The Branham High School yearbook, the Ursa Major, has a very unique purpose - to document the student experience every year. Students will receive hands-on experience in graphic design, interviewing, photography, and more. Many students take yearbook more than once not only because they want to improve their skills but because they have great pride in their work and feel close to their fellow classmates. After an introductory unit in August-September, production of the book is divided into 5 deadlines. The book is usually finished by March/April, allowing students to focus on sales, distribution, and ideas for next year until the school year ends. Questions about yearbook? Email the adviser, Ms. McKay, at kmckay@cuhsd.org.

The student journalism program produces the Bear Witness, a nationally award-winning publication. You can view past issues here, and follow the Bear Witness on social media, where they provide near-daily updates on events that affect students.

In this class, the students learn the basics of 21st-century journalism and media skills: Interviewing, photography, reporting, writing, graphic design and podcasting.

The class is open to students from freshman to seniors ( a future introductory class is pending) Students learn leadership skills and how to get out of their comfort zone to cover issues that affect their community.

Any student interested in enrolling should fill out this application.

Please message Fitz Vo at fvo@cuhsd.org.