High school moments, friends, and memories to cherish can soon begin to fade away, unless you have a way to remember. That’s why many students have pre-ordered their MIAHI yearbook. Co-editor in chief Madeline Reyes said they have pre-sold over 194 yearbooks out of 250.

Cost

“The regular cost is $70,” yearbook advisor Ms. Diaz said, “but the pre-order cost is $50.”

Many wonder why the cost is so high. Ms. Diaz says, “The $70 cost is exactly the amount it takes to get it made. The school does not make $1 in profit from the yearbook. There aren’t enough books to pre-order to cover the cost it takes to make them, so we actually lose money,” she said.

Expectations are high

The expectation for the 2017 yearbook is high because of how great last year’s design was. The 2016 MIAHI won awards for “Outstanding Photography” from the Herff Jones Yearbook Representatives and “Gold Medalist Certification” from The Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

Senior Maryory Matute says, “The design was amazing. I really liked how the book’s cover was black.” Senior Jose Lopez says, “Last year, I really liked the ad page because my friend’s art work was on it which made it look nice.”

Pre-order before they are all gone

Students already plan on buying it; others already did. Senior Class treasurer Karina Garcia says, “I already pre-ordered mine in the beginning of this year. Especially since it’s my senior year, I wouldn’t want to miss that opportunity.”

Senior Jennifer Tejada also pre-ordered her book. “I’ve been very involved this year and want memories I can cherish when I leave,” she said.

Producing the yearbook

Creating the yearbook takes a lot of time and effort. Madeline Reyes says, “We start production at the beginning of the year and send the book to be printed in the middle of March.”

Although many students love the class, it doesn’t mean it’s easy. Junior yearbook student Isabella Mendieta says, “The class involves a lot of tedious work.”

Senior yearbook co-editor-in-chief Estefany Velasquez says, “It involves taking pictures of all students, clubs, and events. What’s also difficult is the task of tagging every student, tagging every photographer, and coming up with designs, templates, and description for photos.”

Why take yearbook as a class

Underclassmen may wonder if yearbook is a good class to take. Madeline Reyes loves being in the class because you get to put the yearbook together and see the finished product.

Junior Jose Musa says, “You’re part of a yearbook family and gain experience and creativity from it.”

Hard work doesn’t come without its rewards. Junior yearbook member Jose Musa says one of the benefits you get from being in the class is learning to be creative. Estefany Velasquez likes how being in the class gets her a free yearbook at the end of year.