yearbook intro thing

25 things that should be in a yearbook 

1. Table of contents 

2. Pretty cover

3. School name 

4. Athletic pages

5. Clubs pages 

6. Student pictures 

7. Faculty pictures 

8. Good captions on every photo 

9. Homecoming stories 

10.student life 

11.academics 

12.special events like pink out 

13. Music pages like band choir orchestra 

14.musical theatre or theatre productions 

15. Year 

16. Stories to accompany photos and activities 

17. Along with the student portraits students name and GRADE LEVEL

18. Awards and competitions won or completed for like UIL 

19. Cheerleading and drill team pages 

20.references to pop culture 

21.photo credits 

22.polls and surveys 

23.page numbers 

24.school changes like the new attendance thing 

25. Sections with title pages like with the student photos like sophomores juniors ect

1. The fine print (the eagle) 

2. Allan High School in Allan, Texas

3. Each section has a black cover page thing with a title and photo. Each page has lots of photos and extra information like things you didn't know or quizzes. The photos are interesting and eventful they have a purpose. 

4. The 500 page book has 6 big sections divided into many little sections in between. It's too hard to count. 

5. My favorite spread is the cheerleading one. 

6. The bolded headlines and largest photo 

7. The bright colored uniforms and expressions on the faces also the backgrounds were eventful. 

8. I would've added more action pictures. 

9. Yes 

10. Yes 

11. A small one not very informational 

12. I would estimate about 5,0000

Best of 2015

PHOTOS 

This is the first photo I picked it was taken Anastasia Vlasova who works for the European press photo agency and I got this photo from the New York Times. This photo is a boy playing cards in the palace of culture seen here being used as a bomb shelter. I really like this photo because it's a cute little boy doing such a simple thing in such an intense situation that you wouldn't know about without reading the caption. I think the clutter and dim light with the bring candle as one of the primary elements in this photo makes   

it really pleasing to look at. I like the year in the background it just adds to the story. I think its one of the best photos of 2015 not only because its a beautiful image but it tells the story of something that happened in 2015.

This is my second photo taken by Diego Main working for the associated press and I got this photo from the Boston globe. This is the Calbuco Volcano in Puerto Varas, Chile erupting for the first time in 42 years. I think the texture and colors of this photo are so vibrant it makes you want to know what's happening. The dark ish silhouette really contrasts the bright colors and it's very visually pleasing. Yellow and blue are complimentary colors and the sky and top of the smoke cloud compliment each other well. I think the photo is so pretty and the story is sort of tragic so they contrast and lighten the attitude of the story. I think this is one of the best images of 2015 because of its really interesting composition but because of the story behind the image and its occurrence. 

This is my third photo Abd Doumany for Getty images and this photo is also from the Boston globe. This is a injured Syrian boy waiting at a makeshift hospital after an air strike. I like the depth of field and bright red color of the blood. I also like how even though the picture is of a cute little boy it evokes a sad response from the viewer. I just think the story behind it is really tragic and you wouldn't necessarily know that from the photo. I just think it's really beautiful. I think this is one of the best images of 2015 not only because of the stunning image but it tells the story of a significant even that took place in 2015 and continuing on into 2016. 


SONG 

"Love Yourself" by Justin Beiber. I'm not sure everyone would agree with this but for me I think the best song of 2015 was this one. Over 2015 Beiber put out a new album in a new style much different from what he did when he was a Little 15 year old boy. I think it really changed a lot of peoples opinions on him and it definitely changed mine. This song is not what you'd expect it to be about but I really enjoy the catchy tune and lyrics of the song. I chose this song simply because I like it.

MOVIE
Straight Outta Compton. Honestly I believe that another option for best movie of 2015 be being as I haven't seen it yet I can't pick it, Straight Outta Compton is my choice. This movie was for lack of a better word epic, and although I wasn't alive during the actual events displayed during this movie I felt like I was there the acting and storytelling of this movie was so incredible. It was an unforgettable experience to see it on the big screen. I chose this because looking back through 2015 of all the movies I saw none stand out in my mind more than this one.





MOST IMPORTANT NEWS STORY
I think the most important news story of 2015 was when gay marriage was legalized in all 50 of the United States. I feel like a lot of the news stories this year were really negative or war related and although important obviously there repetition kinda makes them loose their significance individually to me and become a whole. I think this story was the most important because of all the happiness and love it spread throughout the country in a not so happy year. It ended an inequality that had been going on forever and gave everyone to be able to love who they wish.























MOST IMPORTANT PERSON OF 2015
 I chose to agree with time and choose Angela Merkel as the most important person of 2015. After watching the video on the time website which honestly I originally though would be really boring was actually super interesting and taught me about a person I didn't even know existed. She did a lot of really good things this year not only for her country but Europe and the world and she was incredibly brave while doing it. This section was hard cause I really couldn't think of anyone that stood out to me and I think this woman is a really good choice.




BIGGEST SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT PERSON
Straight to the point I don't watch sports so I didn't have any ideas for this one but I found this video of Cam Newton doing a pretty entertaining end zone dance that made the other team mad which I though was pretty entertaining and the best thing I came up with. I attached the video because I don't think a picture does this justice.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000580109/Cam-Newton-taunts-Titans-players-with-TD-dance


HOLIDAY

1. In my family we celebrate Christmas and this year instead of having people at our house we went to my uncles for dinner and such. For Christmas I a jacket that I had really been wanting along with other things I asked for. It was a really good year and the holiday season is my favorite because of break the cheer and the weather. Although I wont forget this year especially considering it was 80 degrees on Christmas Day.

2. My resolutions for 2016 are to be less stressed, keep up my grades and do more fun things so I can worry about school a lot less.

3. In 2016 im looking forward to my birthday, traveling hopefully and hanging outwith my friends more and also summer break.

Final Photo Essay

Mother Sclerosis

MOTHER SCLEROSIS-- Pictured here is Jennifer Mclellan, mother of two who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when she was 25 years old. She has shaky movement and can no longer walk with outside the assistant of a walker though she mostly uses a wheelchair. "It really sucks not being able to do all the things I used to, but I'm just grateful I don't have a brain tumor or something worse. I was diagnosed at the same time as my friend Adonna and we had the same symptoms, and she had a brain tumor and sadly passed away" Said Jen.

BRAIDED BACK--Daughter Jacqueline Mclellan has just french braided her mom's hair back to get it out of her face and make it easier to brush her teeth. "It's funny because I used to braid her hair and now I'm too shaky to do it, I guess the tables have turned" said Jen. 

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY- This photo was taken on December 11th Jennifer's 39th birthday and here she is seen pictured holding balloons her mother sent her. As another surprise her mom also sent her an edible arrangement because she unfortunately lives in Geneva, Illinois where Jennifer grew up and couldn't be there. "I love being able to go back every summer and visit my family but sometimes it sucks that they're not here all the time" Said Jen. 

BAD HABITS-- Here is Jennifer leaning out the back door to smoke a cigarette, a nasty habit she developed a long time ago. Although she has quit before it's a tough addiction to kick though she is not a heavy smoker at all. "It's a disgusting thing and I really would like to quit but I'm not really that concerned with it" said Mclellan.

FAMILY FUN--Here is Jennifer along with son Duncan, husband Michael and brother in law Scott along with his three dogs who Jennifer loves. Every year on any of the family's birthdays Scott brings over Hey Cupcake and his dogs for a small celebration. "I really wish we could get a dog, but there too much work and Michael doesn't really like them, neither does Jacqueline" said Jen. 

UNBOXING-- Here Jen is unboxing the Chirstmas ornaments to decorate the tree. It took Michael a really long time to find them in the extremely cluttered garage but he finally did even if it was only one box out of many. "Christmas is my favorite time of year, everyone is so happy and the kids are home cause they're on break even if they do get annoying after a few days"Said Jen. 

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES-- This is a christmas ornament made my Jennifer's grandmother Marty who sadly passed away a few years back.  Marty made these little mailboxes for everyone in our family although the Mclellan's seem to have misplaced all except this one. "I love our christmas tree because I see so much of my grandma on it, she made half the ornaments which is so special. I miss her so much" Said Jen. 

GOODNIGHT-- This is Jennifer and Michael trying to sleep and being bothered by their daughter. Michael a few days ago hung up the christmas lights and had some extra and strung them above the bed. "I think its hilarious how he made them go across the bed and not just on the wall, but he said he just used the tacks that were already there (hahaha)" said Jen. 

STUDYING HARD-- Jennifer helps daughter Jacqueline study for her upcoming spanish final using the abundance of flash cards she made. "I think other languages are so interesting and I wish I knew one, my friend Bayatreece can speak like five languages which is just insane to me" Said Jen. 

STAN THE MAN--This is my cat Stanley, who was found inside my best friend Dilynns moms tire in 2012. He mostly enjoys being outside and only comes inside to eat or sleep which he enjoys doing in the plushy wheel chair. "The dang cat is always in my chair and I feel bad making him move cause he's so darn cute." Said Jen. 

Sports photography

http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-sports-photography/

http://gizmodo.com/the-inside-story-of-how-olympic-photographers-capture-s-1521746623

http://photo.net/learn/sports/overview

Although I like all three of these websites, the one I found the most helpful and informative was the 2nd one or the Olympic photos. The site not only features beautiful photos of exciting moments from throughout the Sochi Olympics but also gives the stories behind the photos  and tips on how to achieve photos just like the ones they took. The primary tip I found repeated through all the sites I looked at was fast shutter speed so you can really capture and freeze the moment. In sports you want to see what's happening more than you want an artistic photograph. It also says that since there is probably many other photographers photographing the exact same thing be creative to produce the best and most exciting image. I really thought this website was useful cause it showed a variety of ways to capture the event while still adding compositonal techniques and producing beautiful images not boring ones. 

Photo mission 4-- Family

CHANGING THE CHANNEL-- This photo is my dad, Michael watching TV in the hotel room after a long day of hockey. We stayed in Plano for four days and literally did nothing except eat, sleep and play hockey. With the exception of a little black friday shopping but I did that solo. The break was monumentally uneventful, although the hotel was very nice. 

ICY TIME-- This photo is my mom Jennifer and my dad Michael at my brother, Duncan's championship hockey game of his Thanksgiving tournament at the Doctor Pepper Center in Plano, Texas. Duncan plays for the Texas Junior Stars and they placed second in the tournament. Fun Fact- Hockey sort of runs in the family, our grandpa played for the Detroit Red Wings until he hurt his knee and couldn't play anymore. It's a smelly and time consuming sport but my family loves it.

SITTIN AROUND-- This photo is my mom Jennifer Mclellan sitting on her hotel bed over Thanksgiving Break. My brother had a hockey tournament so we had to spend Thanksgiving Day in the car for four hours driving. It wasn't fun at all and my mom and I spent a lot of time sitting around because he ending up having five games. Since his team won the semi-finals we had to stick around for another game.

 ON THE ROAD AGAIN-- This Photo is my brother Duncan playing phone games on our ride home. My family and I drove for about six hours home to Austin from Dallas on sunday night. The drive took unusually long because of the rain, the construction and the fact that it was the sunday after thanksgiving so everyone was driving home. We were in Dallas for my little brothers hockey tournament. He plays for the Texas Juniors stars and they got second place in the tournament loosing the championship game 2-1.

These pictures were taken with an iPhone 6s and my family isn't very interesting I know.

Publication 2-- Choir Cabaret 11/12/15

 VERY CORNEY--Senior Max Corney performs "My Favorite Son" from the musical "Will Rogers Follies" along side the Tenor Bass choir and the Chamber Treble Choir during their opening night of the annual Choir Cabaret. Cabaret is a McCallum tradition and this years theme was "From Books and Beyond to Broadway". The show runs from November 12-15. 

ALL OVER CABARET--The Chamber Treble Choir peforms "All Over the World" from the musical "Xanadu" during their opening night performance of McCallums annual Choir Cabaret. The song featured soloists Atley Brown, Hannah Cooley, Miranda Vandenberg, and Ellie Zambarano. The show featured a variety of songs from a variety of Broadway musicals. 

BEHIND THE MASK--Front row seniors Hannah Cooley and Marley Chilton hold down their fans as the full cast performs their first act closer "Point of No Return" from "Phantom of the Opera" during opening night of McCallums annual Choir Cabaret. The show featured all levels of choir from beginning to chamber as well as a variety of songs from a wide range of musicals. The show runs from November 12-15 and takes place in the MAC theatre. 

Publication 1-- Boys Basketball 11/17/15

THROUGH THE (DEL) VALLE-- Senior co-captain Jesse Levy-Rubinett guards Del Valle Senior Kareem Chever-Moore during the Knights season opener tonight (11/17/15). The Cardinals beats the Varsity Knights 73-55, but the JV Squad won their game 57-55 in the final moments of the game. 

 ARMS UP-- Freshman Andrew Alvarez and Emmett "swisha" Sweeney attempt to block Del Valle players from scoring during their Friday contest against the Cardinals . "Even though we lost we played hard and I'm excited for the rest of the season." said Sweeney.  In the end the Knights lost 70-23 but they play again Monday, (11/23/15) against the Anderson Trojans.

HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES-- Freshman Andrew Alvarez shoots the ball for a two point shot on Tuesday in the Knights season opening game against the Del Valle Cardinals. "The best part of basketball is playing the whole game and seeing my fans in the stands. I'm really glad I get to play for the Knights this year." Said Alvarez. The Knights lost to the cardinals 70-23. Their next game is Monday, November 23, against the Anderson Trojans.