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It’s time to switch to a chronological yearbook

Will football games happen? When will clubs get to meet? When will everyone be back on campus? With all the uncertainty surrounding this school year, there’s one thing that’s abundantly clear: this

Tennessee adviser witnesses staff’s resilience, sees her own growth

Six weeks into school, adviser Caron Peck finds herself adapting to the situation, admiring her staff’s dedication and recognizing her own improved skills.

Extra planning, flexibility key to 2021 yearbook production

Everything seem upside down? Let’s make it right side up. Everything seem unfamiliar? Let’s make it familiar. Balfour yearbook representative Betty Cruz shares ideas on how to plan for the

Everything you need to start your yearbook

Great news! Your yearbook kit is on its way. Here’s a rundown of the resources in the production and planning kits. Plus, in case you missed it, how to access the digital version.

Look on the bright side: pandemic inspires innovative themes

Last year, it was fairly common for staffs to choose a 2020-related theme. Who knew the choice would be even more obvious this year?

As we brainstorm theme ideas each year, we encourage staffs to

Welcome back to the weirdest year ever

It’s going to be strange, it’s going to be different, it’s going to be a challenge. But we’re here to take it on!

Well, that was the shortest summer ever. But it’s September and that means back to

A new year brings new initiatives to help you and your yearbook staff

Welcoming you back to school this fall looks quite different compared to previous years. While we may not be in the classroom or meeting for journalism events, the entire Balfour team is here for

JEA names Shawnee Mission South adviser a 2020 Rising Star

JEA showed a little love for Shawnee Mission South High School’s journalism adviser Thursday. Tucker Love was one of eight advisers named 2020 Rising Stars.

Temperature checks, TV reporters and beards make for an interesting first day

On the first day of school, temperatures are checked at Thrall High School, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. Photo by Christina Strnad

Determined to have a successful year

We’re all wondering the same question: how will we get the yearbook done this year? Saguaro High School adviser Matt Bohnert shares his first week experience as the school and the yearbook staff

Three takeaways from Amplify 2020

Wow! It was an incredible three days for Amplify, Balfour’s 2020 Adviser Training. We offered 70 sessions with ideas about coverage, writing and design in our new world. As we reflect on the

Saying goodbye to a tumultuous year

This goodbye is a month late. With shelter-in-place orders and temporary shutdowns, we were in a holding pattern for a while. But, now with the plant back at full speed and books being delivered

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