Fallbrook High "Moccasin" yearbook takes first place for seventh year at Fair

FALLBROOK – “Great job on coverage,” “Excellent job on photography,” were some of the judges’ glowing comments on The Moccasin yearbook of Fallbrook High School, which took first place at the 2013 San Diego County Fair for the seventh year in a row.

The yearbook scored 885 points out of 1000, the second highest total in school history. 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. The 2013 yearbook had 6 out 15 perfect scores.

“This is very exciting news for the 2013 staff, the program, the high school, and the community,” said Dave Evans, now in his eighth 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, perfection is always an elusive goal. 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 yearbook was produced YB2 (yearbook squared) for the first time. “In terms of coverage, content, and color, the 2013 yearbook was the best of the seven I have been associated with,” said Evans. “YB2 gave our program the best service, quality and price we have ever had.” Cost of the yearbook to students went down from $85 at registration and $95 thereafter to $55 and $65 respectively. Most high school yearbooks sell for over $100.

The Moccasin was led by April Mattson, voted unanimously by the staff as Editor-in-Chief.

“April was beyond amazing,” Evans said. “It must run in the family. Her brother Paul was also Editor-in Chief - for two years!”

All staff members were awarded certificates of recognition.