These books were created using the highest standards of scholastic journalism, recording stories of the school year both visually and verbally from cover to cover.
The BEST OF books give a thorough record of the school and current year, using both photos and words. Their thoughtful designs and layouts throughout the book enhance and tie it all together into a masterpiece that is the best of 2024
THEME : The Answer
BOOKNAME : Tigerland
ADVISER : Freda Carraway
EDITORS : Masie Johnson and Georgia Sledge
REPRESENTATIVE : Tisha Nowak
The Tigerland team possesses “The AnsWEr” for showcasing sophisticated layouts that adhere to design principles, particularly in terms of dominance and consistency. Their typography design and the thoughtful incorporation of cut-outs on diagonally designed spreads are truly impressive. Creative well-done packages can be found on nearly every spread in this book.
Blended coverage on this student life page brings various group trips to life. The use of colored type in all body copy creates consistency on the spread.
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Take a look at this carefully designed package located in the bottom left corner. The use of simple rectangles effectively anchors the layered cutouts, adding a unique touch. Additionally, the small quote boxes on the left bring more student coverage to this spread.
The basketball cut-out that jumps outside the main image draws the viewer’s attention, while the two thoughtfully designed packages in the top right and bottom left expand the coverage beyond mere photos and captions.
Fort Worth, TX
THEME : That’s Just the Half of it
BOOKNAME : The Saint
ADVISER : Lauren McCauley-Moore
REPRESENTATIVE : Cheryl Posey
The Saint staff uses strategically placed shapes cutting layouts in portions to let us know “That’s just the half of it”. Colored triangles covering a fraction of a spread and white lines cutting dominant images in half created clear visual theme development.
This cohesive and straightforward layout highlights both Trends and Favorites, effectively combining two topics on a single spread. The balance between content and whitespace creates a clean and organized appearance.
This showstopper clearly displays the theme with two split images. This is a simple and effective layout design that ties into “That’s just the half of it”.
This layered pull quote design appears throughout the book, along with images that are segmented by white lines. This technique enhances the theme while preserving the integrity of the images themselves.
THEME : A Blockbuster Year
BOOKNAME : The Stripe
ADVISER : Amy Flanagan
EDITOR : Gracyn Craig
REPRESENTATIVE : Becky Goins
In The Stripe, you’ll discover graphic elements that reflect the 2024 movie theme. The book features thoughtful cutouts spotlighting individual students, creating a personal touch. Utilizing film strips, stars, and other movie-related graphics, the book beautifully unites to celebrate the students, who are truly the stars of the show!
Once more, we feature expertly crafted cutouts representing the
king and queen, complemented by MODS that enhance the overall layout. Extra cutouts that “pop” from the circles tie in with the popcorn graphic below, effectively reinforcing the theme.
Coverage of a unique student trip to the Dominican Republic to research coral restoration showcases “learning beyond Bardstown” and includes theme related graphical elements.
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Highlighting basketball players with cutouts in this spread enhances its visual appeal and elevates it beyond traditional square photo designs, while also showcasing various aspects of the season.
In line with the theme “Lights, Camera, Homecoming,” the coverage features a creative blend of different student cutouts combined into one cohesive element while also maintaining balance between square photos and cutouts throughout the spread.
THEME : For the Record
BOOKNAME : Cougar Pride
ADVISER : Krystle Lopez
EDITOR : Lorelei Harrison
REPRESENTATIVE : Tisha Nowak
The Cougar Pride staff upped their typography game in “For the Record”. Meticulously designed headlines can be found on nearly every spread in this retro-themed book. The visual theme is clear in wavy lines and nostalgic fonts.
This spread design deviates from the conventional diagonal layout with a single wavy line that divides the page in half. The incorporation of various cut-outs highlights the diverse movements of the gymnasts.
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This eye-catching layout showcases a silhouetted background image as the foundation of this layered design. The headline design ties in with the retro theme and complements the adjacent cut-out.
The headline and package design truly enhance this spread. It’s uncommon to see two featured stories on a single cohesive layout, but in this case, it works well.
Reading, PA
THEME : We Are Exeter
BOOKNAME : Pioneer
ADVISER : John White and Michelle Klusewitz
EDITORS : Ashlynn Stansberry & Olivia Rucker
REPRESENTATIVE : Carolyn Oldham
The Pioneer staff opted for a traditional book in “We are Exeter,” incorporating the X as a thoughtful element throughout the pages. As you browse through the book, you’ll notice the X subtly raised from the text, reinforcing the theme without detracting from the overall design. The thoughtful use of color and diverse text sizes brings together a cohesive package for 2024.
Selecting colors that enhance the photographs, along with a variety of headline styles, adds visual appeal to this spread. Additionally, the thoughtfully crafted captions effectively communicate the narrative of the 2024 yearbook staff.
The headline package highlights two big homecoming events - the parade and bonfire - featured in the spread while unifying them under the overarching theme of homecoming.
The incorporation of cutouts for the dominant element makes this a standout piece. The subtle “X” complements the main image while the subheading package designs remain cohesive, each narrating a distinct story from the 2024 volleyball season.
THEME : EST.
BOOKNAME : The Crusader
ADVISER : Jennifer Ryan
EDITORS : Ella Dollins and Christina Snyder
REPRESENTATIVE : Steve Ferguson
The Crusader uses classic type to create a clear, unified approach to book typography. A 70th school anniversary is commemorated but the book puts its primary focus on the students in the school this year. While there is a nod to the past in the form of school traditions and long-time personnel, a modern look is still clearly visible in the book. Historical photos are complemented by a chronological organization of the book.
Large, overlapping type in varying shades lend an air of class to the pages and blend with the
Muted earth tones inside the book complement the cover.
Statistics point out new information about the cheerleaders. A simple black and white photo adds to the visual variety.
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A wide variety of student ages are shown on the spread; typography shows keen knowledge of white space with justification toward the inside of the spread and copy ragged to the outside.
Research and good reporting show through here with student interviews and statistics on foreign languages used by students. Creative use of drop out backgrounds.
THEME : Read All About It
BOOKNAME : The Legacy
ADVISER : Hannah Berg
EDITORS : Gracie Quigley and Stella Quigley
REPRESENTATIVE : Peter Magelssen
“Read all about it” in the Legacy, where the team skillfully employed graphics and contrasting colors to convey the theme’s fluidity. By incorporating newspaper clippings on the cover, they effectively illustrated the theme throughout the publication. The vibrant pops of red on each spread not only create a sense of consistency but also enhance visual appeal.
The incorporation of a thick margin border is distinctive and visually attractive, while the layout adheres to all design principles.
This captivating closing spread showcases depth through layered photos, while the contrasting colors and varying text sizes draw the viewer’s attention effectively.
The newspaper clippings continue to contribute to the theme without being distracting. Thoughtfully designed modules and ample internal margins create an effective layout for the spread.
THEME : Along for the Ride
BOOKNAME : The Appalachian
ADVISER : Morgan Petree
REPRESENTATIVE : Ben Smith
The Appalachian staff took us “Along for the ride” through the 2023-2024 school year using creative spin-offs, well composed photos and elaborate story telling through extended quotes and well-written features.
The spin-off in A Trip Around the Sun is effectively utilized, linking this spread to the overarching theme, while extended quotes help convey the complete narrative behind each photo.
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In this layout, the designer transformed a conventional group page design by incorporating engaging packages that highlight students from each group.
A compelling feature story, accompanied by photos of athletes who made a difference this season, along with a strategically placed pull quote, truly captures the essence of this football season.
THEME : 24/7 365
BOOKNAME : Pantheon
ADVISER : Clare Ogle and Heather Doll
REPRESENTATIVE : Carolyn Oldham
The Pantheon team dedicated themselves around the clock, “24/7 365,” to this book, emphasizing the theme with vibrant broken circles. A simple shape adds immense vitality to the pages. Thoughtfully composed photographs paired with relevant text, along with careful use of color and typography, ensure a cohesive visual experience.
Sometimes
Connecting the daily routine to a timeline aligns seamlessly with the theme. The detailed captions and well-crafted narrative effectively outline the day’s events.
The colorful broken circles in the background complement the main photo in this spread, while the overall diagonal layout guides the viewer’s eye from left to right, ending with the well-crafted story.
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Incorporating circles around the students quoted in the MOD connects this page to the cover design and theme, while caption headers add a touch of sophistication to the design.
Four distinct packages on this layout come together to create a cohesive design that is simple to navigate. The dominant photo is cropped to show the circular shape from the roller coaster, connecting with the recurring theme found throughout the book.
THEME : Breakthrough
BOOKNAME : Acropolis
ADVISER : Lisa Pietropola and Hillary Jarvis
EDITORS : Emily Gallo
REPRESENTATIVE : Carolyn Oldham
The Acropolis team was able to “breakthrough” walls by incorporating solid color backgrounds that illustrate cracks in a sturdy surface. The consistent application of colors is evident throughout the book, highlighted by additional sidebar blocks and outlines surrounding the images.
By layering elements on this spread, you can bring all components closer together while maintaining generous outer margins and a good amount of whitespace.
The distinctive quote box design for these senior quotes serves as the foundation for this entire spread and provides a refreshing contrast to the standard layout of spreads.
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The purple backdrop, featuring cracks on the left, serves as the background for this layout, which incorporates extended captions, informative headings, and a simple list in the sidebar.
THEME : A Year Worth Watching
BOOKNAME : Chinquapin
ADVISER : Eryn Spears
EDITORS : McKenzie Williams & Harley Welling
REPRESENTATIVE : Lisa Leopard
The Chinquapin staff upped their game when taking on “A Year Worth Watching”. Using spin offs related to the big screen, a black and red color scheme and carefully thought out package designs, this staff was able to move a bit outside of the steaming media box.
Covering both cross country and
package design on the
right
The black background gives dramatic effect to this showstopper spread. The Hot Takes headline and subhead noting the cruel and unforgiving summer expertly ties back to the theme.
Even bloopers have a place in the book! Celebrate the hard work of the yearbook staff and tie it into the theme.
Here’s another perspective on single-page design. The visual theme is accentuated by the “forward” arrows in the background.
THEME : Under the Lights
BOOKNAME : Agromeck
ADVISER : Ray Black
EDITORS : Jermaine Hudson
REPRESENTATIVE : Kent Sutton
North Carolina University students and the community are seen “Under the Lights” in the 2023-2024 Agromeck. From start to finish, the primary and secondary coverage provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the year. The spreads include key stories along with detailed captions. Engaging interviews are evident through the compelling quotes featured throughout.
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This attention-grabbing spread is both dramatic and visually stunning. The incorporation of cutouts against a black background, along with text-wrapped body copy, comes together to form an impressive design.
The Agromeck staff’s take on a traditional spread pulls colors from the photos for use in their headline design, while the dominant photo bleeds off the page, further enhancing the photographers repetition technique.
Another showstopper spread in this book features a monochromatic color scheme that highlights various sports and campus organizations. The entire layout is tilted, yet it utilizes the space effectively.
THEME : It’s our...TIME
BOOKNAME : The Angeline
ADVISER : Allie Teta
REPRESENTATIVE : Becky Goins
The Angeline staff took a concept as simple as time and verbally carried this through their book with spin offs in their headlines and various caption heads. Thoughful use of the color red in typography created consistency throughout. “It’s our...TIME” is well thought out from beginning to end.
The distinct packages on this layout are clearly visible thanks to the generous internal margins and nearly symmetrical design. In particular, the package located at the bottom left stands out for its well-done design.
I will miss Mr. Wheatley's motivational talks because he makes us feel like anything is possible if we work hard enough. Anna Smith , senior
I will miss the connections and friends I have made throughout these past four years.
Emi-lee Howe, senior
I will miss the school spirit you feel when you walk through the halls.
Makena Lanham, senior
I will miss the close relationship I have with all my teachers. Angelina Pelayo, senior
I will miss the Friday cheer at lunch because it's something to look forward to, and it gets me excited for the weekend.
Anna Crispino, senior
I will miss seeing my best friends every day and talking with Mrs. Gardner during TEAM.
Morgan Keesaer, senior
I will miss the tight-knit community that we have.
Natalie Wagner, senior
Keeping with the theme of time, this showstopper spread takes a look back and discusses topics like long-time traditions, school uniforms, and changes in the building structure. The use of the black and white photo also creates nostalgia.
of 2024 shares what they'll miss most about
In another showstopper design, the typography truly captures attention, while the heading once more connects to the theme of time on the topic of senior memories.
THEME : For the Record
BOOKNAME : Ursus
ADVISER : Whitney Beyer
EDITORS : Editors Avry Earnshaw, Reese Reynolds, Maddie Warren, & Shay Shaw
REPRESENTATIVE : Becky Goins
With a playful, yet functional design that accommodates multiple easy to read packages per spread, the Ursus staff works with retro-style elements in “For the Record”. A groovy font combines with a serif on the cover and in the headlines while the rainbow graphic can be seen throughout leading the eye through the spread in most layouts.
Coverage is extensive on this spread with multiple athletes featured and the design pushing all whitespace to the our edges of the layout.
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This well designed spread features various school clubs including yoga, book club, weight lifting, and unified bears. Great use of lines to help lead you through the sections.
The retro aesthetic featured on this opening page introduces a playful theme, providing substantial coverage throughout.
Houston, TX
THEME : ReDefine
BOOKNAME : The Belltower
ADVISER : Kathrine Gilmer
EDITORS : Audrey Nguyen
REPRESENTATIVE : Milani Arguelles
By thinking creatively to “ReDefine” layouts, the Belltower staff produces sleek designs featuring thin lines that frame the main subjects in their prominent images, highlighting a specific aspect of the larger picture. The emphasis on perfection was evident in the meticulous and comprehensive coverage found in the 2023-2024 book.
Sleek design on this division page leads the viewer from the dominant image to the table of contents where typography design is on point.
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In this unique coverage of international students, the focus is on redefining the meaning of home in the well written write-ups for each student featured and quoted.
By stepping away from the traditional symmetrical portrait layout, this spread highlights thoughtfully crafted MODs, showcasing spacious internal margins that distinctly separate the featured staff.
- Maria Clara Almeida
THEME : Beyond the Horizon
BOOKNAME : Renaissance
ADVISER : Stephanie Russo
EDITORS : Katelynn Rabideau and Clair Dinh
REPRESENTATIVE : Stephanie Sherman
Suncoast High School leans into it’s Florida community by exemplifying bright, sunny colors and vivid graphics that remind you the sun. A choice of matte finish cover combined with an embossed high gloss theme statement demonstrate the theme verbally as well as visually. Key phrases are highlighted in the opening copy such as “beyond,” “further,” “surpass” and “new heights.”
A keen awareness of the rule of “less is more” when it comes to highlight
The lavender color is used three times on the spread in two headlines and a sidebar, and then as the color choice for caption headlines. Captions are creative and well researched, showing the work of good journalism students.
The always difficult to get swimming photo is a winner. We see the face clearly recognizable and the focus on the swimmer’s face. Statistics are informative for the reader, and the module with pictures clustered together is eye-appealing.
Many photos that might not have necessarily have been prominent elsewhere in the book are used here, highlighted 100+ students and giving the reader pause to look if they might be featured in one of these pics.
Once again statistics make the spread relevant to this year’s students. The staff followed through with the difficult task of tracking down out-of-country photos that were yearbook worthy. Additionally, the use of justified type to the inside and ragged type to the outside demonstrate a keen knowledge of type design.
UNIVERSITY
THEME : Lasting Impression
BOOKNAME : The Horned Frog
ADVISER : Mallory Odom
REPRESENTATIVE : Cheryl Posey
Fort Worth, TX
The Horned Frog team opted for vibrant pink and indigo shades throughout the book. These colors enhance bold visuals in prominent images, cut through the layouts, frame cutouts, incorporate headlines, and leave a “Lasting Impression.”
The bright lines surrounding the dominant cut out give a silhouette effect to this
The topic of the family dinner tradition at TCU includes extended captions and informative cap heads.
San Mateo, CA
THEME : How We Maverick
BOOKNAME : Tidal
ADVISER : LiAnn Yim
EDITORS : Mia Gonzales and Charlotte Stewart
REPRESENTATIVE : Tracy Noren
The Tidal staff plays off the watercolor look on their cover by using different shades of blue throughout the book. A full book link on the right page of every spread and spin off use in headlines creates theme consistency while the use of interactive spreads bring a call to action for readers in “This is How we Maverick”.
The Tidal staff’s take on a diagonally designed spread includes
use
The package on the bottom right makes great use of icons rather than photos to illustrate “By the numbers”.
runnin' through my mind - what's that sound? scan with spotify to rediscover social media’s trending sounds from the past year. #girldinner
the trends, songs, and viral moments we'll all remember from 2023!
what does that equal? ATE. this metaphorically refers to someone doing something well, or ‘eating’ it.
“you ate that”
Oxford word of the year! short for ‘charisma’, this refers to one’s romantic appeal or charm.
“he has serious rizz” short for ‘opposition’, this is someone you have to be on the lookout for.
“they're such an opp”
This unique interactive spread encourages readers to reflect on their resolutions and jot them down. How wonderful it will be to revisit these thoughts 20 years from now!
This headline design helps to start the trek through the spread/locations guiding the viewer from package to package. There is a nice balance of whitespace while still including a large amount of coverage.
“Get better at cooking” Update: “I cooked at least two times a week and it is something that has become a hobby that I very much enjoy.”
- Mia Turakhia (7)
“Less procrastination”
- Jerry Hui (7)
“Follow my passions and care about my work to the greatest extent”
- Natalie Deitcher (7)
“Fix my sleep schedule”
- Diana Park (7)
"Get more sleep" Update: "I failed, in fact now I have less sleep" - Iris Belfer (7)
“Drink more water”
- Isabella Zeng (7)
“Start running and lead up to a half marathon” Update: “We did not pull through...”
- Juniors Charlotte Stewart, Josie Belfer, and Vivi Levenberg
check if you have completed any of these in the new year! if not, think of these as inspiration for the rest of 2024.
Coral Gables, FL
BOOKNAME : IBIS
ADVISER : Randy Stano
EDITORS : Carolina Camus
REPRESENTATIVE : Steve Ferguson
The IBIS staff uses stunning photography to their advantage with simple showstopper spreads showcasing photos from bleed line to bleed line. Covering not only school but hitting on community and covering local hangout areas truly encompasses college life at the University of Miami.
Covering surrounding communities where students hang out help bring the city’s culture back to the book. The use of the 3D font and inset images on all the hang out spreads create unity in this section. The students walking past the mural is especially nice, tying the community to the student body.
This division page design is unique with the angled edges of the photos fitting them together like a puzzle and one cutout on the bottom left anchoring the table of contents.
The use of text wrap around the cut-out completes the story package. Sometimes less is more with a few great photographs telling the story of the year.
THEME : It’s All Part of the Equation
BOOKNAME : The Warrior
ADVISER : Faith Nellis
EDITORS : Sophie Buchmeier and Emma Noble
REPRESENTATIVE : John Pantelis
The Warrior staff leaned in to the numbers that related to the school year. Throughout the book there is type in the form of numbers along with lines and special effects to make the concept stand out for the reader. The odds, the weeks of school, the number of casts in the school play are all Part of the Equation.
The writing leans into more informative captions to tell the story of this page. The subtle use of the brackets from the cover are carried on to this spread, along with multiple subheads and even a graphic treatment of the folio that relates to the cover. Of course page numbers are treated as part of the equation!
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The yearbook staff found a tie in with numbers and equations again, using the story angle of two casts for the school play. In depth captions about cast members show that the staff is doing a great job doing the legwork of good yearbook journalism.
Overlapping text tie a powerful headline and a strong dominant photo together. Green and mint color tones are sprinkled tastefully around the spread. Even with the book leaning in on short, choppy worded headlines, a thoughtfully prepared subhead supports the main headline.
THEME : Our Moment in Time
BOOKNAME : The Prowler
ADVISER : Shirley Kelly
EDITORS : Connor Ruesch
REPRESENTATIVE : Kent Sutton
The Prowler expertly blended typography with striking photography by seamlessly integrating headline text into dominant images, taking the viewer’s precisely where it should go. The layouts maintain balance between graphics and text, featuring just the right touch of dramatic flair to capture their “Moment in Time.”
In another dramatic showstopper, the spotlight is on the student singer while surrounding packages tell the rest of the story.
The main image stands out as the focal point, bleeding beyond the top and bottom edges of the spread, while the vertical text used in the headline and subheadings complements the overall layout.
In this classic layout design, the embedded headline and the arrangement of clustered images guide the viewer in a clockwise motion directly to the story.
When a book is a page-turner, it’s so interesting that it’s difficult to put down. As a rule, yearbooks are page turners. Then what makes the reader stop turning pages?
A spread so different - in content and design - that it screams
“look at me!”
Ta ke some time to look at these showstopper spreads.
ADVISER : Elizabeth Metcalfe REPRESENTATIVE : Ben Smith
Tallahassee, FL
ADVISER : Deborah Mayer REPRESENTATIVE : Marvin Mayer
ADVISER : Dara Smith REPRESENTATIVE : Tisha Nowak
ADVISER : Austin Marsh REPRESENTATIVE : Ben Smith and Buff Edmonds
TN
When yearbook staff members stop referring to pages and start talking about spreads, they have earned their wings.
When planning and designing spreads, the staff focuses on the message and the content that supports it. Once the supporting material is established, it’s all about presentation: internal and external margins, dominance, color, graphics, headlines, copy, captions, modules, and more...
HIGH SCHOOL
Clearwater, FL
ADVISER
Kylie Aliberto
REPRESENTATIVE
John Pantelis
COLLEGE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
College Station, TX
ADVISER
Kimberly Rife
REPRESENTATIVE
Tisha Nowak
ADVISER
Julianne Jones
VA
REPRESENTATIVE
Hays, KS
ADVISER
Jessica Augustine
REPRESENTATIVE
Harrisonburg, VA
ADVISER
Joe Loyacano
REPRESENTATIVE
Kent Sutton
Lecanto, FL
ADVISER
Marcy Stitzel
REPRESENTATIVE
Steve Ferguson
Tallahassee, FL
Deborah Mayer REPRESENTATIVE
Marvin Mayer
You have hundreds, if not thousands, of images on your phone. Most of them are quickly taken shots because a quick photo is better than no photo at all.
photojournalism is different because the PHOTOGRAPHER seeks out photos to tell a story
Capturing a story in an image involves planning, patience, intuition, creativity, confidence and curiosity.
This middle school volleyball season started off strong with multiple wins, including sweeps against teams like Kinkaid and Second Baptist. The girls made so many memories with their teammates this year. Although every
Riha, and Maddie Agee. The amount of work and dedication they all have put in the team did not go unnoticed,
They include to-do lists, Q&As, quote collections, first-person anecdotes, fast facts, personality profiles, checklists, pull quotes, season highlights, timelines, how to’s, must haves, pro/con, top 10, best/worst. Look for some possibilities here to use in your 2026 book.
Tampa, FL
ADVISER
Jessica Ens
REPRESENTATIVE
John Pantelis
Clinton, TN
ADVISER
Jen Clotfelter
REPRESENTATIVE
Ben Smith
Fort Myers, FL
ADVISER
Nick Grey
REPRESENTATIVE
Steve Ferguson
Chilhowie, VA
ADVISER
Joey Blevins and Valerie Booth
REPRESENTATIVE
Ben Smith
Crystal River, FL
ADVISER
Suzie Martin
REPRESENTATIVE
Steve Ferguson
Houston, TX
ADVISER
Jill Hess
REPRESENTATIVE
Milani Arguelles
Natchitoches, LA
ADVISER
Eryn Spears
REPRESENTATIVE
Lisa Leopard
Taylorsville, KY
ADVISER
Whitney Beyer
REPRESENTATIVE
Becky Goins
hype-man
Ethan Walker (12) discusses pitches with Jason Giamboi (11). Ethan made it a routine to talk to his pitcher every inning. “I use that as a way to hype him up and get him ready,” Ethan said. fives all around
Hayden Neihoff (11)
post-gamecelebrations
varsity baseball players celebrate wins
After an inning, Brady King (12), Brady Chandler (10), Ethan Walker (12) and Carter Greenspan (12) celebrate with high-fives. The players kept in mind that a good mindset is an important component to playing well. “I think about how the team needed to focus and how we can secure the win,” Brady King said.
softball seniors share their postgame celebrations and routines
Seminole, FL
Candace Gilbert
REPRESENTATIVE
Steve Ferguson
“I'll go home and take a nice hot bath with bubbles of course, and I'd also order in some food."
Sara Jayne (12)
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We all talk after, and we all kind of celebrate or go out to eat."
Stella Rinehimer (12)
“ “
We have many plans to try and get food before or after our games to kind of celebrate and reward ourselves for a good job done."
Lily DeMara (12)
If it's a good game, we usually just pack up and compliment each other."
Natalia Castellon (12)
page by Kurtney Noncent, My Van & Isabella Vergin
Riviera Beach, FL
ADVISER
Stephanie Russo
REPRESENTATIVE
Stephanie Sherman
The visual area at the back of your brain comprises 30% of your cortex.
as
a visually oriented person, you are wired to judge a book by its cover
It not only attracts your attention, but it also creates expectations about what’s inside.
ABSEGAMI HIGH SCHOOL
Absecon, NJ
ADVISER
Lauren Long and Courtney Schuck
REPRESENTATIVE
Carolyn Oldham
ALLEN COUNTY SCOTTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Scottsville, KY
ADVISER
Maegan Renick
REPRESENTATIVE
Tampa, FL
ADVISER
Jessica Ens
REPRESENTATIVE
John Pantelis
ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Arlington, WA
ADVISER
Anne Hayman
REPRESENTATIVE
Kerri Smead
ALL SAINTS
EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Fort Worth, TX
ADVISER
Lauren McCauley-Moore
REPRESENTATIVE
Cheryl Posey
BELLEFONTAINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Bellefontaine, OH
ADVISER
Krista Belser
REPRESENTATIVE
Angela Neal
INTERMEDIATE HIGH SCHOOL
Crosby, TX
ADVISER
Jessica Hefner
REPRESENTATIVE
Jill Chumley
CEDAR CLIFF HIGH SCHOOL
Camp Hill, PA
ADVISER
Samuel Vincent
REPRESENTATIVE
Carolyn Oldham
SCHOOL
Lansdale, PA
ADVISER
Brett Martelli
REPRESENTATIVE
Carolyn Oldham
CEDAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Harbor City, NJ
ADVISER
Georgeann Schenker
REPRESENTATIVE
Carolyn Oldham
CASS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Detroit, MI
ADVISER
Samantha Faletti
REPRESENTATIVE
Ramonda Hollenquest
ADVISER
NC
Anna DeJesus
REPRESENTATIVE
Steve Ferguson
CROSBY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Crosby, TX
ADVISER
Jessica Hefner
REPRESENTATIVE Jill Chumley
EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL
Louisville, KY
ADVISER
Stephen Johnson
REPRESENTATIVE
Becky Goins
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Crossville, TN
ADVISER
Cody Starns
REPRESENTATIVE
Becky Goins
SCHOOL
Eastland, TX
ADVISER
Tracy Wells
REPRESENTATIVE
Cheryl Posey
DANBURY HIGH SCHOOL
Danbury, TX
ADVISER
Jill Rieux
REPRESENTATIVE
Jill Chumley
GARNET VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Glen Mills, PA
ADVISER
Katy Ferry
REPRESENTATIVE
Carolyn Oldham
JUNIOR HIGH
Tomball, TX
ADVISER
Melissa O’Brien
REPRESENTATIVE
Cynthia Smith
JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Jacksonville, NC
ADVISER
Jordon Hofman
REPRESENTATIVE
Kent Sutton
SCHOOL
Gruver, TX
ADVISER
Kimberly Irwin
REPRESENTATIVE
Cheryl Schoonover
HIGH SCHOOL
Hurst, TX
ADVISER
Alison Freeman
REPRESENTATIVE
Cheryl Posey
HEMPFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Landisville, PA
ADVISER
Joseph Nichisti
REPRESENTATIVE
Carolyn Oldham
LAKE COUNTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Fort Worth, TX
ADVISER
Stacey Gamez
REPRESENTATIVE
Cheryl Posey
LEHIGHTON AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lehighton, PA
ADVISER
Kim Lusch and Amy Smith
REPRESENTATIVE
Lori Bass
MADISON PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL
London, OH
ADVISER
Kyle Huffman
REPRESENTATIVE
Angela Neal
MAR VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
Imperial Beach, CA
ADVISER
Erin Short
REPRESENTATIVE
David Honnold
MAPLE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Maple Heights, OH
ADVISER
Kimberly DeCrane
REPRESENTATIVE
Angela Neal
NEW CANEY HIGH SCHOOL
New Caney, TX
ADVISER
Eric Russell
REPRESENTATIVE
Tisha Nowak
PAUL G. BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL
Ashland, KY
ADVISER
Tessa Spaudling
REPRESENTATIVE
Carolyn Brunelle
PEEBLES HIGH SCHOOL
Peebles, OH
ADVISER
Casey Reed
REPRESENTATIVE
Angela Neal
HIGH SCHOOL
Tucson, AZ
ADVISER
Lacey Pratt
REPRESENTATIVE
Kevin Grandpre
PERHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Perham, MN
ADVISER
Kjersten Hunt
REPRESENTATIVE
Jason Sullivan
HIGH SCHOOL
Decaturville, TN
ADVISER
Michele Parrish
REPRESENTATIVE
Scott Sitton
SAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Safford, AZ
ADVISER
Brittany Shannon
REPRESENTATIVE
Kevin Grandpre
HIGH SCHOOL
Hollywood, FL
ADVISER
Yvette Katz
REPRESENTATIVE
Steve Ferguson
SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
Spring Hill, FL
ADVISER
Maritza James
REPRESENTATIVE
Steve Ferguson
SOUTH JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Four Oaks, NC
ADVISER
RJ Allen
REPRESENTATIVE
Kent Sutton
Plantation, FL
ADVISER
Diana Alvarez
REPRESENTATIVE
John Pantelis
EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
Tampa, FL
ADVISER
Jean Bauer
REPRESENTATIVE
Steve Ferguson
HIGH SCHOOL
National City, CA
ADVISER
Debra Rosenbach
REPRESENTATIVE
David Honnold
TISHOMINGO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Luka, MS
ADVISER
Erica Taylor
REPRESENTATIVE
Scott Sitton
Introducing a New Section This Year: These books truly deserve recognition for their exceptional design and comprehensive coverage throughout the year. We commend the dedication of the advisors and volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes, often independently, to produce these visually captivating books.
Scan your class QR code with your phone to see how the end of our
Krystina
Lana Grace,
You are a kind, beautiful, smart, talented young lady. You bring much joy to our lives. We are so proud of you. We wish you enough and love you big!
Love Mom, Dad, & Landon
Carson,
We love you so much and are so proud of you!
Keep up the good work!
Love, Mama & Daddy!
Luke & Reed,
We are so proud of the young men you are becoming!
Continue to work hard at everything you do.
We love you! Mom and Dad
Dear Isaac Man,
Keep
Dear
Easton, It's been fun to watch you grow during your middle school years. We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what your future holds.
Carson (Toodles), You amaze us everyday. You are kind, compassionate, and loving. You have the best heart. We love you so much & are so proud of you! Love, Granmammy, Papaw, & NeNe!
Scarleybeth Ryland, Always work your hardest in everything that you do!! I love you!
Dee Dee
Dear Isaac, We
Luke & Reed, Congratulations on a great 4th grade year! We are so proud of all you have accomplished. Keep striving for success and never stop learning. We love you!
Granny & Paw Paw
"You're beautiful, every little piece love, & don't know you're really gonna be someone. Ask anyone" -Taylor Swift We love you KBUG! -Mama, Kayla, & Roden
Staci Minardi
Susan Fearnside
ADVISER
Kamin
REPRESENTATIVE
Irene
Rehoboth
it’s honorable to be among the books chosen here.
Chosen for their commitment to recording the history of their schools & memories of the year, the books created by these yearbook staffs are time capsules. Using photographs and text, the yearbooks recreate the year. Decades from now, students and staff will be able to revisit the moments and look back fondly.
ALLEN COUNTY
SCOTTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Scottsville, KY
ADVISER : Maegan Renick
REP : Carolyn Brunelle
ANDOVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Andover, KS
ADVISER : Anthony Kucera
REP : Jason Sullivan
BEDFORD JUNIOR HIGH
Bedford, TX
ADVISER : Susannah Kenneda
REP : Cheryl Posey
BETHANY SCHOOL
Cincinnati, OH
ADVISER : Margie Kessler & Pam Trout
REP: Angela Neal
CANYON RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Hesperia, CA
ADVISER : Linda Lopez
REP : Michelle Valenzuela
CASS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Detroit, MI
ADVISER : Samantha Faletti
REP : Ramonda Hollenquest
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL
Spring Hill, FL
ADVISER : MaryAnn Prescott
REP : Steve Ferguson
CHRIST COVENANT SCHOOL
Winterville, NC
ADVISER : Anadi Nava
REP : Kent Sutton
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF LOUISVILLE
Louisville, KY
ADVISER : Stephen Krebs
REP : Becky Goins
CICERO NORTH SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL
Cicero, NY
ADVISER : Joe Ferranto
REP : Kathleen Smith
COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
Pittsburgh, PA
ADVISER : Vanessa Pfendler
REP : Angela Neal
CONCORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Knoxville, TN
ADVISER : Cody Starns
REP : Becky Goins
CUMBERLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Crossville, TN
ADVISER : Cody Starns
REP : Becky Goins
DEBAKEY HIGH SCHOOL
Houston TX
ADVISER : Michele Ryall
REP : Milani Arguelles
DESERT CHRISTIAN K-8 SCHOOL
Tucson, AZ
ADVISER : Pam Leslie
REP : Kevin Grandpre
DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Southaven, MS
ADVISER : Erica Holland
REP : Scott Sitton
EMILY GRAY JR. HIGH SCHOOL
Tucson, AZ
ADVISER : Brittany Baechler
REP : Kevin Grandpre
FAITH ACADEMY
Mobile, AL
ADVISER : Emily Anderson
REP : Irene Holbrook
GRAHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Bluefield, VA
ADVISER : Paige Bohon
REP : Ben Smith
HARDIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Savannah, TN
ADVISER : Amy Adkisson
REP : Scott Sitton
HAZEL GREEN HIGH SCHOOL
Hazel Green, AL
ADVISER : Emily Hampton
REP : Jodi Killen
JACKSONVILLE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Jacksonville, FL
ADVISER : Natalie Jackson
REP : Steve Ferguson
JEFFERSON COUNTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Winchester, KS
ADVISER : Cindy Johnson
REP : Jason Sullivan
JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL
Plano, TX
ADVISER : Steve Fountain
REP : Nancy Dewees
LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Leesville, LA
ADVISER : Nancy Scogin
REP : Lisa Leopard
LIPAN HIGH SCHOOL
Lipan, TX
ADVISER : Cindi Fields
REP : Cheryl Posey
MARIAN HIGHSCHOOL
Bloomfld Hills, MI
ADVISER : Molly Varbedian
REP: Ramonda Hollenquest
MARVIN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Waxhaw, NC
ADVISER : Carmen Wallace
REP : Kent Sutton
MCKENZIE HIGH SCHOOL
Waxhaw, NC
ADVISER : Carol Nanney
REP : Scott Sitton
MICA MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Tucson, AZ
ADVISER : Juanita Mari
REP : Kevin Grandpre
MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL
San Diego, CA
ADVISER : Jeff Young
REP : David Honnold
NEW HORIZON SCHOOL
Irvine, CA
ADVISER : Rachel Meltzer
REP : Michelle Valenzuela
NOGALES HIGH SCHOOL
Nogales, AZ
ADVISER : Dr. Luis Carlos Davis
REP : Kevin Grandpre
NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
St Petersburg, FL
ADVISER : Brittany Burgess
REP : Steve Ferguson
NORTHWEST RANKIN
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Flowood, MS
ADVISER : Genifer Freeman
REP : Scott Garrard
PATRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL
Glade Spring, VA
ADVISER : Michele Duncan
REP : Ben Smith
PK YONGE DEVELOPMENTAL
Gainesville, FL
ADVISER : Emily Eubanks
REP : John Pantelis
POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Brooksville, FL
ADVISER : Derek LaRiviere
REP : Steve Ferguson
RICHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
Richlands, VA
ADVISER : Natasha Seals
REP : Ben Smith
AND HIGH SCHOOL
Sale Creek, TN
ADVISER : Caitlin Brooks
REP : Ben Smith
SCOTTS HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Reagan, TN
ADVISER : Linda Comer
REP : Scott Sitton
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Seffner, FL
ADVISER : Candice Coletti
REP : Steve Ferguson
SKYCREST
SCHOOL
Clearwater, FL
ADVISER : Dee Gibson
REP : Steve Ferguson
SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
Bradenton, FL
ADVISER : Hailey McNamara
REP : John Pantelis
SPRINGVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Springville, AL
ADVISER : Celia Jeffres
REP : Richard Bishop
STARKVILLE ACADEMY
Starkville, MS
ADVISER : Miranda Robertson
REP : Scott Garrard
STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL
Livonia, MI
ADVISER : Sean Horgan
REP : Ramonda Hollenquest
TAZEWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Tazewell, VA
ADVISER : Dana Young
REP : Ben Smith
TEMPLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Fort Worth, TX
ADVISER : Christie LaRue
REP : Cheryl Posey
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA
ADVISER : NEED INFO
REP : Nancy Dewees
VINTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Mcarthur, OH
ADVISER : Candice Walton
REP : Angela Neal
WALKER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Cleveland, TN
ADVISER : Nicole Gober
REP : Ben Smith
WEST HERNANDO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Spring Hill, FL
ADVISER : LeeAnn Walton
REP : Steve Ferguson
WHITEHALL HIGH SCHOOL
Whitehall, PA
ADVISER : Laura Derlunas
REP : Lori Bass
A&M Consolidated High School 4
Abington High School 72
Absegami High School 106
Academy of Holy Names 48, 98, 106
Alamo Heights High School 56, 72
All Saints Episcopal School 6, 106
Allen County
Scottsville High School 106
Anderson County High School 48, 98
Arlington High School 74, 106
Assumption High School 49, 56, 74
Bainbridge High School 74
Bardstown High School 8
Bellefontaine Middle School 106
Bryan High School 75
Buckeye Elementary School 116
Bullitt East High School 75
Butler Intermediate High School 107
Calvary Baptist School 76, 107
Canterbury School of Fort Myers 49, 77, 99
Canton High School 77
Canton PK - 8th Grade School 116
Cass Technical 107
CE Hanna 116
Cedar Cliff High School 107
Cedar Creek High School 107
Chilhowie High School 57, 99
Choctaw Central Tribal Schools 78
Christ Lutheran School 116
Clay Battelle High School 50, 57
Clearwater High School 58
Clinton High School 78
College Station 10
College View High School 50, 58
Corbett Preparatory Schools at IDS 107
Crosby Middle School 108
Crystal River Middle School 100
Cumberland County 108
Natchitoches Central High School 24, 102
Navasota High School 52, 64, 86
New Caney High School 87, 110
New Hanover High School 88
North Carolina University 26
North Joshua Elementary School 122
Northside Christian School 88
Osceola Fundamental High School 64
Park Maitland School 65
Paul G. Blazer High School 111
Peebles High School 89, 111
Perham High School 111
Pike County Primary School 122
Port Neches
Groves High School 65, 89
Porter High School 66, 90
Prien Lake Elementary 123
Pueblo High School 111
Rehoboth Elementary School 123
Rhea County High School 52, 66
Riverside High School 111
Robinson Barracks Elementary School 124
Russellville High School 90
Sacred Heart Academy 28
Safford High School 112
Seminole High School 91, 103
Sheridan Tecnical High School 112
Souderton Area High School 67
South Johnston High School 112
Southside Elementary School ......... 125
Spencer County High School ... 30, 102
Springstead High School ...................... 112
St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School .... 113
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School .............................. 125
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School ....................... 112
St. Thomas Episcopal School ............. 32 Suncoast High School .................... 34, 103 Sweetwater Union High School....... 113
Tampa Preparatory School ......... 68, 92
Tarpon Springs HIgh School .............. 93
The 39th edition of Yearbook Yearbook was produced on an Apple® MacBook Pro® and a Wacom® Cintiq® 27QHD using Adobe Creative Cloud® software. The 140 page, full-color book was submitted as press-ready PDF files. The 2025 Yearbook Yearbook showcases 2024 yearbooks.
The Yearbook Yearbook cover is Soft Touch laminate with spot UV gloss & embossing. The endsheets are 100# Anthem/Maxcote Plus Matte Cover Stock. Inside pages are 9x12, 100# Anthem/Maxcote Matte Text Stock with Smythe binding & red headbands. Typefaces are Nimrod, Matthrew and the body typefaces are from the Kettering family.
The Yearbook Yearbook is made possible through the combined efforts of many talented & caring individuals. The Yearbook Yearbook was created & produced by:
Balfour & Co.
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Rob Fabricio | Creative Director
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Jen Taylor | Designer
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We have always been known for our world-class quality.
Quality will always be our #1 focus.
We’re investing heavily to stay out-front in technology & sustainability, with $54MM+ in recent investments, to bring you the latest innovations – exclusively available from Balfour.
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You know Balfour for our 100+ year history in Yearbooks, Class Jewelry, and Regalia
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As CEO of Balfour & Co., I want to personally thank you for your dedication, creativity, and leadership in creating your amazing yearbooks. Your passion for storytelling and commitment to capturing your school’s most memorable moments inspire us every day to do what we do.
As you may know, last year we completed our new state-of-the-art Balfour Vivid Print™ facility. This spring, we are especially proud to have delivered on our promise of early and flawless delivery—ensuring your books arrived on time (or early), in perfect condition, and with our promise of the new amazing printing quality. The overwhelmingly positive feedback we’ve received from so many of you affirms everything we strive for: excellence, reliability, and support for your success. Your kind words have fueled our team’s pride in what we do, and we are deeply grateful for your trust.
For nearly a century, we have had the privilege of working alongside educators and students like you to create yearbooks that honor tradition, celebrate achievement, and preserve lasting memories. At Balfour, we understand a yearbook is more than just a book—it’s a legacy, a powerful piece of student journalism, and a time capsule for generations to come.
We remain committed to honoring the tradition of yearbooks while continuing to invest in the best technologies and printing to support you. With Balfour Vivid Print™, we lead the industry in print quality, flexibility, speed, and sustainability. Your book was produced at our state-of-the-art Balfour Vivid Print™ facility, showcasing your work with stunning clarity, rich color, and unmatched detail. You can count on us to bring your vision to life—precisely as you imagined it.
We’re honored to be part of your yearbook journey and cannot wait to see what you create next. Thank you for making us your trusted partner. Here’s to a school year filled with creativity, achievement, and unforgettable moments.
Warm regards,
Ryan J. Esko Chief Executive Officer
