[For High School Students] Ideas and Topics for Graduation Anthologies: Themes You Can Use on the Class Page

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A graduation yearbook is a precious record that gives you a chance, once you’re an adult, to look back nostalgically on those days and laugh together with friends.

The process of creating it—reminiscing about school life with classmates, club members, and teachers—also makes for a wonderful event to wrap up your time at school.

In this article, we’ve gathered ideas you can use for a high school graduation yearbook.

Write about your plans and goals after graduation, make a “Most Likely To…” style class ranking to liven things up—be sure to check out these ideas recommended for high school students.

[For High School Students] Topics and Ideas for Graduation Anthologies: Themes You Can Use on Class Pages (31–40)

I’m sorry about that.

This idea is about confessing the things we couldn’t apologize for at the time.

Even when we know we’re in the wrong, there are times we can’t bring ourselves to apologize—because we can’t accept it, or our emotions are running high.

Don’t you also have a memory that’s been weighing on your mind? At this milestone of graduation, why not try saying “I’m sorry”? The other person may have forgotten, and after graduation you might not get another chance to see them.

To make this new beginning a bright one, use this idea to clear up any lingering hard feelings.

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A Collection of Comments: “A Word to My Past Self”

How about a collection of “A word to my past self” comments, where you write a short message to yourself from times like when you had just started school, worked hard at the sports day or the school performance, or felt down after a mistake? Simple phrases are fine, like “You did great,” “You’re fine just the way you are,” or “I’m proud you didn’t give up!” By writing what you’d say now, you’ll notice how much you’ve grown.

Reading your friends’ words will warm your heart and make you think, “Everyone was struggling with the same things.” It will become a gentle, memorable page—perfect for graduation—filled with records of growth!

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Everyone’s Chalkboard Art Presentation Corner

This is an idea for a “Everyone’s Chalkboard Art Showcase” where we share memories of drawing pictures and writing messages on the blackboard before class or during breaks.

Seasonal drawings, event illustrations, messages to friends—any kind of work is welcome.

You can feel the artist’s personality and playful spirit, and it’s fun just to look at.

Adding photos and comments helps you recall the atmosphere and even the laughter from that moment.

Lining up the pieces everyone created together also shows how close and lively the class is.

When you look back after graduation, it becomes a special, lively, and fun page that brings back memories and makes you smile!

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What if it becomes XX?

This is a page where everyone answers the question, “What would you do if you became ___?” and enjoys imagination and humor.

The themes are up to you, like “What if you became an animal?”, “What if you became a teacher?”, or “What if you became a superhero?” By answering with drawings or comments, a person’s individuality really shines through.

The fun part is getting excited and laughing with friends—“Oh, that’s another way to think about it!” As everyone’s fun ideas and dreams line up, the lively atmosphere of the class comes across, too.

When you look back after graduation, it will be a special, exciting page that brings back imaginative ideas and unique memories and makes you smile.

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My Boom Collection

A fun feature that introduces what everyone is into right now is “My Boom Collection.” It can be anything—games, sports, favorite foods, hobbies, music, you name it.

Adding drawings or short comments makes it exciting to look at.

Conversations like “I love that too!” and “I didn’t know that!” start to flow, and it shows how close the class is.

You can see at a glance what was trending at the time, and when you look back after graduation, it becomes a precious memory that makes you think, “How nostalgic!” It’ll be a page full of smiles, packed with everyone’s ‘right now.’

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[For High School Students] Topics and Ideas for Graduation Anthologies: Themes You Can Use on the Class Page (41–50)

The “secret class episode” I heard from the teacher

How about a page where the teacher shares little behind-the-scenes stories and memories only they know? Heartwarming tales like how students helped each other when no one was looking, or moments that quietly moved the teacher, make for a comforting read.

Readers will be surprised—“That really happened?”—and rediscover what makes the class special.

Learning about growth we hadn’t noticed ourselves makes it perfect as a graduation memento.

It will become a special, meaningful page filled with the teacher’s gentle perspective.

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I asked my friends: “What’s good about [Name]?”

Perfect for a class page is “What’s great about [Name],” which asks classmates about each person.

For every student, have their friends write what they think is wonderful about them.

Short phrases are fine, like “kind,” “always smiling,” or “helps when you’re in trouble.” You’ll discover strengths you hadn’t noticed about yourself, and reading them warms the heart.

It shows that everyone values one another and lets you feel the warmth of the class.

When you look back after graduation, you’ll have a page like a treasure that makes you think, “I’m glad I was in this class.”

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