the ultimate yearbook experience

Exclusively for Varsity Yearbook customers, your yearbook staff is invited to join us at the National School Spirit Championships at Walt Disney World® Resort — where they’ll go beyond the sidelines to capture your cheer squad, dance team or band as they shine on the national stage.

This is more than a trip. It’s a resume-worthy opportunity to sharpen real-world journalism skills: conducting interviews, snapping action-packed photos and telling the story of school spirit in action.

REGISTRATION OPENS OCT. 14

School Size: 1-1,399 students
Recommended Travel Day: Wed. Jan. 28
Media Prep Day: Thurs. Jan. 29
Competition Days: Jan. 30 – Feb. 1

REGISTRATION OPENS OCT. 16

School Size: 1,400+ students
Recommended Travel Day: Wed. Feb. 4
Media Prep Day: Thurs. Feb. 5
Competition Days: Feb. 6 – 8

Capture Your School’s Experience

We look forward to welcoming you and your yearbook staff to Press Pass Academy during the National School Spirit Championship.
From front-row seats at championship events to on-site interviews with top athletes and coaches, your students will be right in the action — learning, creating and capturing every moment. They’ll also step behind the scenes with ESPN production and bond as a staff at Walt Disney World® Resort.

– Visit Walt Disney World® Resort: Bond with your staff at theme parks.
– Interviews: Conduct and document interviews with top athletes and coaches.
– Meet on-air Talent: Interact with on-air personalities and witness on-camera reporting.
– ESPN Media: Get an insider’s look at ESPN’s operations.
– Career Skills: Engage in career discussions with leaders from Varsity Spirit and Varsity Yearbook.

Fundraising

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Program Flyer

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Experience Video

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