1. welcome to Photojournalism!
Meghan Percival, Adviser
welcome to Photojournalism!

2. All journalists ask good questions….
WHO takes photojournalism?
WHAT kinds of things do we do in photojournalism?
WHEN do I apply for the yearbook staff/ register for PJ1?
WHERE do I bring my application?
WHY should I take photojournalism?

3. freshmen, sophomores, juniors & seniors
Who takes photojournalism?
People who want to work hard & have fun
(and are ready for a wild adventure)
freshmen, sophomores, juniors & seniors
writers, photographers & designers
people who love: computers words meeting new people a good story attending school events learning new things running a business working independently being part of a team ,

4. REPORT: Find compelling stories
What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism?
REPORT: Find compelling stories

5. What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism?
WRITE: Tell stories in an interesting & accurate way

6. PHOTOGRAPH: Capture the stories of the year in pictures
What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism?
PHOTOGRAPH: Capture the stories of the year in pictures

7. DESIGN: Using InDesign, plan a page that is visually pleasing
What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism?
DESIGN: Using InDesign, plan a page that is visually pleasing

8. SELL: Market our book and maintain accurate financial records
What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism?
SELL: Market our book and maintain accurate financial records

9. When?
Applications are due to Ms. Percival by February Register for PHOTOJOURNALISM 1 with your counselor.

10. Where?
Applications can be turned in to Ms. Percival in S105 (the yearbook room)

11. Why?
Photojournalism (yearbook)
Opportunities to Travel New York City Gettysburg, PA Annaheim, California (Disneyland) Chicago Nashville Atlanta

12. Why?
Photojournalism (yearbook)
The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that outlasts it. William James

13. McLean High School Yearbook
Meghan Percival, Adviser
McLean High School Yearbook
Journalism kids do better in college
(& admissions officers know that!)
Photojournalism prepares you for careers in: reporting, design, sales, marketing, public relations, technology, & so much more! Instead of learning how to run a business, you will actually run one!
Member of the National Scholastic Press Association’s Hall of Fame

17. McLean Yearbook
Join our team! Register for Photojournalism 1!