03/08/2026
𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Vox Scholaris Editorial Board takes oath, unveils publication plans
The Editorial Board members of Vox Scholaris formally took its oath of office, officially beginning its service as the Muir Woods Academy, Inc. (MWAI) High School Department's student publication during the school's flag ceremony, August 3.
The oath signified more than a ceremonial tradition, as it marked the Editorial Board's commitment to uphold truth, integrity, responsibility, and excellence in every responsibility entrusted to them as campus journalists.
Following the oath-taking ceremony, the newly inducted Editor-in-Chief Shivanie Martin delivered her inaugural address, expressing the Editorial Board's gratitude to the school administration, and the entire school community for their trust and confidence while affirming the publication's commitment to serve students through ethical, responsible, and truthful campus journalism.
Furthermore, Martin announced that one of the publication's first major initiatives for the school year is ASCEND 2026: School-Based Press Conference, scheduled on Aug. 6, 8, and 11, which will provide aspiring campus journalists opportunities to demonstrate their journalistic skills.
“ASCEND 2026 will serve as the selection process for the students who will proudly represent Muir Woods Academy high school department in the District School Press Conference. As the very first challenge of our newly inducted Editorial Board, we are determined to give our best; not only to earn the opportunity to compete at the next level, but also to demonstrate the excellence, discipline, teamwork, and integrity that define a true campus journalist,” Martin emphasized.
She also enunciated that Vox Scholaris will publish three official newspaper issues throughout the school year, consisting of a midyear issue, an end-of-school-year issue, and a special competition edition intended to document significant school events and highlight student achievements.
In line with its commitment to developing competent student journalists, Martin shared that the Editorial Board will conduct regular trainings and workshops in news writing, editing, broadcasting, photojournalism, editorial cartooning, layout and design, literary writing, and other journalistic disciplines to strengthen members' skills through continuous learning, consistent practice, and mentorship.
Recognizing the responsibilities that come with campus journalism, Martin emphasized that every article, photograph, editorial cartoon, broadcast, layout, literary piece, and television production requires dedication, teamwork, research, interviews, revisions, and perseverance—highlighting that these experiences will shape the Editorial Board into responsible journalists and student leaders who uphold the highest standards of the profession.
As she concluded her message, Martin honored the newly inducted Editorial Board to faithfully uphold their oath through integrity, discipline, and service, encouraging the entire student body to stand behind Vox Scholaris in its mission to amplify student voices, uphold the truth of the MWAI High School Department, and cultivate a lasting legacy of excellence in campus journalism.
The oath-taking ceremony symbolized the Editorial Board's official commitment to uphold the principles of truth, integrity, accountability, and excellence as the student publication of the MWAI High School Department.
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Report by Maria Louisse Jhoelle Balangatan
Photos by Akisha Julia Mohammad & Franchesca Okamoto
