Yearbook Applicant, Did you know that High School Journalism Matters Research shows that students who work on high school newspapers and yearbooks get better grades, earn higher scores on the ACT, and earn better grades as college freshmen (NAA) Membership on the yearbook staff will provide you with a wide range of opportunities and skill development including photography, writing, design, computer software, and business management You can take it as practical arts credit or as an English elective In addition, journalism provides an opportunity to develop organizational and leadership skills Research also shows that most college admission officers recommend that students take on leadership roles, and being on the yearbook staff will provide that opportunity Campus Insider says, “almost any activity - including journalism, drama, charity, sports photography, art, yearbook, and others – will register with admissions boards.” Taking yearbook journalism can only help you get into college Some of the colleges that yearbook students have been accepted to over last three years include: Arizona State Auburn University Belmont University Clemson University College of Charleston - Honors Davidson University Duke University Emory University Florida State University Florida State University Honors Furman University Howard University Michigan State University Northeastern University NYU – New York University Presbyterian College Rhodes College Rice (Texas) University Rollins College Samford University Savannah College of Art & Design Southern Methodist (Texas) University Stetson University Tufts University University of Central Florida University of Florida - Honors University of Georgia University of Kentucky University of Mississippi University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Pembroke University of North Florida University of Richmond University of the South University of South Florida University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Tennessee University of Texas - Austin University of Virginia Wake Forest University Washington & Lee University Former staff member said, “Joining the yearbook staff has been one of the best and most impactful decisions I have made so far in my life I have learned better communication skills, made new friends, and been a part of something bigger than myself I will carry the skills I’ve learned in yearbook throughout college and throughout life I am forever grateful for the class, the staffs I’ve been on.” • • • • • Out of anything I've been involved in at Maclay I don't think there was a single thing that helped me get into Emory more than being on the yearbook staff did I've been able to grow Out of anything I've been involved in at Maclay I don't think there was a single thing that helped me get into Emory more than being on the yearbook staff did I've been able to grow my interests in photography, design and writing, find my place at Maclay, and learn leadership skills that have helped me in every club and class I've been in Beyond that, taking journalism has helped me think more critically in my classes and about the world around me which has enabled me to be more successful in every single class I've taken The communication and leadership skills I gained while being on Maclay’s yearbook staff have remained with me throughout college I will always be grateful for the opportunities that yearbook journalism has given me! Yearbook was definitely the jumping off point for me in terms of my journalism career But it was so much more than that The people I met in yearbook still mean so much to me I learned how to step out of my comfort zone and deal with situations in the real world It gave me confidence in myself, and it really helped build the person I am today Yearbook taught me a lot about going outside my comfort zone in order to produce original content It also helped me with making a plan well in advance of a deadline and sticking to it until the job was done I grew a lot in my creativity and dedication to my work throughout my time on the yearbook staff, and it has helped me to be a more well-rounded student and person “Yearbook is one of the best things you can get involved in during your time at Maclay It teaches you a variety of valuable skills such as communication, leadership, and time management In addition, if you are even a little interested in communications or journalism, yearbook is a valuable extracurricular you can’t miss.” I hope you will consider being a part of this elite and responsible group of leaders If you are interested in being on the yearbook staff, please complete the application and return it to Mrs Mayer Please keep in mind that by signing up for the yearbook staff you are making a commitment for a year-long class If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to come by and discuss them Sincerely, Deborah J Mayer, adviser