Colfax graduates of 2016 receive $377,550 in scholarships, awards

Pearl Griffiths, at left, was presented with the class valedictorian award by her parents, Richard and Tess Griffiths, and Sarah Appel was presented the salutatorian medal by Eric and Shannon Appel.

Colfax High School graduates received scholarships and awards valued at $377,550 for continued education. The awards were presented in a special ceremony May 31.

The valedictorian medal was presented to Pearl Griffiths and the salutatorian award to Sarah Appel.

Griffiths, Appel and Olivia Mellor received the state honors medal in recognition for graduating in the top 10 percent of the graduates in...