Elon University’s yearbook has released its 106th edition.
Every cloud has a silver lining. In a challenging academic year marked by COVID-19, hybrid learning and reduced opportunities, Kathryn Williams ’22, editor-in-chief of Phi Psi Cli yearbook, wanted to highlight the silver linings that occurred on the Elon campus last year.
The staff began creating the yearbook in August 2020, forming a ladder to outline the page content and flow. By the end of the fall semester, the summer and winter spreads had been completed and the physical characteristics of the yearbook had been selected.
The process wrapped up in May, as the yearbook was sent off to production.
Williams felt incredibly proud of her team for producing a yearbook that highlights clubs, classes, sports and events at Elon.
“It’s so exciting to work on something for almost a year and have the product be a physical book,” Williams said.
Williams emphasized that yearbook staff stepped up in a pronounced way because the online nature of the work made it easier to get involved.
The pandemic allowed more flexibility in scheduling and led to a shift in the focus and format of the yearbook. Because many sports events didn’t happen, underrepresented groups, such as Car Club and Elon Outdoors, grabbed the spotlight.
Williams is ecstatic to see the yearbook staff’s reaction to the final product, and she urged students to pick up a copy.
“It’s just a great way to see all of the different and special aspects of Elon,” she said.
Running ahead of schedule, the new yearbook is now available for purchase. The book costs $68, and students can purchase it on the Elon Yearbook website: https://elonyearbook.com/buy-the-book/.