Each year, a staff of dedicated and talented people undertakes the task of remembering and publishing another year at Penn. The Record has won its share of awards in the past, receiving awards from the Printing Industries of America in 1999 and 2000. The 2005 edition also earned a Certificate of Merit in the Premier Print Awards. This year's theme for The Record encompasses many aspects of what this school year will entail. Not only will this be a revolutionary time for Penn's yearbook, important events such as the Presidential election will also be reflected. Our goal is to make the 2009 edition a classic and beautiful work.
Our staff is comprised of layout designers, reporters and photographers. Regular staff members gather various information and assist in the completion of each page. Section editors ensure all the necessary aspects are being obtained for a quality finished product and are compensated for their work. The staff also has 6 editors on the editorial board. The editor-in-chief, the design editors, the copy editors and the photography editor make up this board. Read the job descriptions on the right.
The work required for the yearbook is done independently by each student. We will be working continuously throughout the year to collect information and complete spreads in a timely manner. To ensure progress and continuity, editors meet on Fridays at 6:00 P.M. Regular staff members meet every other Friday at 6:00 P.M. If this sounds interesting to you, please click here to apply.
We are looking for highly organized and motivated students to join our staff. Every member of The Record's staff is required to attend bi-monthly meetings and meet all deadlines that are given.
The responsibility of the copy editor is overseeing the production of all articles and captions throughout the book. The copy editor assigns stories to staff members and assists in helping staff members obtain the right written content for their pages.
Design editors are in charge of the overall presentation of the book: theme, style, and graphical motif. The design editor oversees the layout and actual creation of each and every page.
The responsibility of the photography editor is to ensure that there are photographs for the book. The photo editor is in charge of working with professional photographers, the photography staff, and photo editing.
The student life section encompasses anything that is not covered in the rest of the book, such as Homecoming and Spring Fling. The responsibilities of the student life editor also include keeping up with events happening at Penn.
The arts editor is responsible for the coverage of all arts groups on campus. The arts editor must pay special attention to performances and may need to attend events to collect information.
The sports editor is responsible for the coverage of all sports teams on campus. One of the main duties of the sports editor is simply to make sure sports events are being covered as well as maintain contact with coaches and others affiliated with the teams.
The academics editor is responsible for coverage of academics-related pages. This section will be based off feature academic stories as well as regular highlights on student achievements.
The student organizations editor is responsible for all student groups and activities on campus such as fraternities, sororities, student government, media and literacy groups, among others.
This position involves making sure there are photos for all the sections of the yearbook. The photographer will need to be present at some campus events to take photos. The photographer is also responsible for scheduling appointments with our professional photographer for certain events. This position works closely with the reporters and layout designers in organizing and presenting the available pictures.
The layout position involves placing photos and copy into complete spreads. Ideas will be submitted to the designer from the reporters and photographers and the page will be put together using Adobe InDesign. Each spread will be printed out and reviewed at our meetings. This position will work closely with the Design editors to ensure consistency throughout the book.
The reporter must be willing to obtain quotes and/or information for each section of the yearbook. Requests for articles will be submitted to the reporter from the section editors. The written articles will then be given to the layout design team so the text can be placed in the corresponding spread.
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