Honors & AP Arts Portfolio Night 2026

This is a new page for the Viking Vibe. Or should I say… webpage. Writing has always been my passion, since beyond my freshman year when I joined this newspaper, and will continue as I enter my junior year as an editor for the Vibe. I have learned over my time here how much perseverance and planning goes into writing just one article, and how to put my own voice into a piece of writing while still sticking to the facts. For that foundation I will forever be grateful for Mr. Loh’s teachings, and now Mr. Honig for continuing and expanding this newspaper’s impact in the SB community, with the other editors and me at the forefront. As you will see, I am very involved in the performing arts. From theater to choir and beyond, I combine both of my passions, being on the stage and putting pen to paper, through my pieces in the Vibe. In both aspects, I am putting what I have been continuously working towards, revising and editing time and time again, on display for the world to see. It is because of this newspaper that I have formed a love for getting to peek into and write about the different pockets of classes, clubs, activities, and sports at SBHS and in the broader community. I have been able to explore so many unique events and opportunities that I would not have known about otherwise, and it has been a responsibility I proudly take upon my shoulders to write about and share them with you. Keeping the community informed is one of the main purposes of a newspaper, and that is what we hope to accomplish, staying up-to-date and always going after that next story. I can’t wait for you to see what the Vibe will publish this year, and don’t worry, we will be “turning every page!”

As a senior, this year marks my fourth and final year of being in the Viking Vibe. I always thought you had to be a ‘good’ writer to be in this club. Over time, I realized that wasn’t the case. I learned that writing can be fun and diverse. Specifically, I have grown to love writing about school events and being able to attend ones I wouldn’t even think about, if I hadn’t planned to be in the club. Being in the newspaper has opened my eyes to the spirit of SBHS and the many people and events that are unappreciated or overlooked. If it weren’t for this club, I would barely know my school or be able to contribute towards it. However, journalism has helped me become educated about the little things including the many interesting people and staff that build this school. Journalism is my way of expressing the significance of our school to others. For that, I thank the Newspaper and Journalism teacher of my first 3 years at SBHS, Mr. Loh. He taught me and most others a part of the club, the importance and basic structure of journalism. And now, Mr. Honig shows great enthusiasm and takes pride within our club and class, making the whole experience feel special. I can’t wait to see what great things the Viking Vibe may accomplish and how this tight-knit community of reporters may continue to grow!