Across
- 2. Final pages of the yearbook (typically three pages or more) where the theme is concluded. Should follow ads and index.
- 3. The first two to four pages (or more) of the yearbook which introduce the theme.
- 6. A list of the technical printing information about the yearbook, including price, number of copies, colors, fonts, photography company, and awards won by previous year’s book. The colophon typically appears in the index.
- 7. A 16‐page grouping made up of two 8‐page flats. Yearbooks are printed in signatures which are then folded, stitched and trimmed to be collated.
- 9. All text on a page other than the headlines. Alternatives to traditional narrative copy include lists, quotes, personal narratives, surveys and other material that accurately tells the story.
- 10. Tabs The page number, thematic graphic, and possibly the topic of a spread placed as a unit traditionally at the bottom left and bottom right of the spread.
- 11. the name of our yearbook
- 12. Page Page one of the yearbook. It should include the name of the book, the name of the school, the complete school address, the volume number and year. The school telephone number, web address and enrollment may also be listed there.
- 13. Two facing or side‐by‐side pages in the yearbook such as 2 and 3, 4 and 5, 6 and 7, etc.
- 15. A verbal statement and visual look which tie all parts of the yearbook together. The theme should fit your school and your year.
- 16. Outside of the yearbook which protects the printed pages.
- 17. A complete alphabetical listing of all students and staff covered in the yearbook, and what pages they appear on.
- 19. A “mini theme” used as a section title. Spinoffs may help carry the theme throughout the book.
- 21. Heavier sheets of paper which hold the pages of the yearbook to the cover. End sheets may be plain or designed to reflect the theme. The front endsheet typically contains the contents listing.
Down
- 1. Listing of the pages containing the opening, sections, index and closing. The contents is usually printed on the front endsheet or in the opening, but not on the title page.
- 4. the name of our yearbook company
- 5. Elements such as color, white space, rule lines, gray screens, large initial letters and special type treatments which enhance the book’s design.
- 8. Eight pages on one side of a signature. In the first signature of the yearbook, for example, pages 1, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 16 make up one flat. Pages 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15 are on the other side of the signature.
- 9. Refers both to the topics featured on individual spreads and how the topics are highlighted. For example, typical coverage in a student life section would include summer, the first day of school and homecoming. In addition, typical homecoming coverage would include photos, copy and captions detailing the event.
- 14. A traditional yearbook is typically broken up into six sections: student life, academics, organizations, people, sports and ads/index. These sections are used as an organizational tool for the staff and the reader.
- 18. A spread used to separate each of the sections of the yearbook. A divider is usually theme‐related in design and the copy links the main theme to the ensuing section.
- 19. Area of the yearbook connecting the front and back covers. The name of the school, name of the book, city/state, volume number and year should appear there in a way that reflects the theme.
- 20. A page‐by‐page listing of the yearbook’s contents. Yearbook staffs use the ladder to stay organized and to plan for deadlines.