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SCYW'25

ARE YOU HERE
FOR IT?

Every lesson. Every story. Every moment. It's all about you. And we're here for  ALL OF IT!

About Us

A CREATIVE
WORKSHOP

Are you here for a jump start on your 2026 yearbook? Dive into the school year far ahead of schedule after attending our three - day immersive yearbook workshop! We've designed our tracks to not only elevate your yearbook skills but allow you to work alongside industry experts and award-winning advisers as you master storytelling, copywriting and editorial leadership. You'll get hands-on experience with Adobe InDesign and Yearbook 360, as well as Photoshop and Photopea to boost your digital editing prowess.

This isn't just another workshop. It's an opportunity to collaborate, innovate, make memories and leave with a clear path forward to creating your best yearbook yet!

Skills

WHAT YOU
WILL LEARN

Editorial Leadership

Editorial Leadership

Become a strong editorial leader. Learn to guide your team in creating impactful visuals, storytelling through graphics, and making editorial decisions.

Editorial Layout & Design

Editorial Layout & Design

Master the art of crafting compelling yearbook spreads. Learn advanced layout techniques, storytelling through design, and leadership in production.

Middle School Track

Middle School Track

A dedicated track for younger storytellers. Learn the fundamentals of yearbook creation in a fun and interactive way, tailored for middle school students.

New Advisers

New Advisers

A crash course for first-time advisers. Learn the ins and outs of creating an incredible yearbook, from team management to design basics.

Photography I

Photography I

Capture the perfect shot. Learn the essentials of composition, lighting, aperture, and exposure to take stunning yearbook photos.

Photography II

Photography II

Advance your photojournalism skills. Explore storytelling through imagery, refine your editing, and capture moments that define your yearbook.

Veteran Advisers

Veteran Advisers

Refine your advising approach. Take your leadership to the next level with insights into staff management, marketing, and yearbook sales strategies.

Writing

Writing

Write stories that stick. Develop interview skills, craft engaging captions, and elevate your storytelling to make every spread unforgettable.

Yearbook I

Yearbook I

Start your yearbook journey by mastering the fundamentals. Learn essential InDesign and Online Design skills while building a strong foundation in yearbook terminology.

Yearbook II

Yearbook II

Level up your design skills with advanced layouts. Explore contemporary yearbook design, typography integration, and the art of visual storytelling.

Venue

CAL BAPTIST
UNIVERSITY

CBU Aerial

Our 2025 workshop will be hosted at this esteemed university, known for its rigorous academic programs and vibrant campus life. It's the perfect setting for personal growth and learning, and we can't wait to welcome you to an unforgettable workshop!

Take a virtual tour of the CBU campus

Teachers

OUR TALENTED INSTRUCTORS

Kathy Beers

Kathy Beers

Yearbook II

Kathy Beers teaches photojournalism and advises The Creek yearbook at Timber Creek High School in Fort Worth, Texas, inspiring students to push creative boundaries in theme and design. Over 22 yearbooks, her staffs have earned Texas Stars, CSPA Crowns, and NSPA All-American and Individual Awards. A devoted advocate for yearbooks, she believes every student should have one each year. Beers cherishes her family, her dog, and her own collection—including her 8th-grade yearbook, where her crush once noted she 'talked like an orange.
Christine Goss

Christine Goss

Photography II

Christine Goss is a dedicated educator and creative professional with a passion for storytelling through both words and visuals. She teaches yearbook, photography, and English at Mountain Empire High School, where she helps students develop their skills in journalism, design, and literary expression. Outside the classroom, Christine is an accomplished photographer specializing in weddings, family portraits, and lifestyle photography, capturing meaningful moments with a keen artistic eye. Her dual expertise in education and photography allows her to inspire young creatives while also preserving cherished memories through her work behind the lens.
Ash Goodwin

Ash Goodwin

Editorial Layout & Design

With over 18 years of experience in design, typography, and publishing, Ash creates print publications for universities, journals, and small presses. Their journey in yearbooks began as a sophomore photographer at St. Helens High School, later becoming EIC and securing The Lion's first Pacemaker Finalist mention in 2001. As EIC of The Tower at Loyola Marymount University, Ash led the program to its first Gold Crown in 2006 and Best in Show at the National College Media Conference. Now an LMU alum, they continue mentoring The Tower staff, contributing to its six Gold Crowns, two Silver Crowns, and four Pacemakers since 2009. Passionate about narrative design, mindfulness, and creative collaboration, Ash lives in Portland, Oregon, with 75 noisy houseplants.
Susan Massy

Susan Massy

Editorial Leadership

Susan Massy built a powerhouse of student publications at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, with The Lair and Northwest Passage both earning spots in NSPA's Top 100. A leader in scholastic journalism, she received the Charles R. O'Malley Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2023 and CSPA's Gold Key Award in 2016. Named JEA's National Yearbook Teacher of the Year in 1999, she also earned NSPA's Pioneer Award (1997) and Kansas' Engel Award (1994). Now retired, Massy travels nationwide to teach and present at conventions and workshops.
Rhonda O'Dea

Rhonda O'Dea

Veteran Advisers

For over 23 years, Rhonda has been an integral part of Walsworth, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to the world of yearbooks. Her journey began as a dedicated yearbook adviser in Virginia Beach, VA, where she guided her students in creating award-winning publications recognized at local, state, and national levels. Beyond the classroom, she was an active judge and presenter for CSPA and NSPA, always eager to inspire and empower young journalists at workshops and conventions. Today, she continues to hire, train, and mentor representatives, sharing her expertise and enthusiasm for yearbooks through hands-on training and school visits. Her commitment to student journalism and education remains at the heart of everything she does.
Stephanie Perluss

Stephanie Perluss

New Advisers

Stephanie Perluss is a Yearbook veteran that has published 18 yearbooks with her staff from West Covina High School. She is a Certified Journalism Educator and a new adviser mentor. She built her district's yearbook curriculum as well as helped other journalism advisers build their curriculums to get their A-G approval. Over the years her staff has won recognition and awards from NSPA--including an All American designation, Quill & Scroll, and the state and local chapters of JEA. In addition to Yearbook, she teaches English at West Covina High School.
Sonya Singh

Sonya Singh

Writing

Sonya Singh is a writer, editor, and photographer specializing in culture and music, with work featured in The Guardian, Los Angeles Magazine, Rogue, NME, Nylon, and more. She has photographed artists from small venues to stadiums, covered stories from inside maximum-security prisons, and interviewed figures ranging from U.S. ambassadors to Slash. A graduate of NYU and Pepperdine, she served as executive editor of The Graphic and later worked in London before launching her freelance career. Singh is now a journalism professor and director of Lancer Media Group at California Baptist University.
Jim Veneman

Jim Veneman

Photography I

For twenty years Jim has served as a university professor of photojournalism. He has covered many national and international stories. Most recently Jim and Carol were involved in covering Hurricane Milton in Florida. In 2011 he received the National Press Photographers Association's highest award for teaching photojournalism, the Robin F. Garland Educator Award. For more than 10 years Jim and Carol have taught photography at the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon, TN, and weekly classes at an area middle school, as well as weekly classes at a residential treatment center for young women. Their classes introduce students of all ages to the idea of seeing beyond the backyard fence.
Laurel Wicke

Laurel Wicke

Yearbook I

Laurel Wicke, a 15-year educator, teaches yearbook and theatre at Drake Middle School in Arvada, CO. Since taking over The Lair in 2018, the publication has earned numerous state and national honors, including five consecutive All-Colorado Yearbook titles, a 2022 NSPA Pacemaker, and a CSPA Silver Crown. JEA recognized her as a Rising Star in 2021, and she was named Colorado Advisor of the Year in 2023. Passionate about mentoring young journalists, she takes the most pride in guiding the CSMA Middle School Journalists of the Year. Fueled by Diet Coke, Cheez-Its, and Twin Snakes, she finds joy in the pursuit of excellence alongside her students.
Andrew Young

Andrew Young

Middle School Track

Young, a recognized leader in scholastic journalism, has earned multiple honors, including JEA's 2017 Rising Star, 2018 Arkansas Adviser of the Year, and 2022 Special Recognition Adviser. His staffs have excelled in JEA, NSPA, ASPA, and Walsworth contests, with Woodland's 2022 Round-Up yearbook earning a CSPA Silver Crown and NSPA Pacemaker finalist spot. As President of the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association, he is dedicated to elevating junior high and middle school journalism.
Register

EARLY BIRD
PRICES!

ON-CAMPUS STUDENT

$475

Stripe $15 fee

  • Shared dorm room
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Educational course of your choice
  • Cover session for your school
  • Activities and more
  • T-Shirt Included
COMMUTER WITH MEALS

$375

Stripe $15 fee

  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Educational course of your choice
  • Cover session for your school
  • Activities and more
  • T-Shirt Included
COMMUTER NO MEALS

$275

Stripe $15 fee

  • Educational course of your choice
  • Cover session for your school
  • Activities and more
  • T-Shirt Included
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