 Prestigious publication and leadership positions  looks good for colleges *look at the walls!  Hands on experience with several skills  Independent class, like a REAL job  Aware of what’s happening in the school  Trips  California, Texas, New York

 Designing spreads (the yearbook pages)  Writing stories  Taking professional pictures  Interviewing people you haven’t met before  Organization and time management  Working in a professional environment  Learning to sell advertisements to local businesses

Step 1 Spread assignments come up with ideas decide teams’ jobs plan when you will interview/take pics Step 2 INTERVIEW INTERVIEW INTERVIEW take good pictures The story doesn’t find you, YOU find the STORY Step 3 Design spreads edit/write stories INTERVIEW MORE TAKE MORE PICS Step 4 Finalize details of stories & spreads, Perfect what the editors will send to the plant (the publishing company) We are divided into teams of 3-4 people. You will have a leader who will guide you through your tasks and finishing 3-5 spreads.

 What do you when you’re finished with the book? Well, we start planning for the next year’s book, of course! And, plan for the yearbook summer camp.  What if I’m just organized and good at management, but don’t want to design or write? Talk to Mrs. Downes about joining the Business Team.  What kind of time commitment is there? Most staff members are able to finish their work using class time and Charger Time. Sometimes, you may have to work through a lunch or after school. How well you manage your time IN class determines how much time you will need to commit OUT of class.

-The Odyssey Yearbook Staff