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**Varsity Wrestling 056-057**
This was my spread for the D4 deadline. In the spread,I really like the "college" look of the left page (056), with the heading in a box and the sport going down. I also like how the title(s) cover and box the story and the small pics cover the other side to complete the box. In this spread, I learned good techniques as how to line photos while fitting in captions in order to make a smooth transition from picture to picture. A major risk I took was creating the massive title that enclosed a side of the story, but as it turns out, it fit in REALLY well, as I have had comments on how good it made it look from various editors. Another risk I took was incorporating the four "team" quotes on each page, top and bottom. One thing I would do to improve this spread is possibly find a way to fit in the "team" quotes somewhere else, but where they are now works just as well.



**Varsity Soccer**
This spread was for the D1 deadline. The thing I like best about this page is the EXCELLENT dominant photo that Johnathan Jackson (my partner) took at a varsity game, it really shows the intensity of the game. I also like the incorporation of "teamwork" at the top of the second page. In doing this spread, I learned many different techniques in using a dominant photo. I also learned different ways to work with the title of my article. Another major thing I learned in doing this spread was to play with color to see what belongs where to make it look good. Risk wise, Johnathan and I took different risks by the picture placement, as well as labeling each varsity team (By team, not individual). Also, upon request, we didn't put a box for ISST scores, which may seem somewhat risky, but the page still looks just a good. One thing I would work on next time (to improve the spread) is make sure I have my page numbers correct, and I would also put a more visual eye line.



**Humanities Spread**
This spread was from the D2 Deadline. The thing I like best about this page is the "loose-leaf" paper part of the spread. It took awhile to make. In doing this spread, I learned to match and place pictures better. I learned how a dominant photo sets the pace for a spread, and how the pictures tell the story just as much as the story itself does. A MAJOR risk I took was separating the pages in two, specifically concentrating on "Stand Up Against Poverty" on the first page, and events throughout the year on the second spread. Improvement wise, I would keep the pages with the same unifying theme, although originally I was told I could do the spread as it is now, she changed her mind and the whole spread was changed. Also, I would (and continuously) work on my communication skills with Mrs. Scholz.



**Annual Grass Volleyball Tournament**
This was the first actual practice spread we did in yearbook this year. I like the tournament results, as well as the title in this spread. In doing this spread, I learned how the manage space, and not leave a ton of white space in the spread. In this spread, I took a risk putting in the grass at the bottom, as well as the net graphic on page 32. To improve this spread, I would take out the grass at the bottom, and extend everything a little bit, story and photos. I would also make sure everything is aligned evenly.