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Many, but not all, of the yearbooks have been numbered. While the 1960 Olympian was volume 1,
the first Olympian to be numbered was that of 1980, at number 20. Indeed, a mistake was made, and,
for the sake of continuity, it has been carried through to this day with the 2020 Olympian being
numbered as 60, instead of 61. Adding the two issues of Leaves, the total number of known
yearbook volumes is 63.

Creating yearbooks over the years has always involved a great deal of time and effort.
Photographers, writers, editors, typists, sales, copy, and layout personnel were necessary. In the
earlier years, when everything was done by hand, photos and written pieces were cut to size and placed on pages,
then shipped to the printing company for assembly and publication. Eventually, with the advent of computers and
software, the process of creating the yearbook became easier and more efficient. There were always advisors to direct
activities and handle problems. Other team members included students, faculty, and parents over the years. In fact, in
some years, were it not for parents, there would not have been a yearbook. Eventually, the job was turned into a course
called Yearbook, which allowed many students to participate and receive credit, while gaining the many skills needed to
get the job done. Throughout it all, businesses financially supported yearbooks, in exchange for small ads at the back.
Individuals also supported the publications with donations. If you have ever worked on a yearbook, your help is greatly
appreciated. So, take time to thank people who have worked on yearbooks in any year. If you are at a local business, be
sure to thank them for their support. Perhaps you might consider working on yearbooks and contributing to a collection
of wonderful memories for years to come.

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