Argues in favor of summer delivery yearbooks, telling how they permit coverage of end-of-the-year school events. (GT)

Discusses approaches to selecting poetry for the campus literary magazine. Argues that the selection process should be based to the publication's editorial philosophy (inclusive or exclusive) and should be followed consistently. (SR)

Provides helpful ideas for students on the yearbook staff to create better publications by using themes that add interest throughout the yearbook. Encourages students and advisers to work hard and be creative. (MG)

Describes several ways to solicit humorous contributions for the high school literary magazine. (SR)

Describes off-campus publications and their problems. Presents a few suggestions for would-be publishers of off-campus leaflets or newspapers. (JK)

Presents ideas for compiling a staff organization manual that includes a staff organization chart, an overall description of staff organization, detailed descriptions of individuals' responsibilities, and editorial guidelines. (GT)

Offers 11 concepts for organizing student publications staffs more effectively. (RL)

Points out important aspects of well-designed yearbook covers, illustrating with discussions and photographs of covers from two award-winning yearbooks. (GT)

Principals can ensure the accuracy and excellence of student publications by enrolling the advisers and student staff members in at least one scholastic press association. These groups welcome student participation, set publication and instructional standards, and offer many services, including planning workshops, evaluating publications, and…

Discusses how sensitive issues should be approached in a school yearbook, focusing on suggestions for covering the death of a student or faculty member. (MM)

Notes that most journalism advisors get their publications critiqued by state and national organizations. Discusses questions advisors may have about the results of these critiques, notes what to do if advisors disagree, and discusses the judges. (SR)

Argues that anniversary yearbooks offer unique opportunities for schools to cover major anniversaries of their publications, their schools, and their communities. Offers numerous examples from around the country of different ways high school anniversary yearbooks have done just that. (SR)

Examines the elements of a yearbook title page, offering suggestiions for thematic focus, type style and size, photography, and graphics. (HTH)

Discusses criteria for determining whether to develop a yearbook around a specific theme. (HTH)

Lists 10 ways in which yearbook staffs can help the movement of their books through the production process, thereby avoiding unnecessary delays and resulting in a better product. (RL)