Yearbook Groupie – Yearbook resources and guides
As spring is in full swing, many high schools across the country are preparing to induct new members into the prestigious Quill and Scroll International Honor Society for High School Journalists. I was personally inducted in 1990 as a member of my Yearbook staff, and even though it was something quick, it was memorable. I […]
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It’s common to think that we’ll remember everything forever, but the truth is that with time, we tend to forget a lot of things. This is a good reason to buy a yearbook. It helps also to have everything captured in the yearbook to preserve the moments and milestones that will be cherished for years
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Themed Pages Capture What Matters Right now, you are wearing certain styles or brands while drinking from the latest or your favorite coffee cup or water bottle. In 10 years, will these trends be the same? In 10 years, will you remember these details? How about your cell phone brand, size, or features? There are
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Involving the Audience for Content Books summarizing the year in pictures and text can be as simple or complex as needed, depending on the preferences and requirements of the individuals or organizations involved. They can contain individual and group photos, as well as highlights of major events. Whether it is a book for a school
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White space is a forgotten yet important design element in yearbook design. It refers to the area around and between the elements on a page, and it can be used to create a visually appealing and easy-to-read publication. It can be used to balance the distribution of elements on a page, create contrast between elements,
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In a yearbook, after you have decided on a theme, you will need to define your content and coverage. Let us clarify the difference between these two. Your coverage refers to the variety of topics and events in the book included by sections. The content refers to the specific information presented about those topics and
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Similar to our post about Guidelines (the outer parts of your pages), using columns and grids in the yearbook layout has many benefits, both for creating a good design and for higher scores for contests. Whether you are starting, designing, or completing your pages, you can still update with columns and grids. What are columns
Initial Impact Do you remember that one teacher who left a lasting impact on you? For me, that teacher was Mr. David A. Staver, my yearbook advisor and photojournalism teacher in high school. He instilled in me a passion for documentation and storytelling that still resonates with me today and inspired me to become a
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