2021 Theme Gallery

These 2021 staffs used their themes to tell the unique story of their historic year, often battling through working from home during a pandemic to finish their books.

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  • 2021 The TorchAthens Drive Magnet High SchoolRaleigh, North Carolina

    Theme: "Reinvent"
    Adviser: Elizabeth Phelps Luna
    Editors: Sarah Thomas, Jacob McCarthy Adams, Peyton Joyner, Evelyn Earnhardt
    Walsworth representative: Kristine Rodriguez

    In their own words:

    "In the midst of global turbulence and disarray, the day to day has become a standstill recurring story. With the public's mental and physical health constantly at risk, it seems hard to find the light at the end of the tunnel.

    "With a raging pandemic, a collapsing economy, and a war for social justice, the structure of the U.S. is perilously fragile. The first step to recovery is not to instantaneously try and fix the problem, or rebuild from the tragedy. It is to take into account the things that we still hold close - family, friends and traditions.

    "Take a step back, become centered, and stride bravely down life's path to recover."

    • 2021 The TorchAthens Drive Magnet High SchoolRaleigh, North Carolina

      Theme: "Reinvent"
      Adviser: Elizabeth Phelps Luna
      Editors: Sarah Thomas, Jacob McCarthy Adams, Peyton Joyner, Evelyn Earnhardt
      Walsworth representative: Kristine Rodriguez

      In their own words:

      "In the midst of global turbulence and disarray, the day to day has become a standstill recurring story. With the public's mental and physical health constantly at risk, it seems hard to find the light at the end of the tunnel.

      "With a raging pandemic, a collapsing economy, and a war for social justice, the structure of the U.S. is perilously fragile. The first step to recovery is not to instantaneously try and fix the problem, or rebuild from the tragedy. It is to take into account the things that we still hold close - family, friends and traditions.

      "Take a step back, become centered, and stride bravely down life's path to recover."

    1. Cover
    2. Title page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Pages 26-27
    6. Pages 44-45
    7. Pages 54-55
    8. Pages 200-201
    9. Pages 234-235
    10. Closing
  • 2021 StagecoachRye High SchoolRye, New York

    Theme: "Navigate"
    Adviser: Anthony Campbell
    Editors: Meredith Tutun, Ellie Mackle
    Walsworth representative: Jeff Wood

    In their own words:

    "To navigate means to make one's way over or through. When a sailor navigates, they make their way through uncharted territory and face many obstacles along the way. In many ways, this is similar to what students at Rye High School had to do during the 2020-2021 school year.

    "This school year presented unique challenges as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the year, the school community faced a lot of uncertainty about nearly everything. When students left in June, they didn't know what to expect: whether they would be in school, whether they would have sports, whether they would be able to hang out with friends.

    "Students and faculty alike were forced to navigate their way through countless obstacles throughout the school year as everything was changing so quickly during the pandemic.

    ---

    "It was a year of uncharted waters, but throughout the pages of this book you will find just how the Rye community was able to navigate their way through this abnormal school year."

    • 2021 StagecoachRye High SchoolRye, New York

      Theme: "Navigate"
      Adviser: Anthony Campbell
      Editors: Meredith Tutun, Ellie Mackle
      Walsworth representative: Jeff Wood

      In their own words:

      "To navigate means to make one's way over or through. When a sailor navigates, they make their way through uncharted territory and face many obstacles along the way. In many ways, this is similar to what students at Rye High School had to do during the 2020-2021 school year.

      "This school year presented unique challenges as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the year, the school community faced a lot of uncertainty about nearly everything. When students left in June, they didn't know what to expect: whether they would be in school, whether they would have sports, whether they would be able to hang out with friends.

      "Students and faculty alike were forced to navigate their way through countless obstacles throughout the school year as everything was changing so quickly during the pandemic.

      ---

      "It was a year of uncharted waters, but throughout the pages of this book you will find just how the Rye community was able to navigate their way through this abnormal school year."

    1. Cover
    2. Title page
    3. Opening
    4. Divider
    5. Pages 38-39
    6. People spread
    7. Divider
    8. Pages 160-161
    9. Pages 168-169
    10. Closing
  • 2021 AngelosCalifornia Baptist UniversityRiverside, California

    Theme: "Adapt"
    Adviser: Mary Ann Pearson
    Editor: Eunice Hahn
    Walsworth representatives: Monica Loera, Carlos Giron

    In their own words:

    "... Let's not pretend we aren't a little upset at this year. Instead of frenzied cheers at basketball games, late conversations and hurried searches for life partners, we battle racial injustice, a divisive election and a global pandemic. The list seems to get longer every month.

    "In the middle of all these changes, you might be wondering how could we possibly have ended up with 'adapt' for this year's theme?

    ---

    "This year presented every student, faculty and staff member with a choice: the choice to metaphorically turn on or off our Zoom cameras. For a lot of us, myself included, it's infinitely easier to shut ourselves off to the world while we put our plans on pause and wait out a solution, but that's not adapting."

    • 2021 AngelosCalifornia Baptist UniversityRiverside, California

      Theme: "Adapt"
      Adviser: Mary Ann Pearson
      Editor: Eunice Hahn
      Walsworth representatives: Monica Loera, Carlos Giron

      In their own words:

      "... Let's not pretend we aren't a little upset at this year. Instead of frenzied cheers at basketball games, late conversations and hurried searches for life partners, we battle racial injustice, a divisive election and a global pandemic. The list seems to get longer every month.

      "In the middle of all these changes, you might be wondering how could we possibly have ended up with 'adapt' for this year's theme?

      ---

      "This year presented every student, faculty and staff member with a choice: the choice to metaphorically turn on or off our Zoom cameras. For a lot of us, myself included, it's infinitely easier to shut ourselves off to the world while we put our plans on pause and wait out a solution, but that's not adapting."

    1. Cover
    2. Title page
    3. Opening
    4. Pages 22-23
    5. Pages 36-37
    6. Pages 88-89
    7. Pages 116-117
    8. Pages 140-141
  • 2021 CrestianPine Crest SchoolFort Lauderdale, Florida

    Theme: "When Everything is TBD... We Remain Determined"
    Adviser: Patty Gomez
    Editors: Ana Bordin, Venice Junger, Grace Sager
    Walsworth representatives: Veronika Levine - CJE, Tamera Moore

    In their own words:

    "Perhaps the only predictable part of 2020 was its unpredictability. In August, we started online but knew in-person school would start for those who chose it in September. We still wondered:

    "What would in-person school feel like? How would the hybrid classroom work? What about homecoming? What about exams? What about the traditions?

    "Questions on questions on questions, with no obvious answers.

    "We knew what we had to do. We learned to adapt. We learned to go with the flow; to arrive early for temperature checks in the morning; to go up and down specific staircases; to understand that everyone was doing their best."

    • 2021 CrestianPine Crest SchoolFort Lauderdale, Florida

      Theme: "When Everything is TBD... We Remain Determined"
      Adviser: Patty Gomez
      Editors: Ana Bordin, Venice Junger, Grace Sager
      Walsworth representatives: Veronika Levine - CJE, Tamera Moore

      In their own words:

      "Perhaps the only predictable part of 2020 was its unpredictability. In August, we started online but knew in-person school would start for those who chose it in September. We still wondered:

      "What would in-person school feel like? How would the hybrid classroom work? What about homecoming? What about exams? What about the traditions?

      "Questions on questions on questions, with no obvious answers.

      "We knew what we had to do. We learned to adapt. We learned to go with the flow; to arrive early for temperature checks in the morning; to go up and down specific staircases; to understand that everyone was doing their best."

    1. Cover
    2. Title Page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Divider
    6. Pages 26-27
    7. Pages 58-59
    8. Pages 84-85
    9. Divider
    10. Closing
  • 2021 IndianShawnee Mission North High SchoolOverland Park, Kansas

    Theme: "Yeah This is Kinda"
    Adviser: Becky Tate - CJE
    Editors: Evan Whitaker, Matthew Cunningham, Alexis Kelley, Nevaeh Dull, Rylie Peterson
    Walsworth representative: John Kelley

    In their own words:

    "Finally starting school in September was actually kinda exciting.

    "We were ready to get into the swing of things after a 179-day summer.

    "Fall sports started, stopped, and started again, but at least online class was a consistent change from spring 2020.

    "And we were eager to go back to hybrid on Oct. 26 to finally see our friends, even if it was only two days a week.

    "And those a-synchronous days were great nap opportunities."

    • 2021 IndianShawnee Mission North High SchoolOverland Park, Kansas

      Theme: "Yeah This is Kinda"
      Adviser: Becky Tate - CJE
      Editors: Evan Whitaker, Matthew Cunningham, Alexis Kelley, Nevaeh Dull, Rylie Peterson
      Walsworth representative: John Kelley

      In their own words:

      "Finally starting school in September was actually kinda exciting.

      "We were ready to get into the swing of things after a 179-day summer.

      "Fall sports started, stopped, and started again, but at least online class was a consistent change from spring 2020.

      "And we were eager to go back to hybrid on Oct. 26 to finally see our friends, even if it was only two days a week.

      "And those a-synchronous days were great nap opportunities."

    1. Cover
    2. Opening
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Opening
    6. Divider
    7. Pages 32-33
    8. Divider
    9. Pages 92-93
    10. Pages 112-113
    11. People spread
    12. Closing
    13. Closing
  • 2021 OroCactus Canyon Junior High SchoolApache Junction, Arizona

    Theme: "Own It"
    Adviser: Jason Davis - CJE
    Editors: Isabella Rose Stewart, Anna Brownlee, Ragan Stoltz
    Walsworth representative: Shannon Williams

    In their own words:

    "We were on our own more than ever

    "Locked in our rooms. Alone at the kitchen table.

    "Being the first district in Arizona to open... Using quarantine to change our style and hair color... Recording our parts for the winter concerts in our bedroom... We tried it

    "Matching our masks to our outfits... Raising $627 for the American Cancer Society so Mr. D would have to kiss a pig... We rocked it

    "Having increased stress and anxiety... Trying to overcome the intimidation of the Zoom mute button... Getting called to the office and being worried we had to go home and quarantine... We felt it"

    • 2021 OroCactus Canyon Junior High SchoolApache Junction, Arizona

      Theme: "Own It"
      Adviser: Jason Davis - CJE
      Editors: Isabella Rose Stewart, Anna Brownlee, Ragan Stoltz
      Walsworth representative: Shannon Williams

      In their own words:

      "We were on our own more than ever

      "Locked in our rooms. Alone at the kitchen table.

      "Being the first district in Arizona to open... Using quarantine to change our style and hair color... Recording our parts for the winter concerts in our bedroom... We tried it

      "Matching our masks to our outfits... Raising $627 for the American Cancer Society so Mr. D would have to kiss a pig... We rocked it

      "Having increased stress and anxiety... Trying to overcome the intimidation of the Zoom mute button... Getting called to the office and being worried we had to go home and quarantine... We felt it"

    1. Cover
    2. Title page
    3. Opening
    4. Divider
    5. Pages 12-13
    6. Pages 30-31
    7. Divider
    8. People spread
    9. Club/Team photos
    10. Closing
  • 2021 MarauderMarcus High SchoolFlower Mound, Texas

    Theme: "XL"
    Adviser: Corey Hale
    Editor: Rebecca Jones
    Walsworth representative: Jill Chittum - MJE

    In their own words:

    "To say that students and staff this year experienced some extra concerns was an overstatement.

    "In years past, we didn't have to worry about masks, COVID-19, or being sent home for weeks on end. We didn't have to worry about keeping extra distance from our friends and family. We didn't have to worry about this new unknown.

    "But that all changed this year.

    ---

    "In our time here at Marcus, whether it be one year or four, we have excelled as a school and made our name known.

    "This year was our time to show how we adapt, how we rise over the troubles no matter how hard they hit us."

    • 2021 MarauderMarcus High SchoolFlower Mound, Texas

      Theme: "XL"
      Adviser: Corey Hale
      Editor: Rebecca Jones
      Walsworth representative: Jill Chittum - MJE

      In their own words:

      "To say that students and staff this year experienced some extra concerns was an overstatement.

      "In years past, we didn't have to worry about masks, COVID-19, or being sent home for weeks on end. We didn't have to worry about keeping extra distance from our friends and family. We didn't have to worry about this new unknown.

      "But that all changed this year.

      ---

      "In our time here at Marcus, whether it be one year or four, we have excelled as a school and made our name known.

      "This year was our time to show how we adapt, how we rise over the troubles no matter how hard they hit us."

    1. Cover
    2. Opening
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Opening
    6. Opening
    7. Opening
    8. Divider
    9. Pages 62-63
    10. Pages 98-99
    11. Closing
  • 2021 The ArenaLegacy High SchoolMansfield, Texas

    Theme: "Kinda Sorta Maybe"
    Advisers: Leland Mallett - CJE, and Rachel Dearinger
    Editor: Kristen Felan
    Walsworth representative: Jill Chittum - MJE

    In their own words:

    "We kinda knew this year would be different; there would be football, volleyball games and spirit weeks, but we knew there would be less spirit because many of our classmates would not be at school. We kinda knew some of us had made our last trip into the football stadium, but we also knew we had an opportunity to make new memories.

    ---

    "We sorta joined clubs through online calls and Teams meetings. We sorta volunteered, as small groups went into the community to pick up trash, deliver food and donate gifts to help those who we could through these hard times.

    ---

    "Maybe next year the stands will be packed tighter than ever. Maybe next year the world will go back to normal, students can go back to school, our families can come visit again, and we will appreciate all of the things we took for granted before our world changed."

    • 2021 The ArenaLegacy High SchoolMansfield, Texas

      Theme: "Kinda Sorta Maybe"
      Advisers: Leland Mallett - CJE, and Rachel Dearinger
      Editor: Kristen Felan
      Walsworth representative: Jill Chittum - MJE

      In their own words:

      "We kinda knew this year would be different; there would be football, volleyball games and spirit weeks, but we knew there would be less spirit because many of our classmates would not be at school. We kinda knew some of us had made our last trip into the football stadium, but we also knew we had an opportunity to make new memories.

      ---

      "We sorta joined clubs through online calls and Teams meetings. We sorta volunteered, as small groups went into the community to pick up trash, deliver food and donate gifts to help those who we could through these hard times.

      ---

      "Maybe next year the stands will be packed tighter than ever. Maybe next year the world will go back to normal, students can go back to school, our families can come visit again, and we will appreciate all of the things we took for granted before our world changed."

    1. Cover
    2. Opening (short-cut page)
    3. Opening (short-cut page)
    4. Opening (short-cut page)
    5. Divider
    6. Pages 12-13
    7. Divider
    8. Pages 98-99
    9. Pages 126-127
    10. People spread
    11. Club/Team photos
    12. Closing
  • 2021 CampusKiski Area High SchoolVandergrift, Pennsylvania

    Theme: "Breaking New Ground"
    Advisers: Sarah Gracey, John Swanson
    Editors: Bekah Fowler, Bailey Hamilton
    Walsworth representative: Cheryl Franzmann - CJE

    In their own words:

    "Changes defined our year with new hybrid schedules, a mask addition to the dress code, and yellow directional arrows snaking through the hallways. The years 2020 and 2021 were unprecedented. A virtual musical performed cabaret-style, no Friday night lights, and walking to bathrooms a mile-and-a-half away from the classrooms encompassed a brand new type of school.

    ---

    "Difficulties infected school as we knew it, much like the contagious coronavirus itself. However, through collaboration and compassion, students and staff made the most of a tough situation. Yearbooks remained a traditional rite of passage, but 2020-2021 became anything but traditional. The yearbook staff and advisers hoped this record book served as a reflection where students 'Broke New Ground.'"

    • 2021 CampusKiski Area High SchoolVandergrift, Pennsylvania

      Theme: "Breaking New Ground"
      Advisers: Sarah Gracey, John Swanson
      Editors: Bekah Fowler, Bailey Hamilton
      Walsworth representative: Cheryl Franzmann - CJE

      In their own words:

      "Changes defined our year with new hybrid schedules, a mask addition to the dress code, and yellow directional arrows snaking through the hallways. The years 2020 and 2021 were unprecedented. A virtual musical performed cabaret-style, no Friday night lights, and walking to bathrooms a mile-and-a-half away from the classrooms encompassed a brand new type of school.

      ---

      "Difficulties infected school as we knew it, much like the contagious coronavirus itself. However, through collaboration and compassion, students and staff made the most of a tough situation. Yearbooks remained a traditional rite of passage, but 2020-2021 became anything but traditional. The yearbook staff and advisers hoped this record book served as a reflection where students 'Broke New Ground.'"

    1. Cover
    2. Title page
    3. Opening
    4. Pages 36-37
    5. People spread
    6. Divider
    7. Club/Team photos
    8. Pages 166-167
    9. Pages 188-189
    10. Closing
  • 2021 The Round-UpWoodland Junior High SchoolFayetteville, Arkansas

    Theme: "It's the ____ for me."
    Adviser: Andrew Young - CJE
    Editor: Ruby Templeton
    Walsworth representative: Jenny Whightsil - CJE

    In their own words:

    "You've probably seen it scrolling through your 'For You' page on TikTok. Maybe you used it to roast your friends and problematic influencers. Although it's typically used to point out the negatives, who says we can't look at the positives too? How would you fill in, 'It's the _______ for me?'

    "Before we walked through the doors in August, there was ANTICIPATION and anxiety towards how the school would look in a pandemic. Even the Arkansas Department of Education was UNDECIDED about how everything would look, which is why they pushed the start date back two weeks.

    ___

    "ADJUSTMENTS were made for summer practices to take place... Volleyball players had specific partners to stand on, they even had practiced canceled one day because of COVID-19 concerns. The football team showed ENDURANCE, through the heat of July practices.

    "These are the words we chose to fill in the blanks.

    • 2021 The Round-UpWoodland Junior High SchoolFayetteville, Arkansas

      Theme: "It's the ____ for me."
      Adviser: Andrew Young - CJE
      Editor: Ruby Templeton
      Walsworth representative: Jenny Whightsil - CJE

      In their own words:

      "You've probably seen it scrolling through your 'For You' page on TikTok. Maybe you used it to roast your friends and problematic influencers. Although it's typically used to point out the negatives, who says we can't look at the positives too? How would you fill in, 'It's the _______ for me?'

      "Before we walked through the doors in August, there was ANTICIPATION and anxiety towards how the school would look in a pandemic. Even the Arkansas Department of Education was UNDECIDED about how everything would look, which is why they pushed the start date back two weeks.

      ___

      "ADJUSTMENTS were made for summer practices to take place... Volleyball players had specific partners to stand on, they even had practiced canceled one day because of COVID-19 concerns. The football team showed ENDURANCE, through the heat of July practices.

      "These are the words we chose to fill in the blanks.

    1. Cover
    2. Title page
    3. Opening
    4. Divider
    5. Pages 14-15
    6. Divider
    7. Pages 44-45
    8. Pages 60-61
    9. People spread
    10. Closing
  • 2021 SagaShawnee Mission West High SchoolOverland Park, Kansas

    Theme: "Layers"
    Adviser: Amy Morgan
    Editors: Maddie Casey, Haille Cooper, Kara Stephan
    Walsworth representative: John Kelley

    In their own words:

    "When the year started all of your stress layered on. You missed clubs, sports, and memories you would have made. You had no pep assemblies or open lunch. You couldn't stand in the student section for Friday night football with your friends.

    "School looked different than ever before. You were completely virtual with every class and club. But the good, the bad, the ugly you moved on knowing you made the most of what you had. You conquered the layers of emotions and challenges you faced. The negative did not tear down your hope for a 'normal' school year. And in the end you overcame."

    • 2021 SagaShawnee Mission West High SchoolOverland Park, Kansas

      Theme: "Layers"
      Adviser: Amy Morgan
      Editors: Maddie Casey, Haille Cooper, Kara Stephan
      Walsworth representative: John Kelley

      In their own words:

      "When the year started all of your stress layered on. You missed clubs, sports, and memories you would have made. You had no pep assemblies or open lunch. You couldn't stand in the student section for Friday night football with your friends.

      "School looked different than ever before. You were completely virtual with every class and club. But the good, the bad, the ugly you moved on knowing you made the most of what you had. You conquered the layers of emotions and challenges you faced. The negative did not tear down your hope for a 'normal' school year. And in the end you overcame."

    1. Cover
    2. Title Page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Opening
    6. Divider
    7. Pages 58-59
    8. Pages 110-111
    9. Pages 158-159
    10. Divider
    11. Club/Team photos
    12. Closing
  • 2021 BeaconCalvary Day SchoolSavannah, Georgia

    Theme: "Imprint"
    Adviser: Tiffany Kittles
    Editors: Emma Hearn, Emma Beasley
    Walsworth representative: Geri Johnson McCall

    In their own words:

    "Wherever we go, we leave an imprint.

    "Like footprints in the sand,
    Or stars in the night sky
    We leave our mark,
    A legacy,
    To be remembered by generations to come.

    "On our journey
    Through our years of friday night lights
    Newspaper worknights to make deadlines
    Musical premiers on a Thursday evening
    Traveling to volleyball games in Atlanta
    Long afternoon Marching band practices
    AP statistics homework
    Worship Team practices at 7:15 in the morning
    We discover who we are
    And the imprint our school
    Leaves on us."

    • 2021 BeaconCalvary Day SchoolSavannah, Georgia

      Theme: "Imprint"
      Adviser: Tiffany Kittles
      Editors: Emma Hearn, Emma Beasley
      Walsworth representative: Geri Johnson McCall

      In their own words:

      "Wherever we go, we leave an imprint.

      "Like footprints in the sand,
      Or stars in the night sky
      We leave our mark,
      A legacy,
      To be remembered by generations to come.

      "On our journey
      Through our years of friday night lights
      Newspaper worknights to make deadlines
      Musical premiers on a Thursday evening
      Traveling to volleyball games in Atlanta
      Long afternoon Marching band practices
      AP statistics homework
      Worship Team practices at 7:15 in the morning
      We discover who we are
      And the imprint our school
      Leaves on us."

    1. Opening
    2. Opening
    3. Opening
    4. Divider
    5. Pages 24-25
    6. Pages 46-47
    7. Divider
    8. Pages 132-133
    9. Pages 252-253
    10. Club/Team photos
    11. Closing
  • 2021 ProwlerMillard West High SchoolOmaha, Nebraska

    Theme: "You Can't Stop Us"
    Adviser: Mark Hilburn
    Walsworth representative: Greg Adams

    In their own words:

    "2020. Certainly not the 2020 vision we expected. When we always had to double check before leaving the house that we had our mask. When toilet paper companies flourished, while many small businesses were forced to close. When six feet became more than just a mere reference to those underground. When we bought hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes in bulk. One where, before, we only thought of masks as something doctors wore in the operating room.

    "A year of uncertainty, of firsts, of living day by day, never knowing what tomorrow held. A year many people experienced a global pandemic for the first time. A year unlike any other.

    ---

    "Anybody and everybody was affected by COVID-19. However, despite all of these obstacles, we looked on the bright side of the pandemic and used the new opportunities given to our advantage. Not even a pandemic could stop us."

    • 2021 ProwlerMillard West High SchoolOmaha, Nebraska

      Theme: "You Can't Stop Us"
      Adviser: Mark Hilburn
      Walsworth representative: Greg Adams

      In their own words:

      "2020. Certainly not the 2020 vision we expected. When we always had to double check before leaving the house that we had our mask. When toilet paper companies flourished, while many small businesses were forced to close. When six feet became more than just a mere reference to those underground. When we bought hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes in bulk. One where, before, we only thought of masks as something doctors wore in the operating room.

      "A year of uncertainty, of firsts, of living day by day, never knowing what tomorrow held. A year many people experienced a global pandemic for the first time. A year unlike any other.

      ---

      "Anybody and everybody was affected by COVID-19. However, despite all of these obstacles, we looked on the bright side of the pandemic and used the new opportunities given to our advantage. Not even a pandemic could stop us."

    1. Cover
    2. Opening
    3. Divider
    4. Pages 6-7
    5. Pages 14-15
    6. Divider
    7. Pages 152-153
    8. People spread
  • 2021 HauberkShawnee Mission East High SchoolPrairie Village, Kansas

    Theme: "Pivotal"
    Adviser: Dow Tate
    Editors: Aislinn Sullivan, Katheryn Nachtigal, Olivia Johnson
    Walsworth representative: John Kelley

    In their own words:

    "Every year, high schoolers say that we're living in a year we won't forget. But this year - more than ever - it rings true. This wasn't a typical year. This was our pivotal year. This was the high school year that we will remember, the year that will stick out.

    "This year - more than ever - our lives have pivoted.

    ---

    "This isn't our typical book, but this wasn't our typical year. When we walked out of the doors on May 29, we were on a completely different path than the one we started on. Whether you've shifted so slightly you can barely tell, or your life has done a full 180 - you've changed, we've changed.

    "These 492 pages are our story. Every page gives us the moments that have changed us - our pivotal moments."

    • 2021 HauberkShawnee Mission East High SchoolPrairie Village, Kansas

      Theme: "Pivotal"
      Adviser: Dow Tate
      Editors: Aislinn Sullivan, Katheryn Nachtigal, Olivia Johnson
      Walsworth representative: John Kelley

      In their own words:

      "Every year, high schoolers say that we're living in a year we won't forget. But this year - more than ever - it rings true. This wasn't a typical year. This was our pivotal year. This was the high school year that we will remember, the year that will stick out.

      "This year - more than ever - our lives have pivoted.

      ---

      "This isn't our typical book, but this wasn't our typical year. When we walked out of the doors on May 29, we were on a completely different path than the one we started on. Whether you've shifted so slightly you can barely tell, or your life has done a full 180 - you've changed, we've changed.

      "These 492 pages are our story. Every page gives us the moments that have changed us - our pivotal moments."

    1. Cover
    2. Title page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Divider
    6. Pages 32-33
    7. Pages 44-45
    8. Pages 50-51
    9. Divider
    10. Pages 72-73
    11. Pages 96-97
    12. Pages 248-249
  • 2021 El CorazonEl Camino Real Charter High SchoolWoodland Hills, California

    Theme: "This is Real"
    Adviser: Samantha Lasarow - CJE
    Editor: David Dablo
    Walsworth representative: Erin Stoskopf

    In their own words:

    "This is finally starting to set in, and you're realizing it - that this is our new reality.

    "Masks became such a big part of our lives that some of us even had our go-to's, like the ones sophomore Lilly Karzen's grandma made for her, or the school-branded ones you could always see junior David Rittenhouse wearing.

    "And don't get us started about Microsoft Teams. Whether we felt comfortable turning our cameras on during online class, like freshman Felipe Barrera-Macal, or whether we signed the petition against requiring cameras, like senior Nathan Schaffer, we saw our screen time skyrocket.

    "Kinda crazy how much has changed, right?"

    • 2021 El CorazonEl Camino Real Charter High SchoolWoodland Hills, California

      Theme: "This is Real"
      Adviser: Samantha Lasarow - CJE
      Editor: David Dablo
      Walsworth representative: Erin Stoskopf

      In their own words:

      "This is finally starting to set in, and you're realizing it - that this is our new reality.

      "Masks became such a big part of our lives that some of us even had our go-to's, like the ones sophomore Lilly Karzen's grandma made for her, or the school-branded ones you could always see junior David Rittenhouse wearing.

      "And don't get us started about Microsoft Teams. Whether we felt comfortable turning our cameras on during online class, like freshman Felipe Barrera-Macal, or whether we signed the petition against requiring cameras, like senior Nathan Schaffer, we saw our screen time skyrocket.

      "Kinda crazy how much has changed, right?"

    1. Cover
    2. Title page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Opening
    6. Divider
    7. Pages 18-19
    8. Divider
    9. Pages 46-47
    10. Pages 134-135
    11. People spread
    12. Closing
  • 2021 Wolf’s EyeOswego East High SchoolOswego, Illinois

    Theme: "It's Up to Us"
    Adviser: Colleen Calvey
    Editors: Isabella Mendoza, Kylie Eggert
    Walsworth representative: Mary Slater - CJE

    In their own words:

    "We knew this year was different before it began.

    "Instead of catching up with friends, roaming the halls, and starting in the building at 7:20 am, we roll out of bed and join our GO LIVE! Meets at 8:00 am. Still in our pajamas.

    "Internet problems and technical difficulties interrupt instruction and become the excuse of the year. Teachers do their best to get to know us in the remote setting as some of us hide behind Google icons and views of our ceiling fans.

    "They gave us a purpose in unmuting our mics, turning on our cameras and participating in class. Whether it was choosing between learning in-person or staying remote, understanding the Phase 1 hybrid schedule, or keeping track of contact days, we knew it was up to us to choose how we adapt."

    • 2021 Wolf’s EyeOswego East High SchoolOswego, Illinois

      Theme: "It's Up to Us"
      Adviser: Colleen Calvey
      Editors: Isabella Mendoza, Kylie Eggert
      Walsworth representative: Mary Slater - CJE

      In their own words:

      "We knew this year was different before it began.

      "Instead of catching up with friends, roaming the halls, and starting in the building at 7:20 am, we roll out of bed and join our GO LIVE! Meets at 8:00 am. Still in our pajamas.

      "Internet problems and technical difficulties interrupt instruction and become the excuse of the year. Teachers do their best to get to know us in the remote setting as some of us hide behind Google icons and views of our ceiling fans.

      "They gave us a purpose in unmuting our mics, turning on our cameras and participating in class. Whether it was choosing between learning in-person or staying remote, understanding the Phase 1 hybrid schedule, or keeping track of contact days, we knew it was up to us to choose how we adapt."

    1. Cover
    2. Title Page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Pages 16-17
    6. Divider
    7. People spread
    8. Pages 150-151
    9. Pages 176-177
    10. Pages 208-209
    11. Closing
  • 2021 TartanHomestead High SchoolMequon, Wisconsin

    Theme: "Go With the Flow"
    Adviser: Rachel Rauch
    Editors: Hannah Kennedy, Annie Brown
    Walsworth representative: Cindy Wandschneider

    In their own words:

    "Unpredictable. Unprecedented. Unique. No one knew in the spring of 2020 what the upcoming school year would bring.

    "We had last walked the halls of Homestead on March 12 of 2020 unsure of when we would return to 5000 W. Mequon Road. In mid August, the school board decided that we would begin our school year virtually, establishing a year of give and take.

    "As we Zoomed into our first day at 8:25 a.m., from the comfort of our beds, we learned all about a foreign system called Canvas. We greeted classmates through the screens of computers and adapted to three-hour long classes.

    ---

    "We welcomed a 2021 that was sure to present a wealth of new change and challenge alike, as it slowly became impossible to ignore our constant state of whiplash. Both globally and locally, we were jerked in every possible direction."

    • 2021 TartanHomestead High SchoolMequon, Wisconsin

      Theme: "Go With the Flow"
      Adviser: Rachel Rauch
      Editors: Hannah Kennedy, Annie Brown
      Walsworth representative: Cindy Wandschneider

      In their own words:

      "Unpredictable. Unprecedented. Unique. No one knew in the spring of 2020 what the upcoming school year would bring.

      "We had last walked the halls of Homestead on March 12 of 2020 unsure of when we would return to 5000 W. Mequon Road. In mid August, the school board decided that we would begin our school year virtually, establishing a year of give and take.

      "As we Zoomed into our first day at 8:25 a.m., from the comfort of our beds, we learned all about a foreign system called Canvas. We greeted classmates through the screens of computers and adapted to three-hour long classes.

      ---

      "We welcomed a 2021 that was sure to present a wealth of new change and challenge alike, as it slowly became impossible to ignore our constant state of whiplash. Both globally and locally, we were jerked in every possible direction."

    1. Cover
    2. Title Page
    3. Opening
    4. Divider
    5. Pages 10-11
    6. Divider
    7. Pages 48-49
    8. Club/Team photos
    9. People spread
    10. Closing
  • 2021 The LionMcKinney High SchoolMcKinney, Texas

    Theme: "It's Like This"
    Adviser: Alyssa Boehringer - CJE
    Editors: Sydney Caldwell, Kayla Montoya, Leah Boatman
    Walsworth representative: Jill Chittum - MJE

    In their own words:

    "We didn't know what this year was going to look like. We knew we were going to face challenges, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to do virtual learning for the first three weeks of school. And even when we came back, we had to social distance and wear masks.

    "One day, we would see our classmate, and the next day we learned we wouldn't see them for two weeks because they had to quarantine.

    "But some things were still familiar. Comforting even. We still had to choose between dual credit and AP classes. We still got to prick our finger for the blood lab in forensics. We still took notes and filled out college applications. We still had Mr. Bruck telling us we had "one minute to get to class." We still had football season and homecoming. We still had each other."

    • 2021 The LionMcKinney High SchoolMcKinney, Texas

      Theme: "It's Like This"
      Adviser: Alyssa Boehringer - CJE
      Editors: Sydney Caldwell, Kayla Montoya, Leah Boatman
      Walsworth representative: Jill Chittum - MJE

      In their own words:

      "We didn't know what this year was going to look like. We knew we were going to face challenges, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to do virtual learning for the first three weeks of school. And even when we came back, we had to social distance and wear masks.

      "One day, we would see our classmate, and the next day we learned we wouldn't see them for two weeks because they had to quarantine.

      "But some things were still familiar. Comforting even. We still had to choose between dual credit and AP classes. We still got to prick our finger for the blood lab in forensics. We still took notes and filled out college applications. We still had Mr. Bruck telling us we had "one minute to get to class." We still had football season and homecoming. We still had each other."

    1. Cover
    2. Title page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Divider
    6. Pages 24-25
    7. Pages 28-29
    8. Divider
    9. Pages 104-105
    10. People spread
    11. Club/Team photos
  • 2021 LairShawnee Mission Northwest High SchoolShawnee, Kansas

    Theme: "We'll Let You Know"
    Adviser: Susan Massy
    Editors: Maggie Dolinar, Teagan Vanblarcom
    Walsworth representative: John Kelley

    In their own words:

    “Turn on your cameras. You’re muted.

    “We went from nonstop talking in class, to silence over Webex in a matter of months.

    “We suffered the frustrations of home Wi-Fi not working and tried to find the motivation to get out of bed but realized we didn’t even need to.

    “The days were never-ending: class after class spent staring at a screen

    “Going to assemblies through the computer

    “And Facetiming friends during lunch (just not the same as seeing them in person).

    “So much was missing”

    • 2021 LairShawnee Mission Northwest High SchoolShawnee, Kansas

      Theme: "We'll Let You Know"
      Adviser: Susan Massy
      Editors: Maggie Dolinar, Teagan Vanblarcom
      Walsworth representative: John Kelley

      In their own words:

      “Turn on your cameras. You’re muted.

      “We went from nonstop talking in class, to silence over Webex in a matter of months.

      “We suffered the frustrations of home Wi-Fi not working and tried to find the motivation to get out of bed but realized we didn’t even need to.

      “The days were never-ending: class after class spent staring at a screen

      “Going to assemblies through the computer

      “And Facetiming friends during lunch (just not the same as seeing them in person).

      “So much was missing”

    1. Cover
    2. Title Page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Opening
    6. Pages 20-21
    7. Theme spread
    8. Pages 80-81
    9. Theme spread
    10. Pages 142-143
    11. Pages 184-185
    12. People spread
  • 2021 OdysseyUniversity High SchoolOrange City, Florida

    Theme: "It's a Lot"
    Adviser: Courtney Kohler-Hanks - CJE
    Editors: Chloe Evers, Sydney Hansen
    Walsworth representative: Tracy de la Feuillez – CJE

    In their own words:

    “It’s a lot.

    “Nothing surprises us anymore. I mean, how could it when our AC went out the first week of school and people were slipping in the hallways? Hope Ms. Schottler’s okay.

    “Or how about when our schedules literally changed overnight?

    “Those temperature checks, man. They made us late at least three times this month. Those lines are always long.”

    ---

    “Even our live presentations for criminal justice didn’t happen. The stupid screen froze.

    “Group work? A thing of the past. Paper assignments? What are those? At least we are helping the environment.

    “So much didn’t happen, but it somehow still felt like a lot. Maybe TOO much.”

    • 2021 OdysseyUniversity High SchoolOrange City, Florida

      Theme: "It's a Lot"
      Adviser: Courtney Kohler-Hanks - CJE
      Editors: Chloe Evers, Sydney Hansen
      Walsworth representative: Tracy de la Feuillez – CJE

      In their own words:

      “It’s a lot.

      “Nothing surprises us anymore. I mean, how could it when our AC went out the first week of school and people were slipping in the hallways? Hope Ms. Schottler’s okay.

      “Or how about when our schedules literally changed overnight?

      “Those temperature checks, man. They made us late at least three times this month. Those lines are always long.”

      ---

      “Even our live presentations for criminal justice didn’t happen. The stupid screen froze.

      “Group work? A thing of the past. Paper assignments? What are those? At least we are helping the environment.

      “So much didn’t happen, but it somehow still felt like a lot. Maybe TOO much.”

    1. Cover
    2. Title Page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Divider
    6. Pages 16-17
    7. Pages 22-23
    8. Pages 36-37
    9. Divider
    10. People spread
    11. Club/Team photos
    12. Closing
  • 2021 The ClipperKearney High SchoolKearney, Missouri

    Theme: "Can't Stop Us"
    Adviser: Karen Johnson
    Editor: Kaylin Higgins
    Walsworth representative: John Kelley

    In their own words:

    “Can’t watch our sports teams. No senior Joey Perdue leading the student section. Can’t hang out. But when we do, masks are required. Can’t have homecoming.

    “Can’t have a normal school year. No band leading off the parade directed by senior drum majors Joe Ewer and Trystan Lickteig. We watch a virtual assembly instead.

    ---

    “Stop thinking about ‘the old normal.’ We have to focus on the ‘new normal.’ Stop fighting how to get our work done.

    ---

    “We came together. We facetimed each other for help… We did fake HoCo. We got dressed up, took the pics, went to dinner, but had no dance. Whether we were KSD Connect, in person, or struggling with virtual school at home, we were #KSD Better Together.”

    • 2021 The ClipperKearney High SchoolKearney, Missouri

      Theme: "Can't Stop Us"
      Adviser: Karen Johnson
      Editor: Kaylin Higgins
      Walsworth representative: John Kelley

      In their own words:

      “Can’t watch our sports teams. No senior Joey Perdue leading the student section. Can’t hang out. But when we do, masks are required. Can’t have homecoming.

      “Can’t have a normal school year. No band leading off the parade directed by senior drum majors Joe Ewer and Trystan Lickteig. We watch a virtual assembly instead.

      ---

      “Stop thinking about ‘the old normal.’ We have to focus on the ‘new normal.’ Stop fighting how to get our work done.

      ---

      “We came together. We facetimed each other for help… We did fake HoCo. We got dressed up, took the pics, went to dinner, but had no dance. Whether we were KSD Connect, in person, or struggling with virtual school at home, we were #KSD Better Together.”

    1. Cover
    2. Title Page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Opening
    6. Pages 14-15
    7. Pages 20-21
    8. Divider
    9. Pages 30-31
    10. Divider
    11. Pages 100-101
    12. People spread
    13. Closing
  • 2021 The StampedeJ.W. Mitchell High SchoolTrinity, Florida

    Theme: "Watch What Happens"
    Adviser: Susan McNulty
    Editors: Sophia Henges, Jillian Misemer
    Walsworth representative: Sabrina Schmitz - CJE

    In their own words:

    “For the final three months of last school year, we watched the world be put on hold. It was definitely not what we planned, but you know we made it work. We spent a lot of time at Starkey Market, or at Fred Howard watching the sunset. Oh wait, the beach is now open? Yep, and so is school.

    ---

    “A lot has changed, but there’s always something new happening in Trinity. And we thrive on excitement. First football cancelled because of quarantine? At least we have the Hoco Game. Watch Nicholas Fairbank’s (’21) brother walk his Fathead across the field.

    “Every year is unpredictable. We will just have to take risks and watch what happens.”

    • 2021 The StampedeJ.W. Mitchell High SchoolTrinity, Florida

      Theme: "Watch What Happens"
      Adviser: Susan McNulty
      Editors: Sophia Henges, Jillian Misemer
      Walsworth representative: Sabrina Schmitz - CJE

      In their own words:

      “For the final three months of last school year, we watched the world be put on hold. It was definitely not what we planned, but you know we made it work. We spent a lot of time at Starkey Market, or at Fred Howard watching the sunset. Oh wait, the beach is now open? Yep, and so is school.

      ---

      “A lot has changed, but there’s always something new happening in Trinity. And we thrive on excitement. First football cancelled because of quarantine? At least we have the Hoco Game. Watch Nicholas Fairbank’s (’21) brother walk his Fathead across the field.

      “Every year is unpredictable. We will just have to take risks and watch what happens.”

    1. Cover
    2. Title Page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Pages 12-13
    6. Pages 16-17
    7. Divider
    8. Pages 28-29
    9. Pages 40-41
    10. Pages 54-55
    11. Divider
    12. Clubs
    13. Closing
  • 2021 Drake LairDrake Middle SchoolArvada, Colorado

    Theme: "Bring it."
    Adviser: Laurel Wicke
    Editor: Kayla Grenwis
    Walsworth representative: Andrew Ross

    In their own words:

    “Bring us back to school!

    “It’s all we want. Well, that the ability to see our friends again.

    “Who knew it could be possible to attend school from the couch? Not us… until now.

    “There’s a lot of things we’re gonna learn, like the amount of time we’d be spending on Tik Tok, the frustration that comes with a mute button, and the importance of self care and support.

    “We’ve got a lot head of us. And we’ll deal with it all.”

    • 2021 Drake LairDrake Middle SchoolArvada, Colorado

      Theme: "Bring it."
      Adviser: Laurel Wicke
      Editor: Kayla Grenwis
      Walsworth representative: Andrew Ross

      In their own words:

      “Bring us back to school!

      “It’s all we want. Well, that the ability to see our friends again.

      “Who knew it could be possible to attend school from the couch? Not us… until now.

      “There’s a lot of things we’re gonna learn, like the amount of time we’d be spending on Tik Tok, the frustration that comes with a mute button, and the importance of self care and support.

      “We’ve got a lot head of us. And we’ll deal with it all.”

    1. Cover
    2. Title Page
    3. Opening
    4. Pages 20-21
    5. Pages 30-31
    6. Pages 38-39
    7. Pages 48-49
    8. Divider
    9. Pages 66-67
    10. Closing
  • 2021 SigmaEastern Lebanon County High SchoolMyerstown, Pennsylvania

    Theme: "Phases"
    Adviser: Jon Bickel
    Editors: Lucy Bickel, Alec Hartzell, Georgia Martin, Emily Ulrich
    Walsworth representative: Stephanie Streicher

    In their own words:

    “We’re in an awkward phase… Somewhere in the middle of a major school renovation, Recovery from a global pandemic, And a fight for social justice around the world.

    “We don’t know what the future will hold… One-way hallways? Masks forever? More political turmoil? But we know that whatever happens, we will persevere.

    “Everyone says that we are the future, but we are the present. This is our time to shine and have our voices heard. Nothing will stop our friendships even when we’re separated onto the Blue and Gold teams, or becoming section champions in Field Hockey, Girls’ Soccer and Football, or crowning the first quarantined Homecoming Queen, even if it is via Zoom.

    ---

    “We are strong, We are powerful, and whatever happens… This is our phase."

    • 2021 SigmaEastern Lebanon County High SchoolMyerstown, Pennsylvania

      Theme: "Phases"
      Adviser: Jon Bickel
      Editors: Lucy Bickel, Alec Hartzell, Georgia Martin, Emily Ulrich
      Walsworth representative: Stephanie Streicher

      In their own words:

      “We’re in an awkward phase… Somewhere in the middle of a major school renovation, Recovery from a global pandemic, And a fight for social justice around the world.

      “We don’t know what the future will hold… One-way hallways? Masks forever? More political turmoil? But we know that whatever happens, we will persevere.

      “Everyone says that we are the future, but we are the present. This is our time to shine and have our voices heard. Nothing will stop our friendships even when we’re separated onto the Blue and Gold teams, or becoming section champions in Field Hockey, Girls’ Soccer and Football, or crowning the first quarantined Homecoming Queen, even if it is via Zoom.

      ---

      “We are strong, We are powerful, and whatever happens… This is our phase."

    1. Cover
    2. Title Page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Divider
    6. Pages 22-23
    7. Pages 66-67
    8. Pages 84-85
    9. People spread
    10. Back Endsheet
  • 2021 PantherH.B. Plant High SchoolTampa, Florida

    Theme: "Who Would've Thought"
    Adviser: Christina Porcelli
    Editors: Logan Black, Savannah Chalmers, Erin Moffitt
    Walsworth representative: Sabrina Schmitz - CJE

    In their own words:

    “Who Would’ve Thought

    “That school would be back in session, but not until the end of August, and on Zoom for a virtual first week of learning?

    “Six-feet suddenly held weight as a universal measurement and dictated the distance between classroom desks and lunchroom seats. Tik-tok filled the time that we once spent studying and playing sports. It even gave Sebastian Mitchell (9) the opportunity to gain fame on the app."

    ---

    “No One Would’ve Thought

    “That PHS would get a break from being lit on fire, pep rallies would be canceled, and E-Board would have to plan events with social distancing in mind.

    “Cross country would win their 12th state championship title, and chorus members like Tatiana Coll (10) would keep singing, but from behind face shields.

    “Masks would hang beside the parking decals in the student lots, and hand sanitizer would be the defining smell in teachers’ classrooms. Yes, South Hall would still reek."

    • 2021 PantherH.B. Plant High SchoolTampa, Florida

      Theme: "Who Would've Thought"
      Adviser: Christina Porcelli
      Editors: Logan Black, Savannah Chalmers, Erin Moffitt
      Walsworth representative: Sabrina Schmitz - CJE

      In their own words:

      “Who Would’ve Thought

      “That school would be back in session, but not until the end of August, and on Zoom for a virtual first week of learning?

      “Six-feet suddenly held weight as a universal measurement and dictated the distance between classroom desks and lunchroom seats. Tik-tok filled the time that we once spent studying and playing sports. It even gave Sebastian Mitchell (9) the opportunity to gain fame on the app."

      ---

      “No One Would’ve Thought

      “That PHS would get a break from being lit on fire, pep rallies would be canceled, and E-Board would have to plan events with social distancing in mind.

      “Cross country would win their 12th state championship title, and chorus members like Tatiana Coll (10) would keep singing, but from behind face shields.

      “Masks would hang beside the parking decals in the student lots, and hand sanitizer would be the defining smell in teachers’ classrooms. Yes, South Hall would still reek."

    1. Cover
    2. Opening
    3. Opening
    4. Pages 20-21
    5. Pages 52-53
    6. Pages 100-101
    7. Pages 108-109
    8. Divider
    9. Closing
  • 2021 LedoianAledo High SchoolAledo, Texas

    Theme: "It's About Time"
    Adviser: Emily Pyeatt Arnold - CJE
    Editors: Claire Kennedy, Ashlyn Vozeh
    Walsworth representative: Jill Chittum - MJE

    In their own words:

    “It’s about time.

    “That one time…

    “…we started the school year pumping the same hand sanitizer, walking the same halls, wiping down the same desks. But on different days.

    ---

    “…we sat in advisory confused after our passwords were leaked and reset to crazy combos. Time for a change.

    ---

    “…we make our way to the stadium to enjoy the first and last pep rally – six feet apart. Making up for lost time.

    ---

    “…we created this 75th anniversary Ledoian and explored our new normal. Because after all… it’s about time.”

    • 2021 LedoianAledo High SchoolAledo, Texas

      Theme: "It's About Time"
      Adviser: Emily Pyeatt Arnold - CJE
      Editors: Claire Kennedy, Ashlyn Vozeh
      Walsworth representative: Jill Chittum - MJE

      In their own words:

      “It’s about time.

      “That one time…

      “…we started the school year pumping the same hand sanitizer, walking the same halls, wiping down the same desks. But on different days.

      ---

      “…we sat in advisory confused after our passwords were leaked and reset to crazy combos. Time for a change.

      ---

      “…we make our way to the stadium to enjoy the first and last pep rally – six feet apart. Making up for lost time.

      ---

      “…we created this 75th anniversary Ledoian and explored our new normal. Because after all… it’s about time.”

    1. Cover
    2. Title Page
    3. Opening
    4. Opening
    5. Divider
    6. Pages 20-21
    7. Pages 24-25
    8. Pages 40-41
    9. Pages 62-63
    10. Divider
    11. Pages 108-109
    12. Pages 164-165
    13. Closing