The Colophon - Balfour Yearbooks Blog

Meet the winners of the Fall 2022 Balfour Great Shot Photo Contest. Nearly 1,000 excellent submissions challenged our panel of judges to narrow the field to the awardees below. Thank you to everyone

The ripple effects of the pandemic are still sending tremors. Students continue to struggle, and teachers are left to deal with the aftershocks. The stress is real, and only those who’ve been inside

The fall edition of the Great Shot Photo Contest. We have two brand new assignments for you—School Spirit and Creative Lighting. Let’s get snapping!

Share your best “School Spirit” or “Creative

What a week it was! Creative yearbook staffs everywhere went all out to #celebrateyearbook - and the importance of yearbooks - during National Yearbook Week October 2-8. The week was full of great

Congratulations to Kelley Lange of Ralston High School for being named a 2022 Rising Star. The Journalism Education Association recently named five teachers as Rising Star recipients, recognizing

Goodbye summer, hello yearbook! While you might not be ready to be back, we are ready to help you with a new school year and book. Let’s walk through checklists and resources for a successful start.

Congratulations! You’ve wrapped up another school year and yearbook (apologies to summer & fall deliveries, you’re so close!). We wanted to share a few thoughts.

As you wrap up the year, remember to submit your yearbook for contests and critiques. Let’s dive into the differences between the two and how they can elevate your program.

It really is “a little MORE” this year! After going virtual the last two years, we’re excited to be in person again for the best professional development for yearbook advisers, anywhere.

What a fun edition it was of our semi-annual photo contest! Meet the winners of the Spring 2022 Balfour Great Shot Photo Contest. More than 1,200 excellent submissions challenged our panel of judges

Give yourself permission to relax. The year is almost over. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, it’s time to take a moment for yourself.

The National Scholastic Press Association named five Balfour schools 2021 Pacemaker Winners, April 9. The awards were handed out at the NSPA awards ceremony during the closing of the JEA/NSPA