Hello I’m Suzanne Young Grand Rapids Yearbook Representative Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Envelope Phone My Philosophy A yearbook takes people back to some of their favorite times. It is one of the most treasured memory books you keep. As a former high school teacher, I fully understand the importance and hard work that goes into putting a yearbook together. I …
Hello I’m Jill Chittum, MJE Fort Worth, Texas Yearbooks Representative Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Envelope Phone My Story I’m the only yearbook rep in the U.S. who has earned a Master Journalism Educator certification from the Journalism Education Association. I advised journalism, yearbook and newspaper for eight years before joining Walsworth. Prior to becoming a journalism teacher, I worked as …
For half a century, the University of Notre Dame has chosen to print its yearbook with Walsworth Yearbooks. With such a distinguished reputation in education, what matters most to them when they decide who to trust with their publication? Walsworth spoke with University of Notre Dame Print Media Coordinator and yearbook adviser Dylan Wallace and Dome yearbook editor-in-chief Natalie Modugno about their …
When I started advising yearbook at my alma mater, I was pretty set on being a fall delivery book; it was what I knew. After a few conversations and seeing how other schools could successfully put out spring books and the support of my stellar rep, John Kelley, I was eager to jump to a spring delivery. The Adjustment I’m …
(Updated by Walsworth Yearbooks) Written by Sarah Champ We know yearbook recruiting occurs year round, but with class selection and enrollment around the corner, right now is the most important time of year to focus on developing next year’s program. Check out the Walsworth Yearbooks training video It’s Time to Start Recruiting and download our Recruiting Yearbook Staffs: Methods to the Madness eBook. These …
This special season finale episode of That Yearbook Podcast hosted by Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, focused on celebrating the heart of Walsworth — the family-owned business that has been the most trusted name in yearbooks for over 87 years. A Family Tradition of Quality Customer Service Mike, Jim and Sabrina discussed the long-standing legacy of …
Putting together a printed publication with hundreds of pages can be intimidating. Without guidance it becomes easy to feel overwhelmed. How do you get students motivated to attend events and take pictures? What tools increase book sales? Can there be systems in place to keep photos organized? Walsworth’s Adviser Academy answers all these questions and so much more. The summer event allows …
Attending state and national journalism conventions provides staff and advisers with invaluable experiences. From hearing industry leaders share their expertise to bonding with fellow staffers on those late nights, these events leave lasting impacts. However, planning travel logistics requires you to navigate administrative approval and fundraising. In this episode of That Yearbook Podcast, yearbook experts Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan …
This episode of “That Yearbook Podcast” guides advisers on cultivating relationships among staff, administration, parents and the community to foster successful publication and program development. Relationships Among Staff Are Foundational Developing strong relationships among the yearbook staff from the beginning of the year is crucial for success. Team-building activities serve an important purpose in allowing staff members to get to …
Adviser Mentor Program What is the Adviser Mentor Program? Each year, new yearbook advisers are faced with the sometimes daunting task of creating a yearbook for their school. Turning to someone who is doing what you are doing and has the advantage of having done it successfully can be an encouragement. That’s why we developed our Adviser Mentor Program. The Adviser Mentor …