins solo contest

Colfax High School senior Lindsay Webber brought home a state championship from the WIAA state solo and ensemble contest at Central Washington University April 26-27. The contest is conducted by the Washington Music Educators Association.

Webber sang three songs and was awarded first place in the soprano division which includes schools of all sizes in the state. Unlike the WIAA sports, music events are not broken into different classifications based on school size. Soloists compete in six categories: soprano, mezzo soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass.

In addition, Webber and Katie Largent,...