What Is a Yearbook and Why It Matters

Habakkuk 2:2

“Write the vision and make it plain.”

What is a yearbook?

A yearbook is more than just a book of pictures. It is a collection of memories, stories, and moments that represent a full year of life. It captures friendships, events, growth, and experiences that students will look back on for years to come.

Yearbooks matter because they preserve history. Long after the school year is over, the yearbook becomes a reminder of what was meaningful, fun, challenging, and important. In this class, you are not just making pages. You are creating something that will last.

Overview of TreeRing

TreeRing is the platform we will use to design and build our yearbook. It allows us to:

Create and design pages digitally
Upload photos and organize them
Add text, captions, and stories
Work together as a team on different sections

You will each have access to TreeRing, where you will help bring your ideas to life and contribute to the final book.

Yearbook Roles

Each student will have a role, but we will also work together as a team. Your role helps you focus on a specific part of the yearbook process.

Editor: Oversees content, checks for accuracy, and helps keep everything organized
Designer: Creates layouts, chooses fonts and colors, and makes pages visually appealing
Photographer: Takes and selects photos that capture important moments
Writer: Writes captions, headlines, and short stories that go with the images

Everyone will contribute ideas and help each other, but your role gives you leadership in a specific area.

In-Class Activity

You will explore past yearbooks to see different styles, layouts, and ideas. Pay attention to what stands out to you and what makes a page interesting or memorable.