Westminster College's Yearbook Receives Award

The Argo, Westminster College's yearbook, has received the 2006 Showcase Award by Herff Jones Publishers.

"I'm proud of the work of Ray Walling [editor-in-chief] and Courtney Turek [assistant editor-in-chief] and their Argo staff," said Connie McGinnis, Westminster College assistant director of the Celebrity Series and advisor to The Argo. "Herff Jones publishing representatives will take our book into high schools and universities as an excellent sample of their yearbook publishing."

The Argo was judged on specific criteria including: unity in design; consistency of layout; dynamic use of color; effective coverage and content; artistic use of type; and progressive improvement from previous years.

"I was surprised when I first received word of the award," Walling said. "I believe that this award speaks to the progress that the Argo staff has made over the past few years."

"This yearbook contained completely different styles and themes that the campus community had never seen before," Turek said. "I think it is the foundation on which future Argos will expand and grow."

"My hat is off to everyone who contributed to the award-winning 2006 Argo," said Dr. Neal Edman, Westminster College dean of student affairs. "Those who are fortunate enough to take one home with them will have fond memories indelibly etched in a superb piece."

Contact McGinnis at (724) 946-7354 or e-mail mcginncl@westminster.edu for more information.