Theme Gallery

This year marked Apollo Middle School’s 50th anniversary, so in a nod to it, they chose the theme "Echoes." The generations that came before them influenced who students are today like echoes from the past, but Apollo was also creating ripple waves that would echo through the future.

Visually, echoes took shape with a series of lines, reminiscent of soundwaves in a straight line, and circles. The opening divider used a great photo that has echoing circles in it to reiterate the graphic theme. Cyan and magenta were the primary colors paired together in gradients throughout their book, vibrant and bold, just like their students. The stark contrast of the colors against a black background on the cover gave the Launchpad a modern, trendy vibe. Spectacular middle school photography made the colors pop on the page even more. Specific words were emphasized with magenta and a contrasting font in the stories.

The staff explained that while all can hear an echo, only a few create echoes. Their goal was for this book to have a lasting effect, honoring their legacy while building onto it as well.