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Opinion: Vans vs. Converse

Through this podcast, two reporters discuss the pros and cons of the shoe brands, Vans and Converse.

by Gabby Griffith and Kai Daly

May 15, 2026

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Gabby Griffith, Equipment Manager

Gabby is a senior at Central Kitsap High School who joined journalism last year to try something new and ended up really enjoying it. She’s a great listener, a strong team player, and a hard worker. Outside of school, she spends her time at concerts, working, listening to music, or playing lacrosse for the Klahowya girls’ lacrosse team. Gabby is also part of a military family and has moved between Virginia and Washington twice, gaining many different experiences along the way.

Kai Daly, Reporter

He decided to take journalism due to his love for both reading, and writing. He loves to go hiking, listen to music, and reading fantasy novels. He has liked writing since third grade. Few people know about his talent for taking care of animals. One of his strengths is taking well organized notes.

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Opinion: Vans vs. Converse

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