2010 Underclassmen & Senior Picture Information
PORTA Sphinx Yearbook
By Monica Sorrells
August 27, 2010
Underclassmen Pictures
Underclassmen pictures for sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be taken Wednesday, Sept. 8, beginning at 8:15 a.m. Freshmen pictures will be taken on Thursday, Sept. 9, starting at 12:25 p.m. A schedule for pictures will be posted early next week. Picture envelopes will be passed out to students during advisory on Friday, Sept. 3.
Senior Pictures
Only pictures taken by Mr. Dave Miller will be included on the composite. Mr. Miller will take the composite pictures at NO COST to the senior during picture day on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. If you want to be included on the composite, you must show up during your scheduled time on September 8. To be included, you must dress appropriately - this means NO T-shirts, low-cut shirts, hoodies, etc.
Senior Picture Options
Option 1
Make an appointment with Dave Miller (323-5863) to have your pictures taken at his studio.
- Multiple poses with various backgrounds and props will be taken.
- You choose a picture for the yearbook (head and shoulder) and he will put the picture on a CD that he will give to the yearbook staff.
- Mr. Miller will put your picture on the senior class composite that is displayed in the front foyer.
Option 2
Sign up to have your picture taken by Mr. Miller at school on September 8. Pictures will be taken between 8:15 and 10 a.m.
- Up to four head and shoulder shots will be taken.
- NO COST, unless you choose to order pictures from Mr. Miller.
- You choose a picture for the yearbook (head and shoulder) and he will put the picture on a CD that he will give to the yearbook staff.
- Mr. Miller will put your picture in the senior class composite that is displayed in the front foyer.
Option 3
For the Composite: Have pictures taken by Mr. Miller at school on September 8. Pictures will be taken between 8:15 and 10 a.m. NO COST unless you choose to order pictures from Mr. Miller. Mr. Miller will put your picture in the senior class composite that is displayed in the front foyer.
For the Yearbook:
Senior pictures taken by a photographer other than Dave Miller
- To be included in the yearbook, you must arrange for the photographer to send a wallet-sized picture on a CD to:
Monica Sorrells
PORTA High School
17651 Bluejay Rd.
Petersburg, IL 62675
Picture specifications:
- JPEG
- wallet-sized
- must have SRGB color space
- no outdoor pictures
- The picture MUST be received by Dec. 1. or YOUR PICTURE WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE SENIOR CLASS COMPOSITE.
Additional Senior Information:
Information and Pictures Needed for the December 1st deadline:
1. senior picture
2. baby picture (up to 5 years old) for the yearbook
3. baby picture (up to 5 years old) for the senior slide show for Class Night
4. list of high school activities (students will be given a form to fill out by Nov.)
5. name written how it is to be shown by the senior picture in the yearbook
6. name written how it is to be shown on the cover of the yearbook (optional)
7. An inspirational quote (quotes from other students will not be accepted)
8. Senior Will
Please write on the back of baby pictures the name of the student, and specify whether it is for the yearbook, slide show, or both.
Yearbooks are $45.00 and can be ordered online through Jostens or from the yearbook staff during the school year. Seniors can choose to have their name stamped on the cover of the book. The cost for this would be an additional $5.00. If you have any questions, contact Monica Sorrells at msorrells@ports202.org or 632-3217.
