WGMS Yearbook Application 2021-2022
This online application and cover/page must be submitted by Friday, March 26th to be considered for the 2021-2022 yearbook staff.

Email your cover page to Mrs. Gordon with the title: 2021 Yearbook Cover Page

If you have questions, please email Mrs. Gordon at megan_gordon@misd.gs
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Your First and Last Name *
What school do you currently attend? *
Your School Email Address (Parent's Email Address if in 5th Grade) *
Next year I will be in: *
List your top three elective choices in order of your preference. #1 being your top choice. *
Why do you want to join the yearbook staff?  Why should we pick you? *
Please write a short paragraph describing why you want to be in yearbook. Include the special skills you will bring to the crew, and why you are the best candidate. Pay attention to your spelling and grammar as they are an important part of publishing a yearbook.
Describe a theme idea you have for our yearbook. *
Every yearbook has a theme! Create a possible theme for the yearbook.  For example, last year's theme was "Just Be", and this year's theme is "Togetherness".  After you share your theme, explain how you came up with it, how it fits our school, and also ideas on how we can try to include as many students as possible in our yearbook using your theme.
Design a Cover for the Yearbook *
For this part of the application, you will need to create a yearbook cover design. Your cover design and page will be critiqued on neatness, originality, and creativity. YOU MUST DO ALL THE WORK YOURSELF, AND ALL IDEAS MUST BE YOUR OWN. You may create your cover on a computer, by-hand, or by cutting and pasting. If you choose to create a design by hand, please take a picture of your creation and email it to megan_gordon@misd.gs with the title: 2021 Yearbook Cover Page. Please do not use any three dimensional objects, glitter, etc. on your cover. You may use actual photos, pictures from magazines, or you may sketch out your ideas. We are looking more at the ideas and not the completed project.  Please click the box below to show that you understand the requirements. Important: ALL work must be emailed to Mrs. Gordon by Friday, March 26th or your application will not be valid.
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If you have to pick one word to describe your personality, which one from below is most true. *
Being in Yearbook requires a lot of self-motivation. Most days, you are in charge of your own schedule, creating real content that we will sell. Taking pictures, designing layouts, and writing will all be necessary. On a scale from 1-10, how confident do you feel that you'll be able meet deadlines? *
I'm not very good at keeping up with my assignments.
I complete things on time, and enjoy meeting a goal.
Many things go into making the yearbook. Rate  your interest in the following tasks: (1= lowest interest, 5=highest interest) *
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Taking pictures
Interviewing people
Designing pages
Writing stories
A leadership role
Yearbook is unlike ANY other class. As a yearbook student, your responsibilities will require you to do the following:  work independently, be self-directed, and take initiative; make your assignments a priority to complete for next year's yearbook; work as a team to complete all sections of the yearbook; work outside of class time, before, and after school,  attending at least one school event per six weeks; meet all deadlines and be responsible for completing your pages: designing layouts, proofing, editing, etc.; take on leadership roles and responsibilities in class ; talk to students, teachers, and other people you may not know to get background information and conduct interviews; advertise for students to buy yearbooks; learn a lot, work hard and have fun! *
REMINDER! ALL cover designs must be emailed to megan_gordon@misd.gs by Friday, March 26th. Title: 2021 Yearbook Cover Page. 2021-2022 Yearbook Crew will be notified by Friday, April 16th. Good luck!
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