Wood

River Rural Schools Yearbook Application 2017-2018

The Eagle, Wood Rivers award-winning, full-color yearbook, has established a
tradition of excellence in scholastic publications. Each year, the staffs goal is to
define and record the school year in a poignant and provoking photographic
historical record that creates lasting memories of student life, sports, academics,
clubs, our school community, and most importantly, the people who breathe life into
our school.

Members of the yearbook staff are entrusted to plan the yearbook from cover to
cover. Under student leadership, we decide all content, interview, photograph,
write, design, and represent Wood River Rural Schools, a role that we take very
seriously. We also sell and design page sponsorships and senior ads. In short, we do
it all. Its a lot of work, a lot of fun, and it is an incredible real-world publishing
experience. Its a fast-paced, deadline-oriented team of hard workers. Truth and
trust are key elements of our mission for the yearbook.

We are currently accepting applications for new staff members, with priority given
to returning and new upperclassmen that have proven photography, writing and
computer skills, excellent attendance, and high personal values and ethics. By
applying for a position of the Wood River yearbook staff, you are accepting a trusted
role in recording our schools history and becoming a team-member of a class that
will require after-school hours, including some mandatory summer workdays and
after-school deadline meetings.

To join the yearbook staff, you must have above average scores in your English
classes, complete the application, obtain parental permission, and submit two
teacher reference forms. Six to twelve individuals will be selected as staff members.
Those individuals will automatically be enrolled in the yearbook class that is, most
likely, sixth period. Yearbook class is a year-long commitment that is not able to be
dropped at semester. The deadline to apply for initial consideration is Wednesday,
April 12, 2017













 Leadership Positions:

(Co) Editor-in-Chief: This position is reserved for returning staff members, preferably
juniors or seniors. Ultimately, it is this position that is responsible for all final decisions
affecting the yearbook. Editor(s)-in-Chief are expected to plan the ladder, design all layouts,
edit and approve all spreads, and assist the advisor with all matters pertaining to the
yearbook, from training staff to meeting deadlines. The editor-in-chief will work closely
with and under the supervision of the adviser.

(Co) Copy Manager: This person is responsible for editing all spreads, making sure that all
copy is written according to yearbook style and specifications as decided by the leadership
team. The copy editor will compile a style sheet at the beginning of the year and will make
sure that all staff members are trained in proper style requirements. The copy manager will
work closely with and under the supervision of the editor-in-chief.

(Co) Photography Manager: This person is responsible for overseeing all photography
that appears in the yearbook. He/She will arrange photo assignments for staff members,
capture photographs at events in which other staff members are unable, ensure images are
uploaded, sorted, and filed in the correct manner, and help the editor edit all photographs.
This editor will also assist staff members to make sure that a fair representation of the
student body is included in the yearbook. The photography manager will work closely with
and under the supervision of the editor-in-chief.

(Co) Sales Manager: This person is responsible for marketing the yearbook to increase
sales, coordinating yearbook sales and senior ads to students and parents, and the
coordination and management of page sponsorships. The sales manager will work closely
with and under the supervision of the editor-in-chief.

(Co) Design Manager: This person is responsible for planning the visual execution of
concept/theme through fonts, layouts, colors, textures, and graphics. The design manger
will work closely with and under the supervision of the editor-in-chief

Staff Positions

(Co) Morale Coordinator: This person is responsible for keeping the staff motivated,
uplifted, and positive. The person in this role will coordinate and plan fun days, food days,
and other team building activities. The morale coordinator will work closely with and under
the supervision of the editor-in-chief

All Staffers: All staff members will be assigned spreads; sell advertising; take photos;
conduct interviews; write captions; assist the teacher, editor, managers in all endeavors,
assist with distribution of the yearbook, and reap the rewards of publishing a quality
yearbook. All staff members will work closely with and under the supervision of the editor-
in-chief





Complete the following information and return it to Jami Adelman. Completed
applications received by Wednesday, April 12th will receive priority consideration.
Later applicants will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be
notified of their waiting list status.

Personal Information:

_______________________________________________________________________ ________________________
Name Grade

_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Address

_________________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip

_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address

______________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Home Phone Student Cell Phone

School Record Information:
This information is to be filled out by Mrs. Roberts or Ms. Nelson.

______________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Current Cumulative GPA Class Rank

______________________________________________ _________________________________________________
First Semester English Grade (8th Grade) Second Semester English Grade (8th Grade)

______________________________________________ _________________________________________________
First Semester English Grade (9th Grade) Second Semester English Grade (9th Grade)

______________________________________________ _________________________________________________
First Semester English Grade (10th Grade) Second Semester English Grade (10th Grade)

______________________________________________ _________________________________________________
First Semester English Grade (11th Grade) Second Semester English Grade (11th Grade)

Circle the number of days the student was absent first semester: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+

______________________________________________________________ _________________________________
Counselor Signature Date



Extra-Curricular Activities:
Please list ALL extra-curricular activities in which you are involved, including religious
groups, babysitting responsibilities, and employment ventures.

1. ____________________________________ 7. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________ 8. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________ 9. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________ 10. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________ 11. ____________________________________
6. ____________________________________ 12. ____________________________________

Transportation:
Students occasionally attend after-school meetings or take photographs at extra-curricular
events that they attend as a fan. Students may also be transported on school vehicles to
away games and return in the evening. Due to these occasional practices, students without
either a drivers license or school permit rely on their parents to arrange transportation to
and from activities. Please check the box that best represents your personal situation.

_____ I have a drivers license. _____ I have a school permit.

_____ I rely on my parents for _____ I rely on my parents for
transportation but attending activities transportation and attending activities
and arranging pick up times will not be a and arranging pick up times may be a
problem. problem.


Staff Position Desired:
Please circle all positional that you are willing to accept. Place a star by your first choice.

Editor-in-Chief Photography Manager Staff Member

Copy Manager Sales Manager

Design Manger Morale Coordinator

Personal Statement:
In less than one double-spaced, typed page, tell us about yourself. Attach your response to
the back of your application packet. Be sure to answer ALL of the following questions:
1. Why do you want to be a member of the yearbook staff?
2. What experience do you have?
3. What do you hope to learn in this class?
4. Why should you be chosen as a staff member?

Teacher Recommendations:
Steps to obtain teacher recommendations:
1. Consider the teachers that you may want to ask.
2. Approach a teacher during a convenient time for him/her.
3. Make your request. If they say yes, give them the form.
4. Provide them with information on how to submit the form.
a. Due Date: Wednesday, April 12th.
b. Submit to Mrs. Adelmans mailbox.
5. Check back with the teacher before the deadline to ensure submission.

Please list the names of the two teachers or school administrators you have asked to
complete a recommendation for you.

1. ________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________

Student Signature/Parent Approval: Please initial and sign below.

1. If I am accepted onto the staff, I
will make arrangements in my
schedule to register for ___________________ (Student Initials)
journalism/yearbook class, which
is typically sixth period. ___________________ (Parent Approval)

2. I understand that yearbook is a
year-long commitment. I
understand that I cannot drop the
class once I complete the ___________________ (Student Initials)
application and am accepted onto
the staff. ___________________ (Parent Approval)

By signing/ below, you agree that you have read the Eagle Staff Manual, available at
http://WoodRiverYearbook.weebly.com/staff-manual.html. Additionally, you understand
the description of the class and fully understand the requirements to become a member.
You also agree to fulfill all of the said requirements and fully accept the responsibility of
being a staff member, should you be accepted.

_______________________________________________________________ ________________________________
Student Signature Date

_______________________________________________________________ ________________________________
Parent Approval Date
 Teacher Reference Form

Name of Applicant: ________________________________________________________________________________

Teacher Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Please fill out the following form for the applicant and return it to Mrs. Adelman. Your
complete and utter honestly would be greatly appreciated. This application is completely
confidential.

Rank the applicant on the following traits

Superior Good Average Poor Not a Good
Candidate
Can work well
independently
Can work well with others

Wants to learn new things

Takes criticism well

Has an eye for detail

Is honest and trustworthy

Can be a positive leader for
others
Gets work done in a timely
manner
Is organized

Has pride in his/her work

Takes initiative

Works without whining or
complaining

On the back of this form, please feel free to write any information about the applicant that
you feel would be helpful to me in making the decision of whether or not to have the
applicant on staff.

Teacher Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Please return this form to Mrs. Adelman or to mailbox number 1 by
Wednesday, April 12th

 Teacher Reference Form

Name of Applicant: ________________________________________________________________________________

Teacher Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Please fill out the following form for the applicant and return it to Mrs. Adelman. Your
complete and utter honestly would be greatly appreciated. This application is completely
confidential.

Rank the applicant on the following traits

Superior Good Average Poor Not a Good
Candidate
Can work well
independently
Can work well with others

Wants to learn new things

Takes criticism well

Has an eye for detail

Is honest and trustworthy

Can be a positive leader for
others
Gets work done in a timely
manner
Is organized

Has pride in his/her work

Takes initiative

Works without whining or
complaining

On the back of this form, please feel free to write any information about the applicant that
you feel would be helpful to me in making the decision of whether or not to have the
applicant on staff.

Teacher Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Please return this form to Mrs. Adelman or to mailbox number 1 by
Wednesday, April 12th