Rock Creek Mustang Yearbook Earns Honors in Kansas Scholastic Press Association Yearbook Critique.
St. George, KS – November 19, 2024 – The Rock Creek High School yearbook received high marks in the 2024 Kansas Scholastic Press Association (KSPA) for their 2023-2024 Mustang Yearbook “Flourish”, securing recognition in multiple categories. The critique, which evaluates the quality of high school yearbooks across the state, acknowledged Rock Creek’s exceptional efforts in creating a yearbook that stands out in photography & coverage/reporting.
Categories and Honors:
Concepts: The Rock Creek yearbook was recognized for its conceptual framework, which earned an Award of Commendation. The critique highlighted the cohesive theme and creative approach that successfully captured the essence of the school year.
Coverage/Reporting: The yearbook team received the prestigious All-Kansas distinction for its thorough coverage and comprehensive reporting. The judges noted this as a definite strength of the yearbook. The critique noted the depth and breadth of the content, which aided the students in telling the story of the year, ensuring that all aspects of school life were represented with accuracy and inclusivity.
Photography: Rock Creek’s yearbook photography earned All-Kansas recognition, with evaluators praising the quality and creativity of the images. They noted that the yearbook’s photographers captured a wide range of memorable moments, ensuring that the visual storytelling matched the high standards of the publication.
Design: The design of the yearbook was recognized with an Award of Commendation. The KSPA critique team commended the design work as being consistent and clean and aligned with our theme. Highlighting a clean layout, and organized structure, as well as the careful attention to typography, color scheme, and overall visual appeal that matched the theme.
Overall: The 2023-2024 Mustang Yearbook received an overall Award of Commendation, reflecting the collective efforts of the editorial staff in creating a polished and professional publication that reflects the spirit of the school year.
The Rock Creek yearbook staff, led by adviser Shana Schmidt, submits the yearbook for The KSPA critique every year to serve as an important benchmark for Rock Creek High School’s yearbook program, providing valuable feedback for continuous improvement.
About Kansas Scholastic Press Association (KSPA): The Kansas Scholastic Press Association is a statewide organization that promotes excellence in student journalism. KSPA provides resources, critiques, and awards to help high school journalists across Kansas improve their skills and create high-quality publications.
