Rising Senior Information

2024

RISING SENIOR INFORMATION

Senior Ads TABLE OF CONTENTS Behind the Scenes Formal Portraits Casual, Cap & Gown Sharing Photos Biographies & Quotes Info Quote Form Bio Form 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

BEHIND THE SCENES

The yearbook is a historical document, reflecting the community of St Joseph Academy that you are a part of. As such, the following rules and guidelines will be enforced by administration, yearbook advisors, and yearbook staff through review, revision, and editing before it is submitted for printing

Included in this packet are forms you will need to complete and return to the yearbook advisor by the appropriate deadlines.

You will also find tutorials and guides for how to complete certain requirements, from scheduling your summer photoshoot to purchasing and designing a Senior Ad

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FORMAL PORTRAITS

GENTLEMEN

Leonard's Studio provides the Tuxedo Please wear a plain, collarless, light-colored t-shirt. Gentlemen must wear the tuxedo to be featured in the formal portrait section of the yearbook and obey the following rules as per the SJA handbook:

Hair must NOT touch the eyebrows, ears, or collar Hair must be tapered, neat, clean, and well-groomed Partially shaved haircuts and multi-colored and unnaturally colored hair are not permitted You MUST be clean shaven Mustaches, facial hair, earrings, visible tattoos, and body piercings are NOT permitted

LADIES

Leonard's Studio provides the black drape and pearls. The black drape comes off the shoulder, so bring a strapless top or a tank top with straps that can easily be slipped down To be featured in the formal portrait section of the yearbook, ladies must wear the black drape and obey the following rules as per the SJA handbook:

Hairstyles should reflect a professional appearance Completely or partially shaved styles and multi-colored and unnaturally colored hair are not permitted Extreme jewelry, excessive makeup, visible tattoos, and body-piercings other than ONE set of earrings are NOT permitted

HOW TO SCHEDULE

Look out for an email from Leonard's with your personalized access code and scheduling information Schedule for your session to take place over the summer to make sure your photos are included in time for the yearbook Visit www leonards com/schedule Need help? call 1-888-224-5045 or email Lisa Urban

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CASUALS & CAP & GOWN

CASUAL PORTRAITS

Bring at least one extra outfit for your photoshoot, regardless of what package you order! This is referred to as your "Senior Casual" which is the photo the SJA yearbook staff features with your Senior Biography! Bring props that show off your unique hobbies, personality, interests, and more! Even pets of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to come along as long as they are watched by a responsible adult when not being photographed

DRESS CODE TIPS

CAP & GOWN

Cap & Gown photos will also be offered at your summer session. Don't miss this opportunity to take advantage of every opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments and share this moment with family and friends. Many families enjoy sending cap and gown photos included in graduation announcements for family and friends

The rules for formal portraits apply to casual portraits as well as additional guidelines If there are any words or images on your clothing, it must be appropriate for SJA Clothes must be in good shape without holes or rips and be appropriately modest according to handbook guidelines i e homecoming dance, jeans days, costumes, No spaghetti straps or strapless tops, no revealing midriffs, etc Shorts, skirts, and dresses should be no higher than 4 inches above the knee Blatant disregard for these rules will result in your senior biography getting published in the yearbook without a picture Although Leonard’s Studios can do some touch‐ups, they cannot “fix” strap marks, sunburn, or a dress code violation for the yearbook pose

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SHARING PHOTOS

If you have some great photos you want to share that could possibly be included in the yearbook, go to buytheyearbook com create an account, then navigate to "Share Photos". This is also how you will submit your freshman photo and your baby photo. This is NOT where you upload any pictures for designing your Senior Ads! These pictures are used by our yearbook staff to create special features in the yearbook.

BABY PHOTO

When selecting your baby photo to submit, consider the appropriateness and clarity of the image for publishing in the yearbook. The file also needs to be high quality and large enough to print without pixelation. Please only submit ONE baby photo Once uploaded to the website, please make sure you TAG your senior's full first and last name with proper spelling

FRESHMEN PHOTO

Please make sure freshmen photos submitted are reproduced as close to the original as possible. Do not submit your own snapshots or low quality images Only students who did not have a formal portrait from SJA taken by Leonard's need to submit their freshmen photo

Need help with the "Share your Photos" process? Email the yearbook advisor at brianna hart@sjaweb org

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PURCHASING

Go to buytheyearbook.com and create an account or login Use the "Student Ads and Business Ads" link to purchase and begin designing your ad If you already purchased an ad and are logging into design or submit it, please click "My Account" instead of purchasing another ad. You can also purchase ad space for your business! Ad prices are based on a full page, 1/2 page, or 1/4 page.

DESIGNING

Once you enter your account after making a sucessful ad purchase, navigate to the "Design" button where you will be able to upload pictures and use provided templates for easily putting together visuals and text to enhance your message to your senior!

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We love you so much !

BIOGRAPHIES & QUOTES

Biography

Senior biographies are the special section of the yearbook where readers will get to know more about each senior's life, interests, hobbies, and hopes for the future. Yearbook staff members interview each senior as part of their course requirements and use this interview as the source material to write each senior biography. The attached biography form is necessary for yearbook staff members to create authentic interview questions based on your responses. Discuss the prompts as a family to help us tailor your senior bio to your unique personality! Senior career goals reflect the professionalism our graduates have developed and must be kept to a specific major, category, or job position.

Quotes

Quotes are optional as our yearbook staff is focused on journalism course requirements and accurate reporting. The ideal quote is one that is spoken by you during your senior interview. We want to quote YOU!

All quotes must align with the Mission and Vision Statements of SJA in both content and origin. If you do not attribute the quote to the correct person, provide one by the deadline set by yearbook staff, or the quote is deemed inappropriate, the yearbook staff will reject the quote and either select a bible verse for you or leave the area blank.

Yearbook advisors and administration will determine final approval of all quotes and senior biographies, so early completion and return of your forms will make the process go smoothly for review and approval

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"Cherish the moments you'll never get back"

-Mason Sword

SJA Class of 2023

SENIOR BIOGRAPHY FORM

When will the interview be?

Interviews will be scheduled individually during regular school hours. More information will be sent out by either Mrs Hart or members of the yearbook staff

Seniors & Parents: Please read and complete both sides.

Write your first and last name spelled correctly as it should appear for your biography:

How many years will you have attended SJA by graduation?

When and where were you born/grew up?

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

List any extracurricular activities you feel are the most important to you.

List any topics and/or hobbies you are passionate about

List any awards, recognitions, or other achievements you would like to share.

List possible colleges, majors, and careers you are considering.

Give us any additional information unique to you that we can talk about in your senior bio:

I verify that I have read both sides of this form and that the information is complete, accurate, and appropriate. Any questions will be directed to brianna.hart@sjaweb.org

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date:

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SENIOR QUOTE FORM

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please read, discuss, and complete this form together with your child in order to submit their senior quote for approval. Seniors, your quote should be the result of much forethought and consideration so it represents you at your best We want you all to be proud of this now, tomorrow, and for the rest of your life.

SJA MISSION STATEMENT:

As a Catholic high school in the Diocese of St Augustine, we seek to provide an equal opportunity for each student, in a challenging academic environment, to become a knowledgeable, self-directed, compassionate Christian, able to face the challenges of the future with faith, hope, and love.

What is the purpose of a Senior Quote?

VISION STATEMENT:

St. Joseph Academy graduates will be morally responsible persons with a well-developed commitment to social justice and an enhanced faith in Jesus Christ. They will be ready to face the 21st century historically grounded by a rigorous educational experience.

Your senior quote should express something about yourself, something unique and individual to you or your worldview

You give meaning to the quote rather than letting someone else’s words define who you are.

What is the legacy you want to leave for others? What are the good things you want people to remember about you when you have gone?

What are the good things you want to remember about yourself years from now when you open your yearbook again to reflect on how you spent your high school years and what you were like back then?

The yearbook is an artifact and permanent record of this moment in your life It is also an official school record, the content of which must align with the mission and vision statements included above.

I do not want a quote for the yearbook, leave it blank

I want yearbook staff/advisor to suggest a quote from my interview

Senior Quote or NABRE Bible Verse:

Attribution: