Most students receive a yearbook each year but not many consider the hard work that is put into the pages that contain our whole school year in one book. Yearbook class is where the yearbook becomes a reality. From taking pictures to writing captions, this class does it all. 

During Kristen Williams’ second year of teaching here at Tunstall, the previous yearbook advisor Janet Robertson had mentioned to Williams about teaching this class. “After some training she was able to set up and meet with her yearbook representative and understand a little more about what it was I accepted,” WIlliams said. Williams has been the yearbook advisor since 2011. 

The yearbook is a year long endeavor. The content collection period is from March 15 to March 15, but during the academic year from August to May the yearbook class is essentially collecting content for two yearbooks. “The book is completely blank at the start; it’s not like a plug and play situation. Every photo, every word, every thematic element is created, curated, and collected by the staff,” Williams stated. 

One difficulty Williams faces while advising yearbook class is students not being able to manage themselves because the students lack the tools to manage and pace themselves. “For instance, we have several things happening at the same time. It’s not like I can just assign one task to the entire staff; they are working on multiple tasks at the same time,” Williams said.

Senior Emaria Jones chose to take yearbook class because of her enjoyment for taking photos. Jones feels that yearbook is fun and exciting but also comes with a lot of stress.

Senior Alex Wohlstein is also a student in yearbook. “I chose to take yearbook because I like creative design, and I like to be involved. I love to take pictures,” Wohlstein stated. She was a part of yearbook last year and just fell in love with it. Her favorite thing about yearbook is the environment and Mrs. Williams.

We can’t wait to see what this year’s yearbook holds!