COURSE NUMBERS: YEARBOOK PRODUCTION I- 1746. YEARBOOK PRODUCTION II-1747. YEARBOOK PRODUCTION III-1748. INDEPENDENT STUDY JOURNALISM 1708.

Yearbook staff members operate like a small publishing house, focusing on historical preservation, graphic design, and project management.

Reporting & Documentation

• Event Coverage: Attending games, performances, and club meetings to document the school year as it happens.

• Interviewing: Gathering unique anecdotes and quotes from students and faculty to move beyond basic captions.

• Photography: Taking high-action sports shots, candid portraits, and group photos while managing lighting and composition.

Design & Production

• Layout Creation: Using software like Adobe InDesign or specialized web-based tools (e.g., Walsworth or Jostens) to design "spreads."

• Theming: Developing a cohesive visual and verbal "vibe" (colors, fonts, and slogans) that ties the entire book together.

• Copywriting: Writing headlines, feature stories, and captions that provide context for the photos.

Organization & Marketing

• Indexing: Ensuring every student’s name is spelled correctly and tagged on the pages where they appear.

• Sales & Advertising: Managing the "Business Side" by selling yearbooks and reaching out to local businesses for ad sponsorships.

• Deadline Management: Working against "ladder" schedules to ensure sections are sent to the printer on time.

• Photo Curation: Sorting through thousands of digital files to select the highest-quality images for publication.