So, my official title in yearbook last year was Assistant Copy Editor. Technically, I wasn't even in entirely in charge of the copy in the book. Therefore, this year, it was a bit overwhelming knowing that I would have to walk in to class every Tuesday and Friday with a plan ready for the 86 minutes that we have yearbook, and lead the class. Now, since we have our research checks every week, I've read about 12 articles from my editor handbook.
Oh my goodness.
Let me tell you, this book is literally a gift from heaven. Not only does it have fantastic ideas for lesson plans, but it also has every little detail about yearbook that one may ever wonder about addressed at some point or another. As a result? Yearbook is running like a well oiled machine. If I do say so myself.
Talking to Mimi last week was one of the best things I could have done to better my knowledge on yearbook. Hearing her talk about it as way more than just a high school yearbook helped me to realize that it's way more than a student publication; it's a work of art. People really don't appreciate how much work goes in to making a yearbook, but those spreads don't design themselves, and copy doesn't just appear...especially not GOOD copy. Mimi pointed out that it's really just like a magazine rather than a "simple" book. So, now I have an even bigger drive to make this year's book really phenomenal because it's so much bigger than everyone realizes.
As far as the senior project goes, I think that being required to dive this far into studying yearbook has really helped me understand it so much more. To be honest, I think it has and will continue to make me an even better Editor in Chief. Don't get me wrong; that editor handbook I was talking about? I've already read the whole thing. But the fact that I'm now being forced to pick apart those articles has helped me grow as a yerd in leaps and bounds.
The only part of this project that has baffled me is the science project. But really, that's only because of the fact that I haven't sat down with Melogno and really talked to her about what exactly it is about yearbook that I can turn in to a science project.
Though my editor handbook may as well be an entity that I worship, I still want to know more about how to run a class effectively and how I can get the most from my staffers. I mean, I just met most of them two weeks ago. Therefore, Elissa Fultz (also known as the EiC for the 2011-2012 book) is the absolutely the most perfect person to talk to. The girl ran the elective almost flawlessly and produced a book that any school, anywhere would be thrilled with.
What do I want to get out of my senior project? Simple; an amazing yearbook. One with no typos or filler text. One where every dominant photo makes the reader relive that moment. Or even a book that can make someone smile.
Good thing I'm not mushy or cheesy or anything.
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