Yearbook Terminology

Consider placing these things at the beginning of the book.

• ladder

• spread

• title page, table of contents, opening

• theme

Answer explanation

Every book, even the yearbook, needs to have a title page, table of contents, and an opening or introduction to tell or show what the book is about. We put these at the beginning of t yearbook so people can easily see information about our school and find important pages.

This presents the year's unique theme showcasing fonts, colors and graphics that will be used inside the book.

• cover

• theme

• page

• traditional coveage

Answer explanation

The cover is the very first part of the book people see. You want it to stand out and correlate to the things inside the book.

Page-by-page planner and deadline tracker used to identify content, record deadlines, plan color placement and track pages submitted and proofed

• ladder

• page

• cover

• theme

The heavy paper between the cover and the first and last pages is used to hold the signatures in the yearbook

• cover

• page

• endsheet

• gutter

Two facing pages, usually telling a story. For example, two pages side by side both detailing sports.

• page

• sports section

• layout

• spread

A single page of content with the opposite page featuring a different, yet often related topic

• page

• spread

• layout

• people section

Also called folio or folio tabs, they provide specific quick references for readers. Ex: “Page 26 - Varsity Football."

• page

• ladder

• sports section

• page numbers

 Includes the following sections: Title Page, Table of Contents, Opening, Sports Section, Academics Section, Clubs/Organizations Section, People Section, Student Life Section

• chronological yearbook

• spread

• traditional coverage

• yearbook avenue

Highlights the athletic events of your school

• academics section

• sports section

• people section

• student life section

Should highlight the exciting and interesting things going on in the classroom

• sports section

• student life section

• academics section

• clubs section