2018-2019 Staff
Sandra Nemes
Editor in Chief
Sandra is an eighth grade communications major co-heading the Portfolio Newspaper. Sandra enjoys being a debate officer on the speech and debate team, and working with others to create the Portfolio newspapers. In her free time,...
Carina Wang
Editor in Chief
Carina Wang is an eighth grader who is now in her second year on the newspaper staff. She loves participating in speech and debate, and is vice president of the club this year. She is also on the morning announcements and is the...
Kate Wagner
Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Kate Wagner is an eighth grade communications major and assistant editor-in-chief for the Portfolio Newspaper, who joined the newspaper staff for a second year. She is also on Bak MSOA Today News and aspires to be a journalist...
Samantha White
Business Manager
Samantha White is an eighth grade communications major, a business manager for the Portfolio Newspaper, and a second year staffer. She loves communications as well as helping in the community. She is the co-president of NJHS,...
Alexis Pham
News Editor
Alexis is an eighth grade strings major and a news editor for the Portfolio Newspaper. She enjoys chatting with friends and helping them all the time. She enjoys graphics design, writing stories, and drawing. She plays piano,...
Luke Cristantiello
News Editor
Luke is the news editor for the Portfolio Newspaper. He loves to write and enjoys talking! He loves to play piano, and his dad owns Chick-Fil-A. Luke is task oriented and loves to help others.
Mariana Colom
Arts and Academics Editor
Mariana is the arts and academics editor for the Portfolio Newspaper. Mariana enjoys reading and writing. She is also a member of the speech and debate team.
Ana Valdarrama
Sports Editor
Ana Valdarrama is the sports editor in the Portfolio Newspaper. She likes playing baseball and binge watching drama shows. She's also a huge fan of Stephen King.
Sydney Smith
Features Editor
Sydney is a features editor for the Portfolio Newspaper. She is an eighth grade communications major. She hopes to make a mark on the newspaper along with practicing her hobbies such as horseback riding, swimming, and cooking.
Ella Black
Features Editor
Ella Black is a seventh grade communications major and first year staffer. Ella enjoys reading, playing with her dogs, and hanging out with her friends.
John Parel
Website Editor
John Parel is an eighth grade communications major at Bak Middle School of the Arts. He is an an active member of the Portfolio staff, NJHS, and Academic Games, and loves to study. John is a hardworking and responsible student...
Ava Wherley
Entertainment Editor
Ava is an eighth grade communications major and the entertainment editor for the Portfolio Newspaper. She loves cats and owns an orange one named Riley. She likes spending time with friends and spilling the real hot tea.
Kamna Nair
Technology Editor
Kamna Nair is the technology editor and is in eighth grade. She likes traveling, writing, reading, and cats.
Yemaya Gaspard
Copy Editor
Yemaya is a seventh grade communications major and a copy editor for the Portfolio Newspaper. She enjoys writing, drawing, singing, and dancing. Her favorite part of Bak is meeting new people.
Sofia Hennessey-Correa
Photo Editor
Sofia is a seventh grade communications major and a photo editor for the Portfolio Newspaper. She is excited for this upcoming year. Sofia enjoys going to the beach, being outdoors, and graphic design.
Lyla Ibrahim
Photo Editor
Lyla Ibrahim is in eighth grade communications major. She is the photo editor for the Portfolio Newspaper. Lyla loves paddle boarding, snorkeling, and playing soccer.