By Alexis McClain – August 30, 2017

After facing criticism for several problems with the most recent volume of The Log, the yearbook staff is fighting to turn their reputation around this year by switching to a different publisher, called Jostens.

“This company is the leading yearbook producer in the nation,” Christopher Long, one of the yearbook advisers, said.

The advisers and staff said they are excited about the new software they will be using as well as some other changes.

“Using what Jostens has to offer, the yearbook staff will be able to produce a 200-page book,” Long said.

In addition to a different company, there will be a new app that goes along with the yearbook.

“Some pictures, indicated by an icon, will allow you to hold your phone over the picture to view a 30-second video,” adviser Sarah Roussel said. “For example, the choir group photo would include a clip of them singing, or the football photo would include a video of them running out onto the field and breaking the banner.”

Roussel also said how she is excited to “add augmented reality” by using this app. A student on the staff said that signing day is another addition this year.

“It kinda brings us all together on that one day to be able to sign each other’s yearbooks,” staff member Taylor Guin said.

Advisers said the staff is striving to show off their Gator pride by featuring a variety of students here in the Swamp.

“We are attempting to feature every student at least two times in the book, if not more,” Roussel said.

Their goal is to create a collection of all big events that happen during the school year and to make a yearbook for all current and past students.

These yearbooks will be delivered in May and can be ordered from Roussel or the staff. They start at $60, increasing in price as the year goes on. Posters are currently hanging around the school with more information about ordering.

By Kaden Bagwell – August 30, 2017

Approximately 475 freshmen are enrolled at Captain Shreve for the 2017-2018 school year, a notable increase from previous years.

This number is significant to the overall size of the school. In recent years Captain Shreve’s enrollment has continued to increase. It is one of the largest schools in the district in enrollment, but it has not always been so.

“It is the largest freshman class in the nine years I have been here,” freshman counselor Lori Dye said.

Captain Shreve High School was founded in the fall of 1967. This year is the 50th anniversary.

“I feel really special to be a part of this class,” freshman Jolee Anderson said. “I think if more people knew about it, they, too, would feel special.”

Dye attributes the increase in enrollment to “the great academic and extracurricular opportunities.” She said the increase in enrollment of the 2017-2018 freshman class shows that it is a great time to be a Gator.

This increase in enrollment has sparked Captain Shreve’s school spirit around campus.

“I love everything about this school and want to see it prosper,” senior Nathan Rowley said. “Seeing so many students excited about my school gets me excited for the future of Captain Shreve High School.”

Nobody can know for certain why the sudden increase occurred, but there are many assumptions that can be made. Some might attribute it to the recent athletic success that has come the Gators’ way, such as the Lady Gator victory in their first district soccer championship and district basketball championship. Others might attribute the increase to the diverse clubs and organizations Captain Shreve has to offer.

Whatever the case may be, the freshman class is historic in size on Captain Shreve’s 50th anniversary.

By Kelsey Harlow – August 30, 2017

Some students say junior year is the most difficult year of high school, but to others senior year is really the time to buckle down and start preparing for life after Shreve.

“It’s easier to get behind than you think,” recent Shreve graduate Hunter Moreau said.

To students, studying is very important. It is crucial to stay on top of class work.

“It’s very important to be plugged in to extracurriculars,” Principal Ginger Gustavson said. “High school is important for fine-tuning time management.”

Academics are very important during a student’s last year of school, and fitting clubs, sports and organizations into a schedule is not always easy.

“Stay close to your senior counselor,” Gustavson said.

Senior counselor Meagan Mills has many resources to assist students, including information about college applications and ACT test dates and preparation material.

“There are many resources on the Senior News Google Classroom,” Mills said.

The Google Classroom offers student questionnaires, scholarship information and deadlines, sources for financial aid, ACT prep and more.

“Don’t get senioritis,” Mills said.

Seniors may feel that they can just slide by this year and stay under the radar, but Mills and Gustavson both emphasized how important it is for them to stay on track with their classes.

“Take the ACT again,” Gustavson said. “Try to make your very highest score.”

The school offers all types of ACT prep, including different bootcamps and classes. There are also all kinds of books available in the library or for purchase in bookstores.

Seniors interested in joining the Senior News Google Classroom can join online using the code 5glwxl.