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

2020 Balfour yearbook cover video

A great first impression starts with an inspired cover. Check out this sampling of Balfour covers from across the country.

Register now for Amplify, Balfour’s Adviser Training

We’re moving our popular adviser workshop to an online format. This summer’s best professional development training is coming to a browser window near you.

ACP names three Balfour schools Pacemaker Finalists

The Associated Collegiate Press recognized collegiate yearbooks June 3, choosing Balfour customers as three of the seven finalists.

We’re running 24/7 to get books quickly and safely to you

YES! We’re back in business, working 24/7 to pump out yearbooks as quickly and safely as possible. Here’s a roundup of a few lingering questions.

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