We know yearbook recruiting occurs year round, but with class selection and enrollment around the corner, right now is the most important time of year to focus on developing next year’s program. Check out the Walsworth Yearbooks training video It’s Time to Start Recruiting and download our Recruiting Yearbook Staffs: Methods to the Madness eBook. These will help you develop an effective, organized recruiting effort for your yearbook program. Every adviser’s circumstance differ, but when it comes to building a staff, much of the process is the same. You have the same goals ..read more

This special season finale episode of That Yearbook Podcast hosted by Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, focused on celebrating the heart of Walsworth — the family-owned business that has been the most trusted name in yearbooks for over 87 years.  A Family Tradition of Quality Customer Service Mike, Jim and Sabrina discussed the long-standing legacy of Walsworth and our unrelenting dedication to superior quality. Focusing on Walsworth’s origins in the 1930s when Don Walsworth, seeking opportunity during the Great Depression, began selling advertisements and programs ..read more

With spring finally here, Walsworth is here to help channel your inner Marie Kondo and do some yearbook room spring cleaning this Earth Day! Earth Day is an especially relevant time to think about sustainability and intentional eco-friendly practices. We strongly believe in giving back to the planet! Did you know Walsworth recycles over 85% of the waste generated at our manufacturing facilities? That’s a big win for sustainability efforts. We also proudly hold certifications with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative program and the Forest Stewardship Council. We even implement green initiatives ..read more

The recent JEA/NSPA Spring Convention in Kansas City buzzed with student journalists, workshops, and of course, the highly anticipated NSPA Pacemaker announcements! Walsworth Yearbooks is thrilled to congratulate a dozen schools who received the coveted NSPA Pacemaker Award for their 2023 yearbooks! The Deserving Dozen A big congratulations goes to our 12 Walsworth partner schools who took home the coveted NSPA Pacemaker award this year, including a new customer joining the Walsworth family in 2024!  These schools impressed the judges with their exceptional yearbooks: Crag, Turner A ..read more

Yearbook distribution is an exciting but busy time that requires careful planning. In our video training series, “Distribution Day: Plan to Get Your Book to Your Audience”, we break down the process of distribution day between spring and summer/fall delivery. Karen Johnson, MJE, yearbook adviser from Lawson High School in Missouri, shares her methods for effectively distributing their yearbooks to 50% of their student body.  Getting Books to Students One of the most important parts of the yearbook process is distributing the finished books to students. At Lawson High School, Karen Johnson ..read more

Let’s continue our journey of creative inspiration by diving further into our 2023 President’s Collection Video Series, which showcases the national award-winning yearbooks that choose to print with Walsworth Yearbooks. These videos let you witness award-winning secrets firsthand and come equipped with companion classroom resources. Elevate your staff’s skills by dissecting what sets these yearbooks apart. Let’s take a look at the next four books in this series:   https://cdn1.walsworthyearbooks.com/wyb/2024/04/03133844/Pinecrest-Snippet.mp4 Pine Crest School; Boca Raton, Florida  Th ..read more

Yearbook distribution is an exciting but busy time that requires careful planning. In our video training series, “Distribution Day: Plan to Get Your Book to Your Audience”, we break down the process of distribution day between spring and summer/fall delivery.  Kathy Beers, yearbook adviser at Timber Creek High School in Texas, shares her tried and true methods for distributing over 1,500 books in a single day for her spring delivery.  Securing the Books  One of the most important parts of planning yearbook distribution is ensuring the books arrive safely. When the delivery truck ..read more

Putting together a printed publication with hundreds of pages can be intimidating. Without guidance it becomes easy to feel overwhelmed. How do you get students motivated to attend events and take pictures? What tools increase book sales? Can there be systems in place to keep photos organized? Walsworth’s Adviser Academy answers all these questions and so much more. The summer event allows advisers to choose sessions based on their personal experience level. This professional development experience also provides networking opportunities. Simply put, Walsworth’s Adviser Academy is the place to ..read more

Did you know there’s a total solar eclipse happening on April 8? That’s right, the moon will completely block the sun, creating a defining moment worth capturing in your yearbook if you are a summer/fall delivery yearbook or have room in a spring supplement. But how do you make sure your coverage of the eclipse is out-of-this-world awesome? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This blog shows you how to make your solar eclipse spread truly stellar. Where Will the Magic Happen? First things first, where can you actually see this? The total eclipse will only be visible across a narrow path stretc ..read more

Let’s continue our journey of creative inspiration by diving further into our 2023 President’s Collection Video Series, which showcases the national award-winning yearbooks who choose to print with Walsworth Yearbooks. These videos let you witness award-winning secrets firsthand and come equipped with companion classroom resources. Elevate your staff’s skills by dissecting what sets these yearbooks apart. Let’s take a look at our next six books in this series: https://cdn1.walsworthyearbooks.com/wyb/2024/03/28143027/Chisholm-Snippet.mp4 Chisholm Trail High School, Fort Worth, Texas This book i ..read more