High school yearbook wins national award

FALLBROOK – The Moccasin, the yearbook of Fallbrook High, has won first class in the National Scholastic Press Association Yearbook Competition in its first-ever attempt at the national level. The yearbook qualified for the top distinction, All-American, by exceeding 3700 points, but fell short in one other category.

“This is very exciting news for the 2011 staff, the program, the high school, and the community,” said Dave Evans, now in his sixth year as advisor. “Our high expectations for the Moccasin every year are tempered by the reality that, as a 100 percent student-produced book and year-to-year change over in staff, mistakes are bound to occur. Nonetheless, we always strive to produce a memorable yearbook of which students, their parents and guardians, and the school and community can be proud.”

The Moccasin also took first place at the 2011 San Diego County Fair for the fifth year in a row. Scoring results were not available at press time. The 2010 yearbook set a school record by receiving 13 out of 15 perfect scores and 950 points out of 1000 on the scoring rubric.

“These accomplishments are a testament to the hard work and diligence of some very special staff members” said Evans. “This year special recognition goes to scholarship winners Ashley Gerace, Nicole Loback, Angelica Velasquez, Jovana Martinez, and Jarred Moore. With the leadership of these students and the team effort of the entire staff, the Moccasin once again reached new heights.”

For their efforts, Evans awarded Gerace and Loback $500 scholarships. Velasquez, Martinez, and Moore each received $250 scholarships. All staff members were awarded certificates of recognition.