NEW - BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2007 THE YEARBOOK COMMITTEE WILL BE BOTH A CLASS AND AN ACTIVITY. The Digital Yearbook Classes Are Now Full (Actually Over Capacity). Sorry, we are not able to make schedule changes to accommodate new students. Students who did not enroll in the Digital Yearbook Class may still participate in the yearbook as an extracurricular activity (after school). E-mail j.dziuba@hackensackschools.org for more information. WHEN WILL YEARBOOK PICTURES BE TAKEN FOR THE CLASS OF '08? Photographers were on the auditorium stage April 9-19, May 15-16, and June 7, 2007. There will be a final opportunity for make-ups and re-takes on Wednesday, September 12, 2007. HOW DO I KNOW WHEN TO SHOW UP? Students who are "officially" juniors will receive appointment cards in their home mail. Sophomores who anticipate graduating in June 2008 may also be photographed (see "walk-ins" below). There will also be a "walk-in" opportunity between 2:00 and 3:30. No appointments are required between 2:00 and 3:30. Walk-ins will be on a "first come, first serve" basis only...so get there early! WHAT DO I DO IF I DO NOT RECEIVE AN APPOINTMENT LETTER IN MY HOME MAIL? Try "walk-in" time between 2:00 and 3:30. Get there early - first come, first served. WHERE DO I GO? The auditorium stage HOW SHOULD I DRESS? Yearbook poses are taken in formal clothing - tuxedoes for men and black drapes for women. The studio will supply these at the time of your appointment. Look at last year's yearbook for ideas on jewelry, hairstyles, etc. The photographer will also take "cap and gown" photos and "street clothes" photos in case you want to buy photos. So dress appropriately.
SUPPOSE I MISS MY APPOINTMENT? Again, 2:00 - 3:30 walk-in time. No appointment needed. SHOULD I BRING MONEY? No. The first yearbook photo is free of charge. (Unless there are technical problems with your proofs, the studio will charge a $20 fee for re-takes during May and June.) You may elect to purchase photos at a later date. WHAT ABOUT BUYING PHOTOS FROM THE STUDIO? That's entirely up to you. You are under NO obligation to purchase photos. We have compared prices and quality of photos from Lors Studios with other school photographers and believe that they are competitive. If you really like your pose, you might want to purchase photos for your friends and relatives. If you're not crazy about it, you may wish to check prices at local or mall photographers. Sears and J.C. Penny also have photography studios. Set a budget. Remember that you may also want to purchase sports and prom pictures. Consider class dues and graduation expenses as well. HELP! I'M STILL A SOPHOMORE! No problem! Only students who are "officially" juniors are receiving appointment cards. Sophomores who anticipate graduating in June 2008 are welcome to "walk-in" without an appointment between 2:00 and 3:30. CAN I SUBMIT MY OWN PHOTO FOR THE YEARBOOK INSTEAD OF USING THE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER'S PHOTO? No. WHY NOT? Uniformity of size, color background, clothing, etc. WHY SHOULD I BE PHOTOGRAPHED IN APRIL WHEN I CAN WAIT UNTIL A LATER DATE? The earlier you are photographed, the easier it is to resolve problems that may arise. If you do not like your April set of photos, you can easily arrange for re-takes in May or June. (There is a $20 re-take fee.) If you wait until June for your first set of photos......and don't like them.....your ability to make changes is limited. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I AM PHOTOGRAPHED? Relax. The studio will mail proofs to your home in three to four weeks.
WHAT DO I DO WITH THE PROOFS? Select the pose of your choice, mark it according to accompanying directions, and mail them directly to the studio. Follow instructions included in your proofs envelope. You may also make proof selections on-line. See Dr. Dziuba for details. WHEN SHOULD I RETURN MY PROOFS? As soon as possible WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT RETURN MY PROOFS? In order to have the opportunity of selecting the specific pose you want to appear in the yearbook, you must return proofs to the studio. IF YOU DO NOT RETURN PROOFS, YOU WILL STILL BE IN THE YEARBOOK, BUT THE STUDIO WILL SELECT A POSE FOR YOU. It may not be the best one. It might not be one that you, your friends, or your relatives will like. The studio will also send you annoying letters reminding you that the proofs are the property of the studio and must be returned. SUPPOSE I AM NOT PHOTOGRAPHED IN SCHOOL DURING APRIL, MAY, OR JUNE? Photography is available at Lors Studios in Union, N.J. Call the studio at 908 964 8200 for an appointment and directions. Again.......danger!.....if you wait until July, August, or early fall, you will not be able to select the pose of your choice. IT'S SEPTEMBER. I HAVEN'T BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED AT ALL! IS IT TOO LATE TO APPEAR IN COLOR? No. There's one last chance for in school photography early in the fall. But there will be penalties. To repeat one last time........danger!.......because of time restraints, if there is a problem with your photograph, including the studio losing the film, it is too late to try to resolve it. IT'S SEPTEMBER I HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED, BUT I HAVEN'T RETURNED PROOFS. WILL I BE IN THE COLOR PAGES OF THE YEARBOOK? Yes. As long as you were photographed prior to the last in-school photography date you will appear in color regardless of whether or not you have returned proofs. Returning proofs only affects your ability to select a specific pose.
WHY TIME RESTRAINTS? WHAT'S THE RUSH? WE DON'T GRADUATE UNTIL JUNE. WHY ARE WE TAKING PHOTOS A YEAR AHEAD OF TIME? The yearbook staff must meet the publisher's deadlines. WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS THE COLOR DEADLINE? You have the option of appearing in black and white at the end of the alphabetized color photographs. We would like to receive all photos for the black and white pages by the end of January. TO WHOM DO I ADDRESS PHOTOGRAPHY QUESTIONS? All questions as they pertain to your yearbook photo should be addressed to Dr. Dziuba. Best contact is e-mail j.dziuba@hackensackschools.org. You may also find him in Classroom 263 on the Bridge or in the Yearbook Office Room 179. This includes problems with the photographer(s) and/or studio as well as questions/problems concerning appointments, timelines, photo quality, etc. All questions relating to photo purchases should be addressed directly to the studio. Use the address or phone number provided with your proofs. The studio's main phone number is 908 964 8200. Sorry, Dr. Dziuba cannot help you with this. All inquiries about purchasing ads for the yearbook, paying class dues, or buying additional yearbooks should be addressed to Mrs. Vallinino or Mr. Paladino in the Student Activities Office.