Fall Event Coverage Ideas to Bring Your Yearbook to Life

Capture the Spirit of Fall

As the air cools and colors change, fall brings countless opportunities to capture stories that showcase school spirit, student life, and community connection. Whether it’s the excitement of Homecoming or the quiet focus of after-school clubs, every moment can become a meaningful part of your yearbook.

Here are some creative ideas to help your staff turn the energy of autumn into aesthetic, story-driven spreads.

1. Homecoming Highlights

Homecoming week is a goldmine for coverage! Go beyond the parade and the dance, and tell the story behind the traditions.

• Interview students about how they prepared floats or decorated hallways. Maybe do a connected spread about any of the school clubs or groups of friends who participate in float building for the Rose Parade or Thanksgiving Day Parade in their hometown community.

• Include a “Then vs. Now” feature comparing this year’s festivities to past ones.

• Capture candid moments during spirit week challenges, pep rallies, and halftime shows.

Bonus idea: Feature a quote collage of students describing what “school spirit” means to them.

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2. Fall Sports and Athletes in Action

From football and volleyball to cross-country and tennis, fall athletics are full of emotion and energy.

• Include behind-the-scenes coverage: warm-up rituals, locker-room inspiration boards, team bonding moments.

• Profile standout athletes or unsung heroes (managers, cheer captains, water crew, medical staff or team doctor, parent booster club, band members ).

• Use action shots paired with short, motivational quotes.

Tip: Create a “Game Day Atmosphere” section with crowd photos and fan signs to highlight school pride.

3. Clubs, Academics, and Campus Culture

Fall is when clubs kick off and academic teams start to form. Don’t miss the quieter stories!

• Feature club recruitment fairs or first meetings.

• Highlight new electives, lab projects, or academic competitions.

• Interview teachers or advisers about what makes this year’s group unique.

Creative layout idea: Use a collage of club posters or a “Day in the Life of a Club President” feature.

4. Seasonal Student Life

Celebrate the mood of autumn across campus.

• Create a “Fall Favorites” survey: favorite drinks, snacks, outfits, or local hangouts.

• Include cozy fall photos: students reading outside, wearing hoodies, or walking among leaves.

• Cover fall concerts, plays, and art shows that showcase students’ creativity.

Interactive idea: Add a QR code linking to a playlist curated by your yearbook team!

5. Community & Service Projects

Many schools give back during the fall through food drives, fundraisers, and volunteer events.

• Capture the teamwork and compassion behind these efforts.

• Interview student leaders about why giving back matters to them.

• Pair heartfelt quotes with candid photos for an emotional impact.

Bonus feature: End the spread with a “Faces of Service” grid of volunteers in action.

6. Behind the Lens: Yearbook Team in Action

Don’t forget to document your own story!

• Showcase your staff photographing events, designing layouts, and interviewing peers.

• Create a “Meet the Team” or “Behind the Scenes” feature showing what it takes to make the yearbook happen.

• Include fun facts, favorite assignments, or challenges your staff overcame this semester.

Make Fall Memories Last

The fall season flies by, but the moments you capture now will define your yearbook’s personality. Encourage your team to keep their eyes open, cameras ready, and hearts tuned to the stories that make your school unique.

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Contributor: Jessica Carrera, Associate Editor at TSE Worldwide Press and Marketing Coordinator at United Yearbook, holds a B.A. in English with a concentration in writing from Biola University. She aspires to touch the lives of others through her words.

Editor: Donna Ladner obtained a B.A. in Education and a minor in English from California Baptist University, and a M.S. in ESL from USC, Los Angeles. After she married Daniel, their family moved to Indonesia with a non-profit organization and lived cross-culturally for 15 years before returning to the U.S in 2012. Donna has been working as an editor and proofreader for TSE Worldwide Press and its subsidiary, United Yearbook since 2015.