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Yearbook Staff Application
 
2009-2010
Dear Applicant-new and returning: Thank you for your interest in joining the 2009-2009 South Gwinnett High Schoolyearbook staff! Due to the
high responsibility 
 
of this class, p
lease read all directionscarefully and complete all sections of the application thoroughly. In addition tothis application form, I require:
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1-Page Flyer
(Your flyer should show why you should be on (or want to return to)the Yearbook Staff. You are trying to sell yourself to us. Your “ad” should coverwhy you want to work on the yearbook and what qualities you have that wouldmake you a GREAT and FUN addition to our team. Be as creative as possible.)
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A Writing Sample:
Write about a school event. It should be in past tense, becreative and descriptive. (This should be TYPED)
 Yearbook is all about deadlines….your first one is Monday 1
st
period, March 9,2009 – application and all materials are must be turned in by this date!
Name ___________________________________ Current Grade Level (Circle one) 9 1011Address:____________________________ City:___________________ Zip:_____________ Home Phone:______________________________ Email:______________________________________ 
1.
What yearbook position(s) are you interested in?
General Staff 
(design pages, complete spreads, sell advertising, take pictures, conductinterviews, write captions, assist with distribution of pictures and the yearbook, design layouts,meet deadlines.)
Business Manager
(Sell ad space to parents, students and businesses; organize and designads; develop a plan to sell yearbooks, complete the senior ad section; communicate yearbookinformation to parents, students, and teachers through announcements, posters, phone calls,etc.)
 Approx. 3 people will make up this team. Each team member will still complete at least 1spread.
Section Editors:
Section editors are responsible for the content of their section of theyearbook from planning to completion and ensuring that all aspects of their section arecovered in a fair and consistent way. Section editors will finalize all spread assignments,review all spread reports, offer assistance and suggestions for improvement, edit all pages andprepare for editor(s)-in-chief. Section editor positions include: Student Life, Sports, Academics,Clubs/Organizations, Index, Advertising and People.
(Co) Editor-in-Chief: Reserved for returning members
. Ultimately, it is this position thatis responsible for all final decisions affecting the yearbook. Editor(s) in Chief are expected toplan the ladder, schedule all spreads, edit and approve all spreads, and assist the adviser withall matters pertaining to the yearbook, from training staff to shipping deadlines. Alsoresponsible for completing the senior section. (
ff interested, submit a letter to me, stating your interest, your qualifications and new ideas you have for next year)
2.
Areas of Interest (Check all that apply)
 ___ Sports___ PageMaker/Photoshop___ Organizing ___ Academics___ Digital Photography___ Editing ___ Ad sales___ Writing___ Creating Page Layouts ___ Clubs ___ Computers___ ArtWhat type of experience do you have in the areas you checked above? (Be specific.) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Motivation: Why do you want to join the yearbook staff?___________________________________________
 
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3.School/Personal Life: What extracurricular/jobs are you currently or plan to beinvolved in?
 
4.
Personal Characteristics:
Please read each statement and circle the choice that applies toyou. (*if marked, please elaborate on additional paper)I am passing all my classesYesNo* ProbablyI have failed a class this yearYes*NoI have recently been assigned ISS or OSSYes*NoI have been absent from school more than 5 times this year Yes*NoI turn my assignments in on timeAlwaysMostlySometimesRarelyI am creative and have good ideasAlwaysMostlySometimesRarelyI enjoy taking picturesYes, definitely Yes, mostlyA little NotreallyI use a computer oftenYes, definitely Yes, mostlyA little NotreallyI enjoy going to school sporting events Yes, definitely Yes, mostly Alittle Not reallyI consider myself to be a hard workerYes, definitely Yes, mostly Alittle Not reallyI am a good writerYes, definitely Yes, mostlyA little Not reallyI enjoy writingYes, definitely Yes, mostlyA little Not reallyI am a responsible personYes, definitely Yes, mostlyA little NotreallyI work well under pressureYes, definitely Yes, mostlyA little Not reallyI get along with all of my teachersYes, definitely Yes, mostlyA little NotreallyI am a very social/friendly personYes, definitely Yes, mostlyA little NotreallyI like teaching/supervising othersYes, definitely Yes, mostlyA little Notreally
5.
Computer & Photography Experience
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Do you have internet access at your house? YesNo
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Have you ever designed or managed a web page/site? YesNo
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Do you have a digital camera that you are able to use every day? YesNo
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Do you take a lot of pictures of your friends and family?YesNo
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