VYPE: How long have you been in yearbook?
Sadie Hadlock: I’ve been in yearbook for two years in high school and one year in junior high.
VYPE: What brings you back this year?
SH: A lot of things. I like being with everyone in yearbook; you get to meet many new people too. It keeps me involved in school, so I always know what’s happening.
VYPE: How have you contributed to the yearbook this year?
SH: I feel like I’ve done quite a bit. I’ve worked on several sports pages: fast-pitch softball, tennis, and swimming. I also designed the pages for clubs, sports, and the index. Those were my main focuses.
VYPE: Was there anything else you helped with?
SH: Yes, I also taught many students how to write proper captions, pick a dominant photo, and design their pages. I think I made a significant impact helping sophomores Harley Bowser and Jaylea Bennett, especially since they’re working on softball now, which I’ve done for a few years. I know the players and how the team works, so I’ve been guiding them on choosing the right photos and who to feature.
VYPE: Has your tennis experience influenced your yearbook work?
SH: Definitely. I’ve learned leadership through tennis—helping and encouraging my friends to play and trying to improve together. That leadership has carried over into yearbook, where I lead and teach others.
VYPE: How much time would you say you’ve put into yearbook?
SH: A lot—probably too much! During deadlines, I work almost nonstop. If we’re not on a deadline, I usually work a few hours a day until I finish my tasks.
VYPE: Is there anything else you’d like to add?
SH: Joining yearbook started in junior high. My sister joined yearbook in high school at the same time, and that inspired me to try it too. She thought I was copying her, but I just thought it seemed fun. She also worked on the softball pages, and now I do that as well. Last year we even worked on the softball page together, which was really cool. She was one of two assistant editors the previous year, and I’ll also become an editor next year.
VYPE: Can you tell us more about your tennis achievements?
SH: Last year, I made it to state—I was the first girl in five years from our school’s tennis team to do that. It was terrific but challenging, especially at regionals, where you must win two out of three or four matches to qualify. I played three matches—the last one was over three hours long, nonstop. I had to forfeit my fourth match because I was utterly exhausted.
VYPE: What was it like competing at state?
SH: It felt incredible. My main goal last year was to make it to state and achieving that meant a lot to me. It was a big deal for me and the whole team, since no one had made it in so long. I was proud.
