Yearbook Application

Only RISING SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS may apply... (This means you must currently be a freshman or a sophomore--If you will be a SENIOR next year, YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE YEARBOOK 1.) *unless permission is given by Ms. Anderson*

Instructions for applying for yearbook are below. Please follow them carefully as this is an important quality of a prospective staff member! Also, make sure your parents see the portion about ad sales and give their signature at the bottom.

1. Before you begin to fill out the application, make sure that you are aware of what requirements are expected of yearbook students. For example, we have to attend sporting events and club meetings occasionally to take photographs. If you cannot obligate yourself to this extra time requirement, please do not apply. Also, business ad sales are a requirement for yearbook students, so please do not apply if you do not have the resources or time to sell ads during the first quarter. You will be given leads for companies to start with, but you will have to supplement those with your own ideas.

2. You will need to send two recommendation forms to two teachers. One should be given to your English teacher from the current school year. The other may be given to any teacher of your choice. The teachers will submit these recommendations straight to me, Ms. Anderson. You are responsible for emailing your teachers this link.

(https://forms.gle/GN8cyxKxGjmzdLwa6)

3. Along with completing the application, you need to attach a statement explaining why you want to be a member of the staff and why we should pick you over other candidates. Attach your letter to the application. Be genuine and truthful. I want to know why you really want to be part of my staff. This is also a great chance to show off your writing skills! You may also submit an additional piece of writing that you are proud of. It could be a paper for a class or a piece of personal creative writing. The letter is mandatory; the additional writing piece is optional. However, whether it is shown in your letter or additional writing, this is your time to impress me.

4. If time permits, my goal is to interview potential staff members. These interviews will be conducted during lunch/after school. I will notify you if this is the case.

**You will only be placed in yearbook during registration if you have been chosen to be a part of the staff. You will be placed in Yearbook I initially and will have the chance to advance.

Good luck, and I look forward to meeting you!

Name

Current Grade Level

Most Recent English Teacher

Phone Number

Address

Parent's Name

Please respond to the following questions. Also, read all the information carefully. There is a lot of information on this sheet that you need to be aware of.

Are you willing to make the publication one of your priorities next year?

Are you willing to work after school to meet deadlines if necessary? (This WILL include afterschool photo opps.)

List the organizations and sports that you are involved in here at school. How much time do these take per week?

List any obligations you have outside of school (other than the above). How much time do these take per week?

Do you have access to a computer and internet at home?

Can you properly operate a digital camera? Are you willing to learn if not?

Do you have access to a camera? If so, what kind. This may include your smartphone.

Do you enjoy interviewing people and writing?

*****IMPORTANT***** Every student has a financial obligation to the staff. The main portion of your first quarter grade will be based on your ad sales. Failure to sell your ads may result in a failing grade. Do you understand this commitment and are you willing to sell the assigned amount of business ads necessary to finance this publication? (MAKE SURE YOUR PARENTS UNDERSTAND THIS!!)

Yearbook offers additional courses-I, II, and III-and allows students to grow. Is this something you are interested in? (This means you can take the course your sophomore year, junior year, and senior year.)

Please attach a statement (no more than one page) explaining your interest in yearbook and why you would make a good candidate for our program.

I understand that the student completing this application makes a commitment to the staff and will be responsible to learn academic skills and apply them to the production of the school publication. Evaluation of the student will be made not only on mastery of skills, but also on their application. I also know that time outside of class must be devoted to accomplish the tasks and that the adviser must be able to request that extra time in order to meet deadlines. By signing this application, the student and the parent agree to dedicate that extra time to the publication's creation.

Student Signature

Parent Signature

NEXT STEPS!!

Remember to email TWO teachers (your English teacher and another) the recommendation link.

https://forms.gle/ornEPZ98xgFZcrw86

Thank you.

EWHS Yearbook Application