The Return of the Yearbook

Alice Kauffman (9)
alice.kauffman@fwcsstudents.org

February 10, 2023

It’s that time of the year again! February is typically the month where yearbook sales begin. These past few years, sales haven’t taken off as much. There wasn’t a lot of attention paid to the yearbook in the past. Not only that, but we had Covid-19 demolishing all sorts of events. Without these events, the book lacked several things to take photos of.

This year, the view on this project has been very different. “As an editor, I am very excited to see our final product. I believe we really changed the quality and creativity, so it’s definitely thrilling to see the final product,” Design Editor Adriana Lopez  (12).

“It’s honestly a great way to store memories on paper. High school flies by fast and it’s a unique experience so I think a yearbook is a way to relive some of the moments.” Lopez’s enthusiasm towards the book is shared with many other seniors. This will be one of the most detailed books out of their high school years, because student input is used much more.

The work on this book began at the start of the year. Each week, students work by taking photos and interacting with teachers and peers to write about their cool events and organizations. You may have noticed a fellow classmate taking a photo of a game, or of a club, or you might’ve even been in one! 

Keeping the concept of yearbooks alive is a huge deal! Right now, schools all over the country are starting to produce less physical yearbooks, and the sentiment is being lost. Schools are turning towards their social media presence (although important), rather than a real, detailed, copy of their school year. The push to save yearbooks and put effort back into these books is a huge deal, and many English teachers are attempting to keep it going! 

“People would love to see how the year goes, essentially a year in review or summary. It’s special to see not only yourself being depicted in the yearbook, but your friends, and favorite teachers being mentioned,” Co-Editor in Chief Leah Gonzalez (9.)  “It gives you a good feeling to be recognized and have a yearbook in your hands.” 

Holding something colorful, filled with memories, allows a sense of nostalgia, especially as you grow older. Looking back on these high school days might be bittersweet, but you’ll always want to remember events that went down. The best way to recall details is to have photos and stories to go along with them! It may seem like an investment, but the yearbook is made with intense consideration, and is something incredibly special to own! 

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