Introduction & Vision Casting
“What Makes a Great Yearbook?”
Discuss:
- Why do we have yearbooks?
- What do students expect from them?
- What makes a yearbook memorable?
Scripture
“Write the vision; make it plain on tablets so he may run who reads it.” – Habakkuk 2:2
Course Content
Yearbook – Get to Know Me
Full Name (as you’d like it to appear in the yearbook)
Nickname (optional)
Grade Level
Birthday
Favorite Hobby or Activity
Favorite Food
Favorite Song or Music Artist
Favorite Movie or TV Show
Dream Job or Career Goal
One Fun Fact About Me
What’s something unique you’d like your classmates to know about you?
Anything else you’d like to share for the yearbook team?
Yearbook Breakdown
- Sections of a yearbook: student life, academics, sports, clubs, ads, candid pages, etc.
- Jobs needed: editor, photographer, writer/interviewer, designer, organizer.
Yearbook Theme Brainstorm
- What do we want this year’s yearbook to FEEL like?
- Brainstorm keywords on the board.
- Begin sketching or describing cover concept ideas
(can be continued in Week 2).
Due Next Week:
- Bring in 1–2 yearbooks or sample spreads you like (photos/screenshots okay).
- Write down 3–5 theme ideas (name + short description).
- Choose 1 or 2 job roles you’d be most interested in and why.
- Complete the “Get to Know Me” form (provided in class).