TOTEM APPLICATION

Sewanhaka High School Yearbook

Totem

500 Tulip Avenue; Floral Park, NY 11001 ●

June 2016

Dear Yearbook Candidate,

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TOTEM APPLICATION

Thank you for showing interest in becoming a member of next year’s yearbook staff. Yearbook offers you the chance to participate in capturing and preserving the school’s history and your memories. Our yearbook staff works together to photograph school events, write the story of the year, design pages and submit them to our printing plant. We have a great time learning about journalism and producing a yearbook that everyone in the school can enjoy.

We are looking for dependable, highly motivated students who pay attention to detail, work well with others, plan ahead and complete tasks.All yearbook staff members must have time and the willingness to produce the best yearbook possible that represents the entire school. Our goal is to pursue a yearbook award through the National or American Scholastic Press Association.

To be a member of the yearbook staff, you must first apply and be accepted. Attached is an application you must complete and return to me.

If you are interested in joining the Totem yearbook staff, we would love to have you! The yearbook editorial staff will be announced after all applications have been reviewed. I look forward to receiving your yearbook application and appreciate your interest in our yearbook program.

Please complete the attached application and return it toMs. Walsh’s mailbox in the Main Office or the English Department by Monday, June 20, 2016. Better yet, email it to me at

Regards,

Ms. Walsh

Totem YearbookAdviser

Sewanhaka High School

TotemYearbook Information

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Yearbook Sections

Student Life
- Classes of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Pep Rally, Follies, Homecoming, Banquet, Sports Night, Drama, Musical, International Night, Marching Band Festival, Senior Week, Spirit Day, etc.

Clubs and Organizations - Schedule club photos

Academics- AP Office, Central Administration, Faculty Portraits and Candids, Principal’s Office, Teacher Superlatives

People- Senior Portraits

Sports- Fall, Winter, and Spring

Business Ads/Dedication Pages

Staff Positions (reorganization maybe needed)

Editor-in-Chief

Asst. Editor-in-Chief

Photo Editor

Sports Editor

Academics Editor

Student Life Editor

Business Editor

Clubs and Organizations Editor

People Editor

Staff Photographers

Staff Writers (Headlines, Captions, Stories

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As a yearbook staff member, you will:

  1. Work as a team to complete all yearbook sections.
  2. Write stories/captions; take photos; meet with adviser, administrators, students, and or coaches to gather background information.
  3. Work with community leaders and parents to sell business ADs and Senior AD sales.
  4. Meet deadlines, complete pages, design layouts, proof, edit, etc.
  5. Help run a BUSINESS!

Sewanhaka High School

TotemYearbookStaff Application

NEW Yearbook Students: Applications forms dueMonday, June 20, 2016.
Return this application to Ms. Walsh’s mailbox in the Main Office or the English Department.
Students will not be accepted into the yearbook program without a completed applicationand approval from the yearbook adviser. If you have questions, see Ms. Walshor email her . This application can also be found at www..

Name ______Grade (2014-15)______ID#______

Cell: ______Email: ______

Current English teacher verification:

Teacher Name: ______1st Semester Grade: ______

Current grade:______Teacher Signature: ______

  • Yearbook has many jobs! Please rateyour preferences 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
  • Understand all students in yearbook help with ALL jobs.
  • Attach at leastONE work samplefrom your TOP category.
_____ Photography (attach yourphoto samplesif this is your TOP choice)
Do you have your own digital SLR camera? Yes ______No_____
_____ Writing (attach your writing samples if this is yourTOP choice)
_____ Layout/Spread design (attach a layout sampleif this is your TOP choice)
  1. What other school activities (electives, clubs, sports, etc.) will you be involved in next year?

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  1. What other activities outside of school (job,etc.) will you be involved in next year?

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  1. What can YOU contribute to the yearbook? Why should we pick YOU over all of the other candidates? (This is your chance to sell yourskills and talents!Attach extra paper if needed)

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  1. Do you have a car? Yes ______No_____
  2. If you do not drive, can you secure a ride after-school?Yes ______No_____
  3. Are you willing to make yearbook one of your priorities next school year? Yes ______No_____
  4. Can you work after school and on weekends to meetdeadlines? Yes ______No_____
  5. Are you capable of having fun and getting work done at the same time? Yes ______No_____
  6. Some staff dutiesinclude selling ADs to businesses, talking to teachers/coaches, and asking questions/interviewing. This requires being comfortable talking to people you do NOT know.

Can you perform these duties? Yes ______No_____

  1. Do you have desktop publishing experience? (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) Yes ______No_____

Explain: ______

  1. Do you have photography experience? Yes ____No___

Explain: ______

  1. Do you have journalism experience (writing, conducting interviews, etc.)?Yes ______No_____

Explain: ______

List THREE teachers as references. If possible, one should be a(n)advisor/coach of an activity in which you are involved (club, TA, sport, etc.)

Name: / Email:
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STOP! DID YOU:

☐Fill out the entire application?

☐Attach a sample of your work to this application?

If you wish to apply for the editor-in-chief position,complete the

“Totem yearbook Editor-in-Chief Application” form on the back.

Return application to Ms. Walsh’s mailbox in the Main Office or the English Department or email to

Sewanhaka High School

TotemYearbook

Editor-in-Chief Application

The Editor-in-Chief position requires additional time and skills above what is already required for all yearbook section editors and staffers. In addition to the application, teacher recommendation form, and layout sample, please also submit the following:

Cover letter that answers the following questions:(each number should be a paragraph)

1)Specifically, what makes you a good leader?

2)Specifically, how will you work with the other editors and staff to create a team that works together to create the yearbook?

3)Why are youthe best choice forthe Editor-in-Chief position?

4)How will you make time in your school and personalschedule to meet the job requirements?

Listpast and current experiences that qualify you for this position

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Portfolio that includes samples of:

Your photography

Captions you have written

A layout you have created

Anything else that showcases your talent!

Theme Ideas

  • Ideas for the 2017 yearbook theme

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