Caught Our Eye

Alternative Sports – Reaching beyond the school walls is always a nice way to extend coverage. The Arrowhead staff chose to cover students who were involved in athletics and activities outside of the school’s organized athletic teams. Their efforts provided a closer look at students who might not otherwise have a voice in the book, and they also showcased some captivating photography. Carried by a strong eyeline just below the center of the spread, the strong photography is well placed within the grid system so most of the images face the gutter. It was also nice to see that the staff did not shy away from giving their favorite image more than half a page. All too often the dominant images are not truly dominant and do not anchor the spread. Atypical content can produce captivating spreads.

– written by Brad Cook, adviser, Gresham High School