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Dear 2024 Seniors and Parents/Guardians:

Senior Pictures

I hope your summer break has been restful and enjoyable. If you have not already scheduled an appointment with Mark Lawrence Photography, please do so within the next month. 

An important part of the senior yearbook is the senior section of the yearbook which contains the portrait of each member of the senior class who has his/her photo taken with Mark Lawrence Photographers prior to October 30.  This section goes to the yearbook publisher by early December.  To meet this deadline, you should have had your senior photographed during the summer months or scheduled an appointment for the early fall.  Mark Lawrence has agreed that all images submitted will be of the proper size, resolution, format, and color and must meet the school’s requirements for clothing attire.

To be included in the Senior section of the yearbook, your portrait must be taken by Mark Lawrence Photographers, Pinkerton’s official photographer.  A complimentary headshot session will be provided for those seniors who wish to purchase their photos elsewhere or who only want a senior photo taken for submission in the yearbook. The complimentary headshot session is planned for September 13 and 14 at Pinkerton Academy during underclassmen photo days. 

Again, yearbook photos must come from Mark Lawrence Photographers (they are Pinkerton’s official photographer). The school’s policy is not to use junior class photos and/or student ID photos for those who do not get their senior pictures taken with the school photographer by the due date. We do not want anyone left out of the 2024 yearbook, so do not delay.

Finally, I encourage you to consider purchasing a parent ad to celebrate your child's accomplishments and to help defray the cost of the yearbook. The attached flier explains the size and cost of the ads. If you purchase an ad before November 23, you will receive a $20.00 discount on the price of the ad. 

If you ever have a question or concern, please check out the Yearbook (Critic) tab on Pinkerton’s website or contact me at [email protected].

Best regards,

Mr. Timothy Cain, CJE

Yearbook Adviser

Senior Portrait Reminder: All senior photos to be published in the 2024 Critic must adhere to the school's dress code.

Refer to the dress code policy as stated in the student handbook and follow the student designed poster about acceptable dress.

Dear Class of 2024 Parents and Guardians,

Parent ads are a wonderful way to celebrate your children's success and to express sentiments of inspiration for the next stage of their life's journey. 

Here is a  link to the parent ad flyer with details about pricing and the web link to Walsworth Ad service where you can create a personalized ad for your son/daughter Walsworth Parent Ad Services.The ad you design will appear with other parent ads and local business ads in the 2024 Critic.​ 

Please consider placing an ad to celebrate your child's accomplishments and to help defray the cost of the yearbook. 

Best regards,
Mr. Timothy Cain, CJE
Yearbook Adviser

Critic adviser Mr. Cain recognized as outstanding journalism educator.

Cain was chosen from Jostens advisers in schools across the country as its March 2019 adviser of the month. In addition, he has earned certification as journalism educator from the Journalism Education Association.

Pinkerton Academy is proud to announce that yearbook adviser Tim Cain is the recipient of the Jostens National Yearbook Adviser of the Month Award for March, 2019. The National Yearbook Adviser of the Month recognition is given to deserving yearbook advisers who show an outstanding ability to inspire and motivate their staff to create a yearbook that the school will treasure, while also encouraging the development of 21st Century Skills like critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration.

“Jostens is dedicated to supporting yearbook advisers who understand that a yearbook is more than just a book. It is a keepsake that lasts a lifetime, and a 21st Century classroom experience with value like none other. As such, the National Yearbook Adviser of the Month Award goes to educators who have gone above and beyond on behalf of their school and students,” said Sara Sausker, Jostens Sr. Manager of Yearbook Customer Experience.

Tim was selected based on his exceptional dedication and commitment in building student skills.  Tim Cain’s co-adviser, Dale Cremone, noted “The Critic Yearbook covers roughly 3,200 students and 500+ faculty and staff members in a 320-page book. It’s not an easy task, but Tim is always able to get through to the students and communicate with them on a personal level that is inspiring to watch first-hand.”

In addition, Cain has recently earned certification from the Journalism Education Association as journalism educator. This accomplishment makes him a part of an elite group of educators in the country who have completed the requirements which require demonstrated knowledge in news reporting and writing, communications, law, and publications advising. 

"By becoming a Certified Journalism Educator, Timothy has achieved national recognition and joins a select group of 728 Certified Journalism Educators who regard journalism as an academic subject and recognizes the importance of having a qualified instructor and representative involved in journalism education," Kim Green, MJE and JEA Certification Chair said in a letter or commendation.Congratulations on these well-earned recognitions, Mr. Cain!

Pinkerton Academy Earns Jostens National Yearbook Design Recognition

Critic yearbook featured in 2019 Jostens Look Book

Derry – March 31, 2019 – Pinkerton’s yearbook, Critic has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2019 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks and their creative themes, cool covers, dazzling designs, relevant coverage, storytelling copy and action-packed photography. Along with design excellence, the annually published Look Book honors the important role well-crafted yearbooks play in helping schools chronicle the experiences, stories and achievements most relevant to students and that academic year.

The Critic was created by Sarah Beals, Editor-in-chief,  Molly Hoppa, Emma Groenewal , Daniel Keenan, Cassie Guilford, Julianna Manrique, Laura Parady,  Aliya Dow, Julia Mastorakos, Amina Mustafic, Megan O'Brien, Magnus Supan, Avery Proulx, Ariana LoFaro, Alexia Velasquez, Anna LoPresti and Jake Olsen under the direction of Timothy Cain, CJE, and his assistant Julia Mitchell, Pinkerton yearbook advisers.

“Earning the Jostens Look Book recognition is truly an honor. Having The Critic be recognized two consecutive years reveals the outstanding work that Pinkerton’s students are doing. It’s a testament to the staff for their commitment to maintaining journalistic standards.” -- Timothy Cain, Adviser

Pinkerton’s Critic was one of only 494 yearbooks selected from approximately 3,000. The 2019 panel of judges, comprised of nationally recognized scholastic journalism professionals and award-winning yearbook advisers, selected the best examples of yearbook spreads and covers to make up the 320-page 2016 Look Book.

“Yearbooks are unique, limited edition books created by students to capture the stories and events for all of the school’s students and Jostens is proud to celebrate the yearbook tradition and the 494 yearbooks selected for the 2019 Jostens Look Book, said Gary Lundgren, editor. “Today’s yearbooks are very sophisticated in terms of visual presentation and the relevant and inclusive content that is featured.”

Timothy Cain and his yearbook staff received a copy of the 2019 Jostens Look Book and certificate from Jostens to recognize their outstanding achievement.

The Jostens Look Book is a must-have resource for yearbook advisers and staffs seeking creative design and coverage ideas, trends and inspiration. The Look Book complements

www.YearbookAvenue.com and www.facebook.com/JostensAdviserandStaff, Jostens online destinations for yearbook creation ideas.

Make sure that...

Your book has 320 consecutive pages. If you are missing pages, please report it immediately to Mr. Cain, the yearbook adviser, at [email protected].

Once written in, exchanges can only be made for books with major printing flaws, such as pages upside down, pages missing, etc. If you find this type of flaw after writing in the book, we will replace it, but we cannot allow you to keep both copies.

Because the yearbook is a student publication, satisfaction is not guaranteed to the purchaser. Refunds will not be given for minor errors such as poor photo quality, misspelled names, omissions, etc.

As soon as you finish reading this, put your name in the book. Once, where it’s easy to locate and once in the middle of the book where only you know where it is in case it is stolen. We are always saddened when yearbooks disappear, but we cannot replace lost or stolen books. Replacement books will cost $52 cash. You will need to contact your class adviser first to make certain you are on a waiting list.

While it is our goal to provide a record of students and activities for each school year, we cannot guarantee inclusion of every student’s portrait. Pinkerton Academy depends on outside vendors to take student portraits and deliver them in a timely fashion for inclusion in the yearbook.

The Yearbook staff welcomes positive comments and criticism. However, the public must realize that the yearbook is the product of student journalists. Many of the students have no prior experience with journalism writing or design. This is not an adult product; it is a 320 page yearbook created between the months of September and March by teenagers for the Pinkerton community.

If the purchaser has a comment or complaint about the current volume of the yearbook, it must be made in writing within 10 days of distribution. Letters should be short and to the point with specific references to pages. Verbally abusive and accusatory language will not be accepted. The letter should be sent to the attention of the yearbook staff.

Thank you.

The Critic Staff