Yearbook Class Application Form 15/16

LONE PEAK YEARBOOK STAFF APPLICATION 2015-2016
Name ________________________________________________
Current Grade Level
(Circle one)
9 10 11
Address_________________________________________ Telephone Number___________________________
Email__________________________________________ Cell Phone Number __________________________
Have you ever been on a yearbook staff before? If so, tell where and what position you held_____________________________________
Please read all directions carefully and complete all sections of the application thoroughly. In addition to this
application form, I require:
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Typed Cover Letter (minimum of 3 paragraphs explaining why you want to be on the yearbook staff and what
qualities you have that would make you a GREAT and FUN addition to our team.)
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2 Teacher Recommendations
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Samples of your work (explained below)
DUE: Friday, March 27, 2015
by 1:00 p.m. in the main office
As a yearbook staff member, you will:
A. Work as a team to complete all sections of the yearbook.
B. Write interesting articles/captions and take photos for the yearbook; meet with advisers, administrators, students,
and/or coaches to get background information or interviews.
C. Meet deadlines and be responsible for completing your pages; designing layouts, proofing, editing, etc.
D. Come to class on time and prepared to work.
1. Sample of Your Work
Show us what you can create! Write your name on the back of all items. Put all items in a large envelope with this
application. These items will not be returned.
 Photography – Submit five original photos.
 At least one candid, one action and one posed. (candid shots are of people who are unaware they are being photographed)
 Writing – Write an interesting caption and a short paragraph describing one of your photos (ex. Academics section may
write about “Homework Blues”; sports could be about the basketball season highlights, etc.) Use
3rd person objective & past tense.
 Interview – Interview someone you do not know and find out their story. Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences)
about that person. Make it interesting, use 3rd person objective and past tense.
2. What yearbook position(s) are you interested in?
 Staff Member (design pages, take pictures, write stories and/or captions, decide on pics, meet deadlines)
 Section Editor (Oversee and proof all pages produced in that section, design pages, take pics, write stories
and captions, decide on pics, meet deadlines)
 Photo Editor (take quality pictures, organize and edit pictures, work with team members in designing pages
that will be used in the book, use digital cameras, and meet deadlines)
3. Skills
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Have you ever taken art, desktop publishing, graphic design or a web page design class? ____ yes
If yes, tell which one(s). ____________________________________
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On a scale of 1-3 indicate your proficiency with the following programs/abilities, with 1 being none or very little
experience and 3 being experienced.
 Typing/keyboarding
1 2 3
 Microsoft Word
1 2 3
____ no
 Adobe PhotoShop
1 2 3
 Adobe InDesign or Jostens Yearbook Avenue
1 2 3
 Other photo editing software
 (List name(s))____________
1 2 3
 Videography editing software
(List name(s))____________
1 2 3
4. Photography Experience
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Do you have a digital camera that you are able to use every day? ____ yes ____ no
Have you ever taken a photography class? ____ yes ____ no (if yes, when ____________ Photo I ,  Photo II)
Do you take a lot of pictures of your friends and family?____ yes ____ no
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Do you have a website that displays photography?____ yes
____ no (if yes, list URL ________________________)
5. Schedule and Activities (Yearbook is a CTE credit, FYI)
List your proposed academic schedule (or
classes you need) for the next school year
List ALL extracurricular activities in which
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Do you have a car? ____ yes ____ no
If you do not drive, will you be able to secure a ride on mandatory after-school days? ____ yes ____ no
We have some training sessions in the spring and summer. Will you attend? ____ yes ____ no
Are you willing to make the yearbook one of your priorities next year? ____ yes ____ no
Are you willing to work outside of class to meet yearbook deadlines? ____ yes ____ no
Are you willing to accept a leadership role involving more responsibility and commitment? ____ yes ____ no
Are you capable of having fun and getting work done – at the same time? ____ yes ____ no
Some of the duties of the staff include talking to teachers/coaches, and asking questions/interviewing. This requires
being somewhat comfortable talking to people you do not know.
Will you be able to perform these duties? ____ yes ____ no
7. Teacher Recommendations (2 are required):
Teachers may turn in recommendation forms directly to Mrs. Brems, place them in her mailbox, or submit them to you in a sealed envelope with the rest of your
application. If you choose to submit it with your application, you must give the recommending teacher an envelope with your name on it and have him/her sign across
the seal. Recommendation forms must be turned in by Friday, March 27, 2014, so remind your teachers of the deadline (and give it to them in writing!).
Turning in applications early is recommended
Note: Please put your name on all items and place them in a large envelope
with your name and current grade on the front. Pictures will not be
returned. Submit your application to Mrs. Brems or the main office.
LONE PEAK YEARBOOK STAFF TEACHER/ADVISER RECOMMENDATION 2015-2016
This must be completed by a teacher or an adviser.
To be completed by student:
Student Name (Print): ________________________________
Current Grade: 9
10
11
Course: ___________________________________________________
To be completed by a teacher/adviser:
Name (Print): _____________________________ Signature: ___________________________
On a scale of 1 to 4 (1 being the lowest and 4 being the highest), please rank this student according to the statements
below.
Student displays maturity and ability to handle responsibility and commitment.
1 2 3 4
Student displays commitment to learning.
1 2 3 4
Student possesses leadership qualities.
1 2 3 4
Student illustrates the ability to effectively and assertively communicate with peers and
maintains a respect for authority.
1 2 3 4
Student displays strong and creative writing skills and is comfortable with receiving
constructive criticism.
1 2 3 4
Considering your observations of this student, does he/she appear to work well under
pressure and manage her/his time effectively?
1 2 3 4
Does the student have a strong work ethic?
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
Overall, do you feel this student represents the school well? If not, please explain.
Would you personally choose this student to be a leader in an extra-curricular program?
Why or why not?
General Comments (feel free to attach anything else you feel is applicable):
Please return this form to Mrs. Brems before Friday, March 27. Thank You.
LONE PEAK YEARBOOK STAFF TEACHER/ADVISER RECOMMENDATION 2015-2016
This must be completed by a teacher or an adviser.
To be completed by student:
Student Name (Print): ________________________________
Current Grade: 9
10
11
Course: ___________________________________________________
To be completed by a teacher/adviser:
Name (Print): _____________________________ Signature: ___________________________
On a scale of 1 to 4 (1 being the lowest and 4 being the highest), please rank this student according to the statements
below.
Student displays maturity and ability to handle responsibility and commitment.
1 2 3 4
Student displays commitment to learning.
1 2 3 4
Student possesses leadership qualities.
1 2 3 4
Student illustrates the ability to effectively and assertively communicate with peers and
maintains a respect for authority.
1 2 3 4
Student displays strong and creative writing skills and is comfortable with receiving
constructive criticism.
1 2 3 4
Considering your observations of this student, does he/she appear to work well under
pressure and manage her/his time effectively?
1 2 3 4
Does the student have a strong work ethic?
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
Overall, do you feel this student represents the school well? If not, please explain.
Would you personally choose this student to be a leader in an extra-curricular program?
Why or why not?
General Comments (feel free to attach anything else you feel is applicable):
Please return this form to Mrs. Brems before Friday, March 27. Thank You.