University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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itirely student-run v rbook ot the iMiversity, was a tent organization t melded business and communication skills, profes- sionalism and laughter into one memorable experience for its dynamic staff of more than fifty. The non-profit organization was divided into an editorial and business staff, but workers relied upon both sides to create the best book possible. Newcomer Jaime Nelson, a sophomore psychology major remarked, People really depend on you here. You know you can count on the other staffers because everyone does their share, in the end, the book really comes together. Because the business was run solely by students, the ability to rely on each staffer to follow through was even more vital to the organization. The Michiganensian was one of the only yearbook orga- nizations in the nation to no have a faculty advisor. This gave the book a unique flavor as the students had com- plete power over what to print. Michelle McCombs, sopho- more graphic design major explained, We handle sensi- tive topics like sex and drugs because students here are touched by these issues. We are allowed to discuss what is real without pages being ripped out of our book. Students who worked on the Michiganensian gained valuable experience in business and communica- tion. Positions on staff ranged from graphic design and photography to business tasks to market the book and manage the finances. With such a variety of jobs to complete, the Michiganensian drew a diverse group of individuals to its roster. Emma Cartwright, a junior his- tory English major described, It is striking to me how every year the staff has a new personality. When staff members graduate, ornew people join the mix thischange is reflected in the book. The long hours in the office made for a staff that found friendship and laughter while racing to beat dead- lines. First-year staff member Kim Lonergan, a sopho- more organizational studies major commented, I ' m new but it wasn ' t hard making friends. This is a warm, fun place. There ' s something about the Ensian that draws you into the office just to say hi and drags you back the next year. Through the hectic all-nighters the staff was able to record the memories of one of the greatest Universities in the nation. And as the pages came together one by one, the staff came together as a group of friends to last a lifetime. These are the most dedicated people I have ever worked with, Jessica Hermenitt, junior German English major declared. These were times I know I will never forget. by Jamie Wtitzel KAIS ENSIAN c- t. 1897 yearbook Vasu Divi j. ristin Long, Virginia Hiltz and Mark Wolly enjoy a.spec a. Ensian dinner at Mongolian Barbeque to celebrate the end of the busy first semester. Wolly was one of the four graduating seniors on staff. Mark olK Shelby Wong, l.ydiajani. Ryan Sockalosky. Yasu Divi, Michelle McCombs. Grace Wong, Christina Chen, Annie Chen Row 2: Kristi Kozubal. Dan O ' Brien, Jaime Nelson, Virginia Hiltz, Emma Cartwright. Gretchen Deo, Jessica Hennenitt. Laura Brown, Deborah Bang, Helena LeungRowJiAdrianaYugovich. Peter Nielsen, Jennifer Klwood, Kim Lonergan, Kristin Long, Sarah Mangla. Jason Wilkinson Row 4: Greg Kessler, Andrew Grove, Dan Hennes. Jenny Slate. Todd Bonney. Patrick McXeal, Reenajashnani, Kristy Parker, Mark Wolly Michiganensian Yearbook 351

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! LIT feL p he copy chain of command is represented here as the Jenny Slate, a copy editor. Virginia Hiltz, a section editor, and Jamie Weitzel, a reporter stand together. Each story was as- signed and written with cooperation from all three individuals. |reg Kessler, a photographer, writes down caption information after capturing campus candid shots in the fall. Photographers for the Micbiganensian took over 10,000 photos over the course of the year for the 464 page book. fter covering the 1998 Rose Bowl SorAeMichiganensian Mark Wolly and Ryan Sockalosky pause for a candid shot in the middle of the field. he Business Manager and Edi- tor-in-Chief of the Micbiganen- Vasu Divi and Ryan Sockalosky, ponder the success of the yearbook and the future of the staff. 350 Organizations Kvan Sockalo

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V student talks to an organiza- tion representative about possible involvement. Festifall was a loca- tion for many of the over three hundred campus organizations to recruit new members. L estifall was held for the first time somewhere other than on the Diag. The change of location did not dissuade the many interested students from attending the event. 2 m m 352 Organizations