Tatanka Yearbook
Announcements and Information
Senior Picture information
September 1, 2010 by admin
Filed under News and Announcements, Yearbook Information
Senior pictures are due on Friday, October 1.
If you or your photographer wants to send in the pictures via email, please send them to yearbook@bhs.cc. If you do not get a confirmation email within one school day, please call 763-682-8162.
Photos are accepted via email, on disc, or as photographs.
Please see the information below for more details.
Can’t find your question here? Contact Ryan McCallum at mccallum@bhs.cc
Q. When are senior pictures due?
A. Senior pictures must be at the school by Friday, October 1, 2010.
Q. How do I get my pictures to you?
A. We prefer that you have your photographer mail us your portrait; however, you can either bring your pictures to the front office by Friday, October 1, 2010, or send it to the address below.
Tatanka Yearbook
C/o Buffalo High School
877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo MN 55313
Q. Can I email you a portrait or send it in on CD?
A. Images that are above 5 megapixel and saved at 300 dpi or higher may be emailed to yearbook@bhs.cc or submitted on a disc to the address listed above. If you do not receive a confirmation email within one school day, please call 763.682.8162 to address any issues with sending the picture.
Q. What are the specifications for senior pictures?
A. We have specific requirements for our pictures in order to maintain a consistent and quality yearbook. These specifications are in place to make sure that all seniors look good. Any picture that does not meet these requirements can be rejected by the staff. You will be contacted in this situation. Our specifications are as follows:
Q. Where would you recommend students go for their pictures?
A. Check out our list of recommended photographers. These places have a history of taking good-looking pictures that meet our standards and are delivered on time.
Q. Can I use a “Lifetouch” photo (regular school photo taken on picture day)?
A. YES! Lifetouch photos have been used with great results in the past. However, you must submit the photo you want used or have your student sign a sheet consenting to its use. We do not automatically receive or print Lifetouch prints for seniors who do not submit senior photos. Be sure to order at least one picture if you wish to submit one.
Q. Can I (or a friend) take a photo for someone else using my own equipment?
A. Yes. As long as the photo meets the above requirements, we will run it. We’ve had pictures taken with regular 35mm cameras and digital SLRs that look great… even next to professional portraits. However, please be advised that pictures taken this way are often rejected for not meeting the quality standards above. Professional portraits usually meet our standards. It’s best to take several different shots and submit multiple pictures in order to have your photo accepted.
Q. What are some low-cost or quick options for portraits?
A. Portrait studios such as Sears and Wal-Mart, while they may not offer the variety of poses or personalization of professional portrait studios, can take low-cost pictures that have a quick turnaround if you are still waiting for your photos, planning on taking portraits at the end of the year, or are not planning on getting a package from a local professional photographer. These photos often look equally good when compared to other portraits.
Q. Why do you have so many standards?
A. The Tatanka has high standards for senior pictures for multiple reasons. The first reason is that we want you to look good. Over the past few years, we’ve seen thousands of senior portraits, and we know what works and what doesn’t once your pictures are cropped and placed in the book next to other pictures. Other yearbooks with loose standards often end up embarrassing students by allowing certain photos to run. The second reason is that the Tatanka is a nationally-recognized standard of excellence in yearbooks, and we want to keep it that way by printing a beautiful senior section with portraits that look good. These standards are made with your benefit in mind. If you have any further questions, please contact us.
Q. When will we be getting Baby Ad information?
A. FULL COLOR Baby ads can be purchased for $40 and will be due on Friday, November 12, 2010. Information about Baby Ads will be sent to you on the Senior Picture deadline day. Check here later for more information.
Senior pictures are due Friday, October 1, 2010
Senior Photo Specifications for the 2011 Yearbook
• All photos must be in full color – No black and white.
• Head and shoulder shots only – no hands showing on face. If hands are showing on your face, you picture may be rejected. This is to prevent you from looking awkward in a row of photographs.
• Plain, solid color background – a dark background is preferred.
• No props! – No pictures with sports accessories, cars, pets, or any other props will be accepted; this includes background “shades”, foliage, sparkles, etc.
• Head size – 1 ¼ inch (on a wallet-size picture) from top of the head to the bottom of the chin.
• No Hats, bandanas, etc – Male or female
• No Glamour Shots – we do not recommend Glamour Shots for senior photos because of past experiences with incorrect head sizes and specifications.
• No digital photos – Due to past incompatibilities with image quality, the Tatanka will not accept digital photos under any circumstance. High resolution (5 mega pixel our higher) digital photographs, once developed on photo-quality paper, may be accepted if done professionally.
• Wallet size is preferred.
Send Pictures to:
Tatanka Yearbook
C/O Buffalo High School
877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo MN 55313
or email digital photos to
yearbook@bhs.cc
Order your yearbook today!
December 6, 2009 by admin
Filed under News and Announcements, Yearbook Information
Order your yearbook and hang on to your memories.
There are more ways to customize your order than ever this year.
Watch your mailbox for your order form or order online today.
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Check back for a mail-in form or email mccallum@bhs.cc if you misplace yours.
Tatanka, Hoofprint, and Hoofprint.net take All-State Honors
October 20, 2009 by admin
Filed under Journalism 2, News and Announcements, Publications Writing, Yearbook Information
The Tatanka Yearbook and Hoofprint.net were awarded All-State Gold honors and The Hoofprint took All-State Silver at the Minnesota High School Press Association (MHSPA) Convention held at the University of Minnesota on October 20. Along with the publication honors, many individuals took home awards for their work with Buffalo High School Publications.
The Tatanka and Hoofprint took 3rd in the Best in Show competition, while hoofprint.net was awarded First Place in the Web Site general excellence and earned Best in Show honors at the convention.
The yearbook writers swept all the yearbook writing award categories. Monica Shoberg won First Place in the yearbook feature copy category. Sophie Jundt won First Place in yearbook sports copy. Minnie Ostvig took second and Tom Polzine and Jake Dooley shared the honor for First Place in best academic copy for the yearbook. In the yearbook design category, Dani Krolak took second place. Matt Ebeling won 3rd in yearbook sports photo, and Joel Morehouse took second place.
Matt Ebeling took first place in Magazine Design.
For the newspaper individual awards, Miranda Cole took Third Place in center spread design. Joel Morehouse and Brad Palmer took third in page one design. Dan Hanson took honorable mention for newspaper sports photography.
The awards were for work on the 2009 Tatanka yearbook, Origin, and the Hoofprint newspaper and website from 2008-2009.
All newspapers, yearbook and websites in Minnesota are invited to participate in the competition.
Senior Picture Information
August 30, 2009 by admin
Filed under News and Announcements, Yearbook Information
Can’t find your question here? Contact Ryan McCallum at mccallum@bhs.cc
Q. When are senior pictures due?
A. Senior pictures must be at the school by Friday, October 2, 2009.
Q. How do I get my pictures to you?
A. We prefer that you have your photographer mail us your portrait; however, you can either bring your pictures to the front office by Friday, October 2, 2009, or send it to the address below.
Tatanka Yearbook
C/o Buffalo High School
877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo MN 55313
Q. Can I email you a portrait or send it in on CD?
A. Images that are above 5 megapixel and saved at 300 dpi or higher may be emailed to yearbook@bhs.cc or submitted on a disc to the address listed above. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours, please call 763.682.8162 to address any issues with sending the picture.
Q. What are the specifications for senior pictures?
A. We have specific requirements for our pictures in order to maintain a consistent and quality yearbook. These specifications are in place to make sure that all seniors look good. Any picture that does not meet these requirements can be rejected by the staff. You will be contacted in this situation. Our specifications are as follows:
Q. Where would you recommend students go for their pictures?
A. Check out our list of recommended photographers. These places have a history of taking good-looking pictures that meet our standards and are delivered on time.
Q. Can I use a “Lifetouch” photo (regular school photo taken on picture day)?
A. YES! Lifetouch photos have been used with great results in the past. However, you must submit the photo you want used or have your student sign a sheet consenting to its use. We do not automatically receive or print Lifetouch prints for seniors who do not submit senior photos. Be sure to order at least one picture if you wish to submit one.
Q. Can I (or a friend) take a photo for someone else using my own equipment?
A. Yes. As long as the photo meets the above requirements, we will run it. We’ve had pictures taken with regular 35mm cameras that look great… even next to professional portraits. However, please be advised that pictures taken this way are often rejected for not meeting the quality standards above. Professional portraits usually meet our standards. It’s best to take several different shots and submit multiple pictures in order to have your photo accepted.
Q. What are some low-cost or quick options for portraits?
A. Portrait studios such as Sears and Wal-Mart, while they may not offer the variety of poses or personalization of professional portrait studios, can take low-cost pictures that have a quick turnaround if you are still waiting for your photos, planning on taking portraits at the end of the year, or are not planning on getting a package from a local professional photographer. These photos often look equally good when compared to other portraits.
Q. Why do you have so many standards?
A. The Tatanka has high standards for senior pictures for multiple reasons. The first reason is that we want you to look good. Over the past few years, we’ve seen thousands of senior portraits, and we know what works and what doesn’t once your pictures are cropped and placed in the book next to other pictures. Other yearbooks with loose standards often end up embarrassing students by allowing certain photos to run. The second reason is that the Tatanka is a nationally-recognized standard of excellence in yearbooks, and we want to keep it that way by printing a beautiful senior section with portraits that look good. These standards are made with your benefit in mind. If you have any further questions, please contact us.
Q. When will we be getting Baby Ad information?
A. FULL COLOR Baby ads can be purchased for $35 and will be due on Friday, November 13, 2009. Information about Baby Ads will be sent to you on the Senior Picture deadline day. Check here later for more information.
Senior pictures are due Friday, October 2, 2009
Senior Photo Specifications for the 2010 Yearbook
• All photos must be in full color – No black and white.
• Head and shoulder shots only – no hands showing on face. If hands are showing on your face, you picture may be rejected. This is to prevent you from looking awkward in a row of photographs.
• Plain, solid color background – a dark background is preferred.
• No props! – No pictures with sports accessories, cars, pets, or any other props will be accepted; this includes background “shades”, foliage, sparkles, etc.
• Head size – 1 ¼ inch (on a wallet-size picture) from top of the head to the bottom of the chin.
• No Hats, bandanas, etc – Male or female
• No Glamour Shots – we do not recommend Glamour Shots for senior photos because of past experiences with incorrect head sizes and specifications.
• No digital photos – Due to past incompatibilities with image quality, the Tatanka will not accept digital photos under any circumstance. High resolution (5 mega pixel our higher) digital photographs, once developed on photo-quality paper, may be accepted if done professionally.
• Wallet size is preferred.
Send Pictures to:
Tatanka Yearbook
C/O Buffalo High School
877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo MN 55313