The 2023โ2024 Spencer County High School yearbook, For the Record, has been named among the nationโs best in Balfourโs Yearbook Yearbook, an annual publication showcasing exceptional student journalism in theme, design, and photography.
Balfour publishes thousands of yearbooks each year, from elementary schools to universities, but only 21 were selected for the prestigious โBest Ofโ section. An excerpt about the boys basketball team's trip to the state tournament was also featured in the โPackagesโ section, which spotlights smaller story elements that support or expand a main spread.
Former adviser Mrs. Whitney Beyer, who stepped down after the 2023โ2024 school year, said the recognition fulfilled a long-term desire. โSince the day I found out about the Yearbook Yearbook, itโs been my goal to have our book featured in the โBest Ofโ section,โ she said. โI knew when I clicked the publish button in May 2024 that this was our best chance to get there, and Iโm so proud we achieved it in my final year.โ
Beyer credited the work of editors Avry Earnshaw, Reese Reynolds, Shay Shaw, and Maddie Warren, along with the entire staff. โThis recognition is a testament to all the work they put in throughout the year.โ
According to the Yearbook Yearbook, โBest Ofโ selections represent the highest standards of scholastic journalism, capturing the school year both visually and verbally in a cohesive, standout design.