The Roar, student yearbook at Harrisonville High School, attempts to cover the people and events of the school community as fairly, impartially and accurately as possible. It provides a history in pictures and copy of a particular year. Through the emphasis on the skills of writing, design, photography, and business, it offers an educational opportunity for staff members who must learn to accept responsibility and assume leadership roles. It serves as a form of public relations for the school and community.

The editors and staff members reserve the right to select content and determine priorities in both photographs and written material and student editors make all content desicions. They never knowingly libel, invade the privacy of, deny the rights of or ridicule or mock an individual or group. Good taste, common sense, school and community standards and ethics of responsible journalism are observed.

The yearbook focuses on school news and personalities. Community, state, national and international events are covered as they relate to students and the school and contribute to a complete picture of a school year. Student activities and groups not sponsored by the school are not covered on a regular basis, but could be covered in features.

Although the yearbook staff works hard to include as many students as possible in the yearbook, the staff is under no obligation to include every student, including portraits. Students who do not have their pictures taken by LifeTouch Studios on the designated days assigned by the school will not have their portrait included in the book. The Roar staff is not obligated to include a "not pictured" list.

GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT

Because student editors are private citizens and not representatives of government, we have the right to accept or reject any advertising, according to our policy. We will not accept advertising that is libelous, obscene, irresponsible, or in poor taste. Neither will we accept advertising that can be considered incitement to breaking the law, language likely to provoke a fight, invasion of privacy, infringement of copyright, or speech that causes disruption of school activities. Advertisements for illegal products or services will not be accepted. We reserve the right to edit any material submitted for advertising. All decisions will be made by the editorial board and adviser.  

PERSONAL ADVERTISEMENTS

We reserve the right to establish a format for personal ads and to limit the choices of typefaces, etc. We reserve the right to edit all copy and photographs. Students and parents who purchase personal ads must read over a proof copy of their ads and sign an agreement approving the content. Although we will make every effort to return photographs submitted for personal ads, we cannot take responsibility for what might happen during the printing process. We urge parents and students to submit copies of important photos.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

All accounts will be due and payable after the final proofing of the advertisement.

The Roar will be happy to refund anyone who is not fully satisfied with his or her yearbook. Students must return the book in the same condition as it was delivered. If the book has been written in or damaged in any way by the buyer, no refunds will be given. No one may get a refund without returning the book as outlined above. Names will be given to Kathy Dains who in turn will notify the district business office. A check will be mailed to the buyer within three to six weeks.