Yearbook Bible by Albert Hong

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Yearbook BIBLE

Layout design + Book compilation: Albert Hong

Content arrangement: Eugene Hwang, Albert Hong

Content contributors:

Mrs. Coulson, Michelle Bark, Betsy Han, Patrick Han, Albert Hong, Eugene Hwang, Michelle Jeong, Yoonsoo Kim, Scarlett Lee, Mrs. Rowe

This book is dedicated to those members who have shed blood, sweat, and tears in the passionate pursuit of perfecting the art that Yearbook is, and for those who will, along the infinite plains of time.

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth and yearbook. Now the earth proved to be formless and waste at the time and there was darkness upon the surface of the watery deep; and God’s active force was moving to and fro over the surface of the waters. And God proceeded to say: “Let there be Yearbook— I’ll work on light later,” and there was Yearbook, and later came light. And God saw that Yearbook was good, and then saw that the light was good, and so, God brought about a division between the light and the darkness. And God began calling the light Day, but the darkness he called Night. And there came to be evening and there came to be morning—the first day of Yearbook. Genesis 1:1-5 The New Yearbook Translation

Foreword The purpose of this holy text is to serve as an easy reference that covers all ye need to know about the structure and functions of Yearbook Class. By trickling down such phenomenal information, we hope to reduce the number of concerns or questions, we, as humans, may have, and also openly present the processes, tips, and tricks that are stressed by the Yearbook squadron. Please remember at all times, that our strength is in our unity. May this text lead you to salvation and heavenly guidance.

How To Use This Guide

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Calmly browse the hallowed table of contents, using both sight and smell (this is important) to decide on a choicely topic. Finalize your decision with godly certainty, all the while asking yourself, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Would God agree with me on the productivity of this search?â&#x20AC;? Wash and dry your hands, and then carefully turn each page with soft, moisturized hands until you come across the right page either by sheer luck or by the guidance of spiritual intervention.

Table of Scriptures Foundational Information 15 The Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theme 16 General Rules & Guidelines 18

Chain of Command

28 Layout 36

Copies & Captions

42 Taking Photographs 46

Working With Photos On Mac

Interviewing & Public Relations

The Production Process

Other Rules & Warnings

Resources 65 Rubrics 101

Section List

Contact List

89 Hotlines

2007-2008

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1. Professionalism Yearbook represents the entire school and for that responsibility, we, the staff, must always act professional at all times while maintaining the prestigious quality, yearbooks have had throughout their past. Fooling around will not be tolerated and complaints from other teachers and students will result in severely unpleasant discussions and a drastic reduction in marks. 2. Punctuality All members must be in the classroom by 1:40, and are highly encouraged to show up a few minutes before 1:40 to be safe. Important meetings and announcements start promptly and will begin without you. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be left out. 3. English Only Do not ever speak Korean Yearbook is still a class and English must be spoken at all times. Yes, Korean may slip out sometimes but make a tremendous effort to speak English or lose participation marks. 4. Music Policy Listening to music is allowed in Yearbook class provided that it does not distract other students or interfere in their work. (i.e. using iTunes when someone needs a Mac would constitute a violation of this policy.) 5. Signing out Due to security/safety reasons, all students must fill out the sign out sheet when leaving the room for whatever purpose. Section members AND heads must have the approval of an editor-in-chief. Students must complete their meetings first BEFORE embarking. Students are not allowed to sign-out for more than 30 minutes at a time unless they have special permission from Mrs. Coulson, Albert, or Eugene. If students are found in violation of this policy, participation marks will be deducted. 16

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6. Other Class Work Doing other class work is only permitted when a student has finished absolutely everything else needing to be done for Yearbook. If a staff member is done doing their own work, it is expected that they ask others around them if they need help. 7. Bag Policy Bags belong on the long table under the bulletin boards in Mrs. Coulsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room. They stay there until the end of class. Bags should not ever be found on the round tables, on the floor, or near the computers. This is to prevent tripping, clutter, and more problems than you would think. 8. Camera-readiness All students working in sections are required to bring their cameras to every class. If your camera is broken, report it to one of the editors on the day of losing it or at least before class. Reporting that your camera was lost the moment a camera check is announced will be considered late. There will be random camera checks throughout the year. 9. Litter Policy Before the end of each class, trash on or around your table must be cleaned up, and your chairs must be pushed in. This includes trash around the computers. If layouts are found lying around the computer, the person in charge of the page will face consequences. Dismissal will be delayed past the bell if these conditions are not met. 10. Deadlines Section Heads and Editors are caring understanding people as well, but there comes a limit to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patience with excuses and missed deadlines. To weed out bad habits like procrastinating, all assignments and deadlines are due at the beginning of class unless otherwise told by the giver of the assignment. 17

chain of command

Mrs.coulson Mrs. Coulson is Yearbookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s higher power. Words fail to describe her godly powers.

editors-in-chief Editors-in-chief are often compared to the chiefs of the Apache tribe, fathers of the mafia, Kim Jong-il, and Mufasa. Editors-in-chief do not believe in democracy, but do a decent job in respecting innate human rights. These special individuals will be responsible for overlooking the entire yearbook-making process, and periodically checking on section members, section heads, and editors. These fine people reserve the right to hold meetings, give out warnings, and take punitive action towards members of the class in accordance with violations of policy. Editors-in-chief have been known to exhibit signs of love and compassion in rare instances dating back to 2005. Tip: In terms of brownie points, surprise ice cream deliveries have demonstrated a remarkable rate of success in the past.

copy editor The Copy Editor will satisfy your wildest writing fantasies. Everything and anything that is written or typed for your section must be handed in to his/her hands for approval. The Copy Editor will return your copies/captions with both a grade and revisions, which should be accepted with glowing smiles. He/She has the right to hold one-on-one meetings with certain students that may need special attention and also has full authority over the editing system and any amendments that may be necessary. Due to the high-tension nature of this position, take everything seriously and do not unleash the beast within with thoughtless jokery. Tip: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to ask questions about writing. Be very afraid to ask questions not about writing. The more you interact with this person about yearbook writing, the more you will improve. At the same time, excessive interaction does qualify as stalking.

layout editor The Layout Editor is the magical force behind the designs for all the layouts used in the yearbook. He/ she holds the key to a wealth of information regarding Quark Xpress; if you encounter any problems with the layouts, please contact him/her with all deliberate speed. He/she has the ability to alter the overall design of a layout and has the obligation to guide young members in using the program. The Layout Editor reserves the right to manipulate and tweak layouts in response to powerful external forces. Layout Editors, by nature, do not bite and are not of werewolf descent. Tip: Group your questions in bunches, so that many issues can be resolved in one sitting. The Layout Editor is one of the most on-demand positions and thus, availability is not guaranteed. Use each opportunity wisely.

photography editor The Photography Editor is responsible for multiple duties, including assisting with photo opps at various events throughout the year, but more importantly, organizing and successfully running the annual Mugshots process. The photography editor is the go-to person for questions regarding camera settings or know-how on capturing various types of subjects, including sports, landscapes, and portraits. The photography editor is not, and has never been, your personal photographer for hire. The photography editor is there to help, give advice, and if his/ her good graces allow, snap a couple of photographs for your benefit. Tip: Bring your camera or ask to handle the editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s camera when asking for advice, so that you may experiment under the guidance of the editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immediate presence. Trying it out with the editor nearby can go a long way, especially when you are in charge of one-time events.

section heads Section Heads are the Dear Leaders of each section. They are responsible for producing the most reflective and representative section pages. Section Heads are subservient to the deadlines set before them by the Editors-in-Chief. They have the power and authority to call section meetings and ruthlessly deduct marks from students who do not work at their full potential or who exhibit rebellious inclinations. Homeland security is a top priority for these individuals. In 2006, Section Heads were identified as being of the human species. As far as the Yearbook Committee is concerned, there is no reason to believe otherwise for the time being. Approach them with open arms and intelligent questions or homework in hand. If you have neither, carefully review your purpose before continuing. Tip: If you must break a rule, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it be missing a deadline. Past instances have resulted in extensive hospitalization.

creative/artteam The Creative/Art Team is responsible for designing the cover and other artistic designs in the yearbook. They reserve the right to alter the artistic aspects of any layout, and are willing to listen to any suggestions about how to make the layouts visually more appealing, as long as they do not include the following: Barney, Harry Potter, dinosaurs, Winnie the Pooh, Michael Jackson, and Enron. Tip: Although we have a dedicated team to accelerate the process, if you have any good ideas, don’t be afraid to ask your nearest Art Team member. Your contributions are essential to the development of a better yearbook. Suggesting a different crayon brand does not constitute a ‘good idea’.

section members Section Members are the special ones working under section heads to produce the pages of a section. They must accept the demands of both section heads and the editorial staff. Members have the right to meet deadlines, ask questions, meet deadlines, suggest ideas, meet deadlines, and present any concerns that may be posing a threat to the integrity and well-being of the class dynamic. And meet deadlines. Members, as well as all others, should always have a clear understanding of excellence, brilliance, perfection, pure beauty, and order inside their minds at all times. Members should be willing to work in class and devote some all time outside of class. Members should also demonstrate a positive outlook complete with sunflowers and smiling butterflies in class and assist in any manner they possibly can. Members are also our future. Our foundation. Our dreams. Our hopes. Our aspirations.

Mrs.coulson editors-in-chief

copy editor

photo editor

layout editor

section heads

section members

creative/artteam

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Layout Checklist ALIGNMENT ㅁ Every photo & corresponding caption is aligned. PICTURE/TEXT BOX ㅁ NO white space within picture box. ㅁ NO overflow of text. CONSISTENCY ㅁ Font style and size is same throughout section. ㅁ Margins and spacing are consistent throughout. ㅁ Sizes of boxes and border width are consistent. LEADING LINES ㅁ All subjects are facing inward in photographs. ㅁ Trapped white space in center of spread is minimal.

List of Common Tasks/Actions

Change Language (Program/Typing) 1. Edit > Program Language > Korean/English 2. Apple + Space bar Load 1. File > Open > Select desired file from folder 2. Apple + O Locate Tools, Measurements, Document Layout Palettes 1. View > Show Tools, Show Measurements, Document Layout Zoom In/Out 1. Magnifying glass/Magnifying glass + Alt 2. Ctrl + click, Ctrl + Alt/Option + click Find Page 1. Locate Document Layout Palette > Your Page # Unlock/Lock Pages 1. Item > Unlock, Lock Insert Picture 1. File > Get Picture 2. Apple + E Change Photo to EPS/TIFF (Crucial Details > Page 50) 1. Photoshop > Save As > Change format 2. Photoshop > Shift + A + S > Change format Grayscale Photos 1. Photoshop > Image > Mode > Grayscale Resize Picture 2. Shift + Alt/Option + Apple + < or > Resize (Text) Box 1. Arrow cursor > Click on edge and move Paste 1. Edit > V 2. Apple + V 34

Write 1. Hand > Type Resize/Change Font, Style, Type 1. Hand > Highlight text > Style 2. Highlight text > Measurements Palette Align Text 1. Hand > Highlight text > Style > Alignment 2. Highlight text > Measurements Palette Make Columns 1. Arrow cursor > Double click box > Columns > 2 2. Click box > Measurements palette Undo/Redo 1. Edit + Undo/Redo 2. Apple + Z/Y Change Box Color (Transparency, etc.) 1. Arrow cursor > Double click > Background Make Borders (Frame) 1. Arrow cursor > Click box > Item > Frame 2. Click box > Apple + B Save/Save As 1. File > Save/Save As 2. Apple + S or Apple + Alt/Option + S Reviewing Layout â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seeing the Picture 1. Zoom out > View > Hide Guides 2. F7 Picture Usage 1. Utilities > Picture usage Page Setup 1. File > Page Setup > Type (A3), Paper Direction (Horizontal) 2. Apple + Alt/Option + P Print 1. File > Print, Apple + P

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COPY

def. a succinct essay that details the event/topic of concern. You are encouraged to use the following format: Intro A hook that grabs the readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention A. Start with an interesting fact B. Start with a quote C. Ask a rhetorical question Body (2 to 3 paragraphs) The meat. Support your ideas with details! A. Facts + Quotes B. Interview information C. Connect to the theme! D. NO recycling information from last year E. Absolutely NO fabrication whatsoever Use transitions A. The writing should flow like a river Maintain a positive but objective tone A. NO negativity Conclusion Lasting impression A. Summary B. Positive impression C. Stinger Be careful not to ramble on with your copies. People want to read copies that go straight to the point.

Caption

def. a brief explanation of what is happening in the photo. You are encouraged to use the following format: Headline Attention grabber A. It’s a phrase not a sentence B. Must arouse reader’s curiosity about the photo Identification Sentence Explaining the picture A. Tell what is going on in the picture B. Use active sentences (present tense) C. Be descriptive and dynamic; don’t state the obvious Secondary Sentence Going beyond A. State something that’s not inside the picture B. Interesting facts C. Tell what happened next D. Quotations E. Be creative!

COPY FORMATTING

First Draft Yoonsoo Kim August 23, 2007 Section Page Section Name From now on, this will be the format of all your copies. By “now on,” we mean for ALL drafts. Having a unified copy format will be easier for the copy editor to read and edit, and for Ms. Coulson to look at as well. Use this “copy” as an example you can refer to (for format only) and remember to include all of the points in the next few paragraphs. The first three lines on the paper should be aligned to the right of the page and should indicate: the draft number, your name, and the date you’re handing it in. Please be accurate with the draft number in order to avoid confusion for the editors. The title of your copy should be centered and bolded. Most of the time, it should simply be the name of the event (e.g. Middle School Dance.) Right underneath the title should be the italicized name of the section in which your topic is categorized (e.g. Student Life.) All text should be in Times New Roman, size 11 or 12. If your computer does not have this particular style, use Arial, size 12. The entire copy should be 1.5-spaced so that corrections can be made easily. Remember to press the enter key twice after writing the date, and twice again after writing the name of the section. Remember, improper formatting will be penalized. The days of offering a bonus mark are over.

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The Secret to Taking Superb Photos

Find An Interesting Subject Take a photo thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appealing to the eye A. No lame photos, where people just stand around B. Action Photos Focus! Filling The Frame A. Tic-Tac-Toe B. Rule of Thirds (anywhere but the center) B. No distractions (donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take photos with too many other subjects) C. Fill the frame D. Avoid zooming; get close to the subject E. Use flash Make It Natural No Affected Photos A. No posing Additional A. Be patient B. Take as many photos as you can C. Experiment with different angles, medium and subjects

Dealing With Photos On The Computer

Labeling photo file names The Problem: We label our photos ‘Lee, Angela.eps’ but the problem is that there are more than one Angela Lee’s throughout ES, MS, and HS. When the publisher prints, he draws all the photos into one folder. As a result, one of the Angela Lee’s mugshot is used to replace ALL the Angela Lee’s. That’s why we see a 10th grader on the 2nd grade page. Attractive. The Solution: In order to alleviate this, we need to rename all our mugshot files as such:

08 Lee, Angela.eps

The 08 is the grade number. This way, the program can identify which Lee, Angela it is for each place it is used.

cropping photos The Problem: When we insert photos, we zoom in the photo so that only the part that we want comes out, like so:

The black part is the part that we see on the layout after we zoom in on it. The problem is that the whole gray area is still part of the file and is read by the computer. As a result, the file sizes of the layouts are huge. When the page sizes are huge, the computer sometimes overloads and for some strange, peculiar reason, the computer centers the photo so it looks like so:

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cropping photos ctd. The Solution: Yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pain in the ***, but no pain, no gain. What we need to do is to crop each photo used for captions and whatnot down to almost the size of the frame itself. Leave about 10% around the edges, so it looks like this after cropping:

By cropping it, we reduce file size and also prevent the computer from recentering the photo to some weird spot in the picture.

photo formatting COLOR PHOTOS 1. CMYK 2. EPS 3. Not Binary, Maximum JPEG BLACK & WHITE PHOTOS 1. GRAYSCALE 2. EPS 3. Not Binary > Maximum JPEG *JUST REMEMBER, NATURAL SELECTION DOES EXIST, SO DON’T BALL THIS UP.

photo taking This probably doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t apply to most of you, but those with D-SLR high-end cameras, please take photos in 300 dpi from now on. This is the default resolution used by printing companies, so please change the settings. People with digital cameras like me, our cameras will only go up to 72 dpi, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out of luck. We are, what I call, inferior pipsqueaks.

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WHY WASTE MY TIME? Interviewing is an integral part of yearbook as it gives us first-hand information about activities and events. It helps people to write accurate captions/copies, which is essential to an excellent end publication. Take note of the following guidelines to a successful interview:

Preparation Know what you’re doing A. Ask politely if the interviewee wants a one-on-one interview or a question sheet to fill out. B. Make an appointment at least a week prior to the interview date and remind the interviewee about the appointment the day before. C. Prepare a series of questions (10-15) to ask D. Have some background information about who you are Interviewing E. Check if the interviewee is alright with having his/her quotes in copies F. Have pencil and paper ready G. Don’t you dare forget your appointment.

Interview Etiquette Don’t mess around A. Make eye contact with the interviewee B. Be polite and friendly (no “yo man”, “homie” etc.) C. Let the interviewee do the talking D. Appear very interested and intrigued even if it isn’t E. Take notes. F. Take good notes. Enough said. Say Thank You Sincerely thank the interviewee for his/her time and tell him/her you might come back later. 55

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note of importance Yearbook class follows a rigid time schedule. Editors will set appropriate deadlines for sections heads to meet and they in turn will set deadlines for section members in order to meet the deadlines set by editors. This makes deadlines crucial to the success of yearbook.

STAGE 1: The Assignment Generally, members will be assigned to a section. In each section, they will be designated a particular subsection. There, they will write copies, take photos, and create an appealing layout for the subsection. These subsection layouts will combine to become the section pages.

STAGE 2: Perfecting the Layout Editors in chief will edit the first draft of the layouts, but will not grade them. The second draft will also be edited by the editors but will be graded. After a sequence of layout drafts, the final layout will be looked over by the teacher/ advisor of the subsection. Following this procedure, Ms. Coulson will make corrections on the layouts. The finalized layouts may be looked over by the administration or sent directly to Mr. Hong for final final finalization.

STAGE 3: Finalizing Copies Before finalizing layouts, section members must also submit their drafts of copies/captions to the copy editor, whereupon he/she will return it with a grade. After a series of drafts, sections members will submit their final copies to Ms. Coulson. All of this must occur before making the layout final. 59

general overlook

1st Quarter: Get used to yearbook and computer us age

2nd Quarter: Start layouts, editing process begins

3rd Quarter: Intensive layout working, copy writing, photo taking

4th Quarter: Engage in educational relaxing activities.

As you can see, 3rd quarter will be the peak of the year. You will most likely stay during lunch hours and even after school to finish layouts.

BUT after 3rd quarter and once we hand in our layouts at the beginning of 4th, we’ll be able to play fun games like “Choose The Best Copy!” and “Yearbook Jeopardy”

Words of caution

1. Please handle the computer like a baby. (e.g. no excessively harsh typing, cutting mouse wires, yanking cords, coloring in the apple key) 2. Do not kick section members off of the computer just because you are upperclassmen. The classroom is a meritocracy and you must have a justifiable emergency. 3. Please do not leave your trash, layout drafts, copy drafts, etc. near the computer area. Failure to keep the area clean will result in a reduction of participation points for the day. 4. You will not be able to work during all holidays, so make effective use of your class time and work as if these out-of-class opportunities were not available at all. 5. Do not exhibit negativity or depressing behavior. We need bright and optimistic section members, and believe it or not, your attitude affects the mood of those around you.

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academics Hannah Kim* Crystal Grace Tracy Ben Patty

Organization Bo* Caroline Rachel Ben Patty Michelle

Sports Stephanie* Jessi Tracy Michelle Bo Crystal

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elementary Rachel* Alicia Patty Ben Joy Hannah

Administration Yoonsoo* Jullia Steph Patty Ben

Student Life Caroline* Tracy Alicia Jullia Grace Jessi

middle/high Joy* Grace Jullia Crystal Michelle Jessi

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Name

Position

Number

Candice Coulson

Queen Bee

coulsonc@siskorea.or.kr

N/A

Albert Hong Editor-in-Chief

albertsukjaehong@gmail.com

010-8869-6524

Eugene Hwang

Editor-in-Chief

euzeneh@gmail.com

010-4202-4721

Yoonsoo Kim

Copy Editor/Head

xyoonsoox@gmail.com

010-2902-6864

Scarlett Lee

Layout Editor

breakawaii@gmail.com

010-9107-3775

Betsy Han

Photography Editor miss_know_it_all_078@hotmail.com

011-9488-0763

Stephanie Kim Sports Head

stephaniekim_90@hotmail.com

011-1250-4142

Caroline Ahn

Student Life Head

carolineahn@hotmail.com

010-3166-4176

Bo Suh

Organizations Head thebword@gmail.com

Rachel Koh

Elementary Head

banila_b_lover@hotmail.com

011-9705-2577

Hannah Kim Academics Head

hananaxplit@gmail.com

010-4362-1010

Joy Kim

MS/HS Head

joykimjoy@hotmail.com

010-2588-5066

Alicia Park

Art Team/Member

aur0ra.is.here@gmail.com

011-695-7178

Michelle Ryu

Member

michelle.ryu@gmail.com

016-477-0781

Crystal Yun

Member

xo.crystaly@gmail.com

010-3111-9073

Grace Lee

Member

gracelee122@hotmail.com

011-9039-7954

Patricia Kim

Member

sound_flake@hotmail.com

010-4605-2749

Ben Hong

Member

benanashake@gmail.com

010-7745-6524

Jullia Lee

Member

julia_lee92@hotmail.com

010-6773-8105

Tracy Lee

Member

gogofs2@gmail.com

010-2363-6910

Jessi Koo

Member

bonyoungkoo_93@hotmail.com

010-9329-6443

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hotlines Do you have a question about copies? Contact Yoonsoo at 010.2902.6864 Do you have questions about layouts? Contact Scarlet at 010.9107.3775 Do you have questions about photography? Contact Betsy at 011.9488.0763 Do you have questions about anything in general? Contact Eugene at 010.4202.4721 Contact Albert at 010.8869.6524 Do you have questions about life? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t contact Eugene at 010 4202 4721

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Layout design + Book compilation: Albert Hong

Content arrangement: Eugene Hwang, Albert Hong

Content contributors:

Mrs. Coulson, Michelle Bark, Betsy Han, Patrick Han, Albert Hong, Eugene Hwang, Michelle Jeong, Yoonsoo Kim, Scarlett Lee, Mrs. Rowe