Choosing a Unique Yearbook Theme
October 27th, 2007
Most yearbooks have themes and a large number of them will be using similar, if not identical, idea. To make your yearbook stand out, you need something that is unique and original. There are plenty of methods to find a theme that will fit your school and bring back memories decades from now.
Look at the highlights of the year. Was there a special event that dominated? Perhaps a school triumph or a new record was broken. Was your school recognized for having above average scores on the SATs? This can be tied into a theme of success, or record breaking.
Hold a contest. Why not ask the student body to contribute ideas? Have a contest, with the winning theme being used in as the official yearbook theme. Prizes could include a feature page in the yearbook, free passes to a paid school event or anything else you come up with.
Go conceptual. Choose something like “Shadows” or “Light” for your yearbook theme and then design your pages around it. You could have photos with the concept integrated, or just use it on the pages.
Pick a word. Take a word that sums up the school year, like “Challenge” and use it throughout the yearbook theme. You could add quotes that deal with challenges, photograph students overcoming challenges and even include short essays on the theme.
Try to avoid clichéd themes and strive for something that will remind everyone of the school year that they enjoyed together. Keep in mind that some very popular themes might actually be copyrighted, especially those that have been featured on television or in magazines, so a unique yearbook theme is best for all involved.
