Yearbook meeting

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory perches on the edge of a table in the cafeteria, and faces the people assembled there.

"Hey everyone. Thanks for coming. Now, we're going to conduct this meeting in an organized way, since there are so many of you.

First off, just so you know, meetings will be held at this time every Monday. If you have a scheduling conflict, please let me know.

I know quite a few of you have expressed interest in doing various things, but there are so many new people that I'm going to start a new staff list. So do me a favor and introduce yourself if we haven't met, and let me know what you're interested in doing.

To my photographers: I'd like to see a sample of your work, just for the sake of knowing what sort of features you'd be best at covering. [ooc: Just find a photo online or something. I don't care what it is - just PLEASE keep it clean!]

To my writers: I need you to know how to write thoughtful and classy captions. So, please write a statement about someone you see at this meeting as if you were briefly describing them to a stranger, so that I have a sample of your writing.

Those who are interested in layout exclusively: I need you to be people who are insanely organized. Please tell me the organizational system you use in your room, home, car, or whatever.

To those interested in becoming editors: Two editors of photography, two editors of captions, and two for layout. My layout editors especially need to be people who pay great attention to detail - you should be able to catch anything that the other four have missed. However, all of these positions are crucial, and require people who are willing to make a commitment. So, if you would, please fill out the following application:

Name:

Photography/Writing/Layout (circle one):

Previous Experience:

What I can bring to this editorial position:

Why you should be picked (cannot be the same as above):


Remember: everyone is welcome to participate in the yearbook, and if you don't know what you might be good at, I can help you find something. And, of course, feel free to ask me any questions you may have."

Rory concludes her speech, and smiles.

Comments

[conathon.livejournal.com]

I'd like to be a photographer, ma'am. Hold on, let me find a photo.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

[ooc: Sure - there's no limit on who can join. I'll put you down for sports]

"Okay...and I'm Rory, by the way," she says, smiling and holding out her hand. "Don't call me ma'am...makes me feel old."

[wraithbaitjohn.livejournal.com]

I'd like to submit the following proofs as uh... proof {shrugs} that I don't suck as a photographer:


and


So? Wha'da'ya think?


(OOC: Yes, I really did take these pics, so if anyone should want them for anything, just ask. :)

[conathon.livejournal.com]

Sawyer cleared his throat and handed her a small photo that he had taken earlier that day. When you looked at the Southerner, you'd never dream that he was this active in sports but he loved photos and his Pa' had taught him well.

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"Fellow team mates, don't ask...." he grinned rather sheepishly, his dipples sinking in low and his eyes turning into slits.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Oh, those are great!" Rory says, carefully holding the photos by the edges.

"That moon is beautiful, and I definitely like the ferret - it is a ferret, right? Well...is there anything in particular you'd like to take pictures of? Sports, clubs, portraits, candids...?"

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory considers the photo. It was quite good - the guy was clearly in motion, and yet, no blurring.

"It's very good. You wanted sports, right?"

[wraithbaitjohn.livejournal.com]

Ooh... candids. Permission to run around and ambush people. Perfect!

And yeah, it's a ferret. Her name is Magick. (Shh... I'm sneaking her and her boyfriend into the dorm when no one's looking)

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Oh, I don't know your name...I'm Rory," she says, holding out a hand. "And don't worry, I won't tell anyone about Magick," she adds with a wink.

[wraithbaitjohn.livejournal.com]

I'm John. John Sheppard. Nice to meet you. (And thanks. :)

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Likewise," Rory says with a grin as she scrawls John's name next to 'Candids.'

[conathon.livejournal.com]

"Right, doll." he said more confidently this time, a cocky air about him now. ``The Yearbooks Sports photographer`` sounded kinda cheesy but oh well.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory arches a brow. "Don't call me 'doll,' either. It's Rory, or nothing at all. And you're down for sports," she says with a smirk, writing his name in with a flourish.

[conathon.livejournal.com]

He arches his eyebrow back, "Alright, Rory.." he said with a accomplished snort of air. "Want me to take pictures of any specific event?" he asked her calmly.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

Looking decidedly hung-over, Spider appears in the doorway and leans on it for a moment. "Gilmore? Consider this my obligatory sponsor appearance. I'm off to bed... and this is the last damn time I eat anything out of the vending machines in the cafeteria."

He disappears again with rather more speed than strictly necessary.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Well, not right now. As soon as we have actual sports events to photograph, I'll let you know."

[rushmore-yankee.livejournal.com]

Name:



Photography/Writing/Layout (circle one):



Previous Experience:



What I can bring to this editorial position:



Why you should be picked (cannot be the same as above):



[[ooc: Don't go mistaking Max's confident for competency. :-) He's clueless. Although he did work on the Rushmore Yankee! That part was true, at least.]]

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory considers the application. Sales are handled through the school, and publishing was really a team effort.

"Well," she says, addressing Max, "I think I could use you as a layout editor, since you seem to be quite...meticulous. Would it be all right if I consider you for that position?"

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Name: Elizabeth Weir

Photography/Writing/Layout (circle one):

Previous Experience: Senator's intern Political activist I've helped edit journals, and uh, legal documents in the past

What I can bring to this editorial position: Previous experience as listed above; know how to control and sort large groups of people

Why you should be picked (cannot be the same as above): Because I'm insanely organized, and when I know what needs to be done, I do it

[rushmore-yankee.livejournal.com]

Max takes his paper back and scrutinizes it, looking for whatever might have tipped Rory off that he was meticulous. Eventually deciding that it's his appearance, he smiles broadly and nods, "Yes, Ms. Gilmore. I'd be happy to be a layout editor. Unlike some people, I'm not opposed to climbing the corporate ladder."

[[ooc: sorry about the double comment. my browser flipped out.]]

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Well, I'm sure I'll have other applicants, remember," Rory says with a smile. "So, the position isn't yours for sure. But I'll give the decision my utmost attention, okay?"

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"All right, Elizabeth," Rory says, smiling and reading over the application. "This looks great. I'll let you know if you get it - I assume you're applying for both writing and layout?"

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

*smiles back*

Either/or, I'm not fussy.

[rushmore-yankee.livejournal.com]

Max blinks slowly and pushes the bridge of his glasses back up to the top of his nose.

"I see..." He says, cautiously. "So, then, you wouldn't mind me potentially declining this huge honor, if you deign to award it to me? Because I have a lot of fish to fry, and only a year in which to do it. And I'm starting to think that maybe I should have chosen an extra-curricular activity that helps me score chicks. Which, it sounds like you can't promise me. Is that TRUE, Ms. Gilmore?"

[cellar-doordd.livejournal.com]

Donnie wanders into the large room, already not liking the amount of people there. He listens to the pretty brunette, who he guesses is Rory Gilmore, talk about what they all need to do to get on the staff.

Are you fucking kidding me with this? he wonders. He does what she asks, however, and after making a quick scan around the room, decides to write a caption about Rory, who is talking to a boy with thick glasses.

Rory Gilmore, beautiful and energetic yearbook editor, counsels a pompous fellow student and pretends to care what he's saying on how to make the best impression in an application.

He wanders over to Rory and hands her the paper, then takes a seat in the back corner of the room.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Well...I...." Rory's at a loss. "If you decide not to join us, there's nothing I can do to stop you, Max. And as for...um...meeting girls, well...there are quite a few eligible ladies here tonight, and some more who I know are coming. But if that's all your here for, that makes me sad, because it sounds like a waste of talent."