Hello Everyone! I’m Bethany Epp, the new Yearbook Marketing Coordinator. I am excited to keep you all up to date with what is going on at Friesens. It’s Manitoba Day! Our lovely province is turning 145 today, the perfect opportunity to introduce you to some fun facts about our home province. Friesens is located in […]
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A Closer Look: Chris Dorey
We work with many incredible yearbook advisors to create award-winning books. It is through these relationships that we continue to learn and grow together. One of these incredible advisors is Chris Dorey at St. Paul Catholic High School in Ottawa,ON. His yearbook teams have won numerous awards for innovative designs and themes, including the American […]
Cover Contest Winners

Hello Everyone,The yearbook cover contest was a success once again and we are thrilled to announce the winners. The competing schools had some incredible artists. We hope you enjoy the winning designs as much as we do. First Place: San Leandro High School – San Leandro CA, USA. Prize: SLR Camera Second Place: Mount Boucherie […]
March Yearbook List
Do you feel it? It’s really starting to get busy isn’t it. The deadlines are close, the pages are being proofed and your nerves are starting to fray like a tight rope that has seen too many travellers. Here are a few tips to keep your students and staff in harmony. Food – People are […]
February Yearbook List
It’s February! It’s hard to believe the year is more then half way over. Let’s take a moment to review – What are your plans? What are your goals? How is your yearbook coming together? Here are a few questions to ask as you head into the critical months of yearbook. How are your deadlines? […]
January Yearbook List
Happy New Year! I hope you had a great holiday and you’re ready to get back into the wonderful world of yearbook. I know we definitely are. Here are a few things to remember as you get back into the swing of things. Review yearbook sales and plan a last chance yearbook sales promotion. Review […]
Seasons Greetings!

I know this is the time when your schedule is full of parties and festivities, but before you leave for the holidays. Here is your yearbook Christmas Checklist: Plan your year end and start up marketing push. Are you using Friesen Flo/Deoflo? Is your portrait disk at Friesens? Have you done your editing yet? Is […]
It’s time to take photos
You’ve organized, you’ve planned. Now its time to take all the photos needed to fill your yearbook. Here is a list of the things you should remember before you go on your shoot assignments. Check your equipment, does it all work? Is your battery charged? Arrive early, check out angles and sight lines Capture the […]
2014-15 Cover Contest

Its that time of year where you are or should be busy designing your yearbook cover, don’t forget about our Cover Contest!! There are a few slight changes to the rules for your cover to be considered submitted. You need to meet your Cover Deadline. Your Cover Deadline needs to be before February 27th, 2015. […]
Fall Checklist

The leaves are starting to turn from green to red, orange and yellow. I told them to stop, but much to my chagrin they’re not listening… It’s true – it’s officially Fall – grab your pumpkin latte or cup of java and let’s review what needs to get done before “that which shall not be […]