Yearbook Yearbook 2026

40TH EDITION

THE 2026

RECOGNIZES THE BEST OF THE BEST. This annual volume features the most stunning & cutting-edge designs, themes, photos, and coverage from the 2025 yearbooks.

Let it inspire you to produce your school’s best book ever.

CONTENTS

Best of 2025..........................................3 Showstoppers .................................... 45 Spreads ........................................... 55 Photos................................................. 69 Packages...........................................111 Covers................................................127 Elementary........................................139 Honorable Mention...........................151 Index...................................................154

THE 2026

RECOGNIZES THE BEST OF THE BEST. This annual volume features the most stunning & cutting-edge designs, themes, photos, and coverage from the 2025 yearbooks.

Let it inspire you to produce your school’s best book ever.

CONTENTS

Best of 2025..........................................3 Showstoppers .................................... 45 Spreads ........................................... 55 Photos................................................. 69 Packages...........................................111 Covers................................................127 Elementary........................................139 Honorable Mention...........................151 Index...................................................154

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The BEST OF books are a perfect combination of design and storytelling. The books featured in this section represent the highest standards of scholastic journalism.

They record stories of the year both verbally and visually from start to finish, making them the best of the best of 2025.

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ALBEMARLE HIGH SCHOOL Charlottesville, Va

THEME : Be There!

BOOKNAME : The Peer ADVISER : Lori Reaser REPRESENTATIVE : Kent Sutton

A THEME THAT TRULY CONNECTS “The Peer” succeeds because the theme is woven naturally throughout the entire book in both storytelling and design. The flexible “Be There!” concept allows for creative, section-specific headlines while reinforcing a strong sense of school spirit, involvement, and community. Consistent typography, bold teal and red branding, energetic photography, and modern layouts create a cohesive visual identity that feels current and timeless. Most importantly, the book captures the emotion and experience of student life, making readers feel connected to the moments, people, and atmosphere that defined the year.

The Place to Be!

Peer Tutoring.

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Leadership Retreat

Field Trip Fun

Spirit Week

Homecoming

Field Trip Fun

Table of Contents Golf & Summer Transportation Club Fair & SCA Retreat Hispanic Heritage Month & Peer Tutoring Girls Cross Country Boys Cross Country Field Trips 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade Faculty JV Field Hockey Varsity Field Hockey Spirit Week Homecoming JV Football Varsity Football Fall Fine Arts JV Volleyball Varsity Volleyball

Varsity Football

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Fall Fine Arts.

The Place to Be

The Place to Be

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This spread immediately captures the energy of the school through a large crowd photo and bold, cohesive typography. The consistent teal and red palette, layered design elements, and strong visual hierarchy create a modern, immersive introduction that sets the tone for the entire book.

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Candid photography and color blocking layout helps showcase student involvement while keeping the spread engaging and easy to follow.

HISPANIC HERITAGE

Puentes and Sayrianna Johnson.

Celebration "

Sept. 15 marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with dancing in the Breezeway during both lunches. The celebrations begins in the middle of the month because Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Additionally, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and 18 respectively.

The Latinx club also set up a 5x5 soccer tournament on Saturday, Sept.

23. Finally, on Oct. 3 there was a panel of latino professionals who answered students' questions. Photos by Coraima Salazar

Hispanic Heritage Month is important because you'll learn everyone's backstory-- where they came from and their true culture. I like it because we can show people new to AHS about the LatinX club. We want them to feel comfortable expressing where they come from."

-Senior Coraima Salazar Puentes Co-President of Latinx Club

BEST RIZZ Jake Heapes

BEST SMILE

Gina Paparella

Reagan Daane

MOST LIKELY TO BECOME AN INFLUENCER

Macy Moody

CLASS CLOWN Ilhan Doran

Finnegan Driscoll

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9th grader Amari Anderson and sophomores Julio Hernandez Garcia, Bryan Cruz Huezo, and Arihana Chavez Reyes enjoy some music during the Hispanic Heritage Month kick-off party in the Breezeway on Sept. 15.

Laila Watkins

MOST INVOLVED

Cedric Taclay

Avery Bruen

Farren Attridge

ALBEMARLE SUPERLATIVES

Photo by Coraima Salazar Puentes.

PEER TUTORING Activities

MOST SPIRITED Tanner Kidd Working together, juniors Harper Veliky and Amelia Player and seniors Alicia Shin, Brett Panarese, and Sierra Parslow stack the cups by pulling the strings to stretch the rubber band to lift the cup. The peer tutoring class does lots of bonding activities to create a strong connection. All Photos by Wearing football gear, senior Amelia Scheer tries to run while balancing a football between her knees as part of a relay during the peer tutoring olympics. All photos by Michelle Banaszak and Hannah Baran.

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All wrapped up, sophomore MJ Keens gets mummified in toilet paper by other members of the peer tutoring class. Keens would have trouble moving if enough toilet paper was wrapped tight enough.

Sophomore Julia Abadir leads junior Cat Riley in a trust exercise during the peer retreat at the UVA's outdoor adventure challenge course.

Swinging through the trees, junior Melanie Lam rides a zip-line at the peer tutoring retreat. The retreat is one of the events that make peer tutoring so much fun for the participants.

Winding up her shot, junior Tori Morris stretches back the rubber band to slingshot it at a target during the peer tutor olympics. The activities at school helped the peer tutors get to know each other and bond before taking on tutoring clients.

Hispanic Heritage Month & Peer Tutoring Activities

Adam Kester

Hispanic Heritage Month & Peer Tutoring Activities

Kayden Wright

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MOST ACADEMIC

MOST OPINIONATED

MOST MUSICAL

Michelle Banaszak and Hannah Baran

Seng Myitung

Ian Traub

Sean Fu

Dena Mohammed Ali

Senior Superlatives

Caroline Funk

Senior Superlatives

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The consistent color palette and evenly spaced cut-outs create a polished, modern look while still feeling fun and student-centered.

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1. TAKING DOWN A PATRICK HENRY PLAYER, 9th grader Cam Williford tries to stop Patrick Henry from taking home the win. The score was 55-28. Photo by Aaron Marquez Lagos.

2. TRYING TO GET THROUGH FLUVANNA'S DEFENSE, senior Josh Morales assists Cam Williford towards a touch down against the Flucos. The score was 14-59. Photo by Mumbua Kyalo

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3. LOW FIVE, sophomore Yuri Radcliffe high fiving his coach. Photo by L. Reaser 4. Receiving an interception, sophomore Benny Morgan intercepts a pass from Patrick Henry. Photo by Aaron Marquez Lagos.

5. GETTING A TACKLE IN sophomore Jaden Gore gets a tackle while defending his team agaist Patrick Henry. Photo by Mumbua Kyalo.

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STORMING ONTO THE FIELD, senior Jalen carries the A-Town flag as the team storms onto the field before the Homecoming game.

Photo by L. Reaser

BE THE STORM Not the Breeze Varsity finishes the season at 3-7 1. CATCHING A SHORT PUNT FROM ORANGE COUNTY, senior defensive end Josh Morales grabs the ball at the 50 yard line.

Morales had 15 tackles on the season. Photo by L. Reaser. 2. ON THE O-LINE sophomore Jasaun Massie gives aggressive energy to take the win against Fluvanna. Photo by Mumbua K.. 3.

GETTING UP AFTER TACKLING THE QUARTERBACK, 9th grader Cam Williford shows proof of the turnover by displaying the ball. Starting on varsity as a 9th grader, Williford is set up for future success by playing both sides of the ball.. Photo by Aaron

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"The team's greatest strength was our team chemistry because we all knew each other, we played together well, and we were comfortable with each other."

-Juju Chapman

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"The most challenging game of the season for me personally was playing against Western becaue it was haed to keep my emotions together since I transferred from there."

"Losing against Fluvanna was the worst moment of the season for the team because it was our first loss to them in 15 years."

- Cam Williford

"Our greatest strength was the connection we had with each other.

We all grew up together.

-Zevion Robinson

-Gabriel Tarver

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Marquez Lagos.

VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

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Front Row: D. Oyekunle, L. Watkins, A. Gaines, C. Cooper Row 2: T. Essex, C. Garcia, S. Taylor, S. Henderson, B. Morgan, J. Neal, M. Goodwin, Ja. Lykins, B. Parsons, Coach Ant, Coach B.I. Row 3: Coach St. Hill, A. Ruffin, Da. Oyekunle, T. Bowles, L. Bravo, J. Chapman, G. Hatcher, N. Flasco, J. Fitzgerald Row 4: G. Garcia, J. Morales, J. Massie, J. White, R. Wade, N. Rankins Matrin, X. Carter, J. Ledford Row 5: Coach Weavar, D. Pettaway, A. Humes, Ja. Green, J. Djamessi, S. Jenkins, C. Mogendi, E. Naylor, Jo. Lykins, Coach Zy Row 6: C. Covington, W. Dillon, C. Williford, D. Rhymes, B. Knight, J. Gore, Jo. Green, H. Richardson Row 7: Coach Grevious, T. Moore, N. Hopkins, N. Khalilov, J. Ragland, I. Harris, Y. Radcliffe, T. Hall Row 8: Z. Robinson, B. McKee, A. Claxton, G. Tarver, J. Maupin, J. Fugal, Coach Hunt

RUNNING TO THE END ZONE, junior J Kai Ragland makes his way to get a touchdown for AHS. Photo by Mumbua Kylao

Varsity Football

Varsity Football

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Students capture the excitement of football through dynamic photography and layered graphic elements. This spread’s combination of dominant imagery, supporting detail photos, and themed typography creates movement and emotion while maintaining a clear visual hierarchy for readers.

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ANDERSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Clinton, TN

THEME : Get Fired Up BOOKNAME : Reflections ADVISER : Jen Clotfelter REPRESENTATIVE : Ben Smith

ENERGETIC AND COHESIVE This yearbook succeeds because it fully commits to its “Get Fired Up” theme — from the bold typography and spark graphics to the vibrant color palette and emotionally driven storytelling. Consistent design elements tie the book together, but each spread still feels fresh and unique, giving readers both variety and a clear sense of identity throughout the publication.

moments of IMPACT

get Olivia Graham, Abagail Vowell, Smallwood, Jayden Smith, Alyssa Roaden, Evan Rutherford, Lonna Barnette, Ben Clingan, Isaac Bowling

Photos courtesy ACHS Band Facebook

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Seniors share the marching moment that most shaped them

"While we were performing, we tore a little, but we all came together as a team and brought it back together. During awards, I wasn't even thinking about getting anything for drum major. When they got to 3A, I was holding my breath and still not confident. When they announced Anderson County for Outstanding drum major, we all gasped and started looking around. We did our salute and took the award. To this day, I'm still shocked I got first, but I'm very proud of myself and everyone else."

Evan Rutherford "My most memorable moment in band is when we won first place drum major at the Seymour competition."

Ben Clingan "My favorite moment in band is when I realized I wanted to pursue a musical career in the Marines."

Lana Barnette "My favorite memory of band has to be during band camp when we play our show all the way through for the first time. It really sets the mood for the rest of the season."

Ryleigh Weltch (12)

Ryleigh Weltch, first year drum major, led the ACHS band to victory at the 29th Annual Foothills Classic Marching Competition

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Emily Shellhorn (9), Maggie Sharp (9), Caden Hill (10) Hunter Stalnaker (12)

Senior Maryn Branham is fired up over the halftime show "Our show, 'When the Forest Calls,' was a dark and mystical show. It was way different from previous years, and truly let our band perform better in competitive aspects. I really enjoyed performing this for my last season, and I can't wait to see where Dr. Larmoyeux and Mr. Henry take the band from here.

I think the senior class can all agree we're leaving behind plenty of hardworking individuals."

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Sadie Lane (10) Photos by Grace Loyd

the BIG

picture

What does band mean to everyone else on Friday nights?

Jaden Foster (9) "I think the band adds a lot to the atmosphere of football games.

They help the cheerleaders and bring a lot of excitement to the game."

Stephen Powers (12) "The band always brings a different mood to game days.

They play just as big of a part as anyone on the football team does."

Brianna Laing (11) "The band is a great support to the football game and helps hype up the crowd. Without the band, the night would be too quiet."

Band by Sophie Coble

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This spread stands out visually because of its dominant centerpiece photo, excellent depth of field, and intentional use of scale that creates a cinematic feel. The storytelling is just as strong, using personal quotes and layered sidebars to showcase both the emotional and competitive sides of the marching band experience.

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Journalistically, this spread succeeds by combining candid moments, student quotes, and trend-focused content that captures both personality and school culture in a relatable way.

GO for gold

French and Spanish classes use games and projects to learn, experience culture

ELEMENTS of surprise

Science labs bring fun to the classroom TATER RAVE In Mr. Harrington's Biology 2 Honors class students learn about the virus that caused the Irish potato famine in the 1800s. "I got to eat a potato in class," Lily Summers (11) said. "I don't get to do that everyday."

unleash

Football sails through home playoffs to Class 4A semifinals

BUMP, SET, SPIKE,

THE UNPREDICTABLE

repeat

"Winning All District, All Region, MVP, and All State really helped me feel like my career was complete even though I didn't walk away with a state championship."

Shelby Kelly (12)

A CLOSER LOOK Kimberlin Lassiter (9) and Kyra Loomis (9) in Mr. Ortstadt's Forensics class use microscopes to study different materials.

MY FAVORITE CLASS IS

flare

History classes use debate and art to learn GAME OVER Seniors Jack Heuer, Sarah Ahlstedt, Brooklyn Brown, Faith Striplin, and Shelby Kelly show off the medals they won during French 3. Mrs. Watson's French 3 class participated in class Olympics in honor of the Olympics being held in Paris.

WHAT WAS THE FLAG YOU MADE FOR THE FRENCH OLYMPICS? Brooklyn Brown (12): "We made up our own countries and flags. My flag was a star surrounded by flowers."

Photo by Mrs. Watson

PINATA PARTY Sophomore Grace Bratton shows off her pinata from Mrs. Pelizzari's Spanish class. The pinatas were made to celebrate the beginning of the school year.

"We had to glue the colorful pieces of paper to a paper bag and make sure the bag was not visible," Natalie Bullock (10) said. "It was a fun experience and a fun class period."

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE PART OF FRENCH CLASS? Faith Striplin (12): "My teacher, Mrs. Watson- she has always let me express myself, and she's an amazing teacher. I don't think I'd know anything about French without her."

Photo by Morgan Haire

MARSHMALLOW MADNESS Senior Jorge Valles-Quiroz plays chubby bunny as a challenge for the French Olympics. Photo by Mrs. Watson

WHY DID YOU TAKE SPANISH INSTEAD OF FRENCH? Jada Lively (10): "I chose Spanish instead of French because it seemed easier and closer to English."

HOW DID THE PINATA PROJECT MAKE YOUR CLASS MORE ENGAGING? Charli Braden (9): "It made class more engaging because we got to learn about culture and more things around the world."

english

TOGA TALKS During lunch and 3rd block, Seneca Shaw (10) participates in the annual toga party in Wallace's and Bolton's HE-WHAP. Students dressed as the Roman senate, debated whether Caesar should live, and enjoyed food from different cultures. "It allowed me to see the multiple perspectives of how one death can change the entire course of history," Journey Guffey (10) said.

BECAUSE MR. BOLTON MAKES DIFFERENT VOICES FOR EACH THING WE LEARN ABOUT, WHICH IS

Photo by Catelyn Clotfelter

PAINTING THE PAST Mrs. Smith's U.S history class creates political cartoons to further their knowledge of different political movements after the Civil War. Artwork by Tristan Scott (10), Mollie Carroll (10), and Trysta Brown (10)

"Winning state was a goal I have wanted to accomplish especially after winning in state, and definitely want to win next year to keep a streak going. It would be pretty cool to have two winning titles under my name."

Ava Moody (11)

"Going to state for the last time and placing in the top ten for cross country was both exicting and devastating. I have made it to state all four years, but knowing it was the last time felt different. I am so grateful for the opportunities I've been given, I am exicted to see what I can do next in collage."

Vance Laster (12)

Photo by Catelyn Clotfelter

HISTORICAL

FINISH

Volleyball sails through Substate; makes another state appearance

Photo by Jaelyn Fairchild

NO STRINGS ATTACHED In Mr. Owens' physical science class, Justin Mitchell (9) and Vaeya Torkelson (9) use a balloon, string, and a straw to become more familiar with velocity and physics. Photo by Catelyn Clotfelter

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STATEly STATE

"Getting All Region and MVP was very exciting because it was my senior year, and it was something I was always trying to achieve starting my freshman year."

Alyssa Meier (12)

"Getting All Region was a really special moment for me, but if it wasn't for my team, I wouldn't be the player that I was."

Emerie Bullock (10)

Ty Murphy (12) snaps the ball to quarterback Landen Hensley (12).

Jeremy Hall (12) gets set to push away Greeneville's linemen.

Junior Jackson Hill lines up on offense before attacking the opposing team. Photo by Grace Loyd

maverick MOMENTS Highlights from the 2024 season

hilarious.

CHASING DREAMS Waylon LaRue (12) attends the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards with Athletic Director Gary Terry and principal Ben Downs. LaRue was a finalist for Mr. Football. "It was a tremendous experience," LaRue said. "At the end of the day, I couldn't be more proud and thankful for my team. I can't be more grateful for what the good Lord has given me." Photo from ACHS Facebook IT'S FOOTBALL TIME Seniors Stephen Powers and Israel Small get set to take off during the offensive against Greeneville. "Beating Greeneville was a great experience," Powers said, "especially when they knocked us out the first round last year."

Addison Hagen (10)

Landon Hensley (12) surveys the field to find one of his receivers.

MAKING HISTORY Juniors Megan Grisham, Madison Holt, and Kaitlyn Seiber create a Captains of Industry or Robber Barons poster in Mr. Haig's US history class.

Riley Wolfenbarger (12) keeps his eyes on an offensive player from Greeneville to defend the pass.

Photo by Marissa Valero

Photos by Grace Loyd

"Getting All Region was very rewarding for hard work this season. I had to take on a big role this season, as well as some of my teammates."

Bethany Lowe (10)

"I think that definitely having an energetic bench and just having hype and cheering for everyone on the court helps everyone. Me and Ansley Freeman (9) love cheering on our team and help spread that energy to our teammates as they take the wins."

Delaney Long (10)

2 cross country runners make themselves known at state level

D E FIEL ge Lady Mavs dominate on home HOM advanta field; win District and Region

Zoey Rose (12)

Roxana Aguilar (10)

Lily Trent (10)

Photos by J. Clotfelter

IT'S GOLF TIME Junior Sydney May (11) tees off at the first hole at Regionals at Oak Ridge Country Club.

"I have tired to improve by a few strokes each year," May said, "and with coming 2 shots shy of state this year, I think I played very well. I shot a 79 this year, which was the best score I have shot."

Photo by Patrick Leverton

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Q1 Academics by Karoline Arender, Morgan Haire, Catelyn Clotfelter 35

48 PostSeason Summer Sports by Gracie Livingston

PostSeason Summer Sports by Gracie Livingston

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Strong secondary coverage and storytelling elements make the spread more than just game coverage by highlighting emotion, teamwork, and season experiences from multiple perspectives.

76% 24% Ella Henderson (9)

"Fable Hollow isn't really local, but it's not far, and I love getting coffee from there when I can."

Alexandrea Risden

(11) "I don't like coffee, but I do like the cake pops at Starbucks. If I were to get a drink, McDonald's has good orange juice."

DO YOU PREFER

Starbucks or Dunkin ?

Based on classroom surveys of 145 students from September 2024

Sarah Ahlstedt (12)

"I prefer Dunkin because it's much cheaper than Starbucks. I always get the same thing every time: a hazelnut coffee with cold foam.

Sometimes I do go to Starbucks, and I get the bacon, sausage, and egg wrap- it is so good."

Q: WHAT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP OF YOUR MORNING ROUTINE? PARKER DAVIS (10): "The most important thing I do when I get ready is listen to music. I usually listen to Lana Del Rey, and it helps me have a good morning and start my day."

Q: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO GET READY IN THE MORNING? PD: "It takes me 40 minutes to get ready. I usually shower in the mornings, brush my teeth, do my skincare and my hair, and then I put on perfume."

Q: WHAT'S THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU WAKE UP? PD: "The first thing I do is wake up my sister for school."

Q: WHAT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP OF YOUR MORNING ROUTINE? RYLEIGH WELTCH (12): "The most important step would probably be picking out a cute outfit."

Q: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO GET READY IN THE MORNING? RW: "I am so last minute; it usually only takes me 10-20 minutes. All I do is get dressed, brush my teeth, and I'm out the door."

Q &A

42 Morning Routines by Sophie Coble and Allie Cameron

Q: WHATS THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU WAKE UP? RW: "I will usually get on my phone for a few minutes then realize I don't have time to get ready."

2 mavs share the inside scoop on their morning routines

EARLY MORNING Priyal Patel (12) "At 5:30 or 6, I wake up and turn on my purple lights to give me energy. I play music and just get ready and then eat and quickly get in the car because I'm usually a little late. I don't leave til like 6:30 for my early morning class."

Aden Roberts (12) "'D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L' by Panchiko. It's a really ethereal song with good production."

Landon Boshears (10) "I listen to 'A Country Boy Can Survive' by Hank WIlliams."

Scarlett Smith (11) "'Nobody' by Hozier is my favorite song to listen to in the mornings."

Savannah Schubert (12) "'I Love You, I'm Sorry' by Gracie Abrams"

Madeline Ferguson (11) "'Sober Sundays' by Wyatt Flores and the Castellows because of the beautiful voices"

Students tell their favorite songs that hype them up in the morning

DAILY

rhythm

fuel

your MORNING Students share their go-to breakfast

Brady Phillips (11) "I eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal in the mornings. I go cereal first and then milk. It helps me start the day by making me feel joy because I love the cereal."

Addison Bible (11) "I usually have a chocolate milk for my breakfast and an Alani. They help me stay awake during the day and help me feel more energized."

Brandon Phillips (12) "I usually get a sausage, egg, and cheese McMuffin from McDonald's; they're actually really good and help me get a good start to my day."

Kara Bowling (9) "I go to Starbucks in the mornings. My favorite thing to get in the fall is a pumpkin chai and a turkey, bacon, and egg white sandwich."

Lexi Hawkins (10) "I go to Starbucks in the mornings, and I get the iced caramel macchiato.

It helps me wake up in the mornings."

Jada Seiber (12) "I go to Mcdonald's in the mornings and get 2 hashbrowns and a sweet tea."

McKennaWatts (10) "I usually get to school early and eat school lunch. My favorite is a chicken biscuit."

Morning Routines by Sophie Coble and Allie Cameron

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The oversized cutout images and playful typography create a fun, highly engaging visual style that instantly reflects the topic of student morning routines and breakfast habits. It turns an everyday subject into relatable content through statistics, Q&A features, and student voice that help readers see themselves in the story.

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BULLITT EAST HIGH SCHOOL Mount Washington, Ky

THEME : Core BOOKNAME : Endeavor ADVISER : Larry Steinmetz REPRESENTATIVE : Becky Goins

A COHESIVE YEARBOOK BUILT AROUND IDENTITY AND PURPOSE

atAlexis the core Kowalczuk

This yearbook is successful because it takes a simple concept, “Core”, and develops it into sophisticated visual and storytelling that feels intentional throughout the book. The clean layouts, consistent typography, soft color palette, and thoughtful use of white space create a modern, polished look while the writing and student-focused coverage give the book emotional depth and authenticity. Every spread feels connected to the theme without becoming repetitive, which makes the overall publication feel unified, meaningful, and highly professional.

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What people are saying

Alexis Kowalczuk, a senior at Bullitt East and a dedicated volleyball player, has grown tremendously through her involvement in sports. Volleyball has not only shaped her skills on the court but also influenced her identity off it. Her experiences with the team have helped her become more outgoing, build lasting friendships, and feel connected to her school community. The sport has played a major role in molding her into the person she is today. “It's definitely created more friendships for me and just made me more open to just making new friends and just being more social, I think also just got me involved in a lot of things, and just kind of made me the person I am today,” Kowalczuk said.

At the core of everything Kowalczuk does is her faith and the people who support her. Her trust in God grounds her, and her parents, friends, and loved ones play a central role in her life. Their constant support and love help guide her values and decisions, keeping her focused on what matters most. “I think just putting all my faith and trusting God, and then obviously my parents are a huge support to me, and just my friend group and those who love and care for me the most are probably the people closest to me,” Kowalczuk said.

Brooke Poole "Alexis is an outstanding student who is a great example of what it means to do it the charger way.

She contributed to our school culture by helping with pep rallies, homecoming dances, and Halloween in the Halls. She was always willing to help where she could and was involved in a multitude of things."

Academics hold a strong place in Kowalczuk's life. She holds herself to high standards in the classroom and sees education as a foundation for her future. For her, academic success opens doors and creates opportunities, so she stays focused and committed to doing her best in all her classes.

“I'd like to prioritize academics over anything. I just think that it opens doorways for you in the future, and just can set you up for success. So, high standards for academics.” Kowalczuk said.

Anna Tinelli "Alexis performs very well academically.

Everything she does, she does to the best of her ability. I've worked with her and she's super kind"

Outside of athletics, Kowalczuk leads a well-rounded life filled with the things that bring her joy and balance. She enjoys being outdoors and spending quality time with the people she loves. These activities help her unwind and stay centered, giving her a chance to recharge and enjoy the simple moments that make up her everyday life. “I love just being outside, going on walks, anything like that, hanging out with friends. Also love working out, anything like that.”

Kowalczuk said.

Aubrey Brown "Alexis is a very hard worker and is super supportive of her teachers."

endeavor

At the core

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This spread stands out visually through its minimalist design, dominant cutout portrait, and bold typography that create a modern magazine-style feel.

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This spread is visually engaging because of its strong energetic action photography and strategic pops of yellow. It balances feature storytelling with secondary coverage that helps readers understand both the performance and the people behind it.

Dancing

Dominant: Doing a side ariel, Nadia Reed (10) performs at a home football game. Reed was dedicated to her craft. “I put in a lot of effort and make sure everything is perfect before a performance,” Reed said.

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by Bailey Basham Hard work, high leaps, and big goals- the Bullitt East dance team is ready to prove themselves.

This year the dance team led by coach, Amber Chappa looks a little different. In previous years the team hadn’t competed in high-level competitions, but this year that's all changed. The team wants to make a name for themselves and prove that they are just as capable as any other team.

They have big goals, and their strong ambition shines through in their practices and performances.

“We’ve really been wanting to get the dance team out there more,” Callie Leczo (11) said.

Leczo is the oldest girl on the team this year and has a big leadership role. This year's team clicks well and the family atmosphere helps them to succeed. Leczo can see the ambition shining through each girl on the team, especially the younger girls.

“They come in and just get it done, they’re really good,” Leczo said.

Nadia Reed (10) also sees the ambition instilled in this year's team.

“This year everyone wants to improve and is trying very hard,” Reed said.

All of this hard work isn’t for nothing. This year, the team

Bottom Left: With lots of emotion, the dance team performs at a competition. Leader, Callie Lezco (11) helped push her team to greatness. “I always see a way around hard things and communicate with my teammates,” Lezco said.

plans to compete at Jamfest Nationals for the first time in years. The team has been practicing more than they have any other year, ditching their usual 2-day-a-week practices and transitioning into practicing at least 4 days a week. This is tiring though, but while there are challenges the team stays driven and motivated.

“When we're going full out people on the team are cheering for each other and it helps a lot,” Reed said.

The dancers aren't the only ones showcasing ambition this season. Head coach Amber Chappa has a lot of faith in her dancers this year.

“These ladies have proven in their hard work during practices and on the field/floor that they have passion. I love seeing their confidence build each time they perform,” Chappa said.

Chappa hopes this is a building block to compete in larger and larger competitions eventually even making it to UDA Nationals in Florida. But no matter what competitions they attend or how much they practice, the dance team is dedicated to making a name for themselves and ambitious at their CORE.

Bottom Middle: Showing heaps of emotion, Nadia Reed encourages her teammates. Nadia and other leaders always work to have a good team morale.

“When we go full out, people on the team are always cheering for each other,” Reed said.

What's revealed is our CORE. Reaching for the top, we strive and make our plan with ambitionaa

Compassion fills our hallways with warmth, and understanding.

Bottom Right: Smiling wide, Savannah Adair (10) performs with her teammates. Adair used dancing as a way to express herself.

“When I dance, it helps me express my feelings and relieves a lot of stress,” Adair said.

Steps to success

Evan Parrish

Evan Parrish's pregame ritual is saying a prayer. “I say the Lord's prayer. It makes me feel motivated and gives me strength,” Parrish says.

“I forgot to do my ritual once and I felt like I did worse.”

Who has Mentored you?

Mrs. Vinson, a math teacher who is regularly seen chatting with students outside of her classroom, has touched so many people. Her warm soul is known for being a mentor to many students, particularly Hanna Looney.

Mrs. Vinson often spends time talking with Hanna during class changes, before class, etc, offering guidance and support that extends beyond math lessons. Their conversations are filled

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Blood, sweat and tears. Brick and mortar. Building from the ground up, when we dive into the heart of things, these examples come to mind. This book explores our school on a deeper level. Beyond the simple traditions like Halloween in the Halls, Greek Games, the Charger Way or the RedZone Rowdies, this is a look at our center, the things that make us Chargers.

endeavor

Our mistakes don't define us, they show our Resilienceaa

Unity is our mortar, bringing us together despite our differences.

with encouragement, and Mrs. Vinson's mentorship has had a profound impact on Hanna's academic and personal growth. Mrs. Vinson's dedication to her students and her ability to connect with them on a deeper level makes her a valuable presence in their lives. “If it doesn’t work out the first time, come at it from a different angle, and don’t just give up. " Looney (10) said.

Above all, in whatever we do, each of us show our Charger prideaa prideaa

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The opening spread is powerful because of its layered imagery, clean graphic bars, and strong thematic messaging that immediately establish the tone of the book.

At it's CORE, ambition is a starting point with a destination in mind.

It's looking at success and planning to make it happen.

It's not being afraid to make waves.

To conquer what's ahead,

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Ambition

compassion

reesilience

unity

pride

We have ambition

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The design makes this spread visually unique, using transparent overlays, vertical color bars, and structured composition to create a clean modern layout. The spread effectively ties theme language to real student experiences, making the concept of ambition feel both relatable and purposeful rather than abstract.

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CHILHOWIE HIGH SCHOOL Chilhowie, VA

BOOKNAME : The Chilvalee ADVISER : Joey Blevins and Valerie Booth REPRESENTATIVE : Buff Edmonds

A BOLD, TREND-DRIVEN YEARBOOK WITH STRONG PERSONALITY This yearbook stands out because of its bold typography, modern vertical layouts, and highly trend-focused coverage that mirrors student culture. The design plays with scale, repetition, cutout photography, and bold color contrast to create pages that are visually energetic. The book captures the personality of the student body in a way that feels current, playful, and highly engaging for its audience.

READY FOR A SCARE Will Barnes, Brycen Sturgill, Asher Chapman, Lucas Hubble, Ella Rowland, and Lily Tuell visit a local haunted house to get into the Halloween spirit. "My favorite part of Halloween is the movies, the decorations, the tree colors, and the spookiness of it all," Lucas exclaimed.

MADELYN DESKINS

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THE ULTIMATEHALLOWEEN TRIO Halloween without costumes?

Unthinkable! Maggie Montgomery, Kendyl Gross, and Madison Gwinn lived for the spooky season, counting down the days until they could finally unleash their alter egos.

DAKOTA S. DAKOTA S. DAKOTA S. DAKOTA S. DAKOTA S. DAKOTA S. DAKOTA S. DAKOTA S. DAKOTA S. DAKOTA S. DAKOTA S. DAKOTA S. DAKOTA S.

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time to...

H A L L O W E E N

LAST HALLOWEEN HURRAH Aidan Broughman took full advantage of the opportunity to dress up at school on Halloween. He shared, "Someday I won't have the opportunity to have this type of fun." ONCE UPON A COSTUME Zoe Somervell dressed up as one of her favorite characters from childhood. She mused, "being able to become the character from the story was an amazing experience." DOLL OF DESTRUCTION "I chose my costume because Chucky is my favorite horror movie," Sophie Montgomery revealed. Her Halloween night was filled with movie mayhem. LEGENDARY LAZY DAYS Dreaming of day lounging and napping marathons, Noah Minton dressed as Garfield, "because I hate Mondays and love lasagna."

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STONE COLD Passionate about the Greek Goddess, Caitlin Doane dressed as Medusa, "because I love Medusa. I was inspired to make a headpiece representing her."WICKED FUN A die hard musical fan, Allee Blevins dressed as Glinda the Good Witch. "Wicked came out this year and we had our first musical for choir and I played her,"Allee expressed. A BIG DILL "I chose a dill pickle as my costume," Sammi Richardson revealed, "because I like to joke with my friends that I'm a big deal, so I dressed up as a big dill!" WIZARDS RULE "I dressed up as a mage to match my uncle's costume, "Alyssa Wingler revealed. "I thought it was cool." FUR REAL Alessa Smith dressed as Vixen, "because she is quick witted and sometimes mischievous. She's also fast and graceful and has a good sense of direction."

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This spread is appealing because it captures student participation, trends, and social moments in a way that feels candid, entertaining, and highly relatable to readers.

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FACULTY

Mary Abbott Kasey Adams Kaitlyn Ashby

Zach Halsey Melissa Harrington Tyler Hayden Andrew Hipple Keith Holley

Stacey Ashby Ben Barnett Sherry Barrett

Zack Jones Derek Kiser Holly Lipscomb Colby Martin Brianne Mitchem

Joey Blevins Misty Boardwine Valerie Booth

Andrea Overbay Rachel Peak Paden Roberts Jeff Robinson Kelly Russell

Tera Casey Erica Caudill Kristie Comer

Eric Schuler Paula Stamper Jessica Stone Jeb Sturgill Reid Sturgill

Ann Dempsey Sharon Dishner Virgie Dowell

Patrick Taylor Susan Thomas Kim Tuggle Sharon Williams Jerry Young

This spread is visually successful because of its oversized vertical typography, clean grid structure, and balance between formal portraits and casual cutout staff images that add personality to the page.

It elevates a traditional faculty spread by making staff members feel approachable and connected to the school community rather than simply presenting directory-style coverage.

NOT PICTURED: Vincent Adams, Stacy Doss, Couliette Goodwin, Nathan Jones, Amy Penley-Clark, Claudine Pierson, Ty Taylor & Songia Widener

Kim Hahn Mark Halsey

F A C U L T Y

POWER THROUGH SOUND Although he is new to the CHS faculty, he is certainly not new to its halls. Mr. Sturgill is back in class! "It's really great to finally give back to the program that did so much for me!"

P O R T R A I T S

PUTTING DOWN ROOTS "My first year has been nothing short of amazing," our new horticulture teacher, Ms. Doss boasted. "From working with students in the greenhouse to being the FFA Advisor, overall it has been a great year being at Chilhowie."

BEST PART OF SCHOOL? Coach Martin is a welcomed new addition to the CHS staff. "It has been a great experience, so far! Lots of great people and memories!"

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This spread documents homecoming fashion, individuality, and school spirit in a way that celebrates a wide range of students and styles while feeling modern and social-media inspired, supported by the vertical composition of layered student photos.

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what's in your

BACKPACK? SURVIVALIST UTT Owen Utt never leaves home without his trusty paracord bracelet. "The reason I carry the bracelet with me is because if I fall in a hole, I can pull myself up at least two feet, and if the hole is bigger than that, then I'm done for."

TOP 500 STREAMER Some people have some pretty cool things in their backpacks. For Sonni Jupino, a gamer at heart, it's all about keeping her entertainment close. I keep my switch in my bag because one time on vacation, I got my bag bombarded by children and my switch got knocked into the toilet. My favorite game is Stardew Valley or Mario Kart.'"

PICTURE THIS Nevaeh Meek is always selfie ready with her tiny camera keychain. She gushed, "I love this little camera and think everyone should get one! I love that it actually works and that I can also take videos with it. The quality of the photos is super good!

THINK DIFFERENT, THINK SPORTS It being my last Homecoming game, I shared that field with people I called friends for years, but that was the turning point that made them family. The most memorable part was seeing all my brothers give everything they had left in the tank for each other, reflected Jake Russell.

SO MUCH ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES Hunter Dennison never leaves home without this cinematic gold. "Step Brothers is the best movie ever because watching the beautiful on-screen brotherly relationship between Will Ferrell and John C. Reily is truly a hilarious tear jerking experience that would bring Shakespeare to his knees."

FROM GAG GIFT TO GO TO "The tape measure I carry has been a staple, Lindsey Whitaker divulged.

It helps with everything from measuring furniture to art projects. I had received it as a joke for my hoard of small and obscure objects, but after learning the usefulness of it, I attached it to my keychain and have been carrying it for several years."

EAT MOR CHIKIN "It actually wasn't a keychain at first, Sadie Paine confided when asked about her Chick-fil-A keychain. I found it when I was cleaning and cut a hole in the tail to make it one. I used to have another cow keychain so i thought it needed a buddy."

TRUST THE DICE Edgar Bal never goes anywhere without his dice. "It's always useful to carry common game stuff, such as dice. You never know when you might face a dragon. You can use it as slingshot ammo or just throw them."

ALL DRESSED UP Ashton Landis dressed as the character John B based on a strong personal connection.

The reason why I picked the person I dressed up as is because I think he resembles me in a way, and if I could pick another person to dress up as, I wouldn't.

THE SPICE OF LIFE The reason I carry a mini bottle of Tajin, Michelle Sobal revealed, is because, well, honestly, I don t know. I went to a Hispanic store, and my mom's friend owns it. The lady offered it to me, so I carried it in my purse or my book bag.

You never know when you need a little spice.

LEAVE A NOTE A simple sticky note left a powerful message for Katie Tilson. She has carried it around in her bookbag since. "I was in 4th grade and was nervous about what I was going to do in the future and the sticky note kind of gave me a sign not to worry and have faith it was going to work out."

CRANK THAT SOULJA BOY For Delilah Armstrong, ultimate comfort equals ultimate school spirit. "My favorite Homecoming dress up day is by far pajama day! I decided on my outfit by picking out my fav pj's and wearing them to school!

I like pj day because it's a comfy day."

LOOK GOOD, SMELL GOOD "The reason I carry flavored Chapstick is because I like to have variations. I match the Chapstick to my perfume," Alessa Smith clarified. Who knew Chapstick could be so strategically paired?

FASHION PERFECT Baylee Baker gets into the spirit of Homecoming dress-up, but when asked about her favorite part, she said, My favorite part of Homecoming week is cheering at the football game! game."

SHOWING OUR TRUE COLORS For Rylan Williams, jersey day stands out. 'My favorite part of hoco week are the dress up days. I like the jersey day because I like wearing my jersey and showing my school spirit.

IT'S TIGER SEASON Ready to hunt for some school spirit, Michelle Sobal rocks camo to show her Warrior Football Team pride. "I honestly love showing my school spirit. My freshman year, I wasn't really involved with anything, but thankfully, I stepped out of my comfort zone and now I'm more involved than I can handle."

3 LITTLE BEARS Homecoming pressure?

Not for everyone! I don t feel pressured at all, says Cami Schools. I always look forward to the dress up days.

LET IT GROW, LET IT GROW "My favorite part about Homecoming week is the dress up days, Maggie Haynes admitted. She went on to say, I love the creativity that comes with it. We get to express our personalities with fun themes and wear crazy costumes.

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FLIPPING THE SCRIPT Mara Plummer dressed as Mrs. Pierson, saying, "she always hears what people have to say and always makes sure that everyone is having a great time."

EMBRACE THE CLUB LIFE My favorite part about dressing up for Country Club Day was being different and not choosing to dress country. How I made my look my own was the flowy shorts I wore, shared Kiwi Dunford.

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This spread is strong because it transforms everyday student items into storytelling that reveals habits, interests, and trends within the student body. The large backpack graphic stands out and creates a fun focal point.

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COLLEGE STATION HIGH SCHOOL College Station, TX

THEME : What It Means BOOKNAME : Cougar Pride ADVISER : Krystle Lopez REPRESENTATIVE : Tisha Nowak

BLENDING CREATIVITY AND STORYTELLING This yearbook combines bold, trendy design with student-centered journalism. The book uses expressive typography, layered graphics, strong portrait cutouts, and dynamic photography to create visually memorable pages, while the writing and coverage focus on real experiences, individuality, and student voice. The result is a publication that feels both stylistically modern and deeply connected to the culture of the school year it represents.

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Murder Mystery.

Opening/ Leia

We put on our own We rode the bus to voice our

for the

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everyday

for

WIN.

Jacob Perryman '26, Jerson Knoops Martell '26, Tatum Hapes '25, Elena Skow '25 Photo by Sariyah Kirkland

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This showstopper is visually striking because of the dramatic photo and layered design elements, which immediately creates strong sense of mood and intrigue. The typography is particularly effective, serving as both a visual focal point and a design element that enhances the overall impact of the spread.

BEST OF

Switching

S

tepping onto the court alone versus alongside a partner changes everything.

Tennis is as much a mental game as it is physical. Playing singles requires a high level of physicality and a strong mentality. Doubles, on the other hand, requires a strong understanding of strategy and communication.

Preparation for either event looked different for each player.

“Preparing for singles and doubles matches I typically listen to music such as Meek Mill, Chief Keef, and Kanye West to get me pumped up.

Warming up for doubles I typically focus more on volleys than I would in singles,” Austin Truss ‘25 said.

Some players on the team preferred singles over doubles.

“Doubles is more fun than singles. However, if I was asked which one I perform better in then I’d most definitely say singles. It is easier to be aggressive during singles as there is more space to attack compared to doubles where half the court is covered by a volleyer,” Bailey Le ‘27 said.

Other players on the team preferred doubles over singles.

“I prefer doubles, just having another person to support and rely on is great, and it’s very fun when you’re playing with a partner you play well with and can match your energy,” Isabella Toth ‘25 said.

Some prefer one over the other because it fits their playstyle better.

“I prefer doubles because I have a big serve and I have

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Practice

Gears to Podium

Spring Tennis / Charlie

Players share differences between playing singles and doubles

The tennis team tell us about the medals they won during their spring season

"I felt very excited to win a tournament with my friend Travis."

Aiden Pekar '28 "Winning was a great experience, it was a mix of practice that we put in."

Isabella Toth '25

The playful handwritten typography and layered note-style graphics give this spread an energetic, scrapbook-inspired feel that matches the theme of growth and progression.

The storytelling combines action coverage, student quotes and personal reflections.

Photos by Charlie McGinnis

good hands at the net,” Truss said.

Some players believe that doubles makes it easier to stay positive while playing.

“I feel like it’s easier to stay mentally positive in a doubles match because you have your partner to keep hype, because if you start missing and getting down on yourself it’ll end up affecting your partner and the match can just spiral down from there,” Toth said.

Both singles and doubles challenged players mentally causing more pressure on a player.

“Personally there is more pressure in doubles than singles. Having someone else rely on me and lose because of me is too stressful and makes me feel super guilty too,” Le said.

Some believed that singles put more pressure on a player.

“I think singles puts more

pressure on you; because in singles, it’s only yourself playing, and you have no one to support you on court. If your mentality isn’t strong, it can be easy to get yourself down under pressure if you’re playing badly,” Toth said.

Samikshya Mahapatra '25 prepares to hit a serve at the Corsicana Tournament on Friday, Feb. 28.

"It was a tiring match but it was truly invigorating winning my first tournament of the season."

Bailey Le '27 Photos provided by CSHS Tennis Facebook

Photo by Charlie McGinnis

The oversized portrait creates a strong focal point and gives the spread a fashion-magazine aesthetic that feels modern and confident

"It's an honor and its humbling as well. I think it's important to be yourself when it comes to leadership.

I felt like I needed to continue to be myself for the people who though that I should lead them."

Conner Cashion '25

EXAMPLE

What does

it mean to be a captain?

"It means that coach trusts me enough to have that major responsibility.

Also leading the team by example and not letting anyone cut corners. It means the world to me to be apart of Cougar wrestling, but being the captain makes it that much better."

John Humphries '26

Dress to

Impress

A closer look at the themed outfits of this year's homecoming dress-up days

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Hiya Kudumula '27 and Arisha Irfan '27 dress up for Rhyme Without a Reason as Sweater Vest and Under Arrest. "I asked ChatGPT for ideas, and although we had a bunch of other dress up ideas, we didn’t have the clothes for most of them. I ended up finding a police costume that my sister had worn before, so we went with that. During dress up week, we used to meet up in the library every morning before class and make a TikTok each day. Overall, I try to dress up for almost every spirit day because I like being involved in school and showing my school spirit,” Irfan said.

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Xenai Waters '27, J'Miracle Sandle '27, Aniya Taylor '26, and Brooklyn Minier '26 dress up in early 2000s attires. The outfit consisted of jerseys and Jordans. “I decided to do this outfit because I like jerseys. Mine was actually from the 90s; it’s my stepdad’s and he let me wear it. I was going to do a jersey from the Cowboys, but then they lost the football game, so I stuck with this one. I had a headband, baggy jeans, New Balance shoes, and big hoops. I tried to do space buns for 45 minutes, but I decided to put it down because I couldn’t get my hair up in a bun,” Minier said.

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Lynn Seo '25, Aubrey Lake '25, Tatum Hapes '25, and Giovanna Castellani '25 dress up as Adam Sandler on Hollywood Day. "I searched up Hollywood dress up days on Pinterest and saw a lot of Adam Sandler outfits. I didn’t want to go too fancy, so I figured Adam Sandler would be the perfect fit. I raided my dad’s closet and found everything: a baggy shirt, jorts, and long Nike socks. I even photoshopped an Adam Sandler ID and taped it over my school ID. But when I arrived at my first class, I saw three other Adam Sandlers…it was fun. We took photos together,” Seo said.

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Photo by Lynn Seo

"To be a captain means bringing the team together, encouraging your teammates to work hard, and to practice what you preach by leading by example."

Austin Truss '25

"It means doing your best for th team and leading them and showing them what it means to win. It also means helping them do their best and show them the way."

Jessie Kolodziecjczyk '25

J'Miracle Sandle '27 and Aniya Taylor '26 dress up as Bambi and Thumper for Disney Day. “I was the Hopper, and she was Bambi.

I wanted to be Tigger from Winnie the Pooh at first, but she wanted to do a pair, and there was nothing else she could do in that show. Preparing took me two to three hours. I made the ears with a St Patrick’s head. I took its head off of it and I cut out the ears and I painted and glued it on. I also curled my hair to make it look puffy. At school, it was funny when Dr. Lindahl thought I was raising my hands because of the ears,” Taylor said.

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Photo by Leia Lopez

Gabriella Garcia '25, Nadiyah Elizondo '25, and Isabella De Santiago '25 pose with their Homecoming mums. These students ordered their mums from a business. “Purple is my favorite color, so I knew I wanted something very dramatic. I used to do Girl Scouts when I was younger, and our leader’s mom owned a business for mums. It was originally 400 dollars but I got a half discount. I ordered it a month before prom; I picked every design by myself from ribbon to glitters. I do wrestling and my boyfriend plays football, so I wanted to incorporate those," De Santiago said.

Selora Bordner '25 dressed up wearing 70's attire for Decades Day. “I chose the 70s because I like the culture surrounding it and how chill people were. I liked how they were kinder to each other and they pushed for peace when the world was violent. I thought it was a good thing to represent during this decade; to push for peace and represent kindness and positivity.” Photo by Ariana Villanueva

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Homecoming Dress Up Days / Lynn

Leading by

Outstanding Leadership / Charlie

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COLLEGE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL College Station, TX

THEME : Common Ground BOOKNAME : The Wolfpack ADVISER : Kimberly Rife REPRESENTATIVE : Tisha Nowak

A YEARBOOK FULL OF PERSONALITY This yearbook captures student life through storytelling, bold graphic treatments, and creative thematic consistency. The use of bright colors, paint-splatter textures, layered cutouts, and varied layouts gives the book strong visual energy while still allowing student voices to remain the focus.

Meet the Band!

Center StaGe

Harper Minton

School introduces new music club

Bonding over their love of

music and all things rock and roll, sophomores Jacob Zapalac and Harper Minton wanted to be able to jam out after school." I wanted to have people to play with, and

Grade: 10 Instrument: Electric Guitar Photo by Carrington Cody

Henry Ballweg Grade: 10 Instrument: BaSs Guitar Photo by Carrington Cody

Jacob Zapalac Grade: 10 Instrument: Electric Guitar

Joining the Pack

Mr. Hicks Job: Teaching U.S History

New staff welcomed to school

it was fun," Zapalac said.

Listening to their request, teacher Richard CoNner, decided to start the music club in the late fall. The students played every Thursday after school.

Why did you choose to come to College View?

"It was an opportunity to, after I retired, get back into teaching and hopefully make a difference."

Q&A

Mr. Bronowski Job: Assistant Principal

Surround Sound Performing a rocking melody, sophomore Harper Minton plays outside school with his bandmates at School of Rock. The extracurricular music program allowed the students to take their music from the garage to the stage. The music club's sponsor took the other members to watch Minton's performance.

"I've been doing School of Rock for about 3 years now; it's pretty cool," Minton said.

Why did you choose to join administration?

"I was looking to move into administration, and I knew that Mr. Southard was a good person to lend from, so I decided to apply to come over here.

Jam Session Rocking out with each other, sophomores Henry BaLlweg and Harper Minton tuned out their skills every Thursday. "I joined music club because they asked me to, though I actually quite like it now," Ballweg said.

Photo courtesy of Richard Conner

Photos by Kayla Rogers

Photo by Carrington Cody

Photo by Carrington Cody

CoMmon Ground

Aaron Murcia Grade: 12 Instrument: Guitar

"Music is probably the best creative outlet that I found to work in my life."

- Harper Minton (10)

Photo by Kayla Rogers

"Being able to pick up from others. I learned from that way."

- Jacob Zapalac (10)

What is your favorite part of the club?

Writing the Rhythm Playing the base guitar, English teacher Richard CoNner reflects on how he introduced the students to the new Music Club. "I like sitting there and watching musicians grow," Conner said. Photo by Carrington Cody

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"I get to play my base."

- Henry BaLlweg (10)

"It's great."

- Aaron Murcia (12)

Spread by Carrington Cody

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This spread stands out because of its dramatic red-and-white contrast, layered textures, and dominant performance photography that create excitement and movement across the page. It showcases both the music program and the people behind it through profiles and quotes.

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This spread pops because of its bright spring-inspired color palette and combination of outdoor photography and student portraits. It captures seasonal experiences and personal moments that make the coverage feel relatable.

National Honor Society

HeLlo sunshine

"I spent time at the park, walked around the trails, and enjoyed nature. It was really peaceful looking at the birds and the trees."

- AlySsa KeLly (9)

"I played games with friends.

Then did spring cleaning over spring break."

- Aidan King (9)

"This Spring Break, I stayed home and went on walks."

- Aracelis Morsy (10)

Sharing our Spring Break adventures

SkilLsUSA

Front Row: Nicholas Calimbas, Emma Markley, Lucy Cisneros, Kinlee Barrington, Joshua Sweet, Aidan King Back Row:: Ellison Cannon, Lauren Reitmayer, Dishree Darji, Landon Ayala

Front Row: Lauren Reitmayer, Sydney Moseley, Henry Ballweg, Lane Morris, Harper Minton, Ayona Cooks Back Row: Noah Sims, Nicholas Calimbas, Kinlee Barrington, Trenton Cooper, Johnathan Canfield Jr., Kaleb Cossey

Advisor: Krissy Wallace

Photo by Carrington Cody

Photo by Krissy Wallace

Photo by Kimberly Rife

Photo by Kimberly Rife

"I mostly stayed home, but the few places I did go to was the movie theater, the mall, and Costco. I also watched a bunch of movies and shows on Netflix with my mom, like 'Zero Day,' 'Maniac,' and 'It's What's Inside."

- Ashton AreLlano (10)

"I organized my closet and went with my dad and brother to the gym."

- Jacqueline Anaya (9)

"Over Spring Break, I relaxed and got to go to a Brooks & Dunn concert in Corpus Christi at the American Bank Center."

- Royce Bowden (11)

"I went to a lagoon in Houston and the zoo. I enjoyed swimming in the water and going kayaking."

- BeLla Walichowski (9)

Rest and Relaxation Exploring Arkansas and Tennessee, senior Ryan Tydlacka traveled to see the famous Hot Springs and Graceland in Memphis, TN, over Spring Break.

"Walking down the streets of Hot Springs, Arkansas, there were Hot Springs on every corner. It was really cool to get to see and view all of the architecture," Tydlacka said. Photo courtesy of Ryan Tydlacka

Advisor: Kimberly Rife, James Dawson & Richard Conner

Visual ARts Scholastic Event

Brazos vaLley promise

Front Row: Lauren Reitmayer, Mila Holliman, Tilly Bolander, Julyan Garcia Back Row: Aurihana Kornegay, Ayona Cooks, Trinity Purvis

Front Row: Ja'Miyah Shirley, Emmalea Ybarra, Marissa Reyes, Haylee Quesada, Meeka Scott, Austin Kral Back Row: Julian Gonzalez, Abbie Torres, Makayla Cotham Here Comes the Sun Practicing his photo skills, and spending an all-nighter playing video games, junior Landon Ayala shares the sunrise from his room.

"On Saturday I was staying up playing Marvel rivals until 9 am, and I was like, ooooh, that looks pretty, and took a photo," Ayala said.

Advisor: Ann Rife

Advisor: Laurie Rath

Not Pictured: Jordin Kirkland

Photo courtesy of Landon Ayala

Howling at the Moon Seeing a different side of nature, sophomore Mina WaLlace tours the Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary in Navasota, Texas. "They take in abandoned wolves and told us about them, fed them, and told us stories about each one," Wallace said. Photo courtesy of Mina Wallace

Boba and Bunnies Spending time with family, freshman Esmeralda Martinez poses with her cousin. "I went to Bunny Bites with my baby cousin and spent most of the break with her. It was a new place, had boba and lots of games," Martinez said.

Dog Days Spending time relaxing and watching TV, senior ELlison CaNnon fills her vacation with her pets. "Basically, all I did was hang out with my dogs. It was nice to relax," Cannon said. Photo courtesy of Ellison Cannon

Photo courtesy of Esmeralda Martinez

Carnival Craze Taking a selfie from the air of a ferris wheel, freshman Nicholas Calimbas spent time at the HLSR Carnival and more in Houston, Texas. "We went to the Rockets vs Mavericks game on Friday and saw the Space Shuttles at NASA. I also got to see the STEM exhibit and a model of the ISS and R2D2.," Calimbas said. Photo courtesy of Nicholas Calimbas

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Ft. Worth Crossing My Mind Riding a train with her family, sophomore Mia SiMmons visits the Ft. Worth Zoo. "Me, my mom, and my little sister went to the zoo and saw a bunch of animals, including Hyenas. I also played Overwatch with my best friend and had a sleepover," Simmons said.

Photo courtesy of Mia Simmons

Spread by Carrington Cody

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Spread by Carrington Cody & Kayla Rogers

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The spread has visual impact through the bold paint-splatter graphics and clustered group photography, highlighting a variety of organizations.

Mia

NicHolas

Jazmine

Maxine

DreSsed TO ImpreSs

Favorite fashion shown off at school

BeLla

What's In style?

Why?

"Hoodies and pants, they're comfortable."

- Lane MoRris (9)

Why? "Boho, I feel connected to the simplistic earthy vibes."

- Sydney Moseley (11)

Why?

"My favorite fashion is Kael_Fangs on Instagram kind of fashion."

- Colin Fluckey (12)

"I wore this Aerosmith shirt,because I love the music and fashion from the late 70's."

- BeLla Walichowski (9)

"I love Sports fashion. It just looks cool."

- Nicholas Calimbas (9)

"I have a lot of favorites, but I mainly like scene style, even though I dress in grunge style."

- Mia SiMmons (10)

"I like anything black. Shorts, crop tops, dresses, baggy pants, shirts, and necklaces, along with rings. All because they make me feel pretty and comfortable."

- Maxine Dailey (9)

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Why? "I like shorts. They re comfy and easy to wear."

- Joshua SwEet (9)

Photos by Carrington Cody

ITS ALl IN THE DETAILS 1 3

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5 2 Photos by Carrington Cody

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ESsentials

1- "I just wear what makes me happy. I don't have a style."

- Jordin Kirkland (12) 2- "The glasses I got at Earthbound, and the bracelet has my zodiac"- Kayla Rogers (11) 3- "It's what I use, it always fits all my stuff."

-Ashton AreLlano (10) 4- "This necklace carries a part of my grandfather" (right) - Trenton COoper (11) "The necklace reminds me there's always love to find" (left) - Maxine Dailey (9) 5- "I love them because my boyfriend bought them for me, and they are pink!" -Riley Thompson (10) 6-"My mom likes dragonflies. The earrings remind me of her."

- CaRrington Cody (11) 7-"I think its unique because it opens up at the top instead of having a zipper." - Mina WaLlace (10)

"I love fitted shirts with baggy cargo pants because I d rather the fabric be skin tight to my arms than my legs."

- Jazmine Flores (10)

"I like basic fashion because I don t care much about style."

- Trinity Purvis (12)

Why? "Country, it's what I like to wear."

- Austin Kral (9)

Photos by Kayla Rogers

Spread by Carrington Cody

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The spread has magazine-inspired styling, cutout portraits, and detailed accessory graphics that make the fashion coverage feel modern and interactive. It uses clothing and personal style as a way to tell stories about individuality, trends, and self-expression within the student body.

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CUMBERLAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Mechanicsburg, PA

THEME : Replay BOOKNAME : Argus ADVISER : Gregg Lucas REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

A HIGHLY THEMATIC YEARBOOK WITH STRONG VISUAL ENERGY This yearbook fully embraces its “Replay” theme through music-inspired graphics, layered textures, bold typography, and rhythmic page composition that feel cohesive throughout the book. The spreads balance stylized design with storytelling, creating pages that are visually exciting while still documenting meaningful accomplishments, personalities, and school culture.

The consistent use of motion, repetition, and dynamic photography gives the publication a polished, professional feel that remains fun and relatable to its audience.

2

3

2

Lidia D'Agostino (9)

Counting

Kristina Kise (10)

Captain Morgan Smetlz (12) sends a powerful drive up the field, working to shift possession in her team's favor.

Reflecting on the game, Smetlz shared, I went on the field with nerves but I was confident in myself and my team s abilities. Despite the tension of facing the Wildcats again, her leadership and self-assurance were key in guiding the team through the challenge.

&

1

Gabrielle Ott (9)

Coach Hooper Scores 100 Career Wins

It just shows how lucky I have been to coach a bunch of fun and talented girls.

FIELD HOCKEY

1

1 Goalkeeper Katherine Hume (12) led her team to victory with a sharp focus, saving crucial goals in the Eagles' match against Central Dauphin. I just focused on the ball and shut out any other thoughts. My only mindset was just to save the ball, Hume reflected. 2 With a strong defensive pushback, Kaia Crossley (12) clears the circle with precision and dribbles the ball upfield, leading her team with determination. Her consistent defensive presence and leadership were key to the Eagles' success throughout the season.

Cassidy Brewer (11)

FIELD HOCKEY

1 Marissa Muza (10) pushes the ball upfield, determined to lead her team to victory in a hard-fought regular season game against Mechanicsburg.

2 Dribbling up the field at full speed to beat the defender, captain Hayven Mumma (12) led the charge in a fierce battle against the Wildcats.

Fighting until the final seconds, Mumma was a key force for the Eagles this season, contributing 8 goals and 6 assists while inspiring her teammates with her determination and leadership. 3 Announced in the starting lineup, defender Alexa Hunter (10) reflects on the emotions of facing the Wildcats, recalling how she was feeling nervous and excited because she knew it would be a tough game. Hunter finished the season with an impressive 13 goals and 8 assists..

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This spread stands out through its dramatic action photography, textured dark background, and circular graphic elements that create movement across the page. It combines milestone achievements and player highlights to tell a fuller story of the season beyond scores alone.

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This spread is visually engaging because of its collage-style composition, Polaroid-inspired photo treatments, and playful typography that mimic a scrapbook or playlist aesthetic.

others

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SENIOR superlatives Michael Hoy

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Born in the Wrong Decade

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Caden Cookus

a health crisis GLOBAL NEWS: Pope Francis faces Efficiency US NEWS: Department of Government head, Elon Musk, issues mass firings Beyonce, and ENTERTAINMENT: Kendrick Lamar, Doechii win big at the GRAMMYs invented SCIENCE: World s first flying car prototype winning Super SPORTS: Eagles defeat the Chiefs, Bowl LIX

Spain Drastic flooding hits GLOBAL NEWS: hits Florida y 5 Hurricane Milton US NEWS: Categor n T: Former One Directio ENTERTAINMEN passes away member, Liam Payne, r the tomb discove hers SCIENCE: Researc us in Seville of Christopher Columb Cathedral World Series the win SPORTS: Dodgers against the Yankees

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GLOBAL NEWS: Isreal and Palestine confirm a ceasefire agreement US NEWS: Second inauguration of President Trump ENTERTAINMENT: Tiktok ban hits the US SCIENCE: Forest fires rage in Los Angeles, CA SPORTS: James Harden becomes the second player in NBA history with 3,000 career three-pointers

GLOBAL NEWS: Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González flees the country US NEWS: Shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia ENTERTAINMENT: Moo Deng, a Pygmy hippo at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, goes viral SCIENCE: Scientists report the Earth has temporarily caught a second moon SPORTS: Hunter Woodhall wins the Men's 400m at the Paralympics

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al-Assad is Syrian dictator Bashar GLOBAL NEWS: overthrown are, Brian of United Healthc US NEWS: CEO e

by Luigi Mangion Thompson, is shot starring Wicked, of T: Release ENTERTAINMEN Cynthia Erivo Ariana Grande and a peak n heatwave reaches SCIENCE: Australia °F temperature of 117 Dhabi Grand Norris wins the Abu Lando : SPORTS Prix

of X Brazil bans the use GLOBAL NEWS: Vice President Harris US NEWS: Former ion for President accepts nominat er T: Sabrina Carpent ENTERTAINMEN Sweet releases Short n' declares the Mpox SCIENCE: WHO onal public health breakout an internati emergency medals Biles wins 3 gold SPORTS: Simone at the Olympics and 1 silver medal

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GLOBAL NEWS: Ukrainian-R ussian conflict reaches 1000th day US NEWS: House of Represent atives election ends with a Republican majority ENTERTAINMENT: Marcello Hernandez goes viral for SNL Domingo skit SCIENCE: Grad student at UNC discovers a newborn exoplanet SPORTS: Jake Paul wins boxing match with Mike Tyson

becomes the UK GLOBAL NEWS: Kier Starmer Prime Minister shot at rally US NEWS: President Trump Page and Kordell ENTERTAINMENT: Serena USA Season 6 Beckham win Love Island rover finds possible SCIENCE: Perserverance life on Mars and Barbora SPORTS: Carlos Alcaraz Singles gold Krejcíková win Wimbleton

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YEAR IN REVIEW

Helping

SENIORS

always Sefa Setuagbe

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69 The spread uses bright colors, layered blocks, and energetic packages to organize content in a fresh and recognizable way.

Career Wins

Battling his opponent in a tight hand fight, Logan Maurer (11) skillfully works to gain control and set up for a takedown at 139lbs.

With precision and determination, Maurer positions himself for the win, ultimately securing a pin and defeating Keegan Zeigler from Cedar Cliff by major decision.

Phil Montes (12) 114, 121 lbs

10 0

Jake Mitchell (12) 145, 152 lbs

Gordon Hung (12) 133 lbs

Owen Prycl (12) 160, 172 lbs

WRESTLING

wRESTLING

Breaking Barriers

State Qualifiers 114 Phil Montes 127 Connor Killion 139 Logan Maurer 145 Jake Mitchell

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1 1 Sporting a 27-5 record this season, Connor Killion (12) is engaged in a fierce hand fight with opponent Aiden Herndon from Cedar Cliff. As both wrestlers struggled for control, Killion worked to gain the upper hand, striving to outmaneuver Herndon in an effort to secure a win. With each move, the intensity built as the match unfolded, showcasing both athletes determination to dominate the mat. 2 Andrew Alderman (11) grapples with his opponent, Jackson Wentz, holding him down in a tense battle.

The match against the Colts was hard-fought, with Alderman securing a 7-5 decision victory in a closely contested showdown.

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2

1

1 Fighting for control on the mat, Rodrigo Rodriguez-Teodoro (12) breaks free and escapes from Cedar Cliff s Princeton Dent in a hard-fought 172-pound matchup. 2 Junior Tyler Byerly works to secure the win as he battles to turn over Cedar Cliff s John Eisenhower for the pin. With aggressive precision, Byerly maintains control and finally pins his opponent at 5:32, showcasing his skillful technique and determination. Byerly s focused strategy and relentless effort earned him the decisive victory. 3 Adjusting his stance to find an opening, Braden Barr (10) stays focused as he works to break down his opponent. Combining technique and control, he looks to take charge of the match and secure the victory.

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This spread creates an immediate impact with its dominant action image, bold red-and-white color palette, and layered infographic elements that reinforce the intensity of the sport.

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INDIANDavie, RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Fl THEME : Influence BOOKNAME : Roar ADVISER : Samantha Wheeler REPRESENTATIVE : Stephanie Sherman

MEANINGFUL STORYTELLING WITH MODERN DESIGN This yearbook combines approachable, student-focused journalism with polished layouts and cohesive visual branding that reinforces their theme of “Influence.” The storytelling consistently highlights relationships, experiences, and personal growth, making the publication feel emotionally connected to the middle school experience.

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This spread has a strong structured layout, strong central photography, and use of informational sidebars that create an academic yet engaging feel.

BEST OF

This spread combines vibrant arcade photography, layered image groupings, and energetic headline treatment that helps communicate excitement and activity.

This spread’s strong use of white space and balanced combination of large photos and supporting text that guides the reader naturally across the page.

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The spread creates emotional impact through its photography, large feature portrait, and playful typography that reinforce the theme of friendship and connection. It highlights and focuses on meaningful student relationships and shared experiences.

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KESWICK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL St. Petersburg, Fl

THEME : Make Your Mark BOOKNAME : The Crusader ADVISER : Jennifer Ryan REPRESENTATIVE : Steve Ferguson

PERSONAL IMPACT WITH STUDENT STORIES This yearbook develops the “Make Your Mark” theme through both its visual identity and its storytelling choices. The use of hand-drawn textures, layered paper-style graphics, soft pastel accents, and expressive typography creates an artistic style that reinforces the idea of individuality and influence throughout the book. The spreads connect student experiences to larger ideas of legacy, resilience, leadership, and contribution, making the book feel meaningful and emotionally grounded rather than purely decorative.

Hauling Away

DAMAGE

271 upper school students surveyed on damage caused

by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

SPARED VS DAMAGED DAMAGED VS SPARED

Shoveling out sand from homes along the beach, Alice Macedo 11, Zoey Chastain 9, and Luisa Macedo 9 help those affected. "It is pretty hard work. The sand clings to you, the sun was beating down on us, and it was a challenge to shovel sand for multiple hours, but it was all worth it. Seeing people's faces brighten after all of the damage done makes the work ten times better," Luisa Macedo said. photo by: Faith Ellis

Making Progress Serving in Sunset Beach, Lucia Mangiaracina 12, Samuel Gorski 12, and Luke Drechsel 11 help clear out a damaged house. "The family we helped was extremely grateful, we cleared everything out of their house in a day which would have taken them weeks, considering their age," Mangiaracina said.

Lending a Hand Helping out at an elderly couple's home, Ella Jane Hosler 12 cleaned out closets and bedrooms due to the flooding from Hurricane Helene. "Through this experience I realized how much I really have, and it made me so happy to be able to help people that lost everything. It was a lot of work that would not have been able to be done by just them alone," Hosler said.

OUR

"Coming back on campus after the hurricanes was very emotional for me. I was both extremely sad and incredibly thankful. KCS has been my home for 20 years, so seeing the many, many trees lying on the ground and all the debris spread across the campus was devastating. Yet, we still had so much to be thankful for as the buildings were all standing and no one was hurt. We were truly protected by the grace of God and have so much to be thankful for as He continues to bless our school."

-Mrs. Angie Loughhead

photo by: Ellie Martin

Stuck in the Sand Going door to door throughout the Sunset Beach community, our students found cars stuck multiple feet deep in the sand. "Being out in the areas affected by the hurricane made me realize how our community comes together so quickly to pick others off their feet," Taylor Nash 12 said. photo by: Ellie Martin

Coming back to our second home was emotional for many, it was not touched during Helene but for Milton there were several trees down and over $400,000 worth of renovations needed for the chapel

photos by: Hannah Kate Hickam and Mr. Andrew Maddux

photo by: Ellie Martin

ge Did the hurricane chan ct your view on the impa ? have can s cane hurri for my "It made me grateful house, that it was not live destroyed. People who road five minutes down the g in from me lost everythin a their home. It gave me how new perspective on be." can anes bad hurric -Eli Iskra 11

s How have the hurricane ive changed your perspect life? on in "It made me realize that these moments it is all about going out of your g comfort zone and doin to what you need to do do you if even le help peop not know them."

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cted How were you impa the by helping out after your How did it feel to have hurricanes hit? help on classmates come and "It changed my view you clean up? how lucky I am to live f "I felt a big wave of relie no was there re whe came to y that after my classmates damage. It was craz that le were help. It was my birthday some of these peop ing after l day too, so them help still happy and joyfu day." helped brighten a dark losing everything."

11 inez Mart k -Fran -Josiah Loeffler 10

040 040 0 FALL: HURRICANE RELIEF

DOING OUR

Two hurricanes within a span of thirteen days have impact our students, faculty in more ways than one

photo by: Ellie Martin

MY "I SURVIVED"

"During Helene we started to smell smoke from a fire and had to swim through water while carrying 9 bunnies and our friend's baby. We had to hold them above the water, but right as we got down the steps and onto the driveway, the garage busted open and we had to hold on to trees so we did not get swept away from the water. A neighbor asked if we needed help, so we stayed with them until the storm surge was gone. When we went back to our house there was 4-5 feet of sand on the roads and three of our trees had fallen down and broke a window."

-Nolan Pasqua 8

PAGE BY: HANNAH KATE HICKAM

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This spread is especially powerful because it combines emotional documentary-style photography with statistics, interviews, and firsthand reflections to tell the story of hurricane recovery and community support.

BEST OF

The oversized feature photo of the student painting directly reinforces the “Make Your Mark” concept while the layered pastel graphics and handwritten typography create an artistic, creative atmosphere.

Caricatures Caricaturesdrawn drawn by AmandaYale Yale12 12 byAmanda

in Sketch Sketch in

Jayla JaylaCarpenter Carpenter

students receive opportunities to take new dual enrollment and honors classes,

AmandaYale Yale Amanda RowanBeckett Beckett Rowan

Ella EllaBingham Bingham

AlexanderDiPofi DiPofi Alexander Jordyn JordynWilliams Williams

EvieCrock Crock Evie

Enhancements around campus include state of the art bleachers and a newly renovated art room,

Lucia LuciaMangiaracina Mangiaracina

HaleighWaugh Waugh Haleigh MaxSparra Sparra Max SureyaScott Scott Sureya

WE WELCOME new BIBLE and MATH teachers,

CarihanaJantomaso Jantomaso Carihana Jackson JacksonSullivan Sullivan

the incoming ninth graders receive MacBooks to get a head start on their high school careers.

Blessmila BlessmilaMoomraeng Moomraeng

Tess TessWilloughby Willoughby

HannahKate KateHickam Hickam Hannah Ella EllaStorie Storie JenifferTulshi Tulshi Jeniffer

AvaRoss Ross Ava

Chandler ChandlerHof Hof

AlexSparra Sparra Alex LukeNemecheck Nemecheck Luke LoganPatterson Patterson Logan Christian ChristianMortimer Mortimer

As we move forward, it's time to

GavinBrady Brady Gavin

LillyMuzychko Muzychko Lilly

Ellie EllieMartin Martin

Leah LeahCelosse Celosse

Claire ClaireRogers Rogers

JosiahAcosta Acosta Josiah

Samuel SamuelGorski Gorski

NicoleDykes Dykes Nicole Jakyra JakyraGrant Grant Alexander AlexanderMartin Martin

ZoeTibshraeny Tibshraeny Zoe

Ryan RyanDeOrsey DeOrsey RobynCantwell Cantwell Robyn

TaylorNash Nash Taylor

Alliyah AlliyahAldrich Aldrich

Paint the Way In his second year of being in art class, Elijah Crock 7 grabs his paint brush and carefully paints his canvas.

"I really love art. It is calming, and I like using my creativity," Crock said.

002 OPENING

photo by: Abby Shonebarger

Isabella IsabellaJoy Joy Mika MikaHarris Harris CalebPotter Potter Caleb

PAGE BY: EDITORS

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PEOPLE:SENIOR SENIORCARICATURES CARICATURES 124 124PEOPLE:

Alyssa AlyssaKingsley Kingsley

Avery AveryLarsen Larsen

Hannah HannahJantomaso Jantomaso

Emily EmilyHawthorne Hawthorne Ella EllaHosler Hosler

Zephaniah Zephaniahvan vander derSteen Steen

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PAGE PAGEBY: BY:ALYSSA ALYSSAKINGSLEY KINGSLEY

Lauren LaurenHeim Heim

Each drawing reflects individual personality and interests, celebrating the idea that every student leaves behind a different kind of mark on the school community.

your throw Players share how their position influences the game

"The wing position impacts the game because if the point guard picks up the ball and needs to pass it to someone you can be there."

-Lilly Johnson 7

Defend to the

"Playing post, I get all the rebounds which gives me the opportunity to score most of the points."

-Lacey Bingham 8

photo by: Sarah Watson

Get in

Defending their way to victory, players share what it takes to play defense photos by: Sarah Watson

Ahead

of the

Seconds Away

"1. Create a stable base/stance.

2. Square your shoulders and make sure your arms are in correct position.

3. Shoot the ball."

"I think how you can be a good defender is just putting a lot of energy into the game and not giving up on stealing the ball."

-Ellie Rininger 7

photo by: Reagan Kilgore

While the clock runs out, Rianne Brandt 9 takes the last shot of the third quarter. "When I make a shot it is a combination of confidence, joy, and sometimes disbelief, like everything came together just right," Brandt said.

JV players share their three steps to shooting the ball

"To be a good defender, you need to give consistent effort.

You have to always want the ball, it is the most important thing on the court."

-Lydia Joswiak 7

Overcoming injuries, middle school and junior varsity basketball teams finish their seasons strong

photo by: Rainey Loeffler

-Mary-Angela Cade 10

Standing Firm

Eye on the Ball

Keeping the ball from being taken, Reese Hutchins 9 pushes past the defender to move up the court. "It is a feeling of relief and happiness to know I helped out my team during our game," Hutchins said.

At the top of the court, Ellie Rininger 7 looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to. "When I shoot the ball and it goes in, it feels like I have helped my team to win," Rininger said.

"1. Stop.

2. Look.

3. Shoot."

-Rianne Brandt 9

photo by: Reagan Kilgore

photo by: Reagan Kilgore

"1. Get my feet right.

2. Get my hands right.

3. Lastly, shoot it with my dominant hand."

Up the Court Running the ball toward the hoop, Riley Mathews 6 tries to get past her opponent to score. "When I make a basket, it makes me feel happy that I scored points for my team, and my team is happy also. It makes me feel gifted," Mathews said.

-Reese Hutchins 9 "1. Get your feet set.

2. Make sure you are lined up straight.

3. Then shoot the basketball and follow it to get the rebound if it does not go in."

-Emery Rininger 9

photo by: Sarah Watson

Shoot the Ball Waiting for an opening, Leah Rauch 9 looks to the hoop to score another two points for her team. "When I take a shot, and it goes in, I cannot stop smiling. I know I just got the team one step closer to winning, and when anyone compliments you on your shot, you feel so proud," Rauch said. photo by: Reagan Kilgore

photos by: Sarah Watson

058 WINTER: MS AND JV GIRLS BASKETBALL

PAGE BY: SARAH WATSON

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The use of instructional-style captions and player insights connects back to the theme by emphasizing how athletes position themselves “ahead of the game” through preparation, leadership, and determination both on and off the court.

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LAKE BELTON HIGH SCHOOL Temple, TX

THEME : Life Through a Lens BOOKNAME : The Legacy ADVISER : Ainslie Dunn REPRESENTATIVE : Nancy Dewees

VISUALLY COMMITS TO ITS THEME This yearbook consistently develops the “Life Through a Lens” theme through nearly every design choice, from the recurring filmstrip graphics to the cinematic layouts and photography-driven storytelling. The use of layered photo borders, bold contrast, and motion-inspired composition creates a polished visual identity that feels immersive and intentional throughout the book. They share student experiences by highlighting creativity, athletics, relationships, and memorable moments through strong captions and feature writing.

INKCREDIBLE artists

In Lake Belton's Art 3 classroom, Brandon Villa (11) shared his learning experience in art.

"Being really creative makes more opportunities to try different styles with whatever project we re working on," says Villa. Photos by Reese Franks

Students Pictured: Selah Graves (10), Sophia Moreno (11), Mikaila Chargualaf (11), and Joshua Torres (10) Photos by Bronco Media

EYES ON THE PRIZE Liam McCullagh (12) State Qualifier

Alexandrea Clark (10) Scored a "4"

Students use unique materials like cardboard to create art

McKenna Koontz (11) explains the processes of an art project and her favorite parts. "I think my favorite process is just sketching it out and planning what I'm going to do beforehand," says Koontz. Photos by Reese Franks

Jacquelyn Couture (11) talked about her favorite project. "My best project was probably my project for the vase competition because it was my most meaningful project that I've ever done," says Couture. Photos by Reese Franks

Students compete at VASE in hopes to qualify to state

Olivia Skeem (11) State Qualifier

Students hang out at the VASE competition.

Students Pictured: Abigale Hollenberg (12), Aaliyah Smitherman (9) and Aaliyah-Marian Born (9), and Mikayla Bird (12) Photos by Alyssa Ellis

Student Artwork

ART 131 Photos by Emily Simeroth

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This spread stands out visually because of its black background, bright color palette, and flowing filmstrip graphics that guide the reader naturally across the page like scenes in a movie reel. It highlights the artistic process and student achievement by showcasing both candid classroom moments and finished artwork.

BEST OF

The layered filmstrip graphics and dark cinematic background immediately reinforce the “Life Through a Lens” theme while creating a nostalgic, movie-like atmosphere.

GOAL

Lake Belton junior varsity soccer lays the foundation for seasons to come

WORKING AS A TEAM Hudson Jez (10) looks for his teammate up the field, ready to make a pass. "Soccer is a team sport; it's a combination of individual skill and effort," says Jez. Photo by Madilyn Lim

diggers

LOCKED IN In the game against Belton, Cody Campbell (10) kicks the ball on the field. When playing soccer, having the right mindset is important.

"A way I like to prepare for an upcoming game is listening to music while I'm stretching," says Campbell.

Photo by Bronco Media

Tyler Adkins Beltran (9)

Andres Gamio (10)

Maximus Mendez (9)

HEAD IN THE GAME Jack McCullagh (10) intercepts the ball with a header. "Something I am going to work on to get onto the varsity team next year is to play club with my friends and do solo workouts in my free time," says McCullagh. Photo by Madilyn Lim

a lens into

MISSED

WHAT WE

Students Pictured: Joshua Clark (10), Anthony Garza (9) and Joshua Torres (10), and Santana Herrera (9) Photos by Madilyn Lim and Bronco Media

GOAL GETTERS Aiden Holden (10) pushes the ball up the field in the game against Belton. When playing soccer, Holden does not let his opponent psych him out. "Just because there is a goalie, doesn't mean you can't score. Getting your mind right is 90% of the process," says Holden. Photo by Bronco Media

[Students Pictured]: Isabella Dlouhy (past graduate), Shelby Chaney (past graduate), Da Hae Keum (past graduate), and Chayse Callahan (past graduate), Arun Rajendra (past graduate), Anna Fiala (past graduate) and Gracie Quigley (past graduate), Maddison Ruiz (12), Hector Herrera (past graduate), Madison Naser (10), Tanner Jones (past graduate), Tristen Oliphant (past graduate) and Charlee Maddux (past graduate), Cooper McGowan (12) and Elizabeth McCready (12), and Trinaty Pearson (past graduate)

008 WHAT WE MISSED DIVIDER

Lucas Garza (9)

"My favorite thing about being on defense is going against competition better than me to improve my skills."

[Top to Bottom] Cade Meredith (10), Emmanuel Herrrera-Rodriguez (10), Jordan Tuggle (11), and Alexander Zamora (10), and Jacob Boone (11) Photos by Bronco Media and Madilyn Lim

- Trysten Reese (10)

076 BOYS JV SOCCER

077

The title “Goal Diggers” cleverly ties into the theme by framing the athletes as focused and determined, while the combination of captions and gameplay photography tells a fuller story of teamwork and season performance.

taking HARD HITS

don't

THROW

Lake Belton junior varsity and freshman teams set the foundation for the football program Jayden Dent (10)

Prince Ted Kabuya (9)

CAN'T CATCH ME Jamari Haye (9) pushes past the defense to gain yards on the play. Photo by Marvin Morgenroth

it away

Under the Friday night lights, the varsity team may take center stage, but behind every great program is a foundation built by the junior varsity and freshman squads. This season, Lake Belton s junior varsity and freshman football teams proved that the future is bright, developing young talent, sharpening skills, and showcasing heart and determination. The junior varsity teams took the field with a mix of returning players and new faces, all eager to prove themselves. JV Silver finished its season with an impressive record of 7-2, losing only to tough opponents like A&M Consolidated and Georgetown. JV Red maintained the Lake Belton reputation as well with a record of 6-3. Closing out the junior varsity teams, JV Bronco demonstrated 212° effort on and off the field, ending its season

with a 5-3 record. The freshman teams also found their stride this season, setting the foundation for the future of the program.

Freshman Red continued the trend of season wins with a record of 7-2, never losing a home game. While Freshman Silver finished with a record of 3-4, the grit and determination the boys demonstrated when faced with a challenging schedule are a testament to the success of the Lake Belton football program.

As the varsity team looks to maintain its success, the groundwork is being laid by the freshman and JV squads. The lessons learned this season discipline, teamwork, and perseverance will only strengthen the program in the years to come.

MAKING PLAYS Caleb Luke (10) searches for a teammate in order to make a play. Photo by Bronco Media

PUSH THROUGH IT At the game on Sept. 4, Talley Beard (9) pushes through the line of defense to gain yards on the play.

Henry Simpson (9) follows closely behind his teammate. Photo by Reese Sexton

MAINTAINING POSSESSION Prestyn Flanagan (10) protects the ball as he attempts to gain yards on the play. Photo by Marvin Morgenroth

Xji'Anthony Thomas (10)

4

Adrian Butler (10)

5

Colton Johnson (9)

2

1. William Phillips (9) 2. Gavin Carpenter (10) 3. Prince Ted Kabuya (10) 4. Landon Brewer (9) and Kristian Smith (9) 5. Tristan Aldridge (9) Photos by Bronco Media, Reese Sexton, and Marvin Morgenroth

Aidan Butler (10)

Ke'Odderick Mayo (10) 3

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MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Maryville, TN

THEME : Unmatched BOOKNAME : The Appalachian ADVISER : Morgan Petree REPRESENTATIVE : Ben Smith

FULLY CAPTURES SCHOOL SPIRIT This yearbook commits completely to its “Unmatched” theme through bold typography, intense school-color branding, and highly energetic student coverage that reflects the culture of Maryville High School. The use of oversized headlines, layered photo clusters, strong red-and-black contrast, and packed spreads creates a feeling of nonstop momentum that mirrors the school’s spirit and pride. What makes the book special is how it captures not just events, but the emotion, traditions, and personality behind them, making readers feel immersed in the experience of the year.

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Championing the Rebels through a 9-to-1 season, the senior section leaders continuously radiate school spirit. Barrett Roberts '25, Drew Carver '25, Abby Hall '25, and Kendall Webb '25 show up to every game ready to cheer the team to victory.

Roberts states, "My favorite part of being a leader is being able to yell out chants and getting the crowd hyped up for all of our Maryville games."

They work tirelessly to set up creative themes and organize exciting cheers that keep the crowd energized as well as making each game unforgettable.

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Redneck Rebels Jalyn Ray '26 shows up and shows out for the USA game dressed as Trump.

Togas and Touchdowns During the home game against Bradley Central, Seth Hill '25, Mae Pitner '25, Brooke Skoog '25, and Clara Paulino '25 show off their togas.

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Ella Sikes '25, Sadie Roach '25, and Holland Harvard '25 show school spirit at Knox Central.

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Throughout the season, Maryville High School cheerleaders work together for a common goal: creating a positive and energetic atmosphere at sporting events. They make it their goal to support teams all the while supporting themselves.

Along with their sideline work, the cheer team also performs as a competition team. They work endlessly during both the football and basketball seasons to prepare for competitions.

Last year, the Lady Rebels placed 5th in the National Cheer finals. This year, the team competed in the large non-tumbling varsity game day sector. The captains are Kenzie Bolling, Taylor Holloway, Marleigh Oliver, and Abbi Sumrok. In addition to leading by example, they plan outfits

and team bonding activities, and they help the coaches make decisions for the team. The coaches, Samantha Harding and Kristy Stott, dedicate time and effort into guiding the team and improving their skills. This past February, the team went to Orlando, Florida to compete at the High School Cheerleading Nationals. The girls went through many trials and tribulations during this trip. Many of them had fevers, ear infections, and the flu, yet they still persevered. They ended up going to finals and placed 6th in the nation. These girls have a year round commitment of cheering on the Rebels.

Raising the Roof Jordyn Jones '26 shares her favorite part about flying: "I like flying because when you are in the air you get to see everyone."

Bringing the Thunder Ellie Moutaw '26 states, "I love all my friends on cheer, and I love the excitement of Friday nights."

Hi Seniority The four senior captains, Marleigh Oliver '25, Taylor Holloway '25, Abbi Sumrok '25, and Kenzie Bolling '25, smile for a picture while cheering on the Rebels from the rail. "I love the environment of Friday nights," shares Bolling.

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Caroline Stephenson '26 cheers on the Rebels during the Maryville vs.

West football game. Stephenson shares, "My favorite part about cheer is stunting."

Ella Milner '26 and Evelyn Moutaw '27 share their cheerful energy during FNL. "I love the sisterhood you get from cheer," shares Milner.

"My favorite football game theme is toga night because the gold ribbon we put in our hair is cute," says Shallimar Pepera '26.

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Jordyn Jones '26, Ella Hammontree '26, and Brynn Sloan '28 pose for a picture during the first game of the season. "I cheer because it has been a passion of mine since I was little," Hammontree shares.

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The Maryville Highschool cheerleading team showcased their amazing routine at the 2025 UCA National High School Championship, earning an impressive 6th place finish. Competing against some of the best teams across the country, they delivered a high energy routine. This achievement marks a proud moment for the Rebels.

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NAVASOTA HIGH SCHOOL Navasota, TX

THEME : Through the Eyes of the Rattler BOOKNAME : The Rattler ADVISER : Dara Smith REPRESENTATIVE : Tisha Nowak

USING PERSPECTIVE TO TELL MEANINGFUL STORIES This yearbook develops its “Through the Eyes of the Rattler” theme through perspective-driven storytelling, layered photography, and thoughtful visual framing. The book uses strong photojournalism, clean layouts, and intentional typography to show school life from multiple viewpoints, whether through student schedules, teamwork, service, or future goals. The result is a publication that feels cohesive, authentic, and reflective of the student experience while maintaining strong readability and emotional connection.

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A Year of Care and Commitment for HOSA, Trainers

Joy To Every Bottle.

Jennifer Arrington, 12, is refilling the water bottles during Navasota vs Houston Yates football game.

There are several roles Trainers take on during sports events aiding injuries, ensuring players are hydrated, and give a helping hand when needed.

Fill It Up! Pinny Wright, 10, is filling up water bottles for the football players in preparation for the football game.

Football season is one of the most busiest seasons of the year for atheltic trainers.

Gifts For Children.

HOSA students pose with their gifts that will be placed under the Angel Tree. The Angel Tree is a Christmas event that gives students the opportunity to participate in giving gifts for children who are in need of basic necessities.

Emily Guerrero, 12, is one of 160 students who signed up to donate blood.

Students have a chance in receiving free items in return of donating blood.

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Ice, Ice, Baby! Nehemiah Collins, 10, is filling a water bottle with ice in preparation for the football players to cool off. During football season, trainers learn preventative care help treatments and make sure players have everything needed for practice.

Staying Hydrated. Sabrina Burnett, 10, is handing Agustin Alvarado, 12, a water bottle to ensure he is well hydrated during the football game. "I like working, helping, and getting to talk to the players."

GIVING THE GIFT OF Students Make a Difference by Donating Blood

Manuel Prado, 12, is a frequent blood donor for the HOSA Blood Drive. "Every time I can give blood I do so. I donate blood because I like to help people."

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Absolute Torres, 12, is proudly donating her blood for the HOSA Blood Drive.

"I ve donated blood four times. The reason donate is to save lives and get a red cord."

Saving Lives.

Lizeth Corona, 12, poses after giving blood during the Blood Drive event held by HOSA. By donating blood four times, students receive a red cord for their graduation.

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Pre-Quiz. Sarah Stratton, Carli Ponton, Abigail Schomberg, and Ruby Sandlin, 9, smile for a picture before going in for Quiz Team at District LDE contest.

Breakfast Bunch. Before serving at the Grimes County Ag Breakfast, D'Lynn Robbins, 11, Agustin Alvarado Hernandez, and Kaden Leonard, 12, smile for a picture.

Showing Off. Pinny Wright, 10, and Skylar Brimberry, 12, show their goats to the camera before going to exhibit at the State Fair of Texas in Arlington. This was their first major show of the year.

Digging It. Focusing in, Chloe Burrell, 12, learns how to operate a mini dozer at Excel - an ag preview day hosted by Sam Houston State University.

Merry Christmas! Brook Wright, 11, and her show goat show off their festive Christmas accessories at our annual Night of Lights event held at NHS.

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Straighten Up. Kaden Leonard, 12, prompts his heifer to stand up straighter while exhibiting at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Kaden placed 11th in class at this show.

Watch and Learn. Terria Truman, Fatima Murillo Tovar, and Chloe Burrell, 12, observe as an ag teacher at SHSU talks about items under a microscope. This was at Excel at SHSU Ag Preview Day. Big Tex. Before the State Fair, Skylar Brimberry, 12, and Pinny Wright, 10, take a picture in front of Big Tex in Dallas Porthole Time. Fatima Murillo Tovar, 12, learns about portholes, which are openings on the side of a cow that allows you to access the cow's stomach. Fatima got to learn about this at Excel at SHSU on Ag Preview Day.

A DAY THROUGH OUR While most of us are still seeing the backside of our eyelids, our Rattler Band members, Diamonettes and Rattler athletes are watching the sunrise as they make their way to morning practice.

"Morning practices are hard, but necessary. It is fun to run through our Friday shows - definitely worth waking up early," says Lane Law, drum major.

Watching the clock strike 8:00 brings a sense of growth and excitement for the 900 of us rushing to first period ready to begin our school day. "In chemistry class, you can experience the magic of transformation, the thrill of discovery, and the beauty of understanding how the world works at a molecular level," says Madelyn Dyson, 10.

When we (or mom) needs to see our grade go up, we know we can turn to our teachers and mentors for help any day of the week. Classroom doors stay open well after the last bell as we all pour into a desk for those extra study sessions.

"I take advantage of after-school tutoring for the TSI math test - the one on one help with Mr. Joseph helps me see math in a different way and I know I'll pass that test for college!" says senior, Arianna Blankenship.

The school day is over, afternoon practice is done, but instead of running home to catch-up on TikTok, a large majority of us head straight to work so we can watch that money roll in to the bank account.

"Jack in the Box is my first job, and I like making the money! The environment is nice, I get to see and talk to customers during my shifts, and it's a bonus that I get to work with my cousin," says Cristian Mijangos, 10.

Many long afternoons of practices, and late nights memorizing lines, the show is finally in sight and all of our hardwork is on display. "It was a great experience playing Aslan in Narnia. I had to memorize the stage for my part because the large head had limited visibility. It took some extra effort, but it was worth it in the the end because I had a ton of fun with this show - and I always say only do things to have fun!" says William Feldhans, 11.

Milk Judging.

Kaden Mayfield, Eva Moore, Rashmin Estrada, 9, and Grace Mendez, 12, anticipate their second contest of the year for Milk Quality in Cy-Fair. The team placed 9th in this competition.

The Group. All FFA students who attended Ag Day at SHSU get together for a group photo.

Carson Sheid, 10, said "FFA is my favorite part about school. I love learning about and dealing with animals, and being around people I love."

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FFA's Hard Work, Honor, Journey to the Top Getting Ready. With a smile, D'Lynn Robbins, 11, waits to go in for show at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

D'Lynn placed 8th in this competition. "This was my first major with my girl, Black Betty", D'Lynn said.

Strut Your Stuff. With focus, Skylar Brimberry, 12, and Pinny Wright, 10, walk their goats around the ring at the State Fair of Texas. "Showing goats has always been what I do, and I love it so much," Pinny said.

Senior Pic. The seniors from FFA get together for a picture at Excel at SHSU.

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"FFA has been a wonderful oppurtunity for me to do all that I want in agriculture and to build a bond with fellow members.", -Bailey Sellers, 10

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Bradey Poston '25

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I plan to go to the University of Alabama next fall. I like Tuscaloosa because it has the small town feel like Navasota, but it is far away from home. I also plan to rush for a sorority, which BAMA RUSH is EVERYTHING at the Univeristy of Alabama and I'm really excited about that.

The wait is almost over, now what's your plan?

Kylie Ritter '25

I am going to Texas A&M Corpus Christi for college. My plan was always Mays Business School at the main A&M campus, but attending Corpus Christi is a lot more cost efficient and I will still able to attend the Mays School at the CC campus.

Ayden Dorman '25

I am attending the Champion School of Real Estate in the fall because it will be a faster route to my future. I will able to graduate with my real estate license in 4-6 months and begin working as an agent shortly after that.

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Drew Robertson '25

I will be joining the Army because I have generations of family that are members of the Armed Forces and the Army will allow me to obtain hands-on experiences for combat engineering. It's also a plus that my college will be paid for, and I will receive great benefits like health care, housing, and extra bonus, I will get to travel the world.

Giselle Diaz '25

Next fall, I plan to attend Prairie View A&M. PV is a great choice for nursing, so I feel like it will be a good place for me to earn my Bachelors Degree in Nursing so I can become a Pediatric Nurse.

Baylee Siegert '25

I will take the necessary steps to become an Echo Tech because I like the way the cardiac system works and I think it would be a cool job.

Manuel Prado '25

I will begin my college career at Prairie View A&M, to quickly get all of my basic courses out of the way, then I plan to transfer to Texas A&M University to major in Mechanical Engineering.

Maya Cabrera '25

I plan to attend either Blinn or Texas A&M next year. I want to finish my Entrepreneurship degree from Texas A&M, but I am also planning to go to Blinn to take my basic courses first, then transfer to A&M later.

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NC STATE UNIVERSITY Raleigh, NC

THEME : Unveiled BOOKNAME : Agromeck ADVISER : Ray Black REPRESENTATIVE : Kent Sutton

DOCUMENTARY JOURNALISM WITH STRONG VISUAL STORYTELLING

This yearbook approaches student life with the depth and professionalism of a magazine while still maintaining a cohesive thematic identity around “Unveiled.” The book uses large-scale photography, layered typography, infographic elements, and thoughtful pacing to gradually “unveil” different sides of campus life, from traditions and athletics to culture, academics, and community engagement.

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The towering campus landmark image immediately creates scale and presence, while the infographic-style statistics help “unveil” the scope and identity of NC State in a clean, modern way

Confident portrait photography, strong use of white space, and bold red-and-black typography draws attention to the featured students and organizations.

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This spread contrasts structured article design with the casual Polaroid-style photo arrangement, creating a documentary feel that reflects authenticity and campus culture.

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NEW HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL Wilmington, NC

THEME : From the Ground Up BOOKNAME : Hanoverian ADVISER : Kylee Maarschalk REPRESENTATIVE : Kent Sutton

BUILDING MEANING THROUGH STORYTELLING AND GROWTH This yearbook develops the “From the Ground Up” theme in ways that feel both literal and emotional, connecting student growth, teamwork, and perseverance across a wide range of coverage. The soft color palette, layered circular graphics, and balanced white space create a clean, modern design style that allows the storytelling and photography to stand out without feeling overcrowded. What makes the book particularly strong is its focus on development, showing how students, athletes, and organizations built success, relationships, and traditions “from the ground up” throughout the year.

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The spread connects to the theme by focusing on the feeling of accomplishment and progress that runners experience through hard work, endurance, and team support built “from the ground up.”

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PORTER HIGH SCHOOL Porter, TX

THEME : REDefined BOOKNAME : Ad Astra ADVISER : Gina Winkenwerder REPRESENTATIVE : Tisha Nowak

REDEFINES EVERYDAY STUDENT LIFE This yearbook takes ordinary student experiences and presents them in fresh, engaging ways that reinforce its “REDefined” theme. The book uses bold typography, varied page structures, layered photo groupings, and magazine-inspired layouts to make even familiar topics feel new and dynamic.

The coverage succeeds because it focuses heavily on student voice, participation, and trends, redefining what yearbook storytelling can look like by blending feature writing, personality-driven sidebars, and candid photography into highly relatable spreads.

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FAV Halloween candy

1. Ghostface and Michael Myers take on Trunk or Treat.

2. Christian Upper, Nahomy Bautista, and Rick Cruz smile for the camera.

3. Mr. Froman and Dr. Miller smile with their monster trunk.

Trunk-tastic Treats PHS students and staff enjoy the annual Trunk or Treat

Lindsey Pruit, Naomi Rex, and Kami Hayes stand by the softball trunk

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Sydney Allen "My favorite Halloween candy is AirHeads because there are a lot of flavors and they're really good."

photo by Yveth Sosa

4. Cheerleaders and other students enjoy the Lazos de Honor Hispano trunk. photo by

Fabiola Solis

Yami Guerrero, Lindsay Guajardo, and Eden Pena pose with the Criminal Justice trunk.

5. Yearbook memeber's pose together in their Disney costumes. photo by

photo by Yveth Sosa

Ms. Winkenwerder

Armando Rivera My favorite Halloween candy is definitely Reese s Pieces because I love the peanut butter.

Aerianna Berreior, Mrs. Strickler, Ella Cook, and Karen Solis take a picture at the Best Buddies trunk.

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Brianna Manzano "My favorite Halloween candy is Snickers because it's my mom's favorite candy and I have to be a mini her."

TAKING THE INTIATIVE Students volunteer in their community

Lucas Castillo My favorite candy is probably Trolli sour gummies because I love gummy candies.

Members of the Robotics Team volunteer in the summer. They taught and helped kids with engineering based activities. photo by Sophia Pearson

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Eris Rodgers, a Robotics member, assists a kid with a soldering kit. "I like volunteering because I like seeing other people, especially younger children, fall in love with engineering." Eris said.

HOSA members volunteer at the PHS Blood Drive.

They successfully helped 95 students donate blood which will help nearly 300 people from our community in need.

Chloe Molina helps people sign in at the blood drive.

"Knowing you can help people without doing much feels like a nice reward, especially when you're there with friends," Chloe said. photo by Holly Ogata.

photo by Holly Ogata

photo by Sophia Pearson

Designed By Reese Christian

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NOTEWORTHY :

The playful Halloween imagery, bright pops of orange and red, and layered candid photos create a festive atmosphere.

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The phrase “Zeus Strikes Again” and the focus on “another day of your life” tie directly into the “REDefined” theme by reframing ordinary school routines and campus moments as memorable and meaningful experiences.

Kylie Matthews

Kassidy Davidson

Jahbari Allsop-Marsham

Raylin Collins

"I like having the freedom to be walking around helping out the APS and teachers in different classes."

Diego Mejia

Kevin Mier Ximena Vasquez and Leslie Monsivais

Kilee Fitch

"I played Apple Johnny Seed! At first I was really nervous because it was the most boring person on the entire list, but then I was like, let me be an apple instead of Johnny!

I'm not a really shy person. I think I'm good with public speaking so I wasn't too nervous, just the fact that my face was a little red was the only problem."

Alejandra Mendoza

Jaydn Parker

Jovanna Garcia

Daizha Eleby

Kamryn Pate

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Reese Christian

Stephanie Dann

Valeria Morales

Efficient Learning

Mrs. Renard's class forms assembly lines using Legos Maja Zimmerman starts photos by Elizabeth Soto

the assembly line by adding tires.

" I got to meet all of the counselors and more of the staff."

Daniela De La Cerda

Unaiza Khan

Kyle Moran adds the body to the vehicle.

Using Legos to simulate Henry Ford's assembly lines, Jayden Hower, Kevin Hendrix, Christopher Casalderrey and Gilbert Gaarcia each add their specialized part to the vehicle.

Desiree Vega Montemayor waits to add her Lego parts.

"We go out and do security checks.

Which is just checking the doors and making sure theyre locked.

Besides that, we schedule other things and any work we need to do."

Isaac Cavazos "I got really close with the receptionists who are very sweet to us. I also had a lot of experiences with getting to know new people."

A B-E-E-utiful Performance

another day

AP English walks the Runway

Cast members gather around Isabella Tobias as she sings, photo by

PHS presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Cameron Tai stands with his fellow cast members as they form a kickline on stage. The theater department performed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a musical created by Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn. The musical follows six middle schoolers as they compete in a spelling bee. Each of the middle schoolers, such as Willam Barfee and Olive Ostrovsky, bring their own unique personality, ambitions, and struggles to the stage, photo by: Cristie Grifaldo.

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Zeus STRIKES Again

Cue The Memories Cast members share their favorite theater moments Emma Baldwin

Cristie Grifaldo

"My favorite moment was getting to hang out with the cast every day after school and just learning everything with them."

Ximena Ortiz, Christian LaValley and Emma Baldwin pose in character,

photo by: Leanna Gonzalez

photo by Cristie Grifaldo.

Isabella Tobias Hannah Waltmon and other cast members sing with the Spelling Bee trophy, photo by

"My favorite show was The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. That was the most fun I've ever had with my peers, teachers and bonding with everyone." photo by Riley McFarland

Amy Dillard.

Christian LaValley, Emma Baldwin, and Ximena Ortiz perform as the "Schwartzy" family,

Student aides are put to work

Noah Willard "There's one scene towards the end, its very climactic, but I'm literally crawling on the floor and there's like demons all around me and making noise. It was pretty funny." photo by Riley McFarland

photo by Bee Ngu.

Audrey Doneghue

Daniela Loreto

"I got to go to parts of the school that I didn't even know exist., and I got really close with the staff and the staff began to trust me which came with a lot of perks itself."

Harvey Meyers performs as "Chip" Tolentino, pulling the trophy from his cast members Hannah Walton and Noah Willard. "Chip" is the former champion of the spelling bee and isn't ready to let it go,

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photo by Cristie Grifaldo

Sophormore Emma Baldwin, plays and smiles as Logainne "Schwartzy." During "Woe is Me," a song in the the musical, "Schwarzy" sung about her anxieties and pressure to be perfect, photo by Cristie Grifaldo

Hannah Waltmon, Isabella Tobias and Teagan Meyers perform as Olive Ostrovsky and her parents. The Ostrovsky family sang "The I Love You Song," captivating the audience members, photo by Cristie Grifaldo

Ayla Dalyan lies on the table as Leaf Coneybear, a hilariously interesting character in the musical. Coneybear enjoys laughing and spelling words like "A-C-O-U-C-H-I." photo by Cristie Grifaldo.

Samantha Cudiamat, a sophomore, takes on the character of Marcy Park. According to Miss Park, she speaks six languages and they are as easy "as the recipe for making Jell-O." photo by Cristie Grifaldo.

The cast of the musical dance around Isabella Tobias and Cameron Tai. During the song "Second," they delivered a powerful performance as Olive Ostrovsky and William Barfee, photo by Cristie Grifaldo.

Designed By Reese Christian

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The spread stands out through its dramatic stage photography, strong black-and-red contrast, and organized caption structure that allows the performance images to shine.

ribbons

& rewards UIL Academics wins at Invitational

The UIL Academics team attended an Invitational meet at New Waverly High School. Kayloni Hartsfield placed 6th in Headline Writing and 4th in Ready Writing. Victoria Toledo placed 4th in Headline Writing and Brianna Corona also took 4th in Spelling. Jacob Hobek, Javier Gonzalez and Logan Ramirez took home 2nd place medals in computer science.

photos by Ms. Whiteley

DELICIOUS

Spartan Oracle staff find stories everywhere

ONLINE NEWS

DESIGN The Yearbook Staff practices layouts using candy

"This year I became the editor of the Spartan Oracle News and I get to not only write stories, but help others enhance their writing.

Being on staff is fun. I've gotten close to a couple people in there."

Using graham crackers, yearbook students place photos on their mock spreads.

1. Yaritzi Barrera and Yulissa Gonzalez 2. Jatziry Trejo Flores 3. Jeremiah Martinez and Rut Sierra 4. Kodii Sleeper 5. Estrella Jasso 6. Briana Cruz

MiicolaahRae Mays

"I like helping other people come up with their stories.

It's fun because you get to see different things about the school."

photos by Gina Winkenwerder

got the

Julian Naranjo

HOOK UP

Crochet Club begins at Porter

Students meet in the LMC for the first official crochet club meeting. No experience was necessary for Spartans who wanted to learn the art.

1. Emma-Maree Daily 2. Kiara Smith 3. Sara Celi Perez photos by Isaac Valdez

Christopher Gonzalez

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"It's kind of fun. We made plenty of stories throughout the year about people's different interests like sports and clubs. We get to write about whatever we want and go around the school asking questions."

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NOTEWORTHY :

Using large candid workspace photography and design-focused typography makes production feel hands-on and important.

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PORTOLLA HIGH SCHOOL Irvine, Ca

THEME : More Than What It Is BOOKNAME : Pride ADVISER : Crystal Le REPRESENTATIVE : Barb Tait

REVEALING DEPTH BEYOND FIRST IMPRESSIONS This yearbook fully embraces its “More Than What It Is” theme through layered storytelling, thoughtful design choices, and coverage that goes beyond surface-level experiences. The bold typography, geometric graphics, and vibrant color palette create a sleek contemporary style, while the journalism consistently explores the deeper meaning behind student activities, traditions, and identities. Each spread challenges readers to look beyond appearances, showing that athletics are about teamwork, performances are about sacrifice, and campus culture is about growth, belonging, and personal connection.

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his year marked the second year of the Varsity Girls' Flag Football team, during which they strove for a memorable season.

Many team members shared moments to remember this year s season.

During practices and games, there [was] this tradition where Coach [Desmond] Hamilton would randomly throw a super high pass, [around] 50 yards, to a [spectator].

[Then,] they [had] to catch it. He would do that [tradition,] and it was a fun game [we played] throughout the season, said Kylie Wynn 27.

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The best part of flag [was] the competition and thrill of the possibility that your team [could] switch possessions based on something as little as the outcome of one play.

- BLAYZEBORROTO '26

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Although this season of varsity flag football was tough for the girls, they persevered and treated each experience as a learning opportunity, especially the game against Sage Hill, which they lost.

[From a lost game,] we gained more motivation to go back and try again. [We planned] to fix the mistakes we made during that game and applied that knowledge during practice to improve for our next game. [For example, my team and I] recognized how we did not communicate to defend [a key area, allowing the

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opposing team] to rush through. [So,] it [taught] us what we needed to improve [and work on] throughout [the season], said Ziya Zoya 28.

The players also gained a sense of confidence when they won games, such as their 18-0 victory against Garden Grove.

Winning those games felt like we were getting stronger as a team and made all those long hours of practice feel worth it. In those moments, it felt like we could win [other] future games, said Lasya Kandikonda 26.

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IN THE WAY Malaika Fawzi '25 stops the opponent from running further. Many athletes relied on flag football to alleviate their outside conflicts. "[Playing flag football was] essential for my mental health and it [helped] me relieve my stress from my life, especially [during the] time of college application season," said Fawzi.

OVERCOMING MINDSET & MISTAKES Strong mentality was a key factor athletes had to incorporate.

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STRENGTHENING THE MIND Zoe Del Rosario 26 swerves away from the opponent to protect the football. Some athletes prepared for games with mental training for the difficult game ahead. [Before games], I [listened] to music to make sure that I was locked in. I would pick a playlist and listen to it, said Del Rosario.

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WARMING IT UP Emily Medrano 26 throws the football across the field to warm up before the game. Athletes appreciated their coaching staff for supporting them every step of the way. Coach [Julie] Primero supported me during the season from strategies [in game since] she [was] very communicative on the sideline. She [impacted my performance by giving me tips on things I could improve on said Medrano.

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TRUST IN THE TEAM Seorin Irene Kim '27 dodges the other players from getting her flag pulled. With the support of teammates and coaches, athletes were able to perform their best during games. On the sidelines, [I could always] hear our team cheering extremely loudly. Their support and sense of camaraderie [was] what [helped] me develop further as a player, said Kim. VARSITY FLAG FOOTBALL by : Zoe Leong '27 *most photos courtesy of Scott Madenburg

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Support from teammates and coaches was important when playing against Irvine High School.

STAYING HYPE Alondra Hernandez '27 aims at one of her teammates to throw the ball.

Keeping positive morale during games impacted their performance. I [made sure] I was cheering for my teammates because it help keep the energy up for the whole team, said Hernandez.

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ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY Sophia Jordan 28 jumps up and down in excitement after her teammate scored a touchdown.

Playing against tough teams also required athletes to reflect on their mistakes. "After games, we [huddled and talked] about what we [could] improve on and work on to improve specific skills. We had a film to watch and discuss [for] our gameplay [that] reflected on what the team as a whole had to work on, said Jordan.

PLAYING FOR THE BEST Ellery Romesburg 25 looks behind her before running away from the opponent.

Athletes trained harder during their practice to perform better in the game. During practice, we would try out a lot of new plays and see which ones worked best. [In games,] I made sure I was playing my best by holding myself accountable for not running as hard as I should [have] or putting as much effort as I was capable of, said Romesburg.

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15 flags

When pulling someone's flag, [I thought] about getting the opponent and using two hands to pull the flags."

- ARIANNA DIAZ'27

069 NOTEWORTHY :

The action photography, oversized typography, and layered statistical elements create movement and excitement across the page. The storytelling strongly ties into the theme by emphasizing that flag football is “more than a game,” highlighting leadership, resilience, teamwork, and the growing opportunities for female athletes.

BEST OF

The dramatic performance photo, black background, and layered typography create a cinematic introduction that immediately captures attention

CIFchampionships,

"We celebrate[d] Têt by hosting a get together at our house with my extended family and we all [brought] Vietnamese food for a potluck."

- PAYTONNGUYEN '25

LUCKY CHESS "Gambling and eating were my favorite parts of Lunar New Year.

We play[ed] bau ca tom cua, lucky chess, or a classic Vietnamese gambling game. It [was] a fun game that I play[ed] with my family every year." - NOAH NGUYEN '28

$20,000 grants

to promote student literacy,

NEW BUILDING From the countless hours of morning

PRACTICES, SACRIFICES,

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SECOND OPENING PAGE by : Selina Wang '25 and Claire Ko '26

"My family sometimes [wore] traditional Korean clothing to celebrate and remind us of our cultural roots."

- HAILEY KIM '26

"During the New Year gatherings, my grandma would bring out a dragon costume that was a head with a tail that covered three to four people. There was also a mask that represent[ed] Ong Dia, the earth spirit, which [was] said to bring prosperity and luck. One person would wear the mask and hold the fan, while the dragon follows him, like a parade. Now that we [were] older we [didn't] do the dragon dance anymore, but I [had] fond memories of us quarreling over who [got] to wear the mask."

- RAY TONG '25

"We [ate] a traditional Korean stew made of rice cake. The stew [brought] our family together as we usually always ate this for breakfast in the morning."

- TAEGYU "MICHAEL'"AHN '27

and dress rehearsals before

PERFORMANCES,

MORE

IT'S ALWAYSBEEN

THAN WHAT IT IS

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"We celebrate[d] by going out for lunch with my dad's side of the family to a Chinese dim sum restaurant. I like[d] the spinny thing in the middle of the table because it encourage[d] family to share and make light, fun conversation."

- KATELYNWONG '27

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"We always [had] fish for our Lunar New Year dinner. There [was] a saying in Chinese culture, 'nian nian you yu,' which meant, 'may you have abundance in life year after year'. That [was] why we [ate] the whole fish. It [made] sure that we [were] granted with lots of prosperity and wellbeing."

- MORGAN TIEN '25

"[My family] would fly kites all together while eating snacks like Korean rice krispies called Gangjeong, which [was] a traditional Korean confection made by deep-frying a batter and coating it in a sticky syrup. We would also drink a Korean dessert punch called Sojungwa which [had] a slight spicy taste of cinnamon, ginger, and persimmon." - CLAIRE CHONG '28

KITES & GANGJEONG

PASTA

DIM SUM

WHOLE FISH

"I used to live close to my relatives and we would get to together for a huge family reunion. We would eat, play games, share hong bao [which were red envelopes] and light firecrackers." - AIDAN FONG '26

"A special food I look[ed] forward to during Lunar New Year [was] dumplings. Our family [made] dumplings with pork and other stuffings, which [was] considered an ancient Chinese tradition. We pair[ed] the dumplings with black vinegar to enhance the taste. " - ZIYI "ELSA" TIAN '28

ONG DIA THE EARTH SPIRIT

RICE CAKE STEW

and the construction of a

to support our growing student population.

HANBOK DUMPLINGS

FORTUNE FUTURE in the

THERE'S

LUNAR NEW YEAR WAS A CELEBRATION OF SPRING AND THE BEGINNING OF A NEW YEAR ON THE LUNAR CALENDAR. MANY ASIAN COUNTRIES CELEBRATED WITH FESTIVITIES INCLUDING GATHERINGS, FEASTS, FIREWORKS, AND PARADES.

NOT JUST NOTES Sofia Ionescu '25 sings "Mary, Did You Know?" at the Spirit of the Seasons Vocal Concert, using music as more than just performance a way to express and connect. "I had so much love for the vocal department, mostly because it was my only family when I transferred last year. Being around people who enjoy[ed] music as much as me and seeing how hardworking they [were made] me learn so much from them," said Ionescu.

"My family celebrate[d] Lunar New Year by gathering at my grandma s house. I look[ed] forward to my grandma s homemade Chinese pork pasta. I lik[ed] how she season[ed] the beef in the pasta along with the texture of the noodles."

- CONNOR CHEN '26

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LUNAR NEW YEAR by : Tiffany Chu '26

The rich red-and-gold palette, illustrated cultural icons, and infographic-inspired organization make the page feel immersive and celebratory.

MONSTERS ON THE MOVE Hitting a final ripple, Avery Brehmer 27, Sophie Lai 26, and Jiayi "Ellie" Pan '26 extend their arms in sync to "Calling All the Monsters" by China Anne McClain during the sophomore Homecoming Pep Rally dance on Oct. 18.

Blending footwork with isolations, Dance Company brought their Monsters, Inc. theme to life in pink costumes inspired by Boo, proving the routine was more than just a performance it was a moment of unity. It was the first time this year [where it] felt we were all on the same page, cheering each other on and just having fun together, said Lai. Photo by Connor Hsiao

FA

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&

wasn't just a return to SCHOOL it was about

A DA P T I N G , E N G AG I N G ,

MAKING SPACE FOR GROWTH beyond the classroom.

MORE OF CAMPUS LIFE

As the school year picked up, the campus adjusted to a growing student population with new lunch areas and expanded meal options, easing the daily routine. In the midst of an election year, students engaged with real-world politics through simulated elections, while the district made a historic decision to extend Thanksgiving break for the first time.

MORE THAN WHAT IT WAS

With the influx of students, the school responded by opening a new lunch area underneath the 1000s building, effectively reducing long wait times and providing a more efficient dining experience. The fall also saw a surge in political engagement, with students following the presidential race closely, simulating elections in their Civics class, and watching the dynamic changes as Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee. On top of that, the district s decision to extend Thanksgiving break allowed students a rare opportunity to recharge and refocus, reflecting a commitment to balancing academics with personal well-being proving that school was more than just a place to learn, but a community that adapts to the needs of its students.

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NOTEWORTHY :

This spread creates strong emotional impact through the large candid dance photograph and minimal but intentional use of typography and color blocking. It connects to the “More Than What It Is” theme by explaining how events like school dances are not just social gatherings, but experiences centered on adapting, engaging, and creating meaningful spaces for student connection and growth.

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ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Houston, TX

THEME : Our Chapter BOOKNAME : The Belltower ADVISER : Julie Bennett REPRESENTATIVE : Michelle Valenzuela

STUDENT LIFE AS A SHARED STORY This yearbook fully develops its “Our Chapter” theme through elegant design, reflective storytelling, and strong community-centered coverage. The clean layouts, restrained color palette, and intentional typography create a polished collegiate feel, while the journalism focuses on traditions, memories, and shared experiences that define the school’s identity. Rather than simply documenting events, the book frames each spread as part of a larger story, reinforcing the idea that every student, activity, and tradition contributes to “our chapter” in the school’s history.

READY TO

“I had a lot of fun piping in the parade. It was 9E ŋ>?@ <->-01 so it was cool to experience.”

- Annabel Davie ‘27

RODEO

The band starts the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo by participating in the opening day parade

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“It was an early 9;>:5:3 .A@ 5@ was fun to be with my friends. I like playing in the parade because theres no pressure of competition.”

- Cameron Slagle ‘26

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WHAT WAS UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR PARADE EXPERIENCE? “I think my rodeo parade experience is pretty unique in the fact that I get to ride my horse in the parade. I’ve been riding in the parade for the past three years and it’s such a fun experience. We train the horses for about ŋB1 C117? 81-05:3 A< @41 <->-01 @p? 2A: @; ?11 @4-@ C;>7 <-E ;Ŋ s - 8?51 )5>1 oVY

WHY IS THE RODEO PARADE IMPORTANT TO THE BAND? “It is important because it gives us an opportunity to practice our sets in a more relaxed environment, without the pressure of competition.”

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RODEO GLORY. Sam Giles ‘31, Adi Vasudevan ‘25, Sebastian Arguelles ‘25, Ethan Leger ‘26, and Jonathan Giles ‘26 perform at the parade. They were all really proud of how they performed. “This was one longest parades we have ever done, and I have done a lot of parades before.

A lot of people were super excited that we were there and were waiting for us,” Vasudevan said. Photo • :@;:188- )1??;: oVY

“The best part was when they announced us as the World Champions.

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KILTED COWBOY

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE PARADE? “My favorite part of the parade was walking @4>;A34 0;C:@;C: +;A ?11 5@ 2>;9 - 05Ŋ1>1:@ perspective walking in the parade than just regularly driving downtown. It’s cool to hear all the other high school bands play, and seeing just the city of Houston come together.”

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RODEO SPIRIT. Adi Vasudevan ‘25, Jonathan Giles ‘26, and Sebastian Arguelles ‘25 practice for their set before the performance. For a lot of the band members, this was a new experience. “It was really 1D/5@5:3 <->@5/5<-@5:3 5: @41 >;01; 2;> @41 ŋ>?@ @591 and playing for so many people, especially since 5@ C-? 9E ŋ>?@ E1-> <->@5/5<-@5:3 5: @41 <->-01 s Arguelles said. Photo • Antonella Wesson ‘25

PARADE PRIDE. Logan Butler ‘29 prepares for the parade by setting up his pipes. “We would tune up ;A> <5<1? ?; @4-@ @41E C;A80 ?;A:0 .1@@1> s A@81> said. “After that, I loved hanging out with my friends at the Rodeo Parade. It was really cool walking with @419 -:0 4-B5:3 @41 />;C0 C-@/45:3 -:0 ŋ895:3 A? s Photo • Antonella Wesson ‘25

PARADE PERFORMERS. Cameron Slagle ‘26 and members of the band e march while performing their set. All of them were super tired after the performance, but proud of themselves for how well they played. “It got kind of hot out there, but it was really memorable when everyone started going crazy once we started playing ‘Deep in the Heart of Texas,’” Ellie Roeser ‘26 said. Photo • :@;:188- )1??;: oVY

HIGHLAND HONOR. -91? / AŊ ‘27 and members of the band tune up their pipes. They were playing the Bonnie Galloway set. “The parade is really fun but overall it is a great way to hang out and bond with the band,” / AŊ ?-50 Photo • Antonella )1??;: oVY

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Large parade photography, rhythmic arrangement of supporting images, and elegant typography mirrors the formality and tradition of the event itself.

BEST OF

Warm autumn-inspired color palette, balanced white space, and magazine-style organization makes multiple smaller stories feel cohesive and easy to navigate.

FALL FAVORITES FAVORITES

AUTUMN RECIPE: WESSON FAMILY MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Students share their favorite limited edition fall items and traditions

LUNCH LINEUP

“I love the pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks.

Drinking one makes it fell like actual fall and not like it is 80 degrees outide.”

- Isabel Ramsey ‘28

SWEET TREAT O’CLOCK

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TURKEY TREAT. Emarie Boisaubin ‘39 decorates a turkey themed cake for Thanksgiving. Although Boisaubin is only three, she decorated the cake all by herself. “I had a lot of fun decorating my cake,” Boisaubin said. “My favorite part was putting on the sprinkles and eating it too.” Photo • Amanda Boisaubin

YIELD: 8 Heaping Servings PREP TIME: 20 Minutes COOK TIME: 40 Minutes

TRACTOR TIME. Graham Brown and his son Benjamin Brown ‘40 <;?1 C4581 ;: - B5?5@ @; 1C.1>>E ->9 8@4;A34 @41 2->9 ;Ŋ1>10 many attractions, Benjamin was enamored by the tractor. “I really loved the tractor, its my favorite,” Brown ‘40 said. “I also liked playing with the pumpkins.” Photo • Lauren Brown

INGREDIENTS: • 7 sweet potatoes, about 3 pounds

• 4 large oranges • 1 stick unsalted butter • 1/2 cup light brown sugar • 3 large eggs • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice

FALL FILMS

“I love Twilight. &41 ŋ>?@ ;:1 5? obviously the best, but the whole series is so snuggling with a blanket core.”

- Camille Thrash ‘25

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“I love the Starbucks pumpkin chai latte. It is for sure my favorite thing on their fall menu. It is just so warm and refreshing.”

- Lanre Iluyomade ‘26

“I really like Thanksgiving because my whole family gets together. Also, the food is so good.”

- Georgia Runner ‘33

“Every year my family has a Halloween party where we all dress up. It is super fun.”

- Anna Tsekos ‘31

“I really like the weekend before Halloween. I got to hang out with my friends and we had lots of fun.”

- Elsie Wire ‘25

“I love going to Fall Fair and playing with the band every year. It is always a highlight of my school year.”

- Jacob Talosig ‘28

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“Crumbl’s chocolate chip cookies are so good. I have tried a lot of their cookies, but I think the original chocolate chip are the best ones.”

- Daniel Lowery

“I came to school late one day during lunch, and I saw that a bunch of people lost their senior privileges for some reason.”

- Nate Nguyen

“Sometimes, my friends and I go to HEB, and all we do is browse the aisles. I do not buy anything, but I just look at everything on the shelves.”

- Aashna Patel

“We play slapjack, poker and other card games in the senior lounge. We all gather around, and sometimes, the games get really heated.”

- David Barrash

“On my birthday, we all went to First Watch to get lunch. It felt good to have my friends celebrate with me, especially since it was my 18th.”

- Evan McCray

15% 33% MONEY TREES. r 8;B1 3;5:3 ;Ŋ campus, but, I do think our senior privilege is both a burden and a blessing,” Isaac Velez said. “It is hard not to spend money, but food is so good at the same time.

It is a hard decision, but I spend the money anyways.”

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“I like Sharetea’s classic pearl milk tea, with boba as an add-in. I think that getting a boba tea is like eating food and drinking something at the same time.”

- Isa Sanabria

“We go to get Korean corn dogs. The lady who works there knows Keirsten [Butler] and Eden [Stewart] by name because we go there so much.”

- Zoe Chen

THE 2K LUNCH INFATUATION. “2K is the best game on the Xbox,” Aiken Madan said.

“Honestly, I do not like doing anything else during lunch other than playing 2K and eating.”

TACO BELL

“Growing up, I always enjoyed eating caramel apples at fall fair, but I couldn’t for 2 years becuase I had braces. I had one again this year, and it was so good -91? / AŊ oV[

“I like the Berry Blast refreshers from Dunkin, but I only really get it when :110 /-Ŋ15:1 @ @-?@1? like cough syrup in the beginning, but it got better as time went on.”

- Elsie Wire

POLL: DINE IN OR DINE OUT?

CHICK-FIL-A

“I love, love, love, love candy corn. It is my favorite fall thing.”

- James Dornak ‘37

FALL TRADITIONS “I am not a huge Gilmore Girls fan, but I love watching it during the fall because it is so comforting and warm. I want to live in Stars Hollow. It is so precious.”

- Milla Emden ‘26

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r&41 C5@/41? .>1C Ō-B;> 5? like a 6.5/10. It is good, but I feel like caramel should not really be in an energy drink.”

- Emily Calvert ‘25

• 1/2 cup heavy cream • 1/4 cup brandy • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon •1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS: • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake until tender, about 1 hour • Remove from the oven and let rest until just cool enough to handle • Lower the oven to 350 degrees • Make the orange cups by cutting the oranges in half and scooping out the pulp, leaving only the shell. Set aside.

• While still somewhat hot, peel the potatoes and place in a large bowl. Discard the skins and tough, stringy ŋ.1>?

• Add the butter, sugar, eggs, orange juice, heavy cream, and brandy, and whip with an electric mixer until smooth.

• Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well. Re-season, to taste.

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“I really like Scooby Doo. It is sometimes scary, but I know it will be alright because they solve the mystery at the end.”

- Tarryn ThibodeauxWrighton ‘37

CHIPOTLE

“Pumpkin pie is really good by itself, but my favorite part is the whipped cream. It makes it so much better and yummier.”

- Jocelyn Nix ‘33

“Menchies is my go-to for dessert. I like the original tart Ō-B;> @41 .1?@ .1/-A?1 5@ 5? a good base for add-ins like gummy worms.”

- Emma Scudder

NOT A SENIOR LOUNGE, A SENIOR HOME. “The senior lounge is probably my favorite place on campus,” Leah Feng said. “There’s people playing games, sleeping on the couch, and scrolling on phones—perfect chaos.”

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“We played one game of Uno in the senior lounge that went throughout lunch and for the two periods after. It was really competitive.”

- Lucy Huang

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Playful food imagery and student polls that make everyday cafeteria conversations feel engaging and interactive.

PAST AND PRESENT

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S.T.E. celebrates seventy years of education, tradition, and memories

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THE BEGINNING. A student drives his car through the former lower school building. Founded in 1955, Saint Thomas’ Episcopal was built on the principles of a classical education and the Episcopalian faith. No matter how strict or structured S.T.E. may get, you should always expect the unexpected when it comes to breaking up the mundane day to day.

STARTING NEW TRADITIONS. Students participate in the yearly tradition of Fall Fair. Used as a fundraiser for prom and other individual class events, Fall Fair is a great way to raise money and promote community within the school. Twenty years after the school was founded, S.T.E. had established a ŋ>9 2;A:0-@5;: -? well as longstanding traditions.

SEEING IN COLOR. A student types on a typewriter. With the start of a new decade, S.T.E. had fully embraced the new changes of its community by ;Ŋ1>5:3 @E<1C>5@5:3 -:0 ŋ89 /8-??1?

S.T.E. students even produced their own movie, which was shown in the local movie theatre in what is now Meyerland "8-F- &45? 5? @41 ŋ>?@ time we see colored pictures in the yearbook.

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PUT US ON THE MAP. Dancer Audrey Chang ‘88 stands with her British Overseas Championship trophy. The A Band stands in a circle in their kilts preparing to play at the World Championships.

The band would go on to win the worlds in 1985. Both the band and dancers competed in Scotland and helped to make a name for the small Scottish school in Houston, Texas.

LETS DO IT AGAIN. The band stands in three lines for practice. After winning the World Championships only a few years prior, the standards were quite high for future A Band members.

Pipers begin piping in fourth grade, passing new “sets” as they got better. Having to go through two bands before reaching A Band helped the younger drummers and pipers work hard towards higher levels.

EVERY YEAR COUNTS. The turn of the century was a big one for S.T.E. The band produced 5@? ŋ>?@ /;9<-/@ 05?/ @41 9;/7 @>5-8 @1-9 <8-/10 @;< 2;A> -@ ?@-@1 -:0 @41 @>-/7 @1-9 /;9<81@1?

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ADJUSTMENTS. Mary-Katherine King ‘26 paints during 41> ->@ /8-?? 5: @41 <;>@-.81 .A5805:3? )4581 ?@588 >1/;B1>5:3 2>;9 A>>5/-:1 ->B1E % & -:0 C;>80 C-? ?@>A/7 by the COVID-19 <-:0195/ )1 9;B10 @; ;:85:1 81->:5:3 - :1C /4-881:31 @4-@ students around the C;>80 C1>1 2-/5:3 E1-> -2@1> C1 C1>1 -88 .-/7 ;: /-9<A? -:0 :-B53-@5:3 @41 C;>80 ;2 9-?75:3 -:0 ?;/5-8 distancing.

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This spread combines archival black-and-white imagery with modern photography to visually demonstrate the school’s evolution across seventy years. The title “Past and Present” directly reinforces the “Our Chapter” theme by emphasizing that the current student experience is connected to generations of traditions, memories, and milestones that continue shaping the school community today.

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SUNCOAST HIGH SCHOOL Riviera Beach, FL

THEME : Coastin’ BOOKNAME : Renaissance ADVISER : Stephanie Russo REPRESENTATIVE : Stephanie Sherman

A VIBRANT YEARBOOK THAT CELEBRATES SCHOOL SPIRIT This yearbook captures the laid-back yet connected energy of its “Coastin’” theme while still delivering strong, meaningful storytelling. The use of retro-inspired typography, beachy color palettes, layered cutout photography, and relaxed page flow creates a visually cohesive identity that feels authentic to the school’s atmosphere and location. It balances fun student-life coverage with deeper stories about identity, teamwork, leadership, and cultural pride, showing that “coastin’” is about moving through the year together as a community.

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Boys Football builds more than team throughout season

Andrew Bueno Taveras (11) and the Charger football team come together for the national anthem. The team gathered their thoughts moments before the last whistle was blown. “It’s a tradition to lift up our helmets during the national anthem,” Bueno said.

“This tradition helps me get ready for the game so I can better support my team.” $ ( $ ( "

Elijah Overstreet, athletic trainer Harold Seckell and Elijah’s brother, Aaron Overstreet, share a candid moment on the side lines of the Homecoming game.

Harold made it his responsibility to help the students connect as brothers. “I want all of my players to realize that in life, you have to pay attention to the heart and keep it open for connection,” Harold said. $ ( # ( "

Owen Galardi (12) and Cornellius Terry (11) celebrate a successful play, making advancements in their offense. Their celebration showed the camaraderie and connection on the team. “Supporting my team and being able to have fun with my friends as teammates during the game makes playing worth it to me,” Cornelius said. $ ( $ ( "

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Players mention favorite memories

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Cornellius Terry (11) faces the heat as he makes the play, with his teammates not far behind him. In one of their hardest games of the season - against Jupiter High School - Cornellius successfully dodged player after player with the support of his team.

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In this iconic scene, sophomore Addison Park shines as Cady Heron, invited to sit with “The Plastics,” featuring Lily Morel (12) as Regina George, Keira Harper (11) as Gretchen Wieners and Elleson McCumber (12) as Karen Smith. Cady was drawn into the glamorous yet complicated world of high school cliques by her decision to join in. “I had never played a villain on stage before and wanted to be convincing,” Lily said.

“It was the perfect senior show.”

Dramatic black background, neon-pink accents, and layered stage photography immediately captures the energy of the performance.

“Cool mom” Mrs. George played by Katherine Swanson (12) embraces mean girls Keira Harper (11) and Elleson McCumber (12), captivating the audience with her charisma and humor. In this memorable scene, she opened her home to the girls and offered snacks and a warm, inviting space where they could let loose and be themselves. “I think Mrs. George is a really slept-on character, she’s got a lot going on,” Katherine said. “She’s essentially raising Regina by herself and just wants to feel understood by someone.”

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In the opening scene of the production, senior Kylie Mata portrays Cady Heron as she steps onto the stage with her parents Sebastian Gadala Maria (11) and Julia Rabbage (12), marking their departure from Africa. The warm lighting casted a vibrant glow and set the tone for this pivotal moment in Cady’s journey. “I was really nervous as it was my first time acting,” Julia said. “It was sad to tell Cady we were moving and taking her away from her only home.”

Thrilling production of ‘Mean Girls’ takes to the stage

Bradney Vertus (12) playing the iconic Kevin G. raps and dances to “Whose House is This?” in a party scene where everyone lets loose. “It was amazing embracing Kevin’s wacky character,” Bradney said.

Seniors Angelito Lopez and Destiny Ransom take center stage as Damien and Gretchen, delivering powerful performances. Angelito’s rendition of “Stop” highlighted Damien’s fierce loyalty and humor, while Destiny’s moving performance of “What’s Wrong with Me” captured Gretchen’s struggles with identity and acceptance within the Plastics. “Playing Gretchen was truly an honor and helped me discover parts of myself within her story,” Destiny said. “I would give anything to step into her shoes once again.”

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Mirroring each other, Gabriela Thomas (10) and Isis Normil (12) dance to “Pearls” by Sade. The song’s gentle yet powerful rhythm mirrors the complexity of human emotions, something the dancers expressed through their graceful movements. “I had so much fun putting this piece together and getting to connect with people that I never had the opportunity to previously talk to,” Gabriela said. Photo by Michelle Nguyen

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BSU Organizes Annual Afrocentric Blowout to end Black History Month

Harley Elan (12) twirls Bianca Burnett (12) as the upbeat, jazzy rhythm fills the air. Bianca’s flapper dress, adorned with fringe, shimmered as she spun. “I was very nervous and all I could think of what not to mess up, but I am very happy with the outcome,” Bianca said.

Singing his heart out, David Accime (9) performs What a Wonderful World

by Louis Armstrong. Many students decided to perform songs for the Afrocentric show. “I was very nervous because this was my first show, but I had fun,” David said.

Unstoppable Energy

Juniors Sonai Randolph and Ann-Christy Saint-Val perform their unique dance moves on stage. As one of many dance performances, their energy was through the roof. “I blocked everyone and everything out and pretended I was in my room, dancing with my headphones on,” Ann-Christy said.

“This method really helped me.” Photo by Michelle Nguyen

“Afrocentric allowed me to represent my cultural heritage. I also learned about the cultures of others, celebrating their beauty and having fun with our little Afrocentric family.”

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Channeling the vibrant energy of a hair salon, Jaeda Vibert (12) gets styled by Isabella Perkins (12) while laughing with Leilani Abrams (12). “ I was a bit nervous being on stage, but I loved representing Black culture through this performance,” Jaeda said. Photo by Melissa Terri

Jada Fincher (12) gives a bittersweet final speech after the BSU Afrocentric show. She hosted the event, introducing the acts.

“I have been planning this show for months, so seeing it unfold is a huge weight off my shoulders,” Jada said.

Eu’liyah Johnson (10) performs one of the many pieces the Chargerettes organized for the blowout. Every move was meticulously chosen by the team to show each person’s creativity. “The rhyme of the music and energy of the crowd fueled every move and gesture I did while dancing,” Eu’liyah said.

Leilani Abrams (12)

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Annual Afrocentric fashion show bring bold looks to stage * Jaeda Vibert (12) * Danielle Coleman (12) * Nathalie Raudales (10)* Jalen Burnett (12) * Travis Molus (11) * Sydney Campbell (12) * Zeniah Barber (11) * Nyla Massey (11) * Jaila Smith (11) * Paulency Merove (11) * Isis Normil (12)

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This spread is especially powerful because the black background and brightly lit performance photography create a dramatic showcase for Black History Month performances and cultural celebration. The spread beautifully reinforces the “Coastin’” theme by highlighting how students stay grounded in heritage, identity, and community while confidently expressing themselves through dance, music, and fashion.

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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Coral Gables, FL

THEME : Centennial BOOKNAME : Ibis ADVISER : Randy Stano REPRESENTATIVE : Stephanie Sherman

A CENTENNIAL YEARBOOK THAT CELEBRATES LEGACY This approaches the Centennial theme as more than just an anniversary celebration, it uses the milestone to reflect on the lasting traditions, influence, and shared identity of the University of Miami community. The bold typography, modern editorial layouts, and vibrant use of school colors create a polished collegiate publication that feels both historic and current.

The book succeeds by balancing campus culture, student life, athletics, and social trends in ways that honor the university’s legacy while also documenting how today’s students continue shaping the next chapter of the Centennial story.

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omecoming is a week filled with school spirit, traditions and excitement. With musical performances, cheer routines, food and activities, the opening ceremony marks the official start of Homecoming week and all the festivities ahead. Vendors at the Lakeside Patio provide giveaways, snacks and an afternoon of fun activities. With the football team having a strong start to the season, school spirit was strong with anticipation of the game ahead against FSU. Homecoming is not only about football, but also about connections and community.

Ben Grunblatt, a freshman majoring in political

Energized performances, heartfelt speeches and a celebration of tradition set the tone for a week of unforgettable events.

science, reflected on the unity Homecoming brings to campus life. “Homecoming is all about connecting with school pride and feeling part of something bigger,” Grunblatt said. “I love seeing the energy and excitement on campus–it’s like we’re all part of one big family, and that makes me feel proud to be a Hurricane.”

The Homecoming theme, “Dare to Dream” blends tradition while encouraging the next generation of ’Canes to “follow their dreams” as the University approaches its centennial year. The theme was inspired by a comment from committee member Hanna Ebrahimi.

EMBRACING TRADITION Wearing his Iron Arrow Society custom jacket, a symbol of their membership and the honor they’ve received, seniors Josh Abel and Lauren Ferrer hug while enjoying the festivities at the Lakeside Patio.

Photo by Jake Sperling

WHAT’S THAT SPELL? Sebastian the Ibis does the C-A-N-E-S spell-out while on stage with Maya Bentley and Mary Hannah Sutcliffe for the Homecoming Opening Ceremony at Lakeside Patio. Photo by Ava Stroshane

HERE WE GO Senior Lauren Hartman

dances with the ‘Nettes on the Lakeside Stage at HoCo Opening Ceremonies. Photo by Jake Sperling

RINGING THE BELL An age old tradition, the bell of the

Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honor society is rang by Senior Aris Montero to begin the Homecoming celebration. Photo by Jake Sperling

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GETTING HYPED Excited by the sight of free swag and gear, seniors Zoe

Mutombo and Fadelaht Pessinaba rush to the Homecoming Committee table at the opening ceremonies. Photo by Jake Sperling

AMPING UP THE ENERGY The Frost Marching Band performs at the Homecoming Opening Ceremony on Oct. 21 at Lakeside Patio. Photo by Ava Stroshane

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The headline “United in Tradition” directly reinforces the Centennial theme by emphasizing how long-standing events like Homecoming continue bringing generations of Hurricanes together through shared pride and campus rituals.

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The vertical social-media-inspired layout, bold color blocking, and profile-style organization mirrors the digital culture influencing modern student life.

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pledge season Performing to the song "JT Coming", pledges of Phi Delta Theta go viral for their moves. Photo by TikTok

Everyone has their favorite go-to spots on campus for their favorite treats. We asked our Instagram followers to weigh in on the ultimate campus food face-offs—when the same item is served at multiple spots, which version wins?

From empanadas to smoothies, we let the fans settle the debate in a series of story polls.

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COFFEE

Starbucks - 49% Cafe Vicky - 28% The Archivist Cafe - 16% Pura Vida - 7%

731 K views f.d.o.c Making a “get ready with me” video for her first day of class, sophomore Lauren Barnwell vlogs herself putting on her makeup.

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Mark Light Milkshakes - 54% The Rathskeller - 26% Daybreak - 20%

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Half Moon Empanadas - 44% Cafe Vicky - 38% Pura Vida - 16% The Rathskeller - 2%

pool days Flexing the 18% admission rate, sophomore Maureen Riley's viral poolside video showed the beauty of the Gables campus. Photo by Maureen Riley

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moment At the 33rd Summer Olympics held in Paris, 13 current or former Hurricanes competed for glory in their sports. Throughout its history, UM has seen over 50 athletes compete at the Olympics for various countries, including Lauryn Williams, the only woman in U.S. history to medal in both the Summer and Winter Games.

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CANADA, WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD In her third Olympic games, pole vaulter and former 'Cane Alysha Newman cleared the bar at 4.85 meters, setting a Canadian record in the pole vault.

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JAKE PASSMORE IRELAND, MEN’S DIVING

AIYANNA STIVERNE

BLANCA HERVAS

EBONY MORRISON

DAVON REED

MOLLY CAUDERY

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MURIELLE AHOURE-DEMPS

MURRIEL PAGE

CHIARA PELLACANI

ARIANA RODRIGUEZ

CANADA, WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD

LIBERIA, WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD

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GREAT BRITAIN, WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD

IVORY COAST, WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD

ITALY, WOMEN’S DIVING

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SPAIN, WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD

PUERTO RICO, MEN’S BASKETBALL

EGYPT, MEN’S DIVING

CANADA, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (ASST. COACH)

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

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VENICE HIGH SCHOOL Venice, FL

THEME : Deal with It BOOKNAME : The Warrior ADVISER : Faith Nellis REPRESENTATIVE : John Pantelis

A FUN, RELATABLE YEARBOOK THAT COMMITS TO ITS THEME This yearbook takes the playful “Deal With It” theme and carries it consistently through typography, graphics, headlines, and storytelling without sacrificing strong journalism. The retro-inspired green stripes, oversized bold lettering, and confident page structures create a cohesive visual identity that feels energetic and current while still leaving room for meaningful student voice and coverage. The theme language is woven naturally into student experiences, in sports, friendships, performances, and trends, making the publication feel authentic, humorous, and highly connected to student culture.

GETTING INTO CHARACTER "I relate to my character as she was very silly and got to have a lot of fun. The point of her was to not take herself to seriously, and I relate to that in many ways because I just like to have a good time."

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"I'm able to relate to my charcater as he's always on his post, staying gaurd, staying on task and that's how I am when I'm doing my work. I make sure to stay on task and get done what I need to get done."

Trenton Burge 12

In her role as the distressed dasmel, Apple Talbot cries as she is bleeding out.. In the scene, she got attacked and eaten by a vicious dragon.

Apple said "I was able to switch mindsets because the character is very distressed so I thought of things that made me distressed."

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Chorus members sing holiday songs on stage. After the dinner portion of the event, guests move to the VPAC where they are treated to more music.

SOPRANO

"A soprano is the highest voice part in chior and they normally have the melodies in songs.

Normally girls sing this part."

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Abigail Spencer reads from a letter held by Teagan McCullough. They read the names of the guests as they arrive for dinner.

Emily Kelly 10 ALTO "Altos are the lower female part.

They have to sing with their chest in order to reach these low note."

Madalyn McCombie 10 Lillian Underwood

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Thomas Singeisen and London McMinn dance with each other at the Madrigal Dinner. All of the kings and queens performed with dancing at the dinner show.

TENOR Lillian Underwood

"Even though my character is really old, he cracks really bad jokes, and I make really bad jokes too. I think that's where our simalrities align."

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"Tenors are the higher male singing part. They usually sing the backgrounds with the entire ensemble."

Eli Schondelmayer 10 BARITONE "Bass singers aren't always the most interesting part but we're the foundation. We keep the rhythm typically. We are the lowest voice."

Shen Miller 12

MADRIGAL Everyone in chorus program plays their part to put on another successful Madrigal Dinner and concert.

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Ava Phelps tries taking down Van Dinverno when he transforms into a dragon. The show was about two jesters trying to figure out a joke given to them by the sage. They go on a journey meeting new people to understand a simple joke, "what do you use to hold two igs together? An igloo!"

Deal with tights

Gage Pardon, Van Dunverno, and Nathaneil Masden are singing men in tights. They had a dress rehersal and went through all theyre songs performing for the voultners and aprents who came. Having a dress rehersal was really benifical for them as they got a feel for the show.

PUT'SING'IN THE SINGEISEN

Mrs. Brittany Smith poses with King Thomas Singeisen and his alumni siblings, Mia and Nathan. All three Singeisen siblings have been part of the chorus program and played royalty in the Madrigal. "Working with the Singeisen family for ten years has been a God send. The brilliant, friendly, and responsible students and their unimaginatively helpful and kind family will forever be a part of the identity of the Venice High School Chorus."

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200 polled students claim their favorite sport to follow during the summer games.

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Simone Biles came back to the Olympics and showed everyone she still had what it takes. She was stronger and more confident than ever and led the team to gold.

She was truly the hero of summer.

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Raygun really stood out to me, she went viral just from showing up and doing her thing.

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I kept seeing Steph Curry all over the internet during the Olympics. He was a big factor in leading the USA basektball team to gold, and it seemed like he didn't miss a shot.

Aiden Barrett 12

"My favorite memory from "Watching the Austrailian the Olympics was when Breakdancer, Raygun, Tara-Davis Woodhall was my favorite part of got a record breaking the Olympics. It was jump to win gold then ran something we have never right over to her husband seen before so it was cool."

Hunter Woodhall."

Tristan Ault 11

Elise Galloway 12

"The most memorable moment to me from the Olympics was when Suni Lee got a bronze medal for the uneven bars in Gymnastics. She showed off how good she really was."

Stella Sudin 10

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Mrs. Christine Botti is collecting and recieving PBIS Pets daily. She has looked at every crevice throughout the school.

She has a display case of all the pets she has collected. "I look forward to seeing what the kids got. Seeing the kids happy, shows that the pets are doing exactly what they're for."

Natalie White 10

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"My favorite part of the Olympics was when everyone in the Olympic Village went crazy over the chocolate muffins.

The muffins were really good and the villagers couldn't get over them."

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It all started at the Josten's Renaissance Global Conference in the summer when a staff member attendee found a little miniature duck sitting on the sink ledge in the bathroom. When finding the person responsible for placing the ducks around the conference, it was discovered that they were called "dopamine pets." The staff member loved the idea and wanted to bring The origin story of the PBIS Pets. it back to our campus. Originally it was only

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supposed to be to put around the office area for staff to find when they returned to school, but the idea grew bigger when the PBIS team decided to request funding to purchase them and call them PBIS pets. They are placed around campus early Monday mornings before students arrive on campus. Students and staff find them and decide to keep for their own collection, or hide them for other people to find.

"I hoped this would create a campus everyone looks forward to coming to, and I have seen that positive impact. There isn't a classroom or office on campus where you will not find a PBIS pet. It proves it is the simple things in life that bring joy."

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Finding the little pets make me happy. I love feeling like 'yeah these are mine.' I try to look for them in places that are not obvious. To be honest, I have only kept like eight of them. I do not like to take too many because I want there to be enough for other people to find them.

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I get so excited for school Monday mornings because as soon as I get here I walk around to look for new pets. I check windows, lockers, and door knobs. After I had a good collection, I started hiding them for other people to find. The sharks are my favorite, they are so cute.

Liberty White 10

FINDING

JOY Whether they collect them or give them away, PBIS Pets make Monday mornings a little sweeter.

Ethan Milord 9

I am really proud of my PBIS pet collection. I probably have more than 50 of them that I have collected from all over campus. I had more, but I have been rehiding them and giving them away too.

It gives me something to look forward to at school and makes me really happy to find them and also give them to others.

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The Summer Olympic Games have students rooting for Team USA and catching all the big moments from Paris.

Stephen Nedovoscik, 'pommel horse guy', really stepped up and helped the USA boys team who are normally considered underdogs in gymnastics, and he he trains here in Sarasota.

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This spread supports the theme by showing students embracing happiness and positivity despite stress or challenges — essentially “dealing with it” by finding joy in everyday life and friendships.

having the edge Point player,

counter attack

Left post Jonah Daley looks to shoot a goal while being defended

by Windermere. Daley made the goal in the 13-10 victory against the Wolverines. "We did a good job of scoring on counter attacks and getting kick outs on the other team," Jonah said.

Emmalee Gentry has ball in hand looking to pass to an open teammate who had opportunity to shoot. They beat Edgewater 18-11 at a home tournament on February 22. "We were all playing strong and working unanimously, Edgewater was a good team but our ability to work together helped us get that win," Emmalee said.

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The last line of defense.

The goalie in water polo is allowed to use two hands to block, catch, or save incoming shots. Water polo goalkeepers exhibit exceptional reflexes, agility, and shot-stopping abilities to keep the opposition from scoring.

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Water Polo teams face tough competition in tournament play.

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Aiden Vanderzon 9

Gainseville 4-5

"As a team, we just have personal beef with Gainseville because we always seem to play a close game with them and they use unethical strategies. We were really close to beating them in this matchup, and I would say it was one of the best games we played and were focused and locked in with each other."

Rylee Thormahlen 10

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The wing players occupy positions on the sides of the pool, getting as close to the two meter line as possible.

By moving closer to the goal line, these players can create scoring opportunities by making passes to the hole set or to the drivers.

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Goalie Sam Firsov makes a save in a 21-9 victory over Edgewater. Firsov has had 24 saves as of April 8.

"That tournament really helped us because we were able to get subs in and see success get more time to strategize," Sam said.

Ryan Wadsworth 11 The center or two meter man is a key offensive player who positions themselves near the opponent's goal, between the two meter and four meter lines, to receive passes and create scoring opportunities.

Ava Gekht 12 The post player is stationed in the center of the pool, near the two meter line, directly in front of the opposing team's goal. They are the primary target for passes and are expected to draw fouls, create scoring opportunities, and potentially shoot at the goal.

Oliver Gaspar 11

post up

GAMES Apopka 11-10

"This was a tough game that went down to the last second. Our strong defense definitely deserves the credit for keeping this game within our reach."

The roles of different positions in Water Polo.

Sienna Steiner is playing post and shooting for a goal looking to score.

Her shot was blocked by Edgewater defender.

Teams are put to the test in close match ups in tournament play.

Jupiter 12-11

"The game against Jupiter was won with teamwork. Everyone was working together to keep the score in our favor and led us to have a one point lead for victory."

David Hanin 9

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Spanish River 11-8

"There were a lot of obstacles we had to deal with leading up to this game. It was our first tournament we had to stay in a hotel and the schedule kept getting changed so we were in a rush. Despite the challenges and being exhausted we pulled together and played a good close game."

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Jack Cady plays wing and tries to block Windermere from passing.

Indians won the match on February 22 13-10. "We had a lot of dry passes and were not letting the ball hit the water, so we were not giving them a chance to steal," Jack said.

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Isabella roeschlaub plays wing and tries to receive a pass in the 18-11 Edgewater victory.

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A dynamic page that’s well designed to interrupt and break up traditional coverage and grab attention.

These showstoppers are sure to grab your attention.

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ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES ADVISER : Chloe McLeod

Tampa, FL

REPRESENTATIVE : John Pantelis

photos: scicchitano. copy: scicchitano. spread: scicchitano. design: scicchitano.

MADE BY HAND

ARTISTS SHOWCASE THEIR CREATIVITY THROUGH THEIR WORKS OF ART

Sophia Hoofnagle (12)

Riley Campbell (10) Ava Keiser (12)

Bela Browning (12)

Eva Bertozzi (12)

Avery Judson (10)

Juno Choe (9)

Caroline Abdoney (10) Fiona WallWall (10)(10) Fiona

Brooke Brindise (12)

Adelaide Carrere (11) Sarah Younes (12)

Isabella Guzman (12)

Isabella Zerrate (11)

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FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : David Guest

REPRESENTATIVE : John Pantelis

Elements of Discovery Leah McGinley11 measures the correct amount of solution for a molarity lab in AP Chemistry.

The course allows students to explore ideas and theories on a deeper level, better understanding our world.

Photo Credit: Lauren Mano

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Academics is a spectrum of possibilities. It is the thing that takes up the most of our time in high school. The diverse curriculum allows us to explore every shade of knowledge from foreign languages to sciences to the peforming arts. Every class tries to encourage you to blend creativity with critical thinking. Our teachers guide students to approach challenges with fresh perspectives, preparing them for a future full of color and possibility. In academics you will find the everyday of the average student.

Academics

Science 118 English 120 Math 122 History & Economics 124 Foreign Languages 126 Health & Psychology 128 Agriculture & Culinary 130 Digital Visual Technology, Computer Science, & Tech Design 132 Student Government Association & Cat Crew 134 HOPE & ROTC & Drivers Ed 136 Musical Theater & Art 138

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GOLIAD MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISER : Charlotte Henderson

Goliad, TX

REPRESENTATIVE : Michelle Valenzuela A. Kathryn Sullins (6th) B. Adisyn Stone (7th)

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I. Connor Barnett (6th)

"I like my best friend's ex."

J. Jonbunay Perez (8th) K. Jaelyn Zuniga (7th)

"I dropped my mom's phone down the elevator shaft."

"A teacher crop dusted me."

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INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Pepper Marshall

Glendale, AZ

REPRESENTATIVE : Susan Fearnside

What's At Independence High school, many of the seniors have plans of what they want to do after they graduate high school that vary from student to student.

Some seniors want to continue their education and go to college or university while others want to go straight into work after gradution.

the Plan?

When asked why the profession, Kellia Teta 25 said, Deep down I knew I wanted to be something along the lines of a doctor therefore I chose something simple that makes money and takes little time in school.

Additionally, many seniors have big dreams and aspirations that

they want to reach in their future after high school graduation. Some seniors have different plans like going to college, going straight into the workforce, or traveling before starting their careers.

Alisan Bresnahan

Grahm Dunivan

Abby Caballero

Onto which adventure next ?

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Daisy Lopez

Jonathan Esquivel

Preston Edwards

Alexis Gallardo

Ximena Benavides

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iPREP ACADEMY ADVISER : Kenneth Arrison

Miami, FL

REPRESENTATIVE : Stephanie Sherman

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Alenice Fernandez Rodriguez (7), Khamille Cella (6), Mariela Vazquez (10), and Laurie Luna (10) lead the line dance at the middle school glow dance party.

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Each face tells a story.

Each smile reflects a journey.

LEADERS. Together,we make up a community of LEADERS DREAMERS, and INNOVATORS.

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NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Brittany Burgess

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REPRESENTATIVE : Steve Ferguson The original show by the Royal Ambassador Marching Band.

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REPRESENTATIVE : Jason Sullivan

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Many students start off their day with an energy drink.

Drink Trends Paisley Florio(8) typically has her energy drink 1-2 times a week.

My favorite energy drink is the Alani Dreamsicle.

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All photos by Ava Youngdahl

Gavin McClusky(7) usually gets his drink once or twice a month.

"I like to drink the Strawberry Acai Refresher from Starbucks but with no ice, no berries, and added peach juice," McClusky said.

"Dunkin is definetly my favorite place ever. Love their small frozen Carmalicious," Kinsey Summers (8) said. Summers get this drink everyday of the week.

I d have to say my favorite energy drink is Alani because they re very cheap and have pretty cups," Roman Molina (7) said.

Molina s drink of choice is the Alani Hawaiian Shaved Ice.

Ava Youngdahl (8) gets a coffee every morning before school.

My favorite drink is a medium Mocha Blended, with an extra shot, and no whip from Scooters, Youngdahl said.

Noah Vega (8) gets his favorite drink about 3-4 times a week.

"My favorite drink is the Winter Edition Red Bull," Vega said.

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My favorite drink is Alani Cherry Slush, Rozy Paredes (8) said.

Paredes has her energy drink of choice every morning.

Ben Southard's (7) favorite energy drink is the Peach Alani.

"I usually get them pretty often," Southard said.

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ADVISER : Monte Slaven

Wichita, KS

"I think I would turn up the heat in the

because it is always so cold in up school the building," Makynzi Whisler (8) said.

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PINEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Sarah Handorf

Pineville, LA

REPRESENTATIVE : Lisa Leopard

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Carrollton, TX

REPRESENTATIVE : Nancy Dewees

SENIOR SENIOR

SUPERLATIVES CLASS CLASS OF OF 2025 2025

MOST ATHLETIC

LEILA FARDA 94

MOST SOCIAL

MOST INVOLVED

MOST CREATIVE

BEST HAIR

ADDISON CLARK DAVID STRAUGHN

ACACIA HOBBS

ANDREW AMOS

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DYNAMIC DUO

BEST BROMANCE

PRECIOUS ANDREWS

SOFIA CABRERA & EDEN ELLIOT

CHRIS BROOKS & CHRIS DUNN

WORST CASE OF SENIORITIS

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SCHINDEWOLF INTERMEDIATE ADVISER : Ryan Torres

Spring, TX

REPRESENTATIVE : Cynthia Smith

We re more than just a school we re family! Take a look inside and see all the students and staff who make Schindewolf feel like home.

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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Eric Gershman and Audrey Walsh

Erdenheim, PA

REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

Our Invisible String

How We All Connect

Joce Davis Both Joce and Evelyn are members of Springfield's very own Thespian Troupe 1154. Evelyn and Joce have participated together in many productions, including multiple musicals & plays.

Evelyn and Kedar are both in National Art Honor Society, where they work on projects such as the annual Chairs for Charity event.

They also attend workshops and field trips throughout the year to learn more about art.

Kedar Moore Kedar and Sarah tear up the track in the spring as they compete in events for STHS's Track team. Together they achieve many milestones throughout the season as teammates and as individual athletes.

Anya Geynisman

Sarah and Anya find common ground within the debates and discussions held at weekly meetings for Youth & Government. Their commitment to the club is shown by their yearly trip to the state capitol every year.

Evelyn Johnson

Anya and Sophia both engage in The Chronicle, the school's one and only newspaper. By writing articles about every topic, from the election to sports, they're able to find the best stories to share with their peers via the news.

Sarah Bell

Lili Covington

Sophia Gatti

Lili and Joce report for the whole school each day on the morning announcements.

Acting as a news anchor, screenwriter, or camera person, they keep us informed and up-to-date about important events to look out for.

Will and Lili are both members of the junior class chapter of the National Honor Society. They were inducted alongside their peers on October 24th, 2024.

Will McLaughlin

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Adam

DiBattista Adam and Will played alongside each other as teammates for the Boys Soccer team.

From running warm-ups at practice to scoring goals at games, they always showed out to support each other.

On Instagram, you'll be able to discover that Adam and Audrey each have their own pages dedicated to their photography.

You can view their amazing work at @a.d.shotss and @audreysylmedia

You'll find Sophia and Audrey in Mr. Gershman's room every Thursday at 6 pm for their weekly Retina Meetings. The girls are always hard at work whether brainstorming copy for pages or uploading photos to be featured.

Audrey Sylvester

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TEMPLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ADVISER : Christie LaRue

Forth Worth, TX

REPRESENTATIVE : Cheryl Posey

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UPPER BUCKS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ADVISER : Krista Myers

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Sellersville, PA

REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

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My dad is definitely DANIEL one of the people PLATT I consider a light in my life. The thing My guiding light is I admire most Jacob Connors. He about him is his encourages me endurance. He is every day to do always working to better and he provide for the inspires me to family and is encourage others always there when as well.

I need him.

ETHAN LEE My dad is a hard worker and he gives 100% in whatever he does.

He inspires me by always putting others before himself. I hope to do the same.

CIERRA MANGAN REESE BOYKIN An example of a light is my mom.

She always strives to love others and always puts others before herself no matter what.

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GUIDING

ABBY NARVAEZ

My dad is a light in my life. He always encourages me and has taught me the importance of consistency. His relationship with God is something I look up to.

Senior Special Feature

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WE ASKED THE SENIORS: WHO IS SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN A LIGHT IN YOUR LIFE AND HOW DO THEY INSPIRE YOU TO BE A BETTER PERSON?

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PHOEBE My dad is wise and patient.

LANDIS His love and support for our My mom is an family and the Lord is amazing. As I move into the example of a light in next stage of my life, I hope my life because she is compassionate, I can show the same amount hospitable, and of devotion, trust, and always a friend to submission to the Lord that those who need it. my dad does on a daily basis.

ALLISON WELLS Mrs. Love has been a great example for me of the godly woman I would like to be one day.

She encourages me to keep pursing Christ and keep him as the focus of my life. She has helped me through some situations in my life by showing me what scripture says.

JOSH SHEDAL Love has BOBBY madeMr. learning the MAO Bible fun and has

My mom and dad encouraged me to have encouraged do my best. me when I was sad or confused to do my best, have a positive mood, and strive hard in my work.

SHANE BURNS

My dad is a light in my life. He's led me by teaching me to overcome hardships spiritually.

My dad is always putting others (whether in or out of our family) before himself. I want to be like that in my life as well.

MACY MYERS My brother Peyton is a light in my life because he's a great example of a hard worker. He shows me the value and reward that comes from going above and beyond. He inspires me to be a better person by encouraging me to keep working hard, and to glorify God in everything I do.

EDEN MEGAN SCHIEDERER GRADY My sister Tori encourages me to be a good friend. She is a great example of showing Christ's love to others.

My Dad is always thinking of others and is the most unselfish person I know! He shows Jesus' love to me and those around him, and I want to be just like him.

ANNA FRIES

JACOB CONNORS Shane Lynch is a light in our school because he isn't negative and always focuses on the postive. He influences me to be better in that way.

JULIA BAUMAN My grandmom is a light because she's joyful even through the trials in her life.

She is a good example of Christian joy to me.

ALICIA ZUCK

My brothers have Mrs. Roberts always been a guided me when light to me with I was going how strong and through difficult devoted they are. trials in my life. She I hope to glorify took me under her God with whatever wing and helped goals and success me like she would I reach the same her own daughter. ways they have in their success.

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WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL

REPRESENTATIVE : Jason Sullivan People who order this drink are more adventurous than others.

They like change and won t settle. They are not afraid of risk or chance. They are trustworthy and quite creative though. They are happy to experiment and run with the idea.

People who drink black coffee are very fitness orientated, determined, and focused. They are driven individuals who looks after themselves, making them self-sufficient and empowered.

Lola McDermott (11) White Chocolate Mocha

Austin Todtenhaupt (10) Hot Chocolate

Dustin Reigle (12) Pineapple Refresher

Carson Wyrick (9) Blueberry Iced Coffee

People that order this are likely to be very outgoing, an extrovert, and potentially quite loud. They are the life and soul of the party, like their drink they want to stand out from the crowd and be unique.

The hot chocolate drinker is saying, right now is all about me .

It s about self-indulgence and decadence. Whatever the circumstances this person is using their beverage to zone out from the world and recuperate.

This is the drink of a person who likes rules, likes structure and is not keen on change. An intelligent type who knows their opinion matters when they feel strongly about something and is smart enough to back up their argument

The people who order this go against the grain, work for themselves and play by their own rules. They want things done their way and could be potentially quite stubborn in certain areas of their life.

Kiley Johnson (10)

Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

Lacey Myers (11) '24 Nissan Rogue "I like not having to rely on other people to get places. I also have a name for my car Sprinkles."

'18 Nissan Sentra Peyton Duffy (11)

"I like the freedom because it gives me access to more locations when I need."

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" I like being able to take myself places and not have to rely on anyone for a ride."

LukE Patterson (12) '15 Ford F-150

Luke Patterson and Gannon Deranja have been friends forever, and they decided to take a picture every morning before going into the school each day of their senior year.

Use the QR code to watch how their senior year progressed.

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Natalie Krause (11) Mocha Cookie Crumble

"My favorite thing is my backup camera because I would be able to drive without it. I do have a name for my car - Nelly the Nissan."

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Someone with this order is quite adventurous and powerful. Strong in character, who knows what they want and not afraid to ask for it.

They tend to be no-nonsense, straight talking and shoot from the hip type of people.

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Windsor, IL

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2. Aureya King ('27) holds her lead in the 300m hurdles at the PanRam Invitational. (PR 0:54) "I remember before the event being really excited but after I just wanted some food!"

11. Mia Mattiko ('25), Kathryn Ricker ('27), and Emily Brixius ('27) compete in the 800 m v.

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13. Zachary Harden ('25) jogs the 3200m against the Shamrocks, aiming to be the first one to cross the finish line.

4. Ella Gingrich ('27) takes her place in the blocks for the 100m against Trinity.

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14. Connor Fazzalori ('25) paces himself during his 3200m against Trinity.

15. Elise Harris ('26) readies herself to take the baton pass in the 4x800 16. Kate;yn Washington ('25) competes in the 100 m hurdles and pushes herself to win against Trinity.

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HEAD COACH: Daniel McGinnis GIRLS SEASON RECORD: 3-4 BOYS SEASON RECORD: 3-4 The girls 4x800 relay team, Leilah Horshaw ('26), Paulina Torres ('25), Elise Harris ('26) and Erin Roche ('25), came back strong for a second year in a row, breaking their previous school record and clocking in at 10:02.88 at the Henderson Invitational in West Chester, beating their previous time by a full 5 seconds! "We were so surprised at how well we performed. We weren't expecting to take off so much time." says Erin Roche ('25). The team advanced as far as Mid-Penn Conference Championships, placing 6th. Jadus Byrd advanced to District III Championships in the 400m dash (PR: 50.77) placing 19th and long jump (PR:21'9.5") placing 9th. Elise Harris advanced to District III Championships in the 400m dash placing 16th and picking up a new PR of 60.25. "The 400m is a tough distance, but very rewarding. Running against fast competitors pushes me to dig deep."

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8. Leah Burke ('26) runs the 1600 against Trinity. "I talk to myself while I'm running to distract myself from the pain."

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6. Jadus Byrd ('25) pumps his arms and legs striving towards the finish line.

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12. Valentino Roman ('27) rounds the bend during the 800m against Trinity.

3. Ryan Swallow ('26) runs his leg of the 4x800 trying to beat Northern High school.

7. Marcus Zieglar ('25) runs his specialty event, the 1600m. With a PR of 5:12, Ziegler says he enjoys this distance because of its a combination of speed and distance. Ziegler also runs the 300m hurdles which he enjoys as well. "I like Track because it's a very supportive and competitive environment."

10. Reagan Fox ('26) finds her stride during the 1600m v.

Trinity. "I remember that meet being very competitive so it was a great opportunity for everyone to get a season or personal best. My main event is the 3200 and I dropped 1:27 getting me a new PR of 12:30. I earned two varsity letters in 2024 in 3200m and 1600m and I qualified for the MidPenn Championships where I finished 16th overall, so I felt very proud and accomplished."

1. Erin Roche ('25) runs the last leg of the 4x800 against Trinity. "We were way ahead by the time I got the baton, so I didn't have much pressure."

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9. When McD needed a team to run the 4x400, throwers Judah Brookes ('27), Anthony Hotsko ('26), Jaxon Davenport ('26), and Dallas Davenport ('24) stepped up to the starting line to help out the team. "It was the highlight of the meet. Our teammates lined the track and cheered us on. I was the last leg, and I was gassed at the end, but we won!" Judah Brookes ('27)

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GET THEM WEEDS! Careful not to damage the plants, Mason Gyorko (10) works on weeding them in the greenhouse after a long class. "My kids are always willing to go above and beyond when I give them a project to focus on," mentioned Mr. Saul.

MAKE IT SQUARE! Aiden Jones (9) cuts wood to help out one of his classmates. The wood was used to build birdhouses, which helped students work on carpentry skills.

OBSERVING... After inserting tubes in the hydroponic systems to minimize leaking, Zachary Dille (10) looks at the finished repair with pride. "I love helping Saul out whenever I can, especially when it comes to the greenhouse," Dille exclaimed.

"MR. SAUL'S CLASS IS NEVER BORING BECAUSE WE ARE ALWAYS DOING SOMETHING FUN AND NEW."

"HELPING FIX THE HYDROPONIC SYSTEM WAS INTRIGUING!" -Z. Dille

-Wyatt Chisler, 9

"I ENJOYED HELPING CLEAN UP THE GREENHOUSE AFTER THE SALES WERE OVER."

-Preston Flanary, 12

HARD WORK! Junior Ryan Parker takes careful precautions removing the pistons on a tractor engine. "This year I loved learning the ins and outs of different types of engines," recalled Parker.

PACK IT UP! Auric Shriver (9) works in the meat house to package up the day's cuts. "Working in the meat house is one of my favorite things to do during Mr. Saul's class. We always learn new things," Shriver stated.

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"I FOUND PLANTING THE SEEDLINGS RELAXING."

-Kyndle Stewart, 11

HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER! Baiting PLANT THEM HIGH! Seventh grader Colbi Eddy prepares hanging plants for FFA's upcoming flower sale. After the spring sale, it was estimated they finished with a little over $1000 in proceeds.

AGRICULTURAL

DOWN AND DIRTY! Jack Ice (11)

gets his hands dirty working on an old farm tractor during his free time in Mr. Saul's shop class. Ice had to be particularly slow when taking apart the engine as he had to remember how to put it back together.

his hook, freshman Eli Cottrell sets up his fishing pole. To get some time outdoors, Cottrell and other classmates enjoyed going out to fish along with other end-of-the-year activities.

"KEEPING THE GREENHOUSE IN GOOD SHAPE IS ONLY PART OF THE RESPONSIBILITY."

-Richard Francis, 11

CLAYBATTELLE MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL Blacksville, WV

ADVISER :

Christie Dawson

REPRESENTATIVE : Doug Richardson

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Marching into a new era READY TO SHINE Mellophone in hand, sophomore Nicholas Comprano takes the field ready to play his heart out. The incredible halftime shows put on by the Emmaus Marching Band "wow" the crowd every Friday night.

HOLDING IT ALL TOGETHER Reid Hoffman, the Drumline Section Leader, keeps his eyes up to stay in time the whole game long. Holding the band together for an entire game isn't easy, but the Drumline and larger percussion section keep the band in-sync.

BEATS ON THE FIELD Junior Austin Schmidt and freshman Sean Tillinghast keep the beat of the band while playing the drums during the white-out game.

WHAT GOT YOU INTO BAND AND ESPECIALLY DIRECTING?

WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE BAND PROGRAM?

My high school band director got me into band. I started off as a very poor percussionist, but he saw that I really wanted to be a part of a group, and I really wanted to do what's best for the group. So he recommended I switch to tuba, and that's why I fell in love with it. When my other plans to go into the military failed, I decided to pursue music education.

I'd love for the concert bands, break up into 3 bands, a freshman, sophomore band, a junior, senior band, and a wind ensemble... We would just like to build the numbers a little bit more to get us a little over a 100, but we are definitely going in the right direction and everything.

CAN YOU SHARE ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES OR SUCCESSES YOU'VE HAD? The biggest success with my high school [band] programs when I was at Parkside, in Salisbury, Maryland was we went to the US Bands National Championships and were the group 3 a national champions in fall of 2023. It was really exciting to bring the program back after 3 years after COVID, and it's memories I'm gonna cherish forever.

MELDOIES IN MOTION Charles Samer mesmerizes the audience with his xylophone skills during the captivating halftime performance.

EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL

HOW DO YOU APPROACH LEARNING MUSIC AND DRILL? Marching band. So new music and drill in marching band, we go step by step. So with music, we run the whole thing once. We establish what are the major trouble points that we need to hit, we review those trouble points, and then we work in smaller sections. With drill, you can't just run it like you do music because there are pieces on the field that people have never seen before and it can cause injuries. So we literally have to go one set at a time."

Emmaus, PA

ADVISER :

THE GREEN HORNETS MARCHING BAND STEPPED INTO A NEW STORY THIS YEAR WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW BAND DIRECTOR SPENCER KOPPENOL. HE WAS ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS PRIOR BAND EXPERIENCE ASWELL AS WHAT HE ENVISIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE EMMAUS MARCHING BAND.

COMMANDER OF THE BAND SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Senior Drum Major Stavros Marangos stands on the podium ready to conduct his fellow members.

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STANDING TALL Stavros Marangos, Senior Drum Major, conducts the EHS band during the intense home game against Reading.

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REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

FRIDAY NIGHT MEMORIES

BUNNER STEPS IN MARANGOS LEGACY Junior Drum Major Maycen Bunner attentively guides the Wild Things in their performance across the field.

Freshman Korrie Szabo and Ireland Turner pose together before the halftime show. The magical memories created in the marching band with their friends will guide them for the rest of their EHS experience.

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To members of Exeter's yearbook class, hard work and sacrifice is commonplace. We recognize the necessary duties in creating a visually satisfying an accurate yearbook that represents the daily lives here at Exeter. This challenge is not something that can be taken on by the faint of heart or the weak minded. Mr. White leads the group responsible for creating the 200 page annual entitled the Pioneer. Mr. White's yearbook class gives students an opportunity to practice their skills in graphic design, project planning, photography, and writing. Every school day during period

ADVISER : John White

BELOW Fatma Abdelsadek stresses about all the work that needs to be done.

REPRESENTATIVE : Carolyn Oldham

ABOVE Mr. White works hard on his computer to get the yearbook done.

8, yearbook members brainstorm, design, edit, proofread, take and edit photos, and collaborate with their peers to create a yearbook that can be purchased and appreciated by the entire school. This is not an easy task to complete in a short time frame! Even proofreading alone can take months!

We balance this heavy responsibility by enjoying some Fun Days and with a big celebration when the yearbook is complete around late March. Once the yearbook is finished, the group is still hard at work with the spring supplement, and with planning next years edition.

ABOVE Mr. White shares some of his wisdom with Chase Detweiler.

STRESS STRESS BEHIND the th the he scenes scscen enneese ABOVE Kendall Druzba and Payton Klein not doing their work as per usual.

by Payton Klein Q&A with Mr. White How many years have you been involved in yearbook? About 16 years, but it feels like a thousand.

Whats your favorite yearbook page?

Probably the distractions page. It gives us an opportunity to make light of daily teenage student behavior.

What was the biggest challenge you faced in yearbook? 2021 was a really tough year since school was all virtual, but in 2024 there were some unforseen production issues at the plant. No matter what obstacle happens, you must try your best to complete the book on time.

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BOTTOM LEFT Addison McKittrick argues with Mr. White.

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BOTTOM RIGHT Aubrey Pallet worries about the yearbook deadline.

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All photos by Carter Ponnett

By Carter Ponnett

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The team showed perseverance with their first game being a loss and everything improving from there. "My favorite part of playing at Hoggard is being able to be around this great coaching staff and teammates, helping me become a better athlete on and off the field. Being on this team helped me gain friendships that I never thought I would have," said Aniziyon Session. The months of consistent hard work gave the team a unforgettable season to end a chapter on.

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Isaiah Newkirk trucks a defender to clear a pathway to score to give the Vikings the lead in a crucial part of the game." The Millbrook game was an awesome team performance, we fought till the end, facing adversity," said Newkirk

ADVISER :

Lauren Fowler

Game day RITUALS "

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On to round four Every game day I make sure I thank the Lord for the physical abilities he has given me, and then I just go out there and have fun.

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Hoggard defeats Millbrook in round three of the playoffs to send the team to round four. The game was back and forth and filled with action. "Winning the Millbrook game felt great, knowing that our top receiver was out and making plays when they needed me the most.

On fourth down and five, we needed a big catch, and I knew that Matthew would come to me next and I would have to make plays whenever my number is called," said Demetrius Smith.

Hoggard unfortunately would be eliminated in round four of the playoffs and look to bounce back next year.

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The 2024 season for the Lakehill Warriors may not have resulted in a district title, but it was a testament to the heart, resilience, and grit of a team that never gave up, even when the odds were stacked against them. With only 10 players on the roster for six-man football, the Warriors faced a challenge that few teams in the state could relate to. Not only did they have to compete against larger, more populated schools in a tough district, but nearly every player was forced to go both ways, playing offense and defense with little to no rest.

Despite these daunting obstacles, the Warriors showed up week after week, refusing to let their lack of numbers define them. They were relentless in their pursuit of excellence, with each player stepping up to the challenge, giving everything they had for the team.

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1. Ryan Motes, 12th kicking off with Kalen White, 10th and Luke Widhalm, 11th ready to run down for a tackle.

2. Warriors running onto the field after breaking through the banner held by our varsity cheerleaders.

3. Wylie Prep attempts for an extra point as Louis Descarpentries , 11th blocks and Bennett Boland, 11th and Kalen White, 10th run in to help.

4. Warriors warming up with a hitting drill run by Coach Dorsette.

5. Bennett Boland, 11th and Louis Descarpentries, 11th getting hyped before their game against Ignite Community School.

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STUDENTS EXPLAIN THEIR DAILY SUMMER ROUTINES

FUN IN THE SUN

A summer adventure is something you can't get back.

Enjoy it while you can.

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LUMBERTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Lumberton, TX

ADVISER :

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REPRESENTATIVE : Tisha Nowak

-LILY SNODGRASS, 7

-BEAUX FREDRICK, 7

"I would usually just wake up, lay in my bed and watch a show. Then I would either talk to my friends or swim and eat. That's about it."

"So, first I sleep, I eat, then I play video games, and then I would usually go back to sleep."

-JOLENE RIGGS, 6

-GABRIEL MELANCON, 8

"I woke up at 8:30, ate breakfast, and go to my grandma's house. Sometimes I'd go swimming, then after that my mom would come home, we would eat dinner, and go to bed."

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Alyson Landry (8) smiles for a photo in front of Pike Place Market in Seattle during a family summer trip to Washington. "I loved how lively and different Seattle was from home. I was exposed to so many people I would have never been able to see here. There were so many cultures everywhere you looked: the music, jewelry, and art.," Landry said.

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1- Jenna Gallagher (8) has fun at the Color Factory in Houston.

2- Tynlee Blanchard (8) on the Carnival Breeze Cruise ship on her way to Cozumel, Mexico.

3- After eating dinner at Nice Guy Ricky's, 7th graders Allison Haynes, Hadley Burke, Lilly Sanders, and Kaelyn Delaney share a strawberry drink.

4- 8th Graders Brynnli Boshears and Peyton Boshears head to a summer volleyball camp.

5- Siblings Isabella (8) and Bryce (7) Sciortino snap a picture in front of a sunset backdrop before dinner while cruising to Cozumel, Mexico for a family birthday celebration.

6- McKenzie Myrick (8) travels to a fun restaurant to celebrate her 13th birthday with a special dessert and dinner.

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People People

MCKENZIE WILLIAMS & HARLEY WELLING

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Kurt Cade '26 steps to bat.

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"I l loved when we made the playoffs for the time my sophomote year.

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THE SURREAL

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Adam Guillet '25 signed to Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE 2024-2024 BASEBALL SEASON As of March 6, 2025, the baseball team has continued the 2025 season with a record of 8-3. Throughout the season, the team has experienced both victories and challenges. Highlights included a win against teams like North Desoto and Alexandria Senior High School, and strong performances from various players on the team.

The season provided valuable experience for the team, concluding on April 14th. The team looks to build upon this year's efforts in future seasons and go further than ever before.

Written by Brayden Campbell

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NATCHITOCHES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Natchitoches, LA

ADVISER : Eryn Spears

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IN THE FALL, SENIOR PLAYERS SIGN TO PLAY COLLEGIATE BASEBALL AT REPUTABLE UNIVERSITIES Photos by Brayden Campbell

University in Hammond, Louisiana.

REPRESENTATIVE :

Titus Williams '25

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Brock Laird '25 signed to Southeastern Louisiana

Hillary Jarvis and Lisa Pietropola

SENIORS REMINISCE ON THEIR TIME AT NATCHITOCHES CENTRAL AND BEING ON THE TEAM

"I liked last year against Benton when we won the extra innings and walked it off because I came in, pitched, and shut Benton down. I miss just the environment and playing baseball with the closest friends I have." Harper Marcotte '25

Players show good sportsmenship to the opposing team after a game.

As he pitches, Kaiden Vallery '25 hopes to strike out an opponent.

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Kenneth Lindsey '25 signed to The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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IN THE SPRING, TWO SENIOR PLAYERS SIGN TO PLAY COLLEGIATE BASEBALL AT GRAMBLING UNIVERSITY

"I want to thank God, my family, and coaches for giving me these opportunities to be able to play this sport."

Titus Williams '25

"First off, I would like to thank God for giving me the opportunity to play this sport that I love at a high level with amazing competition."

Dillon Braxton '25

FRONT ROW Brock Laird, Laden Rawls, Kyron Payne SECOND ROW Kaiden Vallery, Daniel Williams, Andrew Odom, Adam Guillet, Kenneth Lindsey, Harper Marcotte, Titus Williams, Yancy Spillman, Dillon Braxton

REPRESENTATIVE : Lisa Leopard

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SIDELINE CHEERS

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PINKY PROMISE

Pinkies sway as the school song closes a pep rally. Maddison Torres 11 showed her school spirit by wearing pink accessories. "Color Guard brings that school spirit the players need to play well," said Torres.

HANDS-UP

Hands are raised as the Bluebonnets dance.

We asked Mary-Catherine Aaron 11 about the practice for pep rallies. "Bluebonnets have a very strong work ethic in order to raise and create a strong school spirit at pep rallies," said Aaron.

NEW CANEY HIGH SCHOOL

AMPED UP Shaking their pom poms, the cheerleaders hype up the crowd. Alyssa Kato 12 showed how hard the cheer team worked to put the "pep" in pep rally. "We take weeks to prepare and perform to bring the school spirit into the rally," said Kato.

To overcome this, pep rallies were held in the annex gym.

Coordinating a single pep rally takes a lot of effort, especially with a change in location.

The Spirit Corps are made up of the Battalion's most exemplary cadets.

They clean the football stadium as well as blowing up the entrance tunnel.

These cadets were assigned to make an obstacle course fit for the students.

Displaying the school flags, the Spirit Corps runs through the annex.

New Caney, TX BEFORE THE STORM

ADVISER :

SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS

SWAGGED OUT

Dripped out in pink, Saleen Rodriguez 12 dodges her opponents. The pep rally had a balloon pop musical chairs fusion for a game. "At first I was nervous, but I ended up really enjoying it," Rodriguez said.

Eric Russell

REPRESENTATIVE :

STRUMMING ALONG LINED UP

LIVING THE MOMENT

Varsity football players file into the rally as the band flares. We asked Jacob Saul 12 his favorite part about pep rallies. "The drum line going crazy, and the ABC song is actually pretty fire. Pep Rallies get me focused and wake me up into the moment," said Saul.

As pep rallies help strengthen the bond of teammates, Jonathan Gomez 10 talks to his teammate. All of the football players socialized as they walk into the gym. "It get the players locked in. Everyone supporting us shows us how much we care, which is what New Caney is all about," said Gomez.

Playing guitar and singing, Zyon Ralston 12 performs a song. He did a solo performance.

"Whenever I perform, I feel calm and at peace," said Ralston.

HEAD DOWN, LOOKING UP During the senior pep rally game, the players dance around the chairs with balloons tied to their leg. Christopher Ramirez 12 won the game. "I felt like he and I were super locked in," said 9 Ramirez.

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Brady Hurd Senior Fourth Year on Swim Team Boys Captain

Annabelle Finney Junior 3rd Year on Swim Team Girls Captain

Richard Belcher Senior First Year on Swim Team

Laci Counts Senior First Year on Swim Team

Linking the Lanes Swim Teams Make a Splash

THE SPLASH

LOCKED IN Showing their moves on the court as well as on the field, Asher Price 10 and Heath Kelley 10 close a pep rally. They were locked in and ready to take the field.

"I like all the people in the school being there to supportus. I love the feeling of excitement," said Price.

PATRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL

"My favorite part of the swim season has to be my teammates."

- Annabelle Finney (11)

"Swimming has boosted my competitiveness and my desire to win and be better."

- Brady Hurd (12)

San Diego, CA

"The team is linked to the school by all the support they show to the school."

- Logan Updegraff (10)

ADVISER :

Michele Duncan

REPRESENTATIVE : Ben Smith

Top right: Annabelle Finney (11) comes up for a much needed breath during the breaststroke race.

Top left: Focusing on his breathing techniques, Bryce Clement (11), uses all of his might to place and get his team some points.

Bottom right: "Lets Go Brady!" screams the PHHS Boys 200 yard relay team, encouraging Brady Hurd (12) to make up time and push himself as fast as possible.

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Tisha Nowak

RALLY

The Spirit Corps runs down the sidelines of the annex, led by Jeremy Olivo 9 and closely followed by Irene Arriaga 12.

"Being in Spirit Corps makes me feel like a leader since I'm up front. All the pressure of making sure everyone runs correctly and safely adds to that feeling," said Olivo. The main gym was closed for renovations during the beginning of the school year.

Sports/Swim

"I joined swim on a whim because I wanted to make myself uncomfortable this year by doing something new. I do not regret it. It has been a great experience."

Laci Counts (12)

Maddux Forrester (10) paces himself in the breaststroke race to hopefully get a new personal record.

Top left: "Just got to keep pushing!" thinks Logan Updegraff (10) as he makes the last effort for his backstroke race.

Right: Richard Belcher (12) reaches the finish.

Top right: Brady Hurd (12) pushes through the freestyle race getting ready for the flipturn.

Center: Getting a breath of fresh air during the 100 yard backstroke, Richard Belcher (12) locks in for the rest of the race.

Bottom right: "I'm almost there!" thinks Abbey Widener (11) as she pushes through the race to the finish.

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Contestant #5, Camryn Cato (11) is escorted by Connor Gilbert (12). "My favorite part of the event is the formal walk, I loved showing off my dress."

-Camryn Cato (11)

Contestant #1, Draven Wooten starts the line up at the beginning of the event. "I'm very blessed to compete with the other ladies. I made a lot of great friendships."

Kylin Hutson (11) performs a hip-hop routine to "1, 2 Step" for her talent. "I was very excited, but nervous to perform my talent in front of my peers.

I'm grateful for the experience."

PITTSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

Brylie Moore (11) sings to the song "Burning House" for her talent. "I loved being in Miss PHS. I enjoyed having fun in the dressing rooms and learning the group dance."

Saniya Monroe (12) feels satisfied with her flute solo to the song "Tomorrow" from the 2014 film "Annie." "I'm proud of myself for not messing up. I wish I participated in previous years, but I'm glad I finally got up and did it."

Kenlie Mayben (11) is crowned Miss PHS of 2025. "It's an honor to represent our school. I was determined to come back strong after wining first runner up last year. I want to show this as proof to other young girls that you can do anything you set your mind to. Don't let other's opinions affect you."

"It is a great opportunity for girls to get out their comfort zone. I loved making new friends while participating in this event."

-Sophie Smith (11)

2nd runner-up, Lillian Abernathy (11) stated, "I felt happy receiving 2nd runner-up. I enjoyed spending time with everyone who participated in the pageant."

Pittsburg, TX

ADVISER :

Megan Buckner

Fly With Me

"I felt a little anxious about performing my talent, but I'm glad I had the help of my friend Jules with me. Maybe she'll find the love of her life next year."

- Aubry Self (11)

Miss PHS

Final contestant Brizeida Arroyo (11) introduces herself. "I was really nervous, but I'm very proud of myself and everyone.

It was a surreal feeling."

"Being able to participate was great, stressful even, but overall an amazing experience. I plan on participating again next year."

- Falyn Ramsey (11)

"Winning the scholarship award is a big accomplishment. I loved going out talking to businesses. I'm proud of myself for going above and beyond my comfort zone."

- Leah Summerlin (10)

REPRESENTATIVE : Irene Holbrook

Contestant #6, Daniela Garcia (12), walks across the stage during the formal walk. "I enjoyed walking on stage wearing my dress. I'm proud of myself for doing very well on my formal walk. I wasn't nervous at all for it."

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RAMSTEIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

By: Abdrielee Vega and Rylee Tripp

The semester Drama course is aligned to DoDEA College and Career Ready Standards Arts, CCRSA (National Core Art Standards, NCAS). It is designed to give students the opportunity to develop drama and theater arts skills through creating, performing, responding and connecting to artistic work and ideas. The Semester 1 Drama students performed "Twelve Angry Pigs" by Wade Bradford.

In this comical yet surprisingly educational parody of "Twelve Angry Men," a certain wolf is on trial for blowing down a pair of houses owned by the Three Little Pigs. A Jury of Swine must now decide if they will oink in favor of conviction, or declare the wolf not guilty. Throughout the deliberation, most of the angry pigs believe the wolf is big and bad. However, a non-oinker is hesitant to convict, so the pigs begin to review the evidence and asks some tough questions.

Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany

ADVISER :

Charlotte Mitchell, who played the protagonist in the period 5 class performance of "Twelve Angry Pigs," produces a crucial piece of evidence to the shock of the other jurors.

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Sequinn Lee and Kaycee Livesay

Ms. Lee assists Grace Hooper with her costume.

REPRESENTATIVE : Irene Holbrook

Ms. Sequinn Lee Drama Director and Teacher

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In this scene, the jurors argue about the evidence presented by the prosecution. Was the Big Bad Wolf really guilty?

Little Red Riding, played by Brianna Alent (period 4 class), rushes in and accuses the Big Bad Wolf of another terrible crime!

The jurors ask the bailiff to bring in the Big Bad Wolf, played by Coco Findley (period 4 class), for sentencing.

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Relishing in her prom night, Alyssa Sauls (12) takes in every moment amidst the singing and dancing. In her butterfly-themed dress, Sauls made sure she cherished the whole event. "I loved dancing and enjoying the music that night. I remember just feeling the rhythm and swaying to the beat of the music," Alyssa said.

Prrom Prom om 2024 2024 024 @ Howe Howe owe Farms Farms Fa arm rms Hunter Price (12) sacrifices his sight and his hearing to get to the front row experience at prom. Price was still able to make memories he'll never forget.

He said, "I didn't originally plan on going, but my friends offered to take me and I'm glad they did. I even got the chance to go up on the stage, and I'll always remember that."

RHEA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

McKinley Garrison (12) adds to the lively atmosphere of the prom by smiling and dancing to the songs. To her, the night was an escape from all of her other high school responsibilities.

She said, "I felt really free at prom. It was a night where I could just let go and enjoy the music and people without having to worry about anyone watching me."

Sarah Shirley '24

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Aiden Wilkey (12) laughs with friends in the middle of the dance floor. When asked about the experience, he told us "It was a memorable night one of the highlights of my high school experience the atmosphere, the vibes made it really upbeat. I remember Hunter Crowe '24 playing video games on his phone in the middle of the dance floor."

Evensville, TN

ADVISER : Austin Marsh

Strike a Pose!

The Million Dolla' Man had the crowd going wild with his song choices throuhgout the night. Students danced the night away to his remixes. His top-notch hype crew got many students up to party and have the nights of their lives. According to most students, he is and will continue to be the BEST option for Prom. We can't wait to see him again this year!

Snapshots from the Photo Booth

REPRESENTATIVE :

(left to right) Carol Thomas (12), Kiley Shadden (12), Greg Little (12)

Ben Smith

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Montana Berndt (12) , Katie Waldo (12)

Braxton Ainsworth (12), Charlee Brock '24

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Top to bottom, left to right: Janelle Velez & Luna Alberto '24; Grayson Colvin (12), Isaac Elsea '24, & Brayten Daniel (12); Aaliyah Holland Brenlee Hufstetler, and Thompson Heald '24

Summer Orick (12) shared the lore about her first prom experience. When asked about her dress, Summer stated, "I got that one last minute. In January, I was getting alterations done to a green one, and I was going to pay for it after. I then found out that someone I knew already had that dress, so I just picked a black one." Not only did Summer have an outfit crisis, she faced an exciting surprise in the midst of prom. "I had the courage to talk to Landon Stewart (12) for the first time. I wanted to dance with him, but I changed my mind. As soon as Landon looked at me, I just bolted." Written by P. Smith

Jaxon Levi (12), Summer Orick (12)

Asia Hitchcock (12), Alina Mejia Rendon (12)

Prom attendees could also make a 360-degree video courtesy of Cleveland 360, like Asia Hitchcock (12) and Alina Mejia Rendon (12). Afterwards, students were provided a scannable QR code, which granted access to the video, but not many were able to save their creation. "I didn't have any service out there!" Alina explains that after she scanned the code, "I was like 'Oh, man. It's not loading,' so then I dropped my phone off, and I never got the QR code back." Hitchcock shared, "I was so sad...but I think I heard about people taking a picture of us doing it." Hitchcock and Mejia Rendon didn't even know the photo to the left existed until they were interviewed for this very feature. Written by A. Marsh

"...not to worry about it, it's not even that bad." -Carmen Westlake (9)

RECAP: Prom 2024 @ Howe Farms Designed by: A. Grant, A. Marsh

Interviewed by C. Baldwin

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The FFA club works to develop innovative success for their chapter during the 24-25 school year.

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SPENCER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Date: March 28th, 2024 Ticket Cost: $40 # of Tickets Sold: 464

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

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Below Left: DO THE WORK Traveling to the Kentucky Construction Career Fair, Mr. Dunaway takes members to develop hands-on experience learning about the importance of Constructional Work and the careers obtainable through the field.

Below Right: CULTIVATING CHANGE Encountering the National FFA Convention, underclassmen learn the history of the convention and the joys that come along with going to the National Convention.

Bottom: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED United at the National FFA Convention, junior Seth Monroe, seniors Scarlettann Williams, James Hughes, Hunter King, and Evan Waller celebrate their National Dairy Win and earn their trip to Europe to compete in the International Competition.

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Taylorsville, KY

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ADVISER : Molly Huff

REPRESENTATIVE : Becky Goins

BY EMMA BY EM MMA MANNS MANN MA NNS This year taking a look into Future Farmers of America, the Spencer County chapter had an outstanding year full of growth and achievement. Members participated in various activities, such as livestock judging competitions, floral arrangements, greenhouse adventures, animal sciences topics, and plenty of community service projects. Students have the opportunity to learn the adverse contents that the chapter offers through the Agricultural Pathway here at Spencer County High School. They hosted a successful Agriculture Day at Spencer County Elementary to unite the community through the general interest of cultivation, while educating local elementary students about safe farm practices. Several members earned recognition at the state level, showcasing their dedication and expertise in agriculture, while earning their spot in the International Competition. Through the Supervised Agricultural Experience, senior Addison Lawson got selected as a Regional Star Farmer, leading to her competing June 2025. To strengthen agriculture students, they participate in many community events including the county fair, and several seniors travel to the elementary schools weekly to educate students about agricultural topics. For the summer of 2025, student leaders of the Dairy Judging TeamHunter King, Seth Monroe, James Hughes, Scarlettann Williams, and Evan Waller- were invited to travel to Europe to compete as a result of a big Nationals win held in Indianapolis.

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SPREADS

1. TAKING THE REINS Representing their FFA jackets, seniors display their very own legendary blue coat and step into the leadership position that comes with it at Spencer County High School.

2. GAIN THE EXPERIENCES With eyes set on the prize, senior Gracie Goodlett, sophomores Tegan Buckman, Maddie Hood, Sierra Martin, and Reese Mundall compete at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

3. EARN THE TITLE Participating at state FFA competition, sophomores Reese Mundall, Maddie Hood, Sierra Martin, Tegan Buckman, and senior Gracie Goodlett celebrate a big win at the State Fairgrounds earning them a spot at the National Competition.

4. TAKE CHARGE During a club day meeting, senior Scarlettann Williams and junior Seth Monroe prepare to lead discussions of the chapter during an assembly at Spencer County High School.

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Seenior Senior nior Swimmers Swimmers wimmers

SLICING THROUGH THE WATER Kaitlyn Canfield (8), races against the clock with her butterfly stroke. "The best part about being on the Tampa Prep swim team, for me, has to be the environment.

Everyone always shows up with a smile on their face and a positive attitude that makes even the hardest practices a blast," Canfield said.

CHASING THE FINISH LINE Finn O'Shannon (10) takes strides to the finish line while doing backstroke. "Swim has really taught me how to be a good team player and be appreciative of everything. For example, all of the great training and tools the coaches provide for us even when things don't go the way they want," O'Shannon said.

Ashley Leblanc

POWERFUL STRIDES Riley Thompson, a dedicated junior, plows through the water with her breaststroke. "The commitment. It is hard being on a varsity team, but it becomes worth it in the end. All the time put to swim takes a lot of determination," Thompson said.

Madi Baker

TAMPA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Tampa, FL

READY OR NOT

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Annabel Braun (10) and Kaitlyn Canfield (8) get ready to take off in a backstroke at their meet against Northside Christian. "My teammates and coaches inspire me to hold myself to a higher standard. Whenever I'm having a difficult day, I can always count on my teammates to encourage and support me" said Braun.

Seniors Ashley LeBlanc and Lily Dorney, along with Reese Denman (11) and Finn O'Shannon (10), prepare to take off.

"I am really going to miss the great energy on TPSD. Everyone is super supportive, and always cheers on their teammates, so I am definitely going to miss that," Dorney said.

ADVISER :

Chelsea Wieloszynski

MAKING WAVES

IN THE FAST LANE

Splish

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Crawford Thompson (8) powering through the breaststroke at the St. Pete Relays. "My proudest moment in swim so far is swimming a 5:42 at districts in the 500 free, and I stay motivated by the feeling of winning," Thompson said.

Kira Bahtic (11) masters the breaststroke at the Intrasquad meet. "My favorite memory from this swim season is St. Pete Relays when we got to cheer on our teammates and show our team spirit," Bahtic said.

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REPRESENTATIVE : Steve Ferguson

TAKING A DIVE Lexie McPhillips (7) prepares to take a dive.

"I've loved diving for TPSD and representing Tampa Prep because the people and environment are amazing and make me excited to show up on the pool deck every day," McPhillips said.

Gentry Burns

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in the EXPERIENCE BEFORE Before the lab, students get togteher and talk about the procedure they are about to do.

Usually, people get to work with their friends. "Before my lab, I was excited to work with my friends and use cool tools," Parker Rochkind ('26)

DURING During the lab, students use special equipment called apparatus, and follow a set of instructions. "During my lab, I was making sure to be careful with the fire, but it was still a lot of fun to use," Rochkind.

AFTER After the lab, students usually fill out a set of questions to test what they have discovered through the course of the lab. Although this part is tedious, it connects labs back to course material. "After, I work on my labs with my friends and we usually get it done within 20 minutes," Rochkind.

bbeeyyoond beyond nd the tthheB BEAKER EAKER Demonstrations act as a key part of learning material in science classes. Although they are rare, they act as a good introduction to many of the units taught in classes. For example, before teaching thermodynamics, Mrs. Priddy lights things on fire and showcases how a basis of thermodynamics works before getting to the specifics. This allows all students including Marissa Acotto ( 27) to learn

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effectively. There are always visual explanations, and she also speaks for the audio learners and the demonstrations are cool like setting the counter on fire, Acotto said. In addition, demonstrations are usually fun and interactive, letting the students try their hand at the demonstration.

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Each year, labs become a staple in all science classes, acting as a medium for hands-on learning from different course materials.

From using flamethrowers to looking in specific cells, each lab is uniquely made, having various experiences for students to learn from.

The most popular labs are in both AS & A Level Physics classes, where Mr. Priddy leads labs with various apparatuses. In the AS level, the most popular lab is the rocket lab, where students test kinematics, analyzing how the rocket moves in the sky.

Although the lab is usually held earlier in the year, due to hurricanes, rockets are going to be launched after spring break. Sofia Lelekis ( 26) looks forward to the launch. I m looking forward to launching them and seeing the different heights that they ll reach, said Lelekis. In the A level class, the most interesting lab is the Bunsen burner lab, where students use a literal flamethrower to test the heat capacity of a

metal nut. I enjoyed this lab because I have never used a flamethrower before. We also got to make smores after which was a fun addition, said Aidan Bonnycastle ('25)..

However, many people enjoy labs due to the fact they get to work with their peers, most of which are good friends in the class. By combining learning with an exciting and fun process, each lab becomes a staple for learning material and having a good time in the classroom. I always look forward to lab days because they are always fun and I get to work with my friends, it even feel like doesn t schoolwork, said Alex Sokol ( 26).

Besides physics classes, labs act as an interactive way to learn material, and will stay that way for years to come.

Copy by: Aidan Bonnycastle Photos by: Aidan Bonnycastle, Phillip Taylor,and Ms. Mattioli

TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Tarpon Springs, FL

ADVISER : Gina Matiolli

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As he lights up the candle, Connor Stinson ( 25) is looking to make sure that things are done carefully when it comes to using fire. Students in A level physics are allowed to use more dangerous apparatus, making each lab day more enjoyable. Using dangerous stuff can be annoying at times, but it makes lab days really fun and special, Stinson said.

Ready in hand, Grayson Smith ( 25) works with his brother Hayden Smith ( 25) to find the period of a pendulum. In physics, doing labs helps reinforce ideas taught every day in class. I like doing labs because I get to work with my friends while learning stuff I need to know, Grayson Smith said.

temperature to 1500 C, Hayden Smith ( 25) tests its specific heat capacity. Students are measuring how much heat energy is required to change the nuts temperature.

Using a Bunsen burner made the lab interactive and easier to understand the concept of specific heat capacity, Smith said.

John Pantelis

Samson Werder ( 25) and Daniel Suarez ( 25) support each other to optimize the lab. In most labs, people work together to accomplish tasks more efficiently, but most people just enjoy working together. I like to work with others because it makes my mornings more enjoyable, Werder said.

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WEST CHESTER EAST HIGH SCHOOL West Chester, PA

Fall 95% Match 2024-2025 1 Season After coming out of summer retirement, an enthusiastic and aspiring student body returns to the site of many challenges, discoveries, and dreams - West Chester East High School. In this heartwarming and humorous coming-of-age series, the West Chester East Vikings are determined to make the 2024-2025 school year embody East Excellence. Join this plucky crew as they embark on a roller coaster ride of laughter, tears, and unforgettable moments.

Will the Vikings rise to the occasion and make this year one for the (year)books?

[Spoiler alert - Yes!]

ADVISER :

Photo by Olivia Podhiny

Brian Salcido and Danielle DiNatale

REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

Pep Rally

Spirit Week

Homecoming

Fall Drama

Fall Sports

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WEST JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL Benson, NC

ADVISER :

AMelissa Bilyeu

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Fine Arts Arts year! West West Johnston Johnstonss Fine Department's Department's annual annual Christmas Christmas

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REPRESENTATIVE : Kent Sutton

DANCE DANCE TO TO THE THE

BEAT. BEAT. With With her her hands hands in in the the air, air, senior senior Maya Maya Musser Musser performs performs in in the the group group dance dance for for song. song. Photo Photo by by Gracie Gracie Sorrell Sorrell

SOUND SOUND AS AS ONE. ONE. Playing Playing the the French French horn, horn, senior senior Teeghan Teeghan Welch Welch plays plays for for the the performance. performance.

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AA NEW NEW OUTLOOK. OUTLOOK. Performing Performing as as Jack Jack Skellington, Skellington, was was junior junior Lake Lake Taylor.

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AA WITCH'S WITCH'S FONDEST FONDEST DREAM. DREAM. Performing Performing as as Halloween Halloween witches, witches, junior junior Amberly Amberly Davidson Davidson and and senior senior Kennedy Kennedy Mack Mack interact interact with with Jack Jack Skellington, Skellington, performed performed by by junior junior Lake Lake Taylor.

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Contents The Jury (Faculty & Staff) . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Tribe 29 (8th Grade Portraits) . . . . . . . . . Page 6 8th Grade Superlatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17 Tribe 30 (7th Grade Portraits) . . . . . . . . . Page 18 7th Grade Superlatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31

WILLOW WOOD JUNIOR HIGH Tomball, TX

ADVISER :

Elizabeth Crownover

REPRESENTATIVE : Cynthia Smith

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Game Game Changers: Changers: Wilma Wilma && William, William, Ms. Ms. Hughes, Hughes, Mrs. Mrs. Yu, Yu, Coach Coach Newton, Newton, Mrs. Mrs. Brain, Brain, Coach Coach Fore, Fore, Coach Coach Eaton, Eaton, Mr. Mr. Pauley, Pauley, Mr. Mr. Cagle Cagle

Game Game Changers: Changers: Mrs. Mrs. Edmondson, Edmondson, Coach Coach McDugle, McDugle, Mrs. Mrs. Crownover, Crownover, Coach Coach Holland, Holland, Mr. Mr. Reid, Reid, Ms. Ms. Walther, Walther, Mr. Mr. Brown, Brown, Mrs. Mrs. Degioanni, Degioanni, Ms. Ms. Vitale Vitale Mr. Mr. Neas Neas

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They are especially important in yearbooks -

they serve as a unique, permanent capsule of a specific time, place, and generation.

They are vital in documenting your school experience

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A&M CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL

ABINGDON HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS

College Station, TX

Abingdon, VA

WE DO IT BEST. WE DO IT BEST.

ADVISER : Freda Caraway ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Tisha Nowak

ADVISER : Chris Blankenship ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Buff Edmonds

ALAMO HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

Tampa, FL

Alternative

ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES

ADVISER : Chloe McLeod ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : John Pantelis

San Antonio, TX

ADVISER : Kristin Cade ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Nancy Dewees

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ANDOVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

BAY CITY HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS

Andover, KS

Bay City, TX

ADVISER : Anthony Kucera ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Jason Sullivan

ADVISER : Jonathan Valdez ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Michelle Valenzuela

BELLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL

Bellaire, TX

ADVISER : Desiree Kaiser ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Craig Talsma

BIG SPRING HIGH SCHOOL

Newville, PA

ADVISER : Christa Daugherty ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

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BRADLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

BRYAN HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS

Cleveland, TN

Bryan, TX

ADVISER : Madisson Mantooth ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Michelle Valenzuela

ADVISER : Rebecca Dominy ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Lee Briggs

CALUMET HIGH SCHOOL

CALVARY CHAPEL

Calumet, MI

Melbourne, FL

ADVISER : Karen LaCross ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Craig Talsma

ADVISER : Ashley Bobeng ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Stephanie Sherman

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CANTON HIGH SCHOOL

CHINO VALLEY HIGH

PHOTOS

Canton, TX

Chino Valley, AZ

ADVISER : Doug Daniel ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Irene Holbrook

ADVISER : Kathleen Reiman ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Susan Fearnside

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF LOUISVILLE

CLAY-BATTELLE MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL

Louisville, KY

Blacksville, WV

ADVISER : Stephen Krebs ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Becky Goins

ADVISER : Christie Dawson ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Doug Richardson

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CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL

DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY

PHOTOS

Clinton, MS

ADVISER : Mindy Pavone ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Kathleen Smith

Boca Raton, FL

ADVISER : Miriam Klein ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Stephanie Sherman

DALLASTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Dallastown, PA

ADVISER : Molly Dallmeyer & Julie Taylor ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Lori Bass

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EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF JACKSONVILLE

EWING HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS

Jacksonville, FL

Ewing Township, NJ

ADVISER : Leah Glotzbach ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Steve Ferguson

ADVISER : Kelly Hammer ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

FOREST HIGH SCHOOL

Ocala, FL

ADVISER : David Guest ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : John Pantelis

FOREST HILL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

West Palm Beach, FL

ADVISER : Jeffery Coriddi ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Stephanie Sherman

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GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL

GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS

Philadelphia, PA

bluefield, va

ADVISER : Sarah Zwerling ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

ADVISER : Elizabeth Metcalfe ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Buff Edmonds

GRAND LAKES JUNIOR HIGH

HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL

Tomball, TX

ADVISER : Melissa O’Brien ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Cynthia Smith

West Chester, PA

ADVISER : Madelyn Antal ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

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HENRY CLAY HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS

Lexington, KY

ADVISER : Tommy Craft ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Becky Goins

HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL

HUGHESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Hughesville, PA

ADVISER : Mary Finkernagel ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Lori Bass

ADVISER : John Martin ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

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HUNTINGDON AREA HIGH SCHOOL

INDIAN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

PHOTOS

Huntingdon, PA

Davie, FL

ADVISER : Christopher Patrick ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

ADVISER : Samantha Wheeler ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Stephanie Sherman

IRONDALE HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

New Brighton, MN

ADVISER : Jeremy Hachey ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Jason Sullivan

Jacksonville, AL

ADVISER : Jessica Oliver ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Richard Bishop

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JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS

Harrisonburg, VA

Plano, TX

ADVISER : Joe Loyacano ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Kent Sutton

ADVISER : Steve Fountain ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Nancy Dewees

JOHN S. BATTLE HIGH SCHOOL

JOHN T. HOGGARD HIGH SCHOOL

Bristol, VA

ADVISER : Karen Crouse ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Buff Edmonds

Wilmington, NC

ADVISER : Lauren Fowler ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Kent Sutton

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LA VERNIA HIGH SCHOOL

LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

PHOTOS

La Vernia, TX

ADVISER : Melissa Amberg ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Nancy Dewees

Dallas, TX

ADVISER : Sacha Troxler ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Nancy Dewees

LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Leesville, LA

ADVISER : Nancy Scogin ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Lisa Leopard

MCKENZIE HIGH SCHOOL

McKenzie, TN

ADVISER : Carol Nanney ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Scott Sitton

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MILTON HERSHEY CATHERINE HALL

MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL

PHOTOS

Hershey, PA

Hershey, PA

ADVISER : Heather Doll and Clare Ogle ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Carolyn Oldham

ADVISER : Hillary Jarvis and Lisa Pietropola ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Carolyn Oldham

MINNEWASKA AREA HIGH SCHOOL

MUSCLE SHOALS HIGH SCHOOL

Glenwood, MN

Muscle Shoals, AL

ADVISER : Karna Palmer ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Jason Sullivan

ADVISER : Kimberly Vaughn ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Richard Bishop

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NEW CANEY HIGH SCHOOL

OSCEOLA FUNDAMENTAL HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS

New Caney, TX

ADVISER : Eric Russell ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Tisha Nowak

Seminole, FL

ADVISER : Rhonda DeAtley ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Steve Ferguson

PARK MAITLAND SCHOOL

PAUL ROBESON HIGH SCHOOL

Maitland, FL

ADVISER : Angela Scarlato ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : John Pantelis

Philadelphia, PA

ADVISER : Bridget Powell ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

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R L TURNER HIGH SCHOOL

RHEA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS

Carrollton, TX

ADVISER : Scott Williams ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Nancy Dewees

Evensville, TN

ADVISER : Austin Marsh ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Ben Smith

RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

RUSSELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Richland, WA

ADVISER : Steven Schilling ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Milani Arguelles

Russellville, AR

ADVISER : Lauren Mills ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Jodi Killen

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SAINT ANDREW’S SCHOOL

SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS

Boca Raton, FL

Sanford, FL

ADVISER : Cindy Newnam ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Stephanie Sherman

ADVISER : Candace Gilbert ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Steve Ferguson

All Noles, One Goal

Southeast Girls Socce

First Year Feeli

This year, Southeast was introdu to Carlos Aragon Jr. who is th soccer coach. This is his first ye a head coach, he was originally assistant coach two years ago. H that, “The season wasn’t as I ex it’s going to be a lot of rebuildin When you have a program that been supported in the last 10-15 you have to go from the ground He compares the season to buil house and that they are just now the foundation. “In the next fou we’re going to build a powerhou at Southeast High School!”

SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

Bradenton, FL

Ayah Ramirez (09) kicks the ball durin

against Manatee.

ADVISER : Hailey McNamara ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : John Pantelis

Girls Socc

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SPRING LAKE PARK HIGH SCHOOL

SUSQUEHANNA TWP HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS

Spring Lake Park, MN

Harrisburg, PA

ADVISER : Shelly Deegan ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Jason Sullivan

ADVISER : Brett Smith ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Carolyn Oldham

SUSQUEHANNOCK HIGH SCHOOL

Glen Rock, PA

ADVISER : Jessica Beste ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL

Glenwood, MN

ADVISER : Debra Rosenbach ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : David Honnold

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TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

THE CANTERBURY SCHOOL OF FT. MYERS

PHOTOS

Tarpon Springs, FL

ADVISER : Gina Matiolli ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : John Pantelis

Fort Myers, FL

ADVISER : Nick Grey ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Steve Ferguson

THE ODYSSEY INSTITUTE HIGH SCHOOL

TISHOMINGO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Buckeye, AZ

Iuka, MS

ADVISER : Sean Loving ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Susan Fearnside

ADVISER : Erica Taylor ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Scott Sitton

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TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL

St Matthews, KY

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

PHOTOS

ADVISER : Meredith Lane ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Becky Goins

Austin, TX

ADVISER : Peter Chen ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Nancy Dewees

UPPER DARBY HIGH SCHOOL

URSULINE ACADEMY

Drexel Hill, PA

Louisville, KY

ADVISER : Nick Keough ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

ADVISER : Melinda Smith ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Nancy Dewees

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VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

Villanova, PA

ADVISER : Cat Colye ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

WEST FORK HIGH SCHOOL

Kingwood, TX

ADVISER : Renae Wilkinson ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Tisha Nowak

PHOTOS

WEST JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL

Benson, NC

ADVISER : Melissa Bilyeu ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Kent Sutton

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WEST MONROE HIGH SCHOOL

WILMINGTON FRIENDS SCHOOL

PHOTOS

West Monroe, LA

ADVISER : Karen Wise ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Lisa Leopard

Wilmington, DE

ADVISER : Mary Woodward ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

WILSON HALL SCHOOL

WOODCREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sumter, SC

ADVISER : Heather Eldridge ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Kent Sutton

Houston, TX

ADVISER : Hannah Russell ∙ REPRESENTATIVE : Michelle Valenzuela

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It’s fun to be different.

To-Do lists, Q&A’s, quote collections, first person anecdotes, fast facts, profiles and timelines

are examples of packages - different content that support and expand the primary story on the spread.

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All

State

Japan

Dekkers qualified for the UIL 5A State Cross Country Championships as an individual after finishing 12th in the region meet.

“

12th

Place

[State] was a really fun experience. I’m really glad I got to make it back because I got injured last year, and then this year I had a heat stroke. I didn’t want to give up, and for a while I didn’t know if I could keep running, but I’m glad I went through it and kept training and working. I felt really excited because I qualified individually, but sad for my team. Since this was my last race, I just wanted to have fun and give it my best. [State] was the first race in a while that I felt that I was smiling and happy.

”

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A&M CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Freda Caraway

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PACKAGES

most of 1 cow Lilly Heidler, 9

2764.5 rubber ducks Christian Best, 9

81 vinyls Tiana Hockersmith, 9

810 slices of pizza Max Osbaugh, 12

Math M th 9.7% %

Musicc M 9..7% 9.7% %

1534 chocolate ba Ella Yarnal, 10

816 jars of peanut butter Baylee Koontz, 9

3.1 high-end golf clubs Jackson Tandle, 9

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BIG SPRING HIGH SCHOOL Ag g& Te Tech ech h Ed d 10 10.2% 0.2% %

Boys Cross Country 04

College Station, TX

REPRESENTATIVE : Tisha Nowak

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Never: 49%

CANTON HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Doug Daniel

REPRESENTATIVE : Irene Holbrook

CENTNER ACADEMY ADVISER : Erika Aparicio

College Station, TX

miami, FL

REPRESENTATIVE : Stephanie Sherman

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CENTRAL DAUPHIN HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Marc Vogle and Jennifer Shaffer

Harrisburg, PA

REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL

Clinton, MS

ADVISER : Mindy Pavone REPRESENTATIVE : Kathleen Smith

PACKAGES

Student THE DEPTHS OF SWIM AND DIVE Swim and Dive are sports of grace and precision. Consisting of competitions based on a variety of strokes and races, or acrobatic flips and twists. Emmaus athletes share fond memories of long practices and meets where they took the opportunity to spend time with their teammates and friends. They share the bond of a forever found family.

TENNIS TRIUMPH Tenis is a sport of persuasion, endurance, and mental toughness, requiring players to master a mix of powerful servers, quick footwork and strategic shot placement. Students at Emmaus love it for the fun overall experience. The experience of sharpening and practicing their skills with their team are unforgettable memories. .

THE HEART OF FOOTBALL Football is a fast paced strategic sport played between two teams. But at Emmaus it is so much more. Athletes on the team claim it is a highlight of their day, where they have the opportunity to work out and spend time with their friends and teammates. Staying active has never been so relieving.

CROSS COUNTRY GLORY

LEAVE IT ALL ON THE TRACK

Cross country is a long distance running competition held on natural terrain such as grass, dirt paths and trails. Races typically range from 3-5 miles and runners must pace themselves strategically while navigating varying elevations and unpredictable conditions. At Emmaus the community built by our Cross Country runners is unlike anywhere else.

Together pushing through the aches and pains, the team and friendships are just as unbreakable as their stride.

Track and Field is a collection of events that test an athlete's speed, endurance, agility, and strength. The sport is divided into three main categories: running events, jumping events, and throwing events. Athletes of each category were eager to share stories of the love they have for their sport. The team bonding, support, and encouragement for individual goals is found with unique strength on the Emmaus field.

BASEBALL LEGENDS Baseball is a game played between two teams of nine players. The goal is to score runs by hitting a pitched ball and running around four bases- first, second, third and home- before the opposing team can get you out. Through the nine innings Hornets play together the energy is indescribable.

Athletes at Emmaus honor their team and the good times they have together above all.

EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Steve Braglio

Emmaus, PA

REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

FARRAGUT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ADVISER : Jennifer Spar

Knoxville, TN

REPRESENTATIVE : Buff Edmonds

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If you like it, put a ring on it Seniors tell us what their Class Rings mean to them:

2 0 2 5 "It represents the end of a long journey and a special keepsake to remind me of these years."

"It's a testament to my years of High School and how hard I worked, as well as the nickname Coach Pitts gave me.

Jazmine Valdez

Octavio Muniz

"It symbolizes FREEDOM! I've been a GDS Gator all of my life, so I'm excited to see what the world has in store."

Sydney Poole

Keychains

GLADES DAY SCHOOL ADVISER : Shelly Burch

"It reminds me that at the end of the day I can accomplish anything I put my mind too."

Ethan Vidal

Belle Glade, FL

REPRESENTATIVE : Stephanie Sherman

Turn it up a

Stitch

Students explore sewing and stitching in FACS.

T

My favorite GDS Memory would be the 9th grade AP World History class with Coach Mac. I really enjoyed the class because it challenged my academics, and Coach Mac is a fantastic teacher; I will miss her next year.

- Oscar Sorto

My favorite GDS Memory would be my class Graduation. That day was not just about saying goodbye to High School; it celebrated friendship, achievements, and bright futures.

- Logan Wilkins

he second dominant fabric they desired.

Mine was teal with subject of FACS is flowers," Rhyan sewing. Sewing helps students learn important Wilson (8) said.

The students used the skills for everyday life. sewing machine for the They learn many most of the pillow but different skills from sewing like how to use hand-sewed the end. the sewing machine and Paolo Rios-Avila's (7) favorite creation in sew their very own pillows that they got to FACS was the pillow. take home. The pillows Another thing they learned about sewing were customized by was how to sew students choosing on a button. whatever pattern of

My favorite GDS Memory was definitely playing softball throughout Middle and High School. Playing softball at GDS wasn t just about the sport but about the friendships formed and shared experiences that would last a lifetime.

- Kaley Deaton

My favorite GDS Memory was those lunchtimes spent sitting with my closest friends. It was always a special moment when the lunch bell rang, signaling a break from classes and the chance to relax and catch up.

- Sabrina Ramirez

Favorite GDS memory

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I wanted to learn some of these important life skills. I've definitely learned more while in FACS," Rhyan Wilson (8) said.

Photo by Bailey Roetzer

Photo by Sophia Wadud

There is a lot of fun stuff involved, and I kind of need to know this stuff, LJ Koerner (8) said.

Photo by Sophia Wadud

itt

turn

I got to learn new things because I've never sewn before. I learned how to sew a button on, and I also learned how to use the sewing machine itself, Taylor Hansen (8) said.

"Something that I turn up is my dance skills," Emma

up Huibsch (7) said.

MAIZE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISER : Monte Slaven

PACKAGES

REPRESENTATIVE : Jason Sullivan

Wichita, KS

MARANA MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISER : Michael Hall

REPRESENTATIVE : Susan Fearnside

MCKENZIE HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Carol Nanney

Marana, AZ

McKenzie, TN

REPRESENTATIVE : Scott Sitton

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Clarence Weh

Bendu Sheriff

Aug. 7, 2017

Aug. 7, 2016

"When I first came here I was five years old, and moved into Taft with the Carlsons. My first teacher here was Ms. Koegler. My most favorite memory of elementary school was when we went to the AEE center for an activity. That was when I was in third grade."

"I enrolled when I was five years old and my first teacher was Mr. Swanson in kindergarten. I lived in Maplewood. My most valued memory is in kindergarten when we went to Sesame Street."

Bendu still has her stuffy from elementary. She keeps it with her in her current student home.

Clarence loves looking back at pictures from his elementary home.

MILTON HERSHEY CATHERINE HALL

David Joseph

ADVISER : Heather Doll and Clare Ogle

hershey, PA

REPRESENTATIVE : CAROLYN OLDHAM

Aug. 7, 2017 "I enrolled on August 7, 2017 at six years old. My first teacher here was Ms. Herr and I lived in Laureldale with the Lamberts. My most valued memory from elementary school was when I first started playing basketball."

David kept his shoes that he got in fourth grade. He knew then that he wanted to play basketball in the future.

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MORAVIAN UNIVERSITY ADVISER : Meghan Santamaria

PACKAGES

Bethlehem, PA

REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

GOLF EXPLAINED A driver is the longest club in a

bag, mostly used for tee DRIVER golfer's shots and hitting long distances.

WEDGE

This club is used to hit at shorter distances than the driver.

However, the wedge allows for a straighter, more accurate approach.

A slice occurs whenever, after hit, the golf ball curves from right to left midair (for right handed players). For lefty players, the ball curves from left to right.

A putt refers to when the ball is on the green. Typically, a kind of club called a "putter" would be used to hit this shot.

SLICE PUTT

The rough is a portion of a golf

that is made up of taller, ROUGH course thicker grass that is more complicated to hit from.

BUNKER

The term "bunker" refers to the part of the course that is completely made up of sand.

Ending up in this area can lead to complicated shots.

A Tee Box is the starting point at

hole in the course. This is TEE BOX awhere golfers can insert a tee

and complete their first swing.

PAR

Simplified, a par is getting the golf ball into the hole in the suggested number of shots.

BIRDIE

Similar to a Par, a Birdie is when a player gets a one under on a hole. If the hole is par 4, a birdie would be accomplished in three shots.

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NATCHITOCHES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Eryn Spears

Natchitoches, LA

REPRESENTATIVE : Lisa Leopard

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Leona Mounts Senior, Leona Mounts, has been competitively sailing for 8 years out of Clearwater Community Sailing Center. She has sailed 2 different types of boats, a Club 420 and an Opti. She practices in Clearwater but travels all around the state to compete at regattas.

Competitions can last up to 2-3 days of all- day racing. Leona says, "Competing on the water is the most thrilling thing, because it s racing entirely dependent on the wind and weather."

Jackson Powell Jackson Powell (12) works at his family's business, Tiki Bagel, on St. Pete Beach. Tiki Bagel specializes in gourmet bagels from Brooklyn, NY and freshly made schmear and sandwiches. Jackson works behind the scenes and helps manage the business when needed. If you are a bagel lover, you must go see the Powell family!

Cole Rogers Sophomore, Cole Rogers, steered to a 16th place finish in the 21 and under division of the Melges 15 Midwinter event this year in Merritt Island. He was skippering and his dad was crewing for him.

There were 111 competitors on the line in high winds and frigid temps.

Balin Fowler Senior Balin Fowler attended two Architecture programs over the summer - one at FAU and one at NYU. They were both different but both required projects to be individually designed and built by Balin. He also had to present to the professors with each project. We are so impressed to see what the future holds for this future architect.

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NSU MIDDLE LAB SCHOOL ADVISER : Annabel Jones

REPRESENTATIVE : Lisa Leopard

PERHAM HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Kjersten Hunt

PACKAGES

Natchitoches, LA

Perham, MN

REPRESENTATIVE : Jason Sullivan

BLUE WAVES

"A Mom" Myra Adams

"A Musician" Cy Dissell

To visit New York City and Paris Dylan Robinson

"A Firefighter" Jonah Hill

"A cartoonist" Liam Wixson

"An Author" Daphne Roxborough

"A Professional Athlete" Mateo Hernandez

"To visit the Eiffel Tower" Tamara Karrar,

"To be a lifeguard" Citlali Rios

"To go to Hawaii" Marketa Krupickova

"To be a teacher" Zaylen Williams

"To be a millionaire" Joel Gamble

"To travel over seas" Bailey Beckett

PK YONGE DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL ADVISER : Monte Slaven

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"An electrical engineer" Preston Splitt

Gainesville, FL

REPRESENTATIVE : Jason Sullivan

RED LION AREA HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Megan Axe and Stacey Wolfe

Red Lion, PA

REPRESENTATIVE : Lori Bass 121

10:15 pm

Celebration Friends, family, and other supporters of the DYW girls rush up onto the stage to congratulate the participants on working so hard and going through a program that many are too CELEBRATION scared to even try. Briley Lawson (12) had her own expectations for the entire experience, but she left that night with her own pleasant surprises. Briley said, "I did DYW because it was a good opportunity to win scholarship money. Also, you only live once, and I wanted to take all the chances I could get. I really didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. I definitely wasn't prepared for all the dance practices. I also got closer with the RCHS girls through the experience." Written by M. Watt

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Chloe Watson (11)

Holly Smith (11)

Jaylin Cosby (11)

Abby Rogers (10)

Kirra Garmany (11)

Kayce Fox (10)

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(Nikkita Pilcher)

(Olivia Parnell)

(Lilly Chattin)

(Rylee Huskey)

(Briley Lawson)

Megan Prince (11) (Mahala Timney)

ONE MOMENT AT A TIME

RHEA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Austin Marsh

PACKAGES

Designed by: A. Grant

Photo credits: A. Stinnett

REPRESENTATIVE : Ben Smith

SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Maritza James

RECAP: Distinguished Young Women

Evensville, TN

Spring Hill, FL

REPRESENTATIVE : Steve Ferguson

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"The games and practices are my favorite memory."

-Cade Palestra (12)

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-Lincoln Dukes (12)

"My favorite part about being on thebaseball is team is becoming a betterperson and playing with my friends." -Jackson Fehr (11)

SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Candace Gilbert

Sanford, Fl

REPRESENTATIVE : Steve Ferguson

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TAZEWELL HIGH SCHOOL ADVISER : Dana Young

PACKAGES

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REPRESENTATIVE : Ben Smith

TIOGA JUNIOR HIGH ADVISER : Erin Woodard

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Yankton, SD

REPRESENTATIVE : Jason Sullivan

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The cover might be the most important visual element of your book.

It acts as the

first impression and sets the tone for the entire theme.

A well-designed cover captures the spirit and shared memories of that specific school year.

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ABSEGAMI HIGH SCHOOL Galloway, NJ

ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES Tampa, FL

BAY CITY HIGH SCHOOL Bay City, TX

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Lauren Long and Courtney Schuck

Alexandra Gerecke

Jonathan Valdez

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Carolyn Oldham

John Pantelis

Michelle Valenzuela

BELLEFONTAINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BEN LIPPEN SCHOOL Columbia, SC

BETHANY SCHOOL

Cincinnati, OH

Bellefontaine, OH ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Krista Belser

Kim Cox

Pam Trout

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Angela Neal

Kent Sutton

Angela Neal

COVERS

BIG SPRING HIGH SCHOOL

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY

Newville, PA

Lewisburg, PA

BUTLER INTERMEDIATE JR/ SR HIGH SCHOOL Butler, PA

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Christa Daugherty

Ty Derk

Rebecca Reinhold

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Emmy Kachel

Emmy Kachel

Angela Neal

CHOUDRANT HIGH SCHOOL

CLAY-BATTELLE MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL

CANTON HIGH SCHOOL Canton, TX

Choudrant, LA

Blacksville, WV

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Doug Daniel

Kathy Lowery

Christie Dawson

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Irene Holbrook

Lisa Leopard

Doug Richardson

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COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Pittsburgh, PA

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Avon Park, FL

EASTLAND HIGH SCHOOL Eastland, TX

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Vanessa Pfendler

Maddison Tyson

Tracy Wells

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Angela Neal

Jason Sullivan

Cheryl Posey

FAITH ACADEMY

FARRAGUT MIDDLE SCHOOL

EXETER TWP. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL reiffton, PA

Mobile, Al

Knoxville, TN

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

John White

Emily Massingill

Brittany Witte and Mica Johnson-

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Carolyn Oldham

Irene Holbrook

Buff Edmonds

COVERS

GOLIAD MIDDLE SCHOOL Goliad, TX

HAZEL GREEN HIGH SCHOOL Hazel Green, AL

HEMPFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Landisville, PA

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Charlotte Henderson

Emily Hampton

Joseph Nichisti

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Michelle Valenzuela

Jodi Killen

Carolyn Oldham

HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL

HUGHES SPRINGS ISD

HUGHESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Dubuque, IA

Hughes Springs, TX

Hughesville, PA

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Cori Gurka

Jamie Seely

John Martin

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Michelle Valenzuela

Irene Holbrook

Emmy Kachel

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INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CANCUN Cancún, Mexico

INVERNESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Inverness, FL

KWAJALEIN SCHOOL SYSTEM

Republic of the Marshall Islands

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Flor Avila

Brenda Riley

Michelle Huey

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Irene Holbrook

Steve Ferguson

Irene Holbrook

L.D. BELL HIGH SCHOOL

LONG CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

hurst, TX

New Braunfels, TX

MAIZE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL Wichita, KS

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Alison Freeman

Neil LeBoy

Monte Slaven

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Cheryl Posey

Nancy Dewees

Jason Sullivan

COVERS

MANATEE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL Palmetto, FL

MARVIN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Waxhaw, NC

MILTON HERSHEY CATHERINE HALL Hershey, PA

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Pam LeBuffe

Carmen Wallace

Heather Doll and Clare Ogle

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

John Pantelis

Kent Sutton

Carolyn Oldham

MINNEWASKA AREA HIGH SCHOOL

MORGANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

NEW ALBANY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Glenwood, MN

Morgantown, WV

New Albany, OH

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Karna Palmer

Tiffany Plachta

Beth Kellett

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Jason Sullivan

Doug Richardson

Angela Neal

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NORTHOME HIGH SCHOOL Northome, MN

OAK HILL HIGH SCHOOL

OAKCREST INTERMEDIATE

Cincinnati, Oh

Cypress, TX

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Juleen Trisko

Tamar Fulkerson

Holly Ellis

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Jason Sullivan

Angela Neal

Cynthia Smith

OSKALOOSA HIGH SCHOOL Oskaloosa, IA

R L TURNER HIGH SCHOOL Carrollton, TX

RICHMOND HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL Richmond Hill, GA

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Lisa Ghourly

Scott Williams

Robyn Padgett

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Jason Sullivan

Nancy Dewees

Kent Sutton

COVERS

SIBLEY EAST HIGH SCHOOL Arlington, MN

SOUDERTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL

Souderton, PA

Four Oaks, NC

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Tricia Westphal

Eileen McGreevey

RJ Allen

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Jason Sullivan

Carolyn Oldham

Kent Sutton

SPRING LAKE PARK HIGH SCHOOL

SPRINGVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

ST. MARY’S DAY SCHOOL

Spring Lake Park, MN

Springville, AL

Tampa, FL

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Shelly Deegan

Celia Jeffres

Jean Bauer

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Jason Sullivan

Richard Bishop

Steve Ferguson

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ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Houston, TX

TAMPA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Tampa, FL

THE ROEPER SCHOOL

Bloomfield Hills, MI

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Jenny Rasmussen

Chelsea Wieloszynski

Michelle Stamler

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Michelle Valenzuela

Steve Ferguson

Ramonda Hollenquest

TOMBALL JUNIOR HIGH

URSULINE ACADEMY

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

Tomball, TX

Louisville, KY

Villanova, PA

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Selorm Dzaka

Melinda Smith

Cat Colye

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Cynthia Smith

Nancy Dewees

Emmy Kachel

COVERS

VINTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL McArthur, OH

VINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Vinton, LA

WALKER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Cleveland, TN

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Candice Walton

Zaner Delafosse

Nicole Gober

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Angela Neal

Irene Holbrook

Ben Smith

WHEELERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL Wheelersburg, OH

WILSON HIGH SCHOOL

WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL

Florence, AL

Woodlawn., il

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

ADVISER :

Sandra Belford

Aaron Friend

Matt Smith

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

REPRESENTATIVE :

Angela Neal

Jodi Killen

Jason Sullivan

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These students might be young but they are mighty mighty good at creating great yearbooks!

We commend the dedication of the students, advisors and volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes, often independently, to produce

these visually captivating books.

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ANCHORAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL Anchorage, KY

ADVISER : Amy Park

REPRESENTATIVE : Becky Goins

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BRADFORD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Downingtown, PA

ADVISER :

Kendra Nathan

REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

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CANTON PK-8 Canton, OH

5th Row: Brayden Hamann, Parker Roy, Landon Montoya, Harrison Melton, Owen Cervantes, Brody Little, Krease Waldrop, Jaxyn Thompson, Aaron Reese, Kenneth Portales, Jonathan Harris, Elijah Boggs 4th Row: Jaydyn Allgood, Moses Cantrell, Luis Duran, Rayce High, Isaiah Grix, Grady Goswick, Laramie De La Rosa, Brayden Montano, Gavin Humphrey, Elliott Morgan, Grayson Girdley 3rd Row: Mason Goodson, Jonas Lynd, Wrangler Adair, Hunter Hayes, Ethan Howe, Gauge Morgan, Kayson Whitaker, Lachlan Mitchell, Damian Hale, Westin Burton, Jayden Geren 2nd Row: Mattick Harris, Layton Jackson, Tommy Koonce, Kenneth Culpepper, Hudson Wycough, Rhett Griffin, Jayden Deleon, Joshua Martinez, Cameron Miklis, John Canada 1st Row: David Fisher, Bryan Rivera Carrizales, Nestor Mercado, Jaron Neal, Nathan Zwick, Maddox Lee, Jesse Gutierrez, Easton Hicks, Gabriel Reyes, Landon Baker

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REPRESENTATIVE : Irene Holbrook

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Miranda Nunez

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Noah Snyder

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Mayra Prince

Preston Gates

Addison Hoffman

Jalisah Jones

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CHADDS FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chadds Ford, PA

ADVISER :

Michelle Foster

REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

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Mrs. Eakin Freya Colburn Lorenzo Garcia Addisyn Gottselig Anthony Guerrero Conor Ivey Graham Kindred

Deer Park, TX

ADVISER :

Samuel Pittman Rejeanal Rodriguez

Lara McPhaul and Leigh Hazlett

REPRESENTATIVE : Michelle Valenzuela

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DON CARTER ELEMENTARY Richmond, TX

ADVISER :

Elizabeth Ochoa

REPRESENTATIVE : Michelle Valenzuela

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ADVISER :

Megan Krietlein

REPRESENTATIVE : Richard Bishop

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FARRAGUT PRIMARY SCHOOL Knoxville, TN

ADVISER :

Crystal Compione

REPRESENTATIVE : Buff Edmonds

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Elementary Music GREENBUSH MIDDLE RIVER Greenbush, MN Elementary Band Front Row: Ryder Timm-Peterson, Kyla Johnson, Eddie Lund. ROW TWO: Noella Christianson, Ayomi Balmes, Hallie Walsh, Lauren Dvergsten, Lux Line, Myron Paquin, Bennett Berg. BACK ROW: Matthew Lambert, Zeke Sather, Dominic Berg, Easton Berg, Quinn Faken, Emily Pulk.

ADVISER :

Susan Hougen Lieberg

REPRESENTATIVE : Jason Sullivan

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Outdoor Spaces Espacios Exteriores

HELMS ELEMNTARY Houston, TX

ADVISER : Mandi Wilder

REPRESENTATIVE : Michelle Valenzuela

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ADVISER : Kate Ziegler

REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

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ADVISER :

Brianna Brennan

REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

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Kathy Bardis

Leah Barrett

Maretta Beach

Ashley Berlin

Brianna Lionetti

Corey Logsdon

Stephanie Logsdon

Evelyn Loving

Jason Midkiff

Alex Bramblett

Austin Brinkman

Eddie Bruner

Marissa Chamblee

Chauncey Mills

Emily Northcutt

Kevin Osborne

James Pardee

Gabriela Quintero

Jason Chlopek

Chris Covington

Susan Craig

Kennon Cull

Erin Dennis

Hollie Raley

Ginger Reed

Shelia Reese

Lisha Rexroat

Samantha Roberts

Morgan Ellis

Jennifer Fuqua

Rosie Galindo

Skylar Garr

Jody Gravatte

Christina Shepard

Sara Spry

Ralph Stone

Megan Tillery

Alicia Tipton

Melissa Groves

Faith Hamilton

Amanda Hum

Christina Tucker

Carlie Vail

Karen Watson

Nhenequellie Johnson

Cynthia Kindy

Shakiena Lanier

Rhonda White

Jamison Woods

MARNEL C MOORMAN Shelbyville, KY

Jordyn Chavez

Melissa Chesterfield

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Madelyn Sterrett Principal

Jessica Rodriguez

Clint Sharp

ADVISER : Jason Midkiff

REPRESENTATIVE : Becky Goins

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Mrs. Erica Anthony & Mrs. Stacy Hilderbrand

Mrs. Cara Bolen & Mrs. Brittany Blair

MaiAloha Amon

Rosalee Ard

Hunter Bauch

Adalee Bentley

Brooks Bird

Emilia Bush

Javion Caldwell

June Cooper

Ethan Davis

Sarah Dozier

Maverick Flores

Lakendrick Giles

Ethan Garrett

Emily Gribben

Kairi Roberts

Charlie Snelling

Jax Weatherford

PIKE COUNTY PRIMARY

Rylan Whitehouse

Zebulon, Georgia

ADVISER : Cailani Curtis

Nash Gross

Jordyn Kinney

Kyrie Miller

Braelynn Norman

Charlotte Parker

Charleigh Pendley

Sawyer Tate

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Mrs. Pam Harp & Mrs. Arlane Prather

Wyatt Dempsey

Oaklynn Hardy

Briggs Hasty

Hazel Palmer

Levi Smith

Riley Starr

Laura York

REPRESENTATIVE : Richard Bishop

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Variety Show Emcees:

Hadley Bell, Kayleigh Bohinick, Sadie Klemmer, Harper Blaszko, Caroline Haiko, Emerson Lasher

Stage Crew:

Sophie Adam, Charlie Frei, Colton Oh, Avery Bagshaw, Michael Kaighn, Bailey Parker, Cass Burychka, Hunter Kanzer, Olivia Smialowicz, Gareth Doyle, Ben Kubacke, Anna Tobias, Keegan Fitzgerald, Cooper Niemann, Mateo Valis

Act 2

Maeve Crater, Sophie Hennessy & Emma Propper: Dancing & Lip Syncing Wonderland Grade 5 Kristina Kucherovsky: Acro Routine Carol of the Bells Grade 4

Act 1

Lucy McCammant: Video Presentation Grade 5

Leah Conlon, Natalie Kelliher, Cara Mia Paparo & Anne Trout: Dancing California Girls Grade 4

Mackenzie Bagshaw & Elise Jacoby: Dancing & Lip Syncing Mamma Mia Grade 4

Elena Bullitt, Vivienne Roberts & Ella Wingrave: Dancing Dark Side Grade 4

Vasiliki Angelakos, Samhitha Basker, Hope Lorenz, Josie Moran, & Ada Serbetcioglu: Dancing New Romantics Grade 4

Maggie Gallen, Cassidy Johnsen: Dancing & Lip Syncing Wicked Compilation Grade 5

Karina Hubbell, Emma Loomis, Kiley Piccini, Tessa Radulski, Hannah Russell & Audrey Shields: Dancing & Lip Syncing APT. Grade 5

Bella Opstbaum, Abigail Ramaker: Dancing Sorry I m Here For Someone Else Grade 4

Elizabeth Bucolo, Kennedy Nash, Isabella Rosen & Isla Ryley: Dancing 9 to 5 Grade 4 Maebel Burychka, Charlie Nakonechni, Ruhna Ragul: Dancing & Lip Syncing Party in the USA Grade 4 Julia DiSerio & Beatrix Ortlieb: Dancing Lush Life Grade 4 Harper King: Dancing & Lip Syncing You Belong With Me Grade 4 Daniel Young: Piano Canon in D Grade 5 Kameron Fink: Piano Medley Grade 4

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POCOPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nick Bochanski, Elliot Halbert, & Dylan Turnage: Rock Band Crazy Train Grade 5

West Chester, PA

ADVISER :

Charlene Scott

Lucy Harris: Hula Hoop Abracadabra Grade 4 Riley Ratmansky: Singing and Playing Piano Rip Tide Grade 4

REPRESENTATIVE :

Winston Zhang: Piano Sonatina in C, Op. 36 No. 3: Spiritoso Grade 5

Emmy Kachel

Lucy Koshgerian, Lillie Meyer, Charlotte Quigley & Emilia Joy Temple: Dancing & Lip Syncing Lush Life Grade 5

Special Thanks To:

Mrs. Young, Mrs. Angelakos, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Tester,Miss Kotschessa, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Reese, Dr. Savage, Mrs. Cialini, The PES Custodial Staff, our Staff Ensemble, the PES PTO and our Parent Volunteers Show Directors: Jillian Kerr and Margaret Moran Music Director: Mr. Stephen Jennings

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SINCLAIR ELEMNTARY Houston, TX

ADVISER :

Kit Peltier

REPRESENTATIVE : Michelle Valenzuela

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Faculty & Staff

TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY

Cindy Abbatemarco Spanish

Jackie Christopher Maintenance

Lori Colwick Senior Accountant

Tony Conroy Maintenance Director

Tim Corn Maintenance

Gary Cox Maintenance

Zach Cypcar Band and Music

Jenn Dancu Technology

Keith Farmer IT Specialist

Andrew Horn Phys. Ed/Athletic Director

David Housewright Latin

Heather Jenkinson Administrative & Behavioral

Cassie Kimball Administrative Assistant

Lisa Kosier Music Specialist

Joe Kowaleski Maintenance

Kimberly Lamb Admissions

Ally Lester Accountant

Tracey Long PK/Kindergarten Director

JP Makay Finance Teacher

John Maldonado Maintenance

DeAnn Mazrimas Office Manager

Alison Petre Elementary Art

Chef Ray Chef

Brenda Seagraves Alumni Director

Necole Sykes Library

Carol Vinson Middle School Art

Luna HABIT Dog

Knoxville, TN

ADVISER :

Heather Jenkinson

Lou L Tate Founder

Joe Tate Co-Founder

REPRESENTATIVE :

Tracey Van Hook Director of Resources

Buff Edmonds

Kaye Simmons Principal

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ELEMENTARY

Chris Strevel Executive Program Director

Jonathan Hodge Program Director & Behavior Specialist

Greenhouse Aftercare (Elaina Dade, Bella Sanders (Program Director), Brooklyn Kuhfal, Rory Smith)

Primary/Middle Aftercare (Jason Eskridge, Gabby Guy, Campbell Wood, Zack Cypcar (Program Director), Delaney Nelson, Helen Vargas, Juliana Jones-Beaton)

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We have grown a lot from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade!

THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bethlehem, PA

ADVISER :

Tara Oostdyk

REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

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After School

UNIONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Creative Fun !!!

Kennett Square, PA

Student Council

ADVISER :

Sybille Wilkins

Legos

REPRESENTATIVE : Emmy Kachel

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These schools are highlighted 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.

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ANDOVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Andover, KS ADVISER : Anthony Kucera REP : Jason Sullivan

ARAB JUNIOR HIGH

Arab, AL ADVISER : Andrea Hallman REP : Richard Bishop

ARBOR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Piscataway, NJ ADVISER : Leilani Malig REP : Emmy Kachel

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ESCUELA INTERNACIONAL SAMPEDRANA

San Pedro Sula, Honduras ADVISER : Kenia Ixot REP : Irene Holbrook

ELSIK HIGH SCHOOL

Piscataway, NJ ADVISER : Steve Mejias REP : Emmy Kachel

Houston, TX ADVISER : Maurice May REP : Cynthia Smith

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ET RICHARDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

BEDFORD JUNIOR HIGH

Bedford, TX ADVISER : Susannah Kenneda REP : Cheryl Posey

BUCKEYE HIGH SCHOOL

Buckeye, LA ADVISER : Renee Smith REP : Lisa Leopard

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CAMERON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Emporium, PA ADVISER : Kristina Les REP : Emmy Kachel

CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL

Pheonix, AZ ADVISER : Ellen Porter & Cheryl Mangels REP : Susan Fearnside

CLEAR CREEK INTERMEDIATE

League City, TX ADVISER : LaQuinta Ryals REP : Cynthia Smith

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DANBURY HIGH SCHOOL

Springfield, PA ADVISER : Katie Stewart REP : Carolyn Oldham

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FRANK ANTONIDES SCHOOL

West Long Branch, NJ ADVISER : James Straley REP : Emmy Kachel

HELENA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Helena, AL ADVISER : Ariana Oneal REP : Richard Bishop

HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL

West Chester, PA ADVISER : Madelyn Antal REP : Emmy Kachel

HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL

Damascus, VA ADVISER : Carter Harlow REP : Buff Edmonds

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IRONDALE HIGH SCHOOL

New Brighton, MN ADVISER : Jeremy Hachey REP : Jason Sullivan

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JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL

FRANKLIN CLASSICAL

Oak Ridge, NJ ADVISER : Theresa Fogel REP : Emmy Kachel

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Tuscola, TX ADVISER : Meagan Anders REP : Cheryl Posey

Gardendale, AL ADVISER : Kristy Kelly REP : Richard Bishop

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Long Beach, CA REP : Barb Tait

GARDENDALE ELEMENTARY

GERMANTOWN ACADEMY

Fort Washington, PA ADVISER : Sarah Kesten REP : Emmy Kachel

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HARDIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Danbury, TX ADVISER : Jill Reioux REP : Michelle Valenzuela

Savannah, TN ADVISER : Amy Adkisson REP : Scott Sitton

DEBAKEY HIGH SCHOOL

HAZEL GREEN HIGH SCHOOL

Danbury, TX ADVISER : Michele Ryall REP : Michelle Valenzuela

Hazel Green, AL ADVISER : Emily Hampton REP : Jodi Killen

DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

HEADLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Southaven, MS ADVISER : Erica Holland REP : Scott Sitton

HEADLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Headland, AL ADVISER : Sarah Shipes REP : Richard Bishop

Headland, AL ADVISER : Jana Yance REP : Richard Bishop

HONORABLE MENTION

JIM NED HIGH SCHOOL

LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Lakewood, CA REP : Barb Tait

LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Leesville, LA ADVISER : Nancy Scogin REP : Lisa Leopard

LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Lexington, SC ADVISER : Cary Bivens REP : Scott Sitton

LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lancaster, PA ADVISER : Joshua Kalokoff REP : Emmy Kachel

LIPAN HIGH SCHOOL

Lipan, TX ADVISER : Cindi Fields REP : Cheryl Posey

LOUDON HIGH SCHOOL

PERHAM HIGH SCHOOL

Loudon, TN ADVISER : Olivia Hicks REP : Buff Edmonds

Perham, MN ADVISER : Kjersten Hunt REP : Jason Sullivan

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PHIL-MONT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

MARANA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Marana, AZ ADVISER : Michael Hall REP : Susan Fearnside

MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY

Houston, TX ADVISER : Emily Crabtree REP : Michelle Valenzuela

MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wilkes-Barre, PA ADVISER : Danielle Viso REP : Emmy Kachel

MERION MERCY ACADEMY

Merion Station, PA ADVISER : Jo DiGiambattista REP : Emmy Kachel

MICA MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

Tucson, AZ ADVISER : Juanita Mari REP : Kevin Grandpre

MIFFLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Lewistown, PA ADVISER : Dustin Riden REP : Emmy Kachel

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NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Irvine, CA ADVISER : Tammy Ford REP : Ben Smith

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OLIVE BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL

Olive Branch, MS ADVISER : Mandy Shackelford REP : Scott Sitton

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PALCS THE CENTER FOR PERFORMING AND ARTS

West Chester, PA ADVISER : Daphne Okcuoglu REP : Emmy Kachel

PALM BEACH DAY SCHOOL

Palm Beach, FL ADVISER : Kimberley Balfi REP : Stephanie Sherman

Erdenheim, PA ADVISER : Jill Thompson REP : Emmy Kachel

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THE PINE SCHOOL

Hobe Sound, FL ADVISER : Brian Hayden REP : Stephanie Sherman

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UCLA

PLAINVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Los Angeles, CA ADVISER : Jose Hernandez REP : Nancy Dewees

POOLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Drexel Hill, PA ADVISER : Nick Keough REP : Emmy Kachel

glenmora, LA ADVISER : Angela Stout REP : Lisa Leopard

Poolville, TX ADVISER : K.C. Kemp REP : Cheryl Posey

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UPPER DARBY HIGH SCHOOL

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VETERANS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RED LAND HIGH SCHOOL

North Arlington, NJ ADVISER : Kevin Barber REP : Emmy Kachel

RICHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL

Voorhees Township, NJ ADVISER : Danielle Podwats & Rachel Lewis REP : Carolyn Oldham

Lewisberry, PA ADVISER : Scott Slayton REP : Emmy Kachel

Richlands, NC ADVISER : Natasha Seals REP : Ben Smith

RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Decaturville, TN ADVISER : Michele Parrish REP : Scott Sitton

RUSSELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Russellville, AR ADVISER : Lauren Mills REP : Jodi Killen

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SALE CREEK MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

VOORHEES MIDDLE SCHOOL

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WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY

West Chester, PA ADVISER : Mell Josephs REP : Emmy Kachel

WEST MONROE HIGH SCHOOL

West Monroe, LA ADVISER : Karen Wise REP : Lisa Leopard

WEST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

knoxville, TN ADVISER : Antoinette Williams and Rebecca Garren

Sale Creek, TN ADVISER : Caitlin Brooks REP : Buff Edmonds

REP : Buff Edmonds

SANDY RUN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Houston, TX ADVISER : Jessica Candler REP : Michelle Valenzuela

SCIENCE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Whitehall Township, PA ADVISER : Laura Derlunas REP : Lori Bass

Dresher, PA ADVISER : Kristen Logerstedt REP : Emmy Kachel

Philadelphia, PA ADVISER : Pearl Jonas REP : Carolyn Oldham

SCOTTS HILL HIGH SCHOOL

Reagan, TN ADVISER : Linda Comer REP : Scott Sitton

WILCHESTER ELEMENTARY

WHITEHALL HIGH SCHOOL

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YANKTON HIGH SCHOOL

Yankton, SD ADVISER : Samantha Heintz REP : Jason Sullivan

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Abingdon High School.........................70 Absegami High School.....................128 Academy of the Holy Names................46, 71, 128 Alamo Heights High School...............71 Albemarle High School...........................4 A&M Consolidated High School................56, 70, 112 Anchorage Public School...............140 Anderson County High School............6 Andover Central High School...........72

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Bay CIty High School................72, 128 Bellaire High School.............................73 Bellefontaine Middle School..........128 Ben Lippen School.............................128 Bethany School..................................128 Big Spring High School.............73, 112, 129 Bishop McDevitt High School...........56 Bradford Heights Elementary School..................140 Bradley Central High School.............74 Bryan High School................................74 Bucknell University............................129 Bullitt East High School..........................8 Butler Intermediate Jr/Sr High School....................129

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Calumet High School...........................75 Calvary Chapel.......................................75 Canton High School.......76, 113, 129 Canton PK-8........................................141 CE Hanna...............................................141 Centner Academy..............................113 Central Dauphin High School.........114 Chadds Ford Elementary School..................142 Chilhowie High School........................10 Chino Valley High..................................76 Choudrant High School....................129 Christian Academy of Louisville......77 Clay-Battelle Middle/ High School................57, 77, 129 Clinton High School...................78, 114 College Station High School.............12 College View High School.................14 Community Day School...................130 Cornerstone Christian Academy..................130 Cumberland Valley High School......16

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Dallastown Area High School...........79

INDEX

Deer Park Elementary......................142 Don Carter Elementary....................143 Donna Klein Jewish Academy..........78

John S. Battle High School................89 John T. Hoggard High School...........................59, 89

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Eastland High School........................130 Eden Elementary................................143 Emmaus High School................57, 115 Episcopal School of Jacksonville...80 Ewing High School................................80 Exeter Twp. Senior High School........................58, 130

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Faith Academy............................................ 130 Farragut Intermediate School............... 115 Farragut Primary School......................... 144 Forest High School............................... 46, 81 Forest Hill Community High School....... 81

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Germantown Friends School...........82 Glades Day School....................58, 116 Goliad Middle School................47, 131 Graham High School............................82 Grand Lakes Junior High....................83 Greenbush Middle River..................144

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Hazel Green High School................131 Helms Elemntary................................145 Hempfield High School.....................131 Hempstead High School..................131 Henderson High School...........83, 152 Henry Clay High School......................84 Hillsdale Elementary School..........145 Holy Redeemer High School.............85 Hughes Springs ISD...........................131 Hughesville High School..........85, 131 Huntingdon Area High School..........86

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Independence High School...............47 Indian Hill Elementary School........146 Indian Ridge Middle School.......18, 86 International American School of Cancun.....................132 Inverness Christian Schoo.............132 iPrep Academy.......................................48 Irondale High School.................87, 152

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Jacksonville High School...................87 James Madison University.................88 John Paul II High School.....................88

Keswick Christian School..................20 Kwajalein School System...............132

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Lake Belton High School....................22 Lakehill Preparatory School.....59, 90 La Vernia High School.........................90 L.D. Bell High School.........................132 Leesville High School...............91, 152 Long Creek High School.................132 Lumberton Middle School..................60

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Maclay School........................................60 Maize South Middle School.........49, 116, 132 Manatee School for the Arts High School........133 Marana Middle School...........117, 153 Marnel C Moorman............................146 Marvin Ridge Middle School...........133 Maryville High School..........................24 McKenzie High School.............91, 117 Milton Hershey Catherine Hall.........92, 118, 133 Milton Hershey School................61, 92 Minnewaska Area High School........................93, 133 Moravian University...........................118 Morgantown High school................133 Muscle Shoals High School...............93

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Natchitoches Central High School........................61, 119 Navasota High School.........................26 NC State University..............................28 New Albany Middle School.............133 New Caney High School.............62, 94 New Hanover High School.................30 Northome High School.....................134 Northside Christian High School........................48, 119 NSU Middle Lab School...................120

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Oakcrest Intermediate.....................134 Oak Hill High School..........................134 Osceola Fundamental High School...................................94 Oskaloosa High School...................134

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Patrick Henry High School.................62 Paul Robeson High School................95 Perham High School..............120, 153 Pike County Primary.........................147 Pineville High School............................50 Pittsburg High School..........................63 PK Yonge Developmental Research School......................121 Pocopson Elementary School......147 Porter High School...............................32 Portolla High School............................34

Spencer County High School...........64 Springfield Township High School...................................51 Spring Lake Park High School.....................100, 135 Springstead High School................122 Springville High School....................135 St. Mary’s Day School......................135 St. Michael Catholic School...........136 St. Thomas Episcopal School..........36 Suncoast High School.........................38 Susquehanna Twp. High School...100 Susquehannock High School........101 Sweetwater Union High School....101

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T

Park Maitland School...........................95

Ramstein Middle School.....................63 Red Lion Area High School.............121 Rhea County High School................64, 96, 122 Richland High School...........................97 R L Turner..............................50, 96, 134 R L Turner High School....................134 Russellville High School...........97, 153

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Saint Andrew’s School........................98 Schindewolf Intermediate.................51 Seminole High School..............98, 123 Sibley East High School...................135 Sinclair Elemntary..............................148 Souderton Area High School.........135 Southeast High School.......................99 South Johnston High School.........135

Tampa Preparatory School............ 65, 136 Tarpon Springs High School.......... 65, 102 Tates School of Discovery..................... 148 Tazewell High School............................... 124 Temple Christian School............................ 52 The Canterbury School of Ft. Myers........................................ 102 The Odyssey Institute High School..... 103 The Roeper School................................... 136 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School......................... 149 Tioga Junior High....................................... 125 Tishomingo County High School.......... 103 Tomball Junior High................................... 136 Trinity High School.................................... 104

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University of Miami...............................40 University of Texas at Austin.........104 Upper Bucks Christian School.........52 Upper Darby High School.....105, 153 Ursuline Academy...................105, 136

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Venice High School..............................42 Villanova University................106, 136 Vinton County High School............137 Vinton Middle School........................137

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Walker Valley High School.............137 West Chester East High School......66 West Fork High School....................106 West Johnston High School........................66, 107 West Monroe High School.....................108, 153 Wheelersburg High School............137 Willow Wood Junior High...................67 Wilmington Friends School............108 Wilson Hall School.............................109 Wilson High School............................137 Windsor High School...........................53 Woodcreek Middle School.............109 Woodlawn High School...................137

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Yankton High School........................125

Unionville Elementary School........149

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The Yearbook Yearbook was created & produced by: Balfour & Co. Andrea Casillas | VP of product Rob Fabricio | Creative Director Michelle Valenzuela | Education and Support Jen Taylor | Designer and area sales representatives on the Yearbook Yearbook Committee

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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.

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Thank you for making us your trusted partner. Here’s to a school year filled with creativity, achievement, and unforgettable moments.

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THE 2026

RECOGNIZES THE BEST OF THE BEST. This annual volume features the most stunning & cutting-edge designs, themes, photos, and coverage from the 2025 yearbooks.

Let it inspire you to produce your school’s best book ever.

CONTENTS

Best of 2025..........................................3 Showstoppers .................................... 45 Spreads ........................................... 55 Photos................................................. 69 Packages...........................................111 Covers................................................127 Elementary........................................139 Honorable Mention...........................151 Index...................................................154

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