1. Role of the yearbook

2. Five primary functions Memories –Captures events and activities of year –Covers life at school –And in students’ personal lives –Not just the facts, but also the feelings

3. Five primary functions Reference –Often serves as unofficial record –Who attended; who taught –Who graduated –Sports records –Who was homecoming queen –The list goes on and on...

4. Five primary functions History –Should cover the complete year Create supplement Spring activities in next book Fall distributed book –Covers the year from the student perspective Not just school life, but life outside of school Community National and world events

5. Five primary functions Public relations –Yearbooks capture school’s personality –Often used as tool for community Provides an insider’s look at school Can attract families to move to the area Can attract new businesses to the area –Has a longer shelf life than a newspaper Must consider if a topic or event is really important enough to include in book

6. Five primary functions Education –Students learn many skills creating a yearbook Writing Design Photography Technology Business

7. Five primary functions Education –Let’s not forget the skills learned that are valuable no matter the students’ future career paths. Leadership Teamwork Setting goals Meeting deadlines Organization