Yearbook Sidebar Ideas
In a yearbook, a sidebar is a term for information placed adjacent to a set of photos. Sidebars are graphically separate from a page's main photos but typically share a contextual connection. Adding creative sidebar sections to a yearbook can enhance subject-specific pages and improve overall readership. They can also help improve coverage and strengthen overall design.
Other People Are Reading
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Quotations
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Question and answer sidebars can be a unique way to spotlight individual students in a yearbook. When doing so, fun questions such as "If you could be any animal, which would you choose?" or "If you were granted one magical power, what would it be?" should be clearly visible at the top of the sidebar. Names and photos of students should be attributed to responses and be placed in the vicinity of the question.
School Information
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Providing school information in a yearbook "Did You Know?" sidebar is a good way to immortalize the facts of a school year. A list of a school's general demographics can include the total number of students, the size of the campus, the number of faculty and staff, the year the school was built, the number of sports teams, the name of the school mascot, or the amount of classrooms.
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Polling Data
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Introduce sidebar polls on a "Student Life" or "Student Interests" page. In a section dedicated to technology, introduce a poll that asks students which type of computer they prefer -- PC or Macintosh. In a separate section, pose other questions regarding favorites, such as foods, subjects and teachers. Gather responses from at least 20 different students to give polls depth and legitimacy.
Current Events/Information
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Create a current events and information sidebar to allow people to look back on what was going on during their grade school or high school days. For example, display gas prices, list new fads or the highest grossing movies of the year. Include major news events that occurred during the school year.
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References
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