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Yearbook Chat with Jim

99 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

Behind every yearbook is a great story, and Jim Jordan is exploring those stories. Join Jim as he interviews the people behind the yearbook in Yearbook Chat with Jim, part of the Walsworth Yearbooks Podcast Network (WYPN). From new advisers who just made it through their first year, to long-time yearbook lovers looking at retirement, Yearbook Chat with Jim shows the human side of creating a yearbook.

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Becky Tate, Shawnee Mission North High School, Mission, Kansas, Has an Amazing Yearbook Community

September 12, 2019 20:23 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Becky Tate, CJE, is in a position many journalism advisers would envy. She and the four other high school publications teachers in her district all get along. It probably helps that one of those four is her husband and two are former students.  Becky has advised some incredible, award-winning yearbooks during her three decades at Shawnee Mission North High School in Mission, Kansas. In this episode, Becky and host Jim Jordan discuss her success, her history and the community she helped to ...

The Gift of Life

August 22, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB

When Neelam Borah fell seriously ill her freshman year of college, she soon learned she needed a new kidney. She received that kidney within a few weeks from someone she'd never met. Leah Waters is a high school journalism teacher in Texas, which is how she heard about Neelam's need.    Leah saved Neelam's life, and their shared love of writing continues to connect them. You can read some of Neelam's writing on her blog.    You can learn more about kidney donations from The Nationa...

Leah Waters and Neelam Borah – An Incredible Gift of Life

August 22, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

When Neelam Borah fell seriously ill her freshman year of college, she soon learned she needed a new kidney. She received that kidney within a few weeks from someone she'd never met. Leah Waters is a high school journalism teacher in Texas, which is how she heard about Neelam's need.    Leah saved Neelam's life, and their shared love of writing continues to connect them. You can read some of Neelam's writing on her blog.    You can learn more about kidney donations from The Nationa...

What's new in year two?

August 08, 2019 19:16 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Way back in season one of Yearbook Chat with Jim, host Jim Jordan interviewed six yearbook advisers who had just wrapped up their first year of advising. Five of these yearbook advisers are still at it. For the start of season 3, Jim checked back in with those five to see how they're doing and what they expect as they head into their third year of advising yearbook.  These advisers represent a broad range of schools. From California to North Carolina, from high schools with thousands of st...

What Was New in Year Two?

August 08, 2019 19:16 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

Way back in season one of Yearbook Chat with Jim, host Jim Jordan interviewed six yearbook advisers who had just wrapped up their first year of advising. Five of these yearbook advisers are still at it. For the start of season 3, Jim checked back in with those five to see how they're doing and what they expect as they head into their third year of advising yearbook.  These advisers represent a broad range of schools. From California to North Carolina, from high schools with thousands of st...

What Was New in Year Two?

August 08, 2019 19:16 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

Way back in season one of Yearbook Chat with Jim, host Jim Jordan interviewed six yearbook advisers who had just wrapped up their first year of advising. Five of these yearbook advisers are still at it. For the start of season 3, Jim checked back in with those five to see how they're doing and what they expect as they head into their third year of advising yearbook.  These advisers represent a broad range of schools. From California to North Carolina, from high schools with thousands of st...

Yearbook Adviser of Note: Meet Dow Tate

June 13, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MB

By the time he reached high school, Dow Tate was already a contributor to his local newspaper. That’s how much he was meant to work in journalism. Dow is now the publications adviser at Shawnee Mission East in Prairie Village, Kansas. Jim named him the May Adviser of Note, and it's difficult to imagine someone more deserving.  Dow's students speak highly of him, and his staffs have won many awards.  Listen in to hear Dow's story, from growing up poor outside Dallas, Texas, to selling m...

Yearbook Adviser of Note: Dow Tate, Shawnee Mission East High School, Prairie Village, Kansas

June 13, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

By the time he reached high school, Dow Tate was already a contributor to his local newspaper. That’s how much he was meant to work in journalism. Dow is now the publications adviser at Shawnee Mission East in Prairie Village, Kansas. Jim named him the May Adviser of Note, and it's difficult to imagine someone more deserving.  Dow's students speak highly of him, and his staffs have won many awards.  Listen in to hear Dow's story, from growing up poor outside Dallas, Texas, to selling m...

Bonus Episode: Following up with Courtney Hanks and the University High School yearbook staff

June 03, 2019 01:12 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MB

Host Jim Jordan has been checking in with Courtney Hanks and the yearbook staff of University High School in Orange City, Florida all year.  This final check-in, done in May, catches the graduating seniors right before they move on to the next stage and next year's staffers before they take over their new roles. 

Courtney Hanks and the University High School yearbook editors – part 3

June 03, 2019 01:12 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Host Jim Jordan has been checking in with Courtney Hanks and the yearbook staff of University High School in Orange City, Florida all year.  This final check-in, done in May, catches the graduating seniors right before they move on to the next stage and next year's staffers before they take over their new roles. 

Adviser of Note: Vanessa Martinez, El Dorado High School, El Paso, Texas, is Not Competitive at All

April 04, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

In this episode, Jim Jordan talks with Vanessa Martinez of El Dorado High School in El Paso, Texas. She shares her journey from high school journalism, to college, to professional journalist, then finding her place as a scholastic journalism educator. She shares what it was like to follow in the footsteps of a well-liked, award-winning adviser, how her competitive streak drives her to help her students succeed and the significance the Spanish language plays in their school and yearbook. ...

Vanessa Martinez is Not Competitive at All

April 04, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MB

In this episode, Jim Jordan talks with Vanessa Martinez of El Dorado High School in El Paso, Texas. She shares her journey from high school journalism, to college, to professional journalist, then finding her place as a scholastic journalism educator. She shares what it was like to follow in the footsteps of a well-liked, award-winning adviser, how her competitive streak drives her to help her students succeed and the significance the Spanish language plays in their school and yearbook. ...

Parkland Speaks: Live from CSPA

March 20, 2019 22:12 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Recorded live at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Spring Convention, host Jim Jordan sat down with yearbook adviser Sarah Lerner and students who survived the February 14, 2018 tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.  In the weeks following the shooting that left 17 dead, Lerner was approached about putting together a book of work about their school's experiences that day and after.  The result is "Parkland Speaks: Survivors from Marjory Stoneman Do...

Courtney Hanks and the University High School Yearbook Staff: Update #2

March 14, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

Courtney Hanks is making her mark on the yearbook world. She and the staff of the award-winning Odyssey yearbook at University High School in Orange City, Florida, have been working hard to create an incredible 2019 yearbook. Listen in as host Jim Jordan checks in with Courtney and her staff, EIC Emily Edwards, EIC Jonathan Jackson, Managing Editor Brooke Williams, Managing Editor Jordan McKendrick and staffer Julie Annunziato.   In the first check in following winter break, Courtney and...

BONUS: Courtney Hanks and the University High School yearbook editors – part 2

March 14, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Courtney Hanks is making her mark on the yearbook world. She and the staff of the award-winning Odyssey yearbook at University High School in Orange City, Florida, have been working hard to create an incredible 2019 yearbook. Listen in as host Jim Jordan checks in with Courtney and her staff, EIC Emily Edwards, EIC Jonathan Jackson, Managing Editor Brooke Williams, Managing Editor Jordan McKendrick and staffer Julie Annunziato.   In the first check in following winter break, Courtney and...

Jai Tanner Breaks Rules and Creates Amazing Yearbooks Wherever She Is

February 21, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

Jai Tanner’s yearbook career spans 21 years and three different states – and that’s not even counting her high school yearbook experience.   She spent the first three quarters of her career in Texas and New Mexico. Her yearbook staff at Franklin High School in El Paso, Texas, was no stranger to Crowns and Pacemakers.   Her move from the Southwest to the Pacific Northwest, from an urban high school to a rural high school, required Jai to adapt. She’s grown to love Yelm High School in ...

Adviser of Note: Jai Tanner, Yelm High School, Yelm, Washington, Breaks Rules and Creates Amazing Yearbooks Wherever She Is

February 21, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Jai Tanner’s yearbook career spans 21 years and three different states – and that’s not even counting her high school yearbook experience.   She spent the first three quarters of her career in Texas and New Mexico. Her yearbook staff at Franklin High School in El Paso, Texas, was no stranger to Crowns and Pacemakers.   Her move from the Southwest to the Pacific Northwest, from an urban high school to a rural high school, required Jai to adapt. She’s grown to love Yelm High School in ...

Jim Asks Mike

January 31, 2019 17:43 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

In the Season 2 kickoff of Yearbook Chat with Jim, host Jim Jordan interviews his friend and peer Mike Taylor, CJE. Mike works as the Journalism Specialist for Walsworth, but the story of how he got there is full of fun twists and turns. Mike shares his story with Jim as well as his thoughts on the yearbooks being created now. If you want more Mike, check out his podcast, Ask Mike and follow him on Twitter, @yrbkMikeTaylor (and use #AskMike). You can follow Jim on Twitter, @yrbkJimJordan.

Special episode: Remembering Kathy Craghead

December 27, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MB

Kathy Craghead was a highly respected member of the scholastic journalism community. Her death in May left a hole that will not soon be filled. She will be remembered for her dedication to the craft, her sharp wit, and how deeply she cared for her friends and family. In tribute to this extraordinary woman, host Jim Jordan tracked down 15 of her dear friends and asked them to share their memories of Kathy.

Remembering Kathy Craghead

December 27, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Kathy Craghead was a highly respected member of the scholastic journalism community. Her death in May left a hole that will not soon be filled. She will be remembered for her dedication to the craft, her sharp wit, and how deeply she cared for her friends and family. In tribute to this extraordinary woman, host Jim Jordan tracked down 15 of her dear friends and asked them to share their memories of Kathy.

The Yearbook Legend Himself: Charles Bruce Watterson

December 20, 2018 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

Bruce Watterson was a pioneer in the yearbook world. From working for his high school newspaper to being the first (or one of the first) schools to create a yearbook on a personal computer, Watterson is a giant in the yearbook world. In this episode, host Jim Jordan chats with Bruce about everything from his humble beginnings in Hazen, Arkansas, to why he's so impressed with what yearbook staffs of today are accomplishing. You can follow Jim on Twitter and Instagram at @yrbkjimjordan, an...

Crystal Kazmierski's Incredible Yearbook Career

November 29, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Crystal Kazmierski's yearbooks started winning major scholastic journalism awards before she even knew they were a big deal. She advised 24 yearbooks at Arrowhead Christian Academy in Redland, California. Twenty-two of them won Pacemakers and one of them was a Pacemaker finalist. The one year they didn't place was because they didn't enter. In this episode, host Jim Jordan chats with his longtime friend about her amazing career. Starting with how she came to yearbook (with her college degr...

Crystal Kazmierski's incredible yearbook career

November 29, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

Crystal Kazmierski's yearbooks started winning major scholastic journalism awards before she even knew they were a big deal. She advised 24 yearbooks at Arrowhead Christian Academy in Redland, California. Twenty-two of them won Pacemakers and one of them was a Pacemaker finalist. The one year they didn't place was because they didn't enter. In this episode, host Jim Jordan chats with his longtime friend about her amazing career. Starting with how she came to yearbook (with her college degr...

BONUS: Courtney Hanks and the University High School yearbook editors – part 1

November 21, 2018 19:14 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this special bonus episode, host Jim Jordan follows up with Courtney Hanks of University High School in Orange City, Florida. Recorded just days before the first big yearbook deadline of the school year, Courtney and her editors share the challenges they’ve faced so far, their plans for the rest of the year and share some background on how they got where they are. Jim will continue to check in with Courtney and her staff as the year progresses. Subscribe to receive these special bonus e...

BONUS: Courtney Hanks and the University High School yearbook editors

November 21, 2018 19:14 - 50 minutes - 70 MB

In this special bonus episode, host Jim Jordan follows up with Courtney Hanks of University High School in Orange City, Florida. Recorded just days before the first big yearbook deadline of the school year, Courtney and her editors share the challenges they’ve faced so far, their plans for the rest of the year and share some background on how they got where they are. Jim will continue to check in with Courtney and her staff as the year progresses. Subscribe to receive these special bonus e...

Andrew Young on creating yearbooks with junior high students

November 15, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

Andrew Young is the yearbook adviser at Woodland Junior High in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Despite only being in the role for a few years, he's an accomplished young adviser who leads his junior high yearbook class to create amazing, award-winning yearbooks. He believes that teaching younger students should not hinder you from producing an impressive product.  In this episode, Andrew and host Jim Jordan delve into the challenges unique to middle school and junior high yearbooks. He also share...

Adviser of Note: Andrew Young, Woodland Junior High School, Fayetteville, Arkansas on Creating Yearbooks with Junior High Students

November 15, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Andrew Young is the yearbook adviser at Woodland Junior High in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Despite only being in the role for a few years, he's an accomplished young adviser who leads his junior high yearbook class to create amazing, award-winning yearbooks. He believes that teaching younger students should not hinder you from producing an impressive product.  In this episode, Andrew and host Jim Jordan delve into the challenges unique to middle school and junior high yearbooks. He also share...

Live from the Fall National High School Journalism Convention, Chicago, Illinois

November 02, 2018 17:18 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Recorded live at the JEA/NSPA Convention in Chicago, host Jim Jordan brings on guests Christy Porcelli, from H.B. Plant High School in Tampa, Florida, convention chair Brenda Field, from Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois, and Dr. Bradley Wilson, with JEA. Listen in to learn fun facts about the panelists, and hear a bit about the convention and their yearbook stories.

Live from Chicago

November 02, 2018 17:18 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

Recorded live at the JEA/NSPA Convention in Chicago, host Jim Jordan brings on guests Christy Porcelli, from H.B. Plant High School in Tampa, Florida, convention chair Brenda Field, from Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois, and Dr. Bradley Wilson, with JEA. Listen in to learn fun facts about the panelists, and hear a bit about the convention and their yearbook stories.

Adviser of Note: Alyssa Boehringer, McKinney High School, McKinney, Texas

October 18, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Alyssa Boehringer entered the yearbook advising world with a bang. Her first year as adviser at McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas, -- after taking over from the very adviser who'd taught her in high school - The Lion yearbook won a CSPA Silver Crown award. Alyssa and Jim chat about the incredible work she and her students have done, how she manages to excel with less than three years of experience, and the incredible marketing videos she creates with her staff. You can learn more a...

Adviser of Note Alyssa Boehringer

October 18, 2018 07:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MB

Alyssa Boehringer entered the yearbook advising world with a bang. Her first year as adviser at McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas, -- after taking over from the very adviser who'd taught her in high school - The Lion yearbook won a CSPA Silver Crown award. Alyssa and Jim chat about the incredible work she and her students have done, how she manages to excel with less than three years of experience, and the incredible marketing videos she creates with her staff. You can learn more a...

Courtney Hanks, the "Show-me" yearbook adviser

October 05, 2018 15:58 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MB

Courtney Hanks earned her new nickname through her dedication to helping students understand what makes a great yearbook. This remarkable young adviser earned a Silver Crown with the second high school book she ever advised (and her third ever). Courtney and the yearbook staff at University High School in Orange City, Florida are taking giant steps to build a great yearbook program. Courtney was named a 2018 JEA Rising Star, and is this month's Adviser of Note.  She and host Jim Jor...

Adviser of Note: Courtney Hanks, University High School, Orange City, Florida

October 05, 2018 15:58 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Courtney Hanks earned her new nickname through her dedication to helping students understand what makes a great yearbook. This remarkable young adviser earned a Silver Crown with the second high school book she ever advised (and her third ever). Courtney and the yearbook staff at University High School in Orange City, Florida are taking giant steps to build a great yearbook program. Courtney was named a 2018 JEA Rising Star, and is this month's Adviser of Note.  She and host Jim Jor...

Riding Out the Storm with David Graves, St. Thomas Episcopal School, Houston, Texas

September 21, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Two days into the 2018 school year, everything changed for yearbook adviser David Graves and the students and staff of St. Thomas' Episcopal School in Houston, Texas. They left school on Thursday, but didn't return to school for more than two weeks and they weren’t back on their campus until after the first of the year. Hurricane Harvey had hit the Houston area, and their school was one of many affected by the record-setting flooding it caused. Despite living through a life-altering disas...

Riding out the storm with David Graves

September 21, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MB

Two days into the 2018 school year, everything changed for yearbook adviser David Graves and the students and staff of St. Thomas' Episcopal School in Houston, Texas. They left school on Thursday, but didn't return to school for more than two weeks and they weren’t back on their campus until after the first of the year. Hurricane Harvey had hit the Houston area, and their school was one of many affected by the record-setting flooding it caused. Despite living through a life-altering disas...

Lori Oglesbee on Yearbooks, Writing and Life

August 30, 2018 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Lori Oglesbee is a force of nature. Born and raised in Louisiana, she knew while still in high school that she wanted to teach yearbook. She recently retired from teaching. During her 34-year career, she served as a yearbook adviser in three different states. In the course of her notable career, she established her place as a "triple-threat" journalism teacher, with the ability to instruct kids well in writing, photography and design. In this episode, Lori and Jim discuss her life, writi...

Lori Oglesbee on yearbooks, writing and life

August 30, 2018 07:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

Lori Oglesbee is a force of nature. Born and raised in Louisiana, she knew while still in high school that she wanted to teach yearbook. She recently retired from teaching. During her 34-year career, she served as a yearbook adviser in three different states. In the course of her notable career, she established her place as a "triple-threat" journalism teacher, with the ability to instruct kids well in writing, photography and design. In this episode, Lori and Jim discuss her life, writi...

Leland Mallett, Legacy High School, Mansfield, Texas

August 23, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MB

Leland Mallett has been doing scholastic journalism since the seventh grade, even though what he really wanted was to build a waterbed. He is now the yearbook adviser at Legacy High School in Mansfield, Texas. His scholastic journalism has won many awards since it was founded in 2007, and Leland was named a 2017 JEA Distinguished Adviser. In this episode, Leland and host Jim Jordan discusses how he built his program from the ground up, the importance of going home at a decent time every ...

Adviser of Note: Leland Mallett, Legacy High School, Mansfield, Texas

August 23, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

Leland Mallett has been doing scholastic journalism since the seventh grade, even though what he really wanted was to build a waterbed. He is now the yearbook adviser at Legacy High School in Mansfield, Texas. His scholastic journalism has won many awards since it was founded in 2007, and Leland was named a 2017 JEA Distinguished Adviser. In this episode, Leland and host Jim Jordan discusses how he built his program from the ground up, the importance of going home at a decent time every ...

Taking over an established yearbook program

August 16, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 38 MB

The first year as an adviser will be nerve-wracking for anyone, but if you're coming into a well-established, award-winning program it can be even more intense! Jim Jordan spoke to three first-year advisers who followed in the footsteps at legendary programs - including the young adviser who took over his program. 

Taking Over an Established Yearbook Program

August 16, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

The first year as an adviser will be nerve-wracking for anyone, but if you're coming into a well-established, award-winning program it can be even more intense! Jim Jordan spoke to three first-year advisers who followed in the footsteps at legendary programs - including the young adviser who took over his program. 

Michael Simons, Corning-Painted Post High School, Corning, New York

August 09, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

In episode 5 of Yearbook Chat with Jim, Jim Jordan interviews Mike Simons, "the energizer bunny of scholastic journalism." Mike and Jim discuss their long-standing friendship, the moment Mike realized what he needed to do to make his yearbook program great, and why new(ish) yearbook advisers shouldn't be afraid to critique the yearbooks of other schools. They also discuss the freedom of the scholastic press, and Mike's role in securing it in New York.  We want to know your thoughts! Se...

Michael Simons, Corning-Painted Post High School, New York

August 09, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.4 MB

In episode 5 of Yearbook Chat with Jim, Jim Jordan interviews Mike Simons, "the energizer bunny of scholastic journalism." Mike and Jim discuss their long-standing friendship, the moment Mike realized what he needed to do to make his yearbook program great, and why new(ish) yearbook advisers shouldn't be afraid to critique the yearbooks of other schools. They also discuss the freedom of the scholastic press, and Mike's role in securing it in New York.  We want to know your thoughts! Se...

Don Walsworth, President of Walsworth Yearbooks

August 02, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Walsworth's president, Don Walsworth, has been around yearbooks all his life. In episode four of Yearbook Chat with Jim, he and Jim Jordan discuss the company's humble beginnings in the Great Depression and the hard work that brought the company to where it is now, as one of the top five yearbook companies in North America.  Don and Jim also talk about family, college, the future of yearbook, and Don's time as a professional golfer.   We'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions! Send...

Sarah Lerner of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, part 2

July 26, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.7 MB

In part two of Jim Jordan's interview with yearbook adviser Sarah Lerner, Jim and Sarah discuss what happened after the tragic Valentine's Day events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Sarah Lerner discusses how the events changed her staff and how they finished the book. She shares her thoughts on the importance of mental health care, mixing journalism and politics, and the national movement started by survivors. If you haven't listened to part one of Sarah and Jim's interview, we...

Sarah Lerner, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida – part 2

July 26, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

In part two of Jim Jordan's interview with yearbook adviser Sarah Lerner, Jim and Sarah discuss what happened after the tragic Valentine's Day events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Sarah Lerner discusses how the events changed her staff and how they finished the book. She shares her thoughts on the importance of mental health care, mixing journalism and politics, and the national movement started by survivors. If you haven't listened to part one of Sarah and Jim's interview, we...

Sarah Lerner, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida – part 1

July 19, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

In this episode of Yearbook Chat with Jim, Jim Jordan interviews Sarah Lerner, the yearbook adviser at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.  The school was launched into the national spotlight after a school shooting on Feb. 14, 2018, left 17 people dead.  Sarah and her staff were tasked with creating a yearbook that honored those victims, but still showed the rest of the school and school year. It was no easy task, especially for students and staff still grieving the tragedy.  Sarah ...

Sarah Lerner of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, part 1

July 19, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MB

In this episode of Yearbook Chat with Jim, Jim Jordan interviews Sarah Lerner, the yearbook adviser at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.  The school was launched into the national spotlight after a school shooting on Feb. 14, 2018, left 17 people dead.  Sarah and her staff were tasked with creating a yearbook that honored those victims, but still showed the rest of the school and school year. It was no easy task, especially for students and staff still grieving the tragedy.  Sarah ...

That First Year: New Advisers Reflect

June 28, 2018 20:06 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

The first year as a yearbook adviser can be a challenge. In the inaugural episode of Yearbook Chat with Jim, Jim Jordan hosts three yearbook advisers who just finished their first year. These advisers discuss the challenges, successes and surprises they experienced their first year. They share what they would have done different, what they’re proud of accomplishing, and give advice to fellow advisers preparing to start their first year of yearbook. 2:00 Lori Davis Lori Davis is the yearb...

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