La Ventana staff members pride themselves on hard work, dedication and talent. Each members plays a vital role in the process of producing a yearbook, and we expect nothing less than excellence. La Ventana is a spring-delivery publication, meaning the staff works  from August to February to produce a book delivered in late April.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this great Tech tradition for the 2009-2010 school year, fill out  either an editorial board application or a staff application and turn it into room 103 of the Student Media building, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday while school is in session or email it to us. While the deadline has passed for applicants for the year, the LV editor will still consider some applicants based on skill level.

Normal positions on the LV staff:

 1. Managing Editor - this position oversees the section editors and is second in command, answering directly to the editor. The managing editor is required to work 20 hours a week during the publication time line. Applicants for this position should be familiar with AP style, basic journalistic and ethical principles associated with producing a publication, Adobe InDesign CS3 or higher and the principles of design.

 2. Copy Editor - this position is responsible for reading and editing every story produced for the book. The copy editor, in conjunction with the section editors, keeps the staff writers on task. The copy editor is required to work ten hours a week during the publication time line. Applicants should be well organized, be assertive and have a very good understanding of AP style, grammar, spelling, punctuation and other possible errors. Writing experience would be preferable, but not essential.

 3. Section Editor - section editors are assigned a specific section of the book. With the help of the managing editor and the editor, the section editors are responsible for coordinating the content of their section, from stories to photos and everything in between. Section editors are also responsible for managing one or more writers, who will be crafting the stories for his or her section. The section editor will read the copy to ensure quality and completeness. Applicants should be familiar with AP style and the basic journalistic and ethical principles involved with producing a publication, as well as have basic design skills and experience with Adobe InDesign CS3 or higher.

 4. Staff Writer - staff writers are responsible for producing the content of the book. Writers are supervised by the section editors and copy editor to ensure their work meets the quality standards of La Ventana. Applicants should have a basic familiarity of AP style and the journalistic and ethical principles associated with producing a publication.

Any inquiries should be emailed to editor@lvyearbook.com

If you have questions or you are interested in reserving your copy of the 2009 or 2010 La Ventana, direct your inquiries to the Student Media business office at (806) 742-3388.