High School Memory Book Ideas
The high school years are some of the most exciting times in a teen's life. It signifies the transition from childhood into adulthood. Friends come and go. Teens generally find themselves involved in their first real relationship. The high school years go by so quickly and so many little details are often forgotten. A high school memory book helps keep those memories alive for years to come.
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Pictures
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Take plenty of pictures at all of the events you take part in. Dances, sporting events, theatrical productions, concerts and pep rallies are all big events to high school students. Give you camera to others whom you trust so some of the pictures include you. Pose with friends in areas of the school that have meaning to you, such as where you hung out with your friends and where you ate lunch together. Use photo editing software to add personal touches to the pictures, such as text and borders.
Firsts
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Document all of the firsts in your life that happen during the high school years. Many high school students get their driver's license and their first car. Some students also begin their first job. The first date and first dance are also common among high school students. These firsts will never happen again. Save your learner's permit and dealer tag from your car to add to your memory book. Dry a portion of the flowers your boyfriend gave you at your first dance.
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Experiences
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Include written paragraphs detailing experiences that were special to you. These excerpts can be written in your own hand, or typed and printed. Detail how you felt on the first day of school. Keep a journal throughout your high school years and choose which portions you would like to include in your memory book. Keep track of field trips and extracurricular activities you participated in. Write down anything entertaining that happened, especially minor things that would be easier to forget, but meant a lot at that moment.
Memorabilia
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Keep anything that you think belongs in your memory book. If you were in a play, musical or concert, save the program. The program can be glued or taped into your memory book. Hold on to tickets to events you attended, such as sporting events, dances, band concerts and theatrical productions. Birthday cards or general "cheer up" cards your friends gave you make excellent additions to your memory book. Pick up pieces of confetti from pep rallies to help decorate your memory book.
Dates
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While you are collecting your materials for your memory book, keep track of the date for each item. Write dates on the backs of photographs and cards. Place smaller items in plastic baggies with the date written on the bag, or slip a piece of paper in the bag with the date written on it until you are ready to place them in the memory book. Keeping things in chronological order from the start rather than trying to remember everything at the end of your senior year makes organizing your memory book much easier.
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References
- Photo Credit A High-School Graduate image by TMLP from Fotolia.com
