What is a yearbook? (HISTORY)
What is a yearbook?
A book that documents one school year.
What is one main purpose of a yearbook?
To record memories and events from a school year that hold sentimental value.
What section introduces the theme and year?
THE COVER
Which role is responsible for taking photos?
Photographer
What platform are we using to create our yearbook?
PICTAVO AND CANVA
In what year was the first official bound yearbook in the U.S. created?
1806
Why do people often sign yearbooks?
To leave messages and remember friendships.
Which section shows everyday school moments and candids?
STUDENT LIFE
Who writes captions and stories?
Writer
What is the final submission deadline for our yearbook?
MAY 7TH 2026
Which university created the first official bound yearbook in the U.S.?
Yale University
Why are yearbooks considered historical records?
They preserve real people, events, and moments.
If the portraits section were missing, what part of the yearbook’s purpose would be lost?
Individual student representation and identification.
Which role checks spelling, names, and accuracy?
Editor
What comes first: designing pages or taking photos?
Taking photos
Why were silhouettes used instead of photographs in early yearbooks?
Cameras were not common or widely available.
How is a yearbook different from social media?
Yearbooks are permanent and do not disappear.
Why are yearbooks divided into sections instead of being random?
To organize information clearly and fairly.
Why is the editor’s job critical to the entire book?
One mistake affects the accuracy of the whole yearbook. They catch the mistakes.
Why can’t pages be finalized before captions and photos are complete?
Because content must be accurate before design is finished.
What makes Profiles of Part of the Class Graduated at Yale College historically important?
It was one of the first bound books created to permanently document a graduating class.
Two students disagree about a photo being included in the yearbook.
One student thinks it’s funny.
The other thinks it misrepresents them.
As a yearbook staff member, what should guide the final decision — and why does the purpose of a yearbook matter in that choice?
The final decision should be guided by the purpose of the yearbook, which is to accurately and respectfully document students and school life. Since a yearbook is a permanent record, the staff should prioritize fair representation over humor. Including a photo that misrepresents a student could negatively affect how they are remembered long after graduation, so responsibility and respect matter more than what seems funny in the moment.
Name 5 different parts of the yearbook.
Closing, Cover, Sports Section, Student Life, Clubs & Activities, Staff, Portraits.
How do all four roles work together to make a successful yearbook?
Photos, writing, editing, and design must all be accurate and organized to tell the story correctly.
What happens if one person misses deadlines during the yearbook process?
It can delay submission and waste all of our hard work.