As the school year wraps up, the Tracy High School yearbook staff has officially submitted the 2024–2025 edition for printing. After months of hard work, advisor Stacy Browne is proud to complete another chapter in the school’s history.  

“It’s hard for people to understand that a yearbook is more than a reflection of the year or a place for friends to sign,” Browne said. “It’s a historical document, a book that, years from now, can bring that year and the experiences back to life.”

The yearbook class meets for one period each day, so students must use their time wisely. Within that short window, they conducted interviews, snap photos, write captions and design layouts for each page.  

This year’s edition spans nearly 250 pages and covers events from July through the end of March. To meet the strict publishing deadlines, the class was responsible for turning in 10 to 30 completed pages each month.  

Proofing editor, senior Alyssa Cox, worked hard to make sure that every page was ready to submit. 

“As stressful as it was, I’m just glad that we were able to finish the book on time,” Cox said. 

A special highlight in this year’s edition was a series of student profiles that recognized outstanding students who might not always be in the spotlight. The staff made it a priority to represent as many voices and faces as possible. 

Chief Editor Salem Wescott was one of the students to help organize the student profiles in this year’s edition. She was happy to have such a big role in the production of the yearbook.  

“Yearbook has opened my eyes to new creative opportunities. I’m glad I took this class and I feel proud to call myself an editor,” Wescott said. 

With spring sports occurring after the final deadline, the staff worked quickly to include as much coverage as possible.  

Despite the pressure, students stayed focused on their mission to make sure every student was seen and celebrated. If students are still interested in purchasing a yearbook, you can purchase one at the bookkeeper’s office.