NSPA Names 26 Walsworth Schools as Pacemaker Finalists
December 17, 2024
The National Scholastic Press Association named 26 Walsworth middle and high school finalists for the prestigious NSPA Pacemaker Award for their 2024 yearbooks! The Pacemaker...
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A Social Media Manager’s Six Secrets to Social Media Success
December 16, 2024
While attending the Fall 2024 National High School Journalism convention in Philadelphia, the Walsworth team met Kimberly Allen, a 16-year old copy editor for Hanks...
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CSPA Honors 19 Walsworth Schools as Crown Finalists for 2024 Yearbooks
December 13, 2024
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association named 19 Walsworth customers as yearbook Crown Finalists when they announced the 2025 CSPA Crown Awards Friday. The CSPA Crown...
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Three Walsworth Advisers Honored with JEA Distinguished Adviser and Commended Adviser Awards
December 10, 2024
Two yearbook advisers from Walsworth schools – Tucker Love from Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park, Kansas, and Andrew Young, CJE, from Woodland...
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The Power of Proofing Yearbooks: Transforming Good Yearbooks into Great Ones
December 4, 2024
Yearbooks are labor-intensive projects, combining the elements of storytelling and design with journalistic precision. In the training video “Proofed to Perfection: Proofing and Editing Your...
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Boost Your Yearbook Sales with Social Media Resources
December 3, 2024
In today’s digital age, social media is one of the most powerful tools for reaching and engaging your school community. Whether you’re a yearbook adviser...
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The Unsung Heroes Behind the Yearbook: Customer Service Representatives
November 26, 2024
Yearbooks capture memories and showcase school pride and the unique stories of each graduating class. But behind every successful yearbook is a team of dedicated...
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19 Walsworth Yearbooks Schools Honored as Best of Show at Philly JEA/NSPA Convention
November 14, 2024
It was a wildly successful trip to Philadelphia for Walsworth Yearbooks schools this past weekend as 19 of them received Best of Show recognition at...
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News
NSPA Names 26 Walsworth Schools as Pacemaker Finalists
The National Scholastic Press Association named 26 Walsworth middle and high school finalists for the prestigious NSPA Pacemaker Award for their 2024 yearbooks! The Pacemaker...
Read More »
CSPA Honors 19 Walsworth Schools as Crown Finalists for 2024 Yearbooks
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association named 19 Walsworth customers as yearbook Crown Finalists when they announced the 2025 CSPA Crown Awards Friday. The CSPA Crown...
Read More »
Three Walsworth Advisers Honored with JEA Distinguished Adviser and Commended Adviser Awards
Two yearbook advisers from Walsworth schools – Tucker Love from Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park, Kansas, and Andrew Young, CJE, from Woodland...
Read More »
The Unsung Heroes Behind the Yearbook: Customer Service Representatives
Yearbooks capture memories and showcase school pride and the unique stories of each graduating class. But behind every successful yearbook is a team of dedicated...
Read More »
Coverage
The Great Solar Eclipse of 2024: Capture It in Your Yearbook!
Did you know there’s a total solar eclipse happening on April 8? That’s right, the moon will completely block the sun, creating a defining moment...
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5 Simple Ideas for Ethical AI in Yearbook Production
From Clippy the Microsoft paper clip to Grammarly to Photoshop, you have probably used artificial intelligence more than you know. Your Netflix queue, online shopping...
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Making the Best Summer Spread for Your Yearbook
Have you ever had an idea, but not known where to start? You’re not alone! That’s why Walsworth developed Coverage Starters – a series that...
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Keeping your Yearbook Index Interesting
While the anticipation of what spreads a student gets to work on may fuel their creative juices, when it’s time to work on...
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Yearbook Staff
Celebrate NYW with Easy and Effective Yearbook Lesson Plans
How do you create lessons for a class as complicated and multi-faceted as yearbook? Sometimes it seems impossible to know where to start or what...
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How Can I Teach My Seniors To Train The Staff Throughout The Year?
Let’s be honest: training a yearbook staff is a lot of work. But who’s responsibility is it, really? Yes, as the adviser, you need to...
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Yearbook Classroom Routines
Create a classroom routine for a class that isn’t a normal class. It sounds simple enough, but it can be overwhelming trying to get everyone...
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Tackle Team Building With That Yearbook Podcast and our Latest Training Video
As a yearbook adviser, one of your top priorities is building a cohesive, collaborative staff that works well together to create an amazing yearbook. But...
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Photography
Top Four Reasons to Go Mirrorless with Your Yearbook Cameras
Are you considering new cameras for your yearbook program? If you answered yes, you probably have been debating between going mirrorless or getting another DSLR....
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Photographing The Presidential Election
Just say, “Where do I go to get my credentials?” Don’t say anything else. Don’t say ANYTHING else. Act like you’ve done this a million...
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Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Walsworth Photo Contest
We encouraged schools to share their favorite moments that captured this school year, and they certainly delivered for our 2024 Walsworth Photo Contest. The outstanding...
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The Great Solar Eclipse of 2024: Capture It in Your Yearbook!
Did you know there’s a total solar eclipse happening on April 8? That’s right, the moon will completely block the sun, creating a defining moment...
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Design
Mastering Visual Hierarchy: Essential Tips for Captivating Yearbook Spreads
As an adviser, your primary goal is to create spreads that captivate your audience and effectively communicate your content. At the heart of this challenge...
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Mastering Yearbook 360 – Online Design in Five Days: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teachers and Students
Yearbook creation is an art that requires both creativity and technical prowess. To assist teachers and students in mastering the intricacies of Yearbook 360 –...
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Using Grids in InDesign: Video Training With the Yearbook Experts
Welcome to a new training video featuring Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE. In this session, they delve into the intricacies of...
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National Yearbook Week: Unlock the Power of Yearbook Design
Yearbook design is what sets your book apart from all the others. It’s how you convey your school’s voice and personality to readers, but most...
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Copywriting
The Power of Proofing Yearbooks: Transforming Good Yearbooks into Great Ones
Yearbooks are labor-intensive projects, combining the elements of storytelling and design with journalistic precision. In the training video “Proofed to Perfection: Proofing and Editing Your...
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Mastering the Art of Yearbook Storytelling
As yearbook advisers and student journalists, we have a unique opportunity to capture the essence of a school year and preserve it for generations to...
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Celebrate NYW with a Draft Day for Yearbook Spread Assignments
Assigning spreads to your staff and keeping them happy and motivated with them doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Make the most of the...
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The Power of Yearbook Captions
Yearbooks are all about storytelling – from the written content to the visual design, each element works together to capture the memories and experiences of...
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Marketing
A Social Media Manager’s Six Secrets to Social Media Success
While attending the Fall 2024 National High School Journalism convention in Philadelphia, the Walsworth team met Kimberly Allen, a 16-year old copy editor for Hanks...
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Boost Your Yearbook Sales with Social Media Resources
In today’s digital age, social media is one of the most powerful tools for reaching and engaging your school community. Whether you’re a yearbook adviser...
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Celebrate NYW with Six Effective Sales Tactics
National Yearbook Week is the perfect time to not only celebrate the rich tradition of yearbooks but also to boost your sales and get more...
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Increase Revenue and Coverage with Group Senior Ads
Encouraging school groups to submit group senior yearbook ads in addition to selling individual senior ads provides a great way to keep revenue coming in...
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