Edgewood students present third‑year student‑run yearbook to school board

Students from Edgewood Intermediate School presented the third year of a student‑run yearbook to the Richland‑Bean Blossom board on Dec. 16, describing how the program trains students in photography, editing and circulation.

"My name is Willow Dimock, and I'm a part of the photography club," Willow told trustees and explained the three rotating roles — photographers, security and editors — and how students rotate weekly so everyone learns each role. Nora Waits described the cameras purchased with the help of Mrs. Barrett and said photographers balance photographing everyday classroom life with special events such as the fifth‑grade choir and Veterans Day program.

Liz Dixon summarized the editing team’s work, explaining that students use the Jostens website to assemble a 48‑page yearbook and that editors chose the cover through a multi‑step process that included reviewing hundreds of options and opening a final vote to fifth‑grade students. Caleb Newton explained the advertising flyers and the process used to solicit and tally cover preferences.

Harper Purvis said the yearbook will include a page on cafeteria changes (noting ice cream sold for $1 on some days) and a new afternoon snack offering featuring fruit and vegetables on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Board members praised the presentation and noted that the student work feeds into the district’s larger journalism pathway, which provides continuity from intermediate school to the high school yearbook and journalism classes.

What’s next: The students will continue collecting photos and assembling pages in January and February with faculty sponsors supporting production and distribution plans.