Omega Yearbook

This one semester elective course helps students build skills by working in all the areas of yearbook production.  The course includes units on basic design, photography, and reporting/writing.  Students will learn how to recognize and create layout designs; how to plan photos and story angles; how to photograph; how to get the story; how to write stories, headlines, and captions; how to photo and copy edit; how to proof; and how to use the technology needed to publish.  In addition, students become familiar with journalism/yearbook terminology, conduct interviews, and learn how to use a variety of cameras.

The construction of the yearbook begins in early August when the editors and adviser attend a yearbook design, reporting/writing and photography camp.  They create the book's unifying concept and plan the cover, endsheets, opening and closing, and division pages.  A theme is determined that becomes the cornerstone of the book throughout the entire process.

During the year, students meet four separate deadlines to ensure the publication of the book.  Our deadlines are especially important to the Hill-Murray yearbook staff, as the book must arrive in spring to be able to be delivered to the seniors.  Yearbook is offered at Hill-Murray as a one semester elective, with one class of students per semester.  This class is available exclusively to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.