Karissa Dillon is the editor in chief of the yearbook this year. She is very proud of her staff and is excited about this year’s design. They are leaving old ways behind and bringing in innovative ideas that will have everyone remembering this year whether they be freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors.

Q: What kinds of things are done in yearbook?

A: I plan every lesson every day. I make sure everybody stays on task. Staff members work on their spreads. They have to get their pictures and quotes. Editors have to check spread for any errors. Copy editor checks all copies. I check everyone’s spreads again. Adviser (Jason Lohmeier) does the same thing and then (principal) Holly Harper does the same thing.

Q: How does yearbook plan to capture the spirit of the campus?

A: I don’t know if I can tell you that. We keep everything pretty much a secret but I can tell you it is going to look incredible. I am really proud of my designer Hannah Wheeler and design rep Sam Usery.

Q: What is being done differently this year?

A: There is no theme spread. It’s a way to make it not traditionalized. We are making our book personal this year.  We have much more communication between staff and editors.

Q: What are your thoughts about your staff this year?

A: I am very proud. They all do their work. They are willing to listen. I have go-to kids. If I need something, they have it ready to go. They are very well-organized. I would say I have the best yearbook staff O’Connor has ever seen.

Q: What did you learn last year that has helped you this year?

A: Last year I was design editor. Actually, I have been in every position of yearbook. No matter what position you’re in it’s very difficult. It’s very stressful. You have to have a high stress tolerance. It’s not just a class, it’s a business.

Q: What is it like running the yearbook?

A: I don’t want to be negative. It’s stressful and I get asked questions like every two seconds. I feel like a teacher. It’s a lot of fun when we team-build. At the end of the day you think you are doing everything right but you are worried that you missed something.

Q: What is your favorite part?

A: The class becomes more of a family. That’s pretty much it. Most everybody can go to one another and talk. Everybody can share anything. We are really starting to come together.