SCHEDULE: Yearbookpalooza offers your choice of classes throughout the workshop. Classes are offered for new advisers, experienced advisers and staffers of all levels. A complete schedule will be posted on this site as the workshop gets closer. LINK TO 2023 SCHEDULE AS SAMPLE

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION will be from 1-2 p.m. on July 15 on the mezzanine level of The Florida Hotel and conference center. Arrive early to have your STAFF GROUP PICS taken, starting at 12:30. The OPENING begins at 2 p.m. The CLOSING will be July 17 from 12:20-1 p.m.

COST:

  • Registration is $260 per person. The Early Bird Special, by June 17, is $235. This registration fee is for both students and advisers. There are NO REFUNDS after June 1.

  • Chaperones will receive a t-shirt and all meals. The chaperone fee is $100. Chaperones may not attend classes.

  • An OPTIONAL New Adviser Bootcamp is being offered on July 15 from 10:30-12:30 (before the main workshop begins). The cost is $50 per adviser and includes lunch.

  • An OPTIONAL Master Class is being offered during the duration of the workshop (you stay in that class the entire time). This class is for staffs that compete on the state and national level (FSPA, CSPA, NSPA) and is limited to the adviser(s) and up to four students. The cost is $100 per staff.

  • Extra t-shirts are $20 each.

  • Register with the link WORKSHOP REGISTRATION on the Home page.

  • The hotel is a separate registration (see link on home page and at HOTEL link above). You must book with the hotel directly.

  • PLEASE NOTE: T-shirts will be ordered on June 24. There is no guarantee you will receive a t-shirt after this date.

MEALS:

  • Your registration covers Palooza Cash.

  • STAFFERS receive $20 for dinner Monday and $10 for lunch Tuesday = $30 total.

  • ADVISERS AND CHAPERONES receive $20 for dinner Monday - they do not receive cash for lunch Tuesday since they attend the Adviser Appreciation Lunch -= $20 total.

  • If you think you will need more money for meals, please bring extra money with you.

  • Palooza Cash will be distributed during Registration on July 15.

  • You will need to cover your own dinner on Tuesday night; many staffs enjoy going out to eat together. You will also need to cover your lunch after the workshop on Wednesday.

  • A light breakfast will be provided by Yearbookpalooza Tuesday and Wednesday.

  • There is a Starbucks and a Chick-fil-A in the hotel. The hotel is located adjacent to The Florida Mall which provides many food options, with both food court and sit-down restaurants.

HOTEL: Hotel rooms are a separate registration; you book with the hotel directly. Register with the HOTEL REGISTRATION REQUEST FORM link on the Home page. Please take the time to read the very important information at the HOTEL link above.

PARENT PERMISSION FORMS: Students are required to have a parent permission form in order to attend the workshop. Please click on the PARENT PERMISSION FORM link on the Home page, to complete the form no later than July 8.

OPTIONAL NEW ADVISER BOOTCAMP: A New Adviser Bootcamp will be offered from 10:30-12:30 on July 15, before the main workshop begins. This workshop is for advisers who will be new for the 2024-2025 school year, or who were new for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are unsure, ask your rep. The cost is $50 and includes lunch. If you are arriving with students, they will be on their own in the hotel or mall. Click the link OPTIONAL NEW ADVISER BOOTCAMP on the Home page to register.

OPTIONAL MASTER CLASS: An optional Master Class is being offered during the duration of the workshop (you stay in that class the entire time). This class is for staffs that compete on the state and national level (FSPA, CSPA, NSPA) and is limited to the adviser(s) and up to four students. The cost is $100 per staff. Register for this class on the WORKSHOP REGISTRATION form.

OPTIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY TRACK: An optional Photography Track is being offered during the duration of the workshop (you stay in that class the entire time). This class is no charge, and you do not have to register ahead. The class will be a combination of instruction, then going out and taking pictures of the workshop. It is mandatory that you have a digital camera for this class. Bring any lens or flash or other accessories that work with your camera. It is best if you also have a laptop. It is optional if you would like to bring any editing software on your laptop.

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Money for dinner Tuesday and lunch Wednesday

  • Your 2024 yearbook as well as extra copies to exchange with other staffs

  • Digital cameras if you plan to participate in photo classes (bring power, memory card and flash)

  • Laptops are not required for classes; however, they are nice to have on hand if you have one

  • Art and theme ideas to discuss with a cover artist to develop your cover for 2025

  • A sweater or hoodie since the meeting rooms are often very cold

SPIRIT: Back by popular demand, there will be Color Spirit Wars by Rep Territory. On Wednesday, you “go all out” with your area’s colors. A prize will be given to the rep(s) with the winning Rep Territory. The 2023 winners were Michelle & Katy’s PINK team.

  • Michael = RED

  • Vicky, Jose & Ashley = YELLOW

  • Michelle & Katy = PINK

  • Morgan & Anna = GREEN

  • Jen = PURPLE

  • Teenie & Jean = BLUE

  • Non-Florida Schools/People = TIE DYE

FUN ACTIVITIES: Fun activities will be held Monday and Tuesday nights. More information will be posted here as the workshop gets closer.

ROADIES: If you are graduating in 2024 but would like to attend Yearbookpalooza, we accept ROADIES each year. The ROADIE application can be found on the HOME page and is due June 3. In addition to helping run the workshop, ROADIES have the option to teach classes and lead roundtables. Apply with the link ROADIE APPLICATION on the Home page.

QUESTIONS? Email workshop directors Jean Henry at jehenry@varsity.com and/or Morgan Miltner at mjmiltner@varsity.com.