Great Neck North High School - Arista Yearbook (Great Neck, NY)

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Arista Business Managers Sifun ( i juct — I Ii .ni Hcih Kt.iu — Aihw»i 28 Siiuiml Life

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Arista ’87 You have absolutely no idea how much work went into making this yearbook. Yearbook production for Arista ’87 began as early as May of 1986 when the newly assembled Arista Literary Staff met to discuss their goals in hopes of making the best yearbook in North’s history. A new system of student editors and managers was established, in- cluding the premiere of a copy unit and year-in-review section. At the meetings, all involved were enthusiastic, continuously rattling off ideas as the publishing representative, Jeff Noreman, became equally excited by the student’s desire to deviate from North’s traditional yearbook styles. The next step came after a fun and relaxing summer, when Arista Literary really got down to it. The editor and section managers decided what would be on which page and set deadlines approximately one month away from each other. The first dead- line in November was met successfully because all those involved in the completion went through every step of the process together. Towards the middle of the year when 54 pages were due at one time, the staff had to wfork around busy schedules, studying for mid-term tests and lack of time. But, they did it! This meant staying in the English office until 7:00 p.m. night after night wishing that they could skip all of this w'ork and just get the final copy in their hands. One concern of the staff throughout the year was that the faculty, and students especially, had never seen a Great Neck “The Arista yearbook is now on sale in the lobby periods 5,6 and 7 for 28 dollars.” Sound familiar? It is the Arista Business Staff who controls the financial aspects of the yearbook, and they are there- fore an integral part of the yearbook. It is the responsibility of the Business Staff to raise the funds needed in order to pay for designs and the total production. In order to decrease the costs of the year- book, they solicit advertisements from local merchants, parents and students. Members spend time visiting stores in Great Neck, offering advertisement space, but for a cost. Many stores in town which already have gained popularity, traditionally support the yearbook. Parents can also get involved by buying space for their personal messages to their graduating seniors. The messages may include childhood pictures, famous quotes or a simple, “Congrats. We Ix ve You.” Likewise, the students can also leave personal mes- Literary Staff North yearbook quite like this one. They worried about what people would think of the articles and stories, captions and theme- type styles of yearbook production. In addition, section managers worked hard thinking of new ideas to be put on their pages, such as shading, bordering and diversifying layout. We should also acknowledge the pressure put on the copy editors who had to be trailbla .ers, in a sense, in order to create their own jobs and respon- sibilities. Their jobs have been more difficult because there was never anything to which they could refer. Also, because they, with the editor, are the last to check the material, the copy editors had to understand most every aspect of yearlxx»k production. It is also important to mention the diligence and dedication of Advisor Mrs. Kathleen Kramer who stayed with the staff in the En- glish office late at night and showed care about what they were working on and what the problems were. Among the production staff, there were times of frustration, impatience and anxiety because these students really cared about what they were doing. Editor Robin Solomon felt that, “this year, the literary staff developed new friendships with each other that will continue to live on.” They also knew that their peers will cherish this lxx k and it will be remembered and read time after time in the future. But still, it will also be remembered for its uniqueness.And for this, thanks and appreciation for the 1986-7 Arista Literary Staff are well deserved. Business Staff sages to their special friend or friends. This is a final chance for students to have a reminder of special friendships. Selling the yearbook is a time-consuming task for the Business Staff. But these vendors have the opportunity to give reactions prior to distribution. To quote one member, “When June rolls around and Arista is distributed. Seniors’ expressions are priceless.” After evaluating the Arista Club System, both Literary and Busi- ness play the part of the parents, controlling the money w hich may restrict the Literary staff s creativity (since extra graphics and style cost money). The Arista Literary Staff, on the other hand, acts as the teenager, determined and opened to new ideas and ways to make the yearbook better. 30 Student Life