Hinsdale South Vespa Yearbook Selected for Inclusion in Varsity Yearbook's Portfolio

Hinsdale South's yearbook has been selected for inclusion in Varsity Yearbook’s distinguished Portfolio, a national showcase recognizing the most outstanding yearbooks produced by Varsity Yearbook.

This achievement places Hinsdale South among only 686 schools featured in this year’s edition, selected from more than 900 submissions reviewed with great care.

“It’s nice for these students to be recognized," yearbook adviser Jim Kelly said. "They are some of the hardest working students in the building, putting literally hundreds of hours into the yearbook. And now, yearbook staffs around the country will see and emulate their work.”

Portfolio recognizes yearbooks that demonstrate sustained excellence in writing and visual presentation, comprehensive and meaningful coverage and exceptional photography. As a collection of the top books printed by Varsity Yearbook, Portfolio celebrates the dedication, creativity and teamwork that define each staff’s work.

“We’re proud to present Portfolio, a showcase of the most exceptional work in journalism and design,” Doug McWilliams, executive vice president of Varsity Yearbook, said. “This collection represents the very best in the nation, and we are honored to highlight the talent and creativity of these remarkable students.”

Vespa Volume 60 was led by editors-in-chief Andy Esposito, Melanie Hochnadel, and Ayah Jaber, all of whom are now first-year college students. Current Hinsdale South students who worked on the 2025 yearbook include: seniors Kotryna Melstrad, Karina Uscinavicius, Ava Lindstrom, Zelda Price, Andrea Nastali, Sereen Abdel-Moneim, Shannyn Remied, Maya Szafran, and Morgan Chriss; juniors Christina Romero Nicheva, Tanishqa Modugulu, Adranna Ibarra, Bianka Bodik, Genesis Ayala, DeMesha Moore, and Javi Terrell; and sophomore Greta Krapukaitis.