Q: Our book is expensive! Why does it cost so much?
A: Deja vu is actually one of the lowest priced yearbooks in the area, and the purchase price has not been raised in ten years. In fact, the publisher's price for each book is over $100. The difference between what students pay and what each book costs to produce is made up through the sale of Senior Tribute Ads.
Q: That seems like a lot of money for just a bunch of pictures. Why would I want pictures of something I already saw on social media?
A: A yearbook preserves the school year beyond both the calendar and changing technology, and reflects the events and lives of the MTHS community during the school year. Deja Vu is a history book, a memory book, a record book, and a reference book that combines essential storytelling elements of layout, design, photography, multimedia and words.
Q: Can I wait until books arrive to purchase one?
A: If we do not sell out of books before distribution, any remaining copies will be sold for $125 CASH ONLY, first come, first served. We have to submit our copy count to the publisher by the end of January, and once we do, we cannot add books to that count. The reason: Our publishing company actually prints the yearbook pages as they are submitted in what is called a "signature," which is sixteen pages in a row, as one giant piece of paper, 8 pages on the front, 8 pages on the back. These are stored, then when our book is complete, the publisher will print the remaining pages, then cut the pages and bind the books. Books are available on a first-come, first-sold basis after we supply our copy count, and we cannot add copies to our order after we sell out.
Q: But I don't understand why I cannot call the publisher and ask to buy a copy if you sell out. Why can't I buy an extra copy directly from them?
A: The school has a contract with the yearbook company, and as such, the company deals with schools only. Single yearbooks cannot be printed on demand. A second yearbook run involves a minimum order of 50 books and setting up all of the publishing plates from scratch, which is extremely cost-intensive due to time, labor, and materials.
Q: Are yearbooks from other years available to purchase?
A: No, we do not have any extra copies available of any yearbooks.
Q: What is this app I've been hearing about? There's no way the yearbook can come alive in my hands, right?
A: It will! Download the Walsworth AR app from your app store before distribution so you are ready. You will receive a list of pages where multimedia "easter eggs" are waiting. Open the app, point your device at the page, and be amazed as moments from the school year come to life on your device. Look for AR teasers to come!
Q: When will I receive my yearbook?
A: Books are distributed sometime in June. The actual distribution date is selected by administration and books will not be distributed prior to that date.
Q: What is the procedure for distribution?
A: Distribution details will be determined and announced by administration. Once that happens, we will post the details online and through emails.
Q: Who should I talk to if I have any other questions about yearbook sales that weren't answered here?
A: Email Mr. Schmidt, Yearbook Financial Adviser, at wschmidt@mtschools.org.