Yearbook at Kalani High School teaches photography and caption writing, according to third-year yearbook staff member Jayci Lew.

Lew is a senior and has helped make the student annual from her sophomore year. She thinks it is important for beginners to not feel discouraged.

“Some advice I would give to year ones is to stick with it and donʻt be afraid to ask questions or share some ideas you may have,” Lew said.

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Students in Yearbook Class work collaboratively on projects in groups. Photo by Mr. Kawamura 2018.

She explains that communication and responsibility are necessary skills for the class.

“You need communication to talk to your peers and partners to communicate on which section you’re doing or whoʻs working on what,” Lew said. “You also need responsibility to make sure you meet all your deadlines and that everything is looking presentable.”

To earn a good grade in Yearbook, you must be disciplined.

“It’s not hard to get an A, all you need to do is try your best and actually do the work,” Lew said.

Mr. Kawamura has been teaching yearbook for five years and students characterize him as thoughtful and kind-hearted.

“He really cares about his students and he really tries to understand where they’re coming from,” Lew said. “He’s very understanding about personal situations if something comes up and you arenʻt able to make deadlines.”

If you take Yearbook, you will expand your creativity and have fun, according to Lew.

“It would help [students] by teaching them communication skills and helping develop ideas since it’s a very creative class,” Lew said. “I one hundred percent would suggest taking this class. It’s really cool to work on something different.”