Osbourne High School - Eyrie / Hi Jacket Yearbook (Manassas, VA)

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what is a yellow jacket? In 1970-71 the Yellow Jacket was more than an insect withh an enormous stinger. Osbourn's journalism staff demonstrated that point when they named their newspaper Yellow Jacket . With Mrs. Maxine Crane as a hard-working sponsor, the staff surged into a year full of news. Peggy George, the top editor, headed a large group of talented students. Their motto: Work! The 13 newspapers (who ever said that 13 was an unlucky number?) that they distributed this year required work. But not all this work was writing—along with imaginative layouts and skillful journalism was included an active business department. These business and advertising people were seldom as recognized as the writers, but they certainly deserved much credit. To enhance their skill, the staff even attended the newspaper clinic in October. Of course, Osbourn students well knew the excellence of their school newspaper before, but they still felt honored when the Yellow Jacket earned first place from the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. SI PA, an association of 270 schools, judged school publications from 16 states—cheers for the Osbourn Yellow Jackets! 18

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the workers and watchers Count the picas in this headline, please.” Would you show me how to crop this picture? The Yearbook's miniscule force worked hard and the Osbourn Hi-Jacket began to emerge. This year nearly all the staff—including their sponsor, Mr. Micheal Scott—were novices at the job. Due to their inexperience the staff floundered for several months. A lack of members also slowed progress, but the few remaining worked diligently. For instance, John Fulton and Corey Doil spent many days taking and developing Yearbook pictures. Copywriters wasted a gallon of blue ink in a search for The Right Word . As the Yearbook sponsor, Mr. Scott learned to meet deadlines and other skillful arts. Actually, September did begin one essential activity: advertising. Headed by Pam Bridges, this footweary committee canvassed neighborhood businesses. The financial side of the Yearbook finally cleared their goal with the help of 556 student subscriptions. As a result, 208 pages topped the previous year's edition by 26 pages. Mr. Scott has even stronger hopes for the 1971-72 since the staff will have more experience. Rod Shepherd— Layouts . . .Semi-photographer. . . Freak .Semi-copy. . Non-Typist. . . Future Editor Pam Allen—Copy . . . Typing . . . More copy 20 lohn Fulton—Photographer . . Adds . . . Layouts Photos . . . sales . . . Worried for everyone