Let’s face it: this time of year, we reps know our schools are juggling a lot – events, professional enrichment, and parent meetings, to name a few. Balancing that with yearbook deadlines and class organization can be daunting. As a yearbook rep, my goal is to help my advisers and staff feel excited and engaged. The key to achieving that
As yearbook advisers and student journalists, we have a unique opportunity to capture the essence of a school year and preserve it for generations to come. In the latest episode of That Yearbook Podcast, seasoned yearbook experts Jim and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, shared their insights on crafting compelling journalistic stories for the yearbook. Their message was clear: yearbook is journalism,
Assigning spreads to your staff and keeping them happy and motivated with them doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Make the most of the occasion with a fun Draft Day activity that can be implemented for each deadline, each season, each semester or once a year. Draft Day picks get students engaged and invested, and the process flows smoothly
National Yearbook Week is the perfect time to not only celebrate the rich tradition of yearbooks but also to boost your sales and get more students involved. Whether you’re a seasoned adviser or just starting out, this is your chance to drive excitement, connect with your community and make your yearbook a must-have for every student. Here are some proven
Nothing makes a yearbook work night more bearable and bonds a group quite like food, but with so many food sensitivities now, find accommodating snacks can be a chore. Pizza and donuts, while simple, may exclude students with gluten or dairy sensitivities. As we celebrate National Yearbook Week, we think everyone deserves delicious snacks. Read on for some of our
How do you create lessons for a class as complicated and multi-faceted as yearbook? Sometimes it seems impossible to know where to start or what order things should be in. A general structure for lesson plans is the best tool to keep in an adviser’s pocket. Read on for practical activities you can easily implement in your classroom during National Yearbook
It’s no secret that National Yearbook Week is our favorite holiday, but what has been a secret until today is that Walsworth is celebrating this year in a bigger-than-ever way with our brand new Signature Scholarship! We’ve been bursting to share the big news about the two $4,500 student scholarships we’re offering to junior and senior yearbook students. That’s right
Are you considering new cameras for your yearbook program? If you answered yes, you probably have been debating between going mirrorless or getting another DSLR. Let me make it simple: GO MIRRORLESS! When mirrorless cameras first came out, there was a lot of hesitation from photographers to make the switch since DSLR’s were still proving to be the tried and trusted
The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) is proud to recognize seven recipients for this year’s Pioneer class, including Walsworth Yearbooks expert, Mike Taylor, CJE. The Pioneer Award is the highest award NSPA presents to journalism educators, honoring those who have contributed substantially to high school publications and journalism programs. Taylor’s name is synonymous with yearbook excellence. As a Journalism Specialist
Let’s be honest: training a yearbook staff is a lot of work. But who’s responsibility is it, really? Yes, as the adviser, you need to guide your staff, but one of the great byproducts of student publications is the leadership skills it develops in students. We sat down with Walsworth Yearbooks National Accounts Manager and Journalism Specialist Mike Taylor, CJE,
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