A yearbook serves 5 main functions: as a memory book to capture memories and stories from the school year through photos and quotes; as a history book to document important events, facts, and trends as a time capsule; as a reference book containing accurate records like grades, participants, and statistics; as a public relations tool to showcase the school's opportunities and sell the community; and as an educational experience for the students creating it to reflect what they've learned.

1. 5 FUNCTIONS OF A
YEARBOOK

2. YEARBOOK
•The term yearbook dates back to 1710.
It referred to a book published annually
as a summary of facts or statistics.
•Yearbooks evolved from two other kinds
of student publications – school
newspapers and student literary
magazines.

3. • 5 Functions of a
yearbook
Memory Book

4. A Memory Book
•Storytelling of
highs & lows
pictorial tale of year
reporting
quotes
Capturing
memories one
photo ata
time.

5. • 5 Functions of a
yearbook
Memory Book
History Book

6. A History Book
Time capsule
capturing events,
dates, scores, trends,
news, facts and
figures
History is a cyclic
poem written by time
uponthe memories
of man.
Percy ByssheShelley

7. • 5 Functions of a
yearbook
Reference Book
Memory Book
 History Book

8. A Reference
Book
•An accurate record
grades, names of students, faculty and staff
-participants in teams, clubs
enrollments, sports stats, events and news
…as a published work it is considered an
official record
Start by doing what's
necessary;then do
what'spossible;and
suddenly you are doing
theimpossible.
-Francisof Assisi

9. • 5 Functions of a yearbook
Public Relations
Memory Book
 History Book
Reference Book

10. A Public Relations Tool
•Showcases the
personality of the school
 highlights the opportunities offered (i.e. – courses,
clubs, athletics, facilities)
 Sells the community to potential businesses, students
and/or faculty
Nothing great
was ever
achieved
without
enthusiasm.

11. • 5 Functions of a yearbook
Educational Experience
Memory Book
 History Book
Reference Book
Public Relations Tool

12. An Educational
Experience
•Reflects what you
learned in school
Academics
Extra-Curricular
Friendships
Life-Long Lessons
It’s not
about
your
reflection
it is what
you see
beyond it