Vernois 2026 will be blue, white, and ‘read’ all over, with its theme celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary next year.
Vernois 26 – “Land of the Free, Home of the Rams” is currently being produced, and readers should expect to see flags and other patriotic imagery.
“We’re staying away from the student colors and using red, white and blue instead,” explained Rylee Austin, ’28, who works on writing and photography for the yearbook.
The Yearbook staff is off and running with the 101st volume, with a larger staff than last year.
“Business is booming compared to last year,” said Austin.
“I think this year is far more efficient,” explained Bella Forby, ’27.
Each volume of Vernois Yearbook is different in terms of staff and theming.
“There’s more talent now,” said Austin. “I have no doubt everything will be ten times better than last year.”
Vernois Yearbook staff join for a variety of reasons, with many hoping to help fulfill their aspirations for the new volume.
“I hope to see more personal additions to our yearbook that are special to us,” explained Kevin Raya, ’26, who works on photography and design. “I am a part of the design team to help this happen.”
“I hope to see the many beautiful memories me and others have captured,” said Rowyn Jones, ’28, who is involved in interviewing, writing and athletic photography for the yearbook.
“I hope to see talent being utilized to better shape this book,” described Austin. “Graphics, story-telling, photography-it all holds a much deeper meaning than most would think. Being creative is so essential! I add to the vision by constantly thinking, “what would future me want to look back at?” With that, I make it happen.”
Last year’s edition was the 100th volume of the Vernois yearbook, with the theme “Ties That Bind.”
Austin described, “[Vernois 25] could’ve been better in terms of writing, but I loved the theme and cover of the book!”
Many members of staff who worked on the previous volume have returned, alongside new students.
Isabella Stanford, ’26 joined Yearbook staff “To help create a quality piece of school history.”
“I wanted to be involved in more things and do more for the school,” explained Jones.
Unlike some other extracurriculars, Vernois Yearbook is a class for students to take along with their regular studies.
“It’s a really unique class because you are building memories in book form,” explained Jasmyne Owens, ’26.
“It is fun, you meet new people, and it’s a good learning experience,” said Forby.
“Who wouldn’t want to help develop a book that’ll remain in the school’s history?” Austin explained.
“It is a very fun way to get involved and you get to see and be a part of the journey,” explained Raya.
