Blue and Gold Yearbook?

So I just checked Calmail and got this email:

Frances Leong,

YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE YOUR SENIOR PORTRAIT LEFT OUT OF THE 2010 BLUE & GOLD YEARBOOK!

According to our records, you were not photographed during the first quarter to have your graduate portrait included in the 2010 Blue and Gold Portrait.

You do, however, have another chance. Portraits will again be taken in the Bookstore the week of February 1-5. Sign up now while spaces are still available!!!

The 2010 Blue & Gold is the only permanent historical record of the 2009-2010 year at UC Berkeley. Our 100% full color award winning publication covers thousands of photos as well as comprehensive sections on academic, residential, and student life. The senior section will contain portraits of the graduating class (hopefully including you) plus coverage of commencement .

Signing up for your session is easy. To reserve your appointment, you will need to create an online account at our photographer's web site http://yearbook.berkeley.edu

Photo sessions are ONLY $5.00, and other more extensive options are available for only nominal fees. There is no excuse for not having your portrait included in your 2010 yearbook!!!


Sincerely,
Your 2010 Blue and Gold Yearbook Staff


So when I graduated from middle and high school, of course I purchased a yearbook and got a buncha people to sign it and write their goodbyes and what not for memories sake and to remember what kinds of activities I was involved in (i.e. government, orchestra, service organizations, etc), and I actually thought that it would surely be the same way in college: buy a yearbook during senior year... UNTIL I realized that 1) the yearbook is SUPER expensive, 2) there are like zillions of Berkeley students (let alone, your graduating class) and you probably dunno the majority of them, 3) you're most likely not involved in nearly as many activities/clubs as you were in high school so don't even expect to find your face in more than one page of the yearbook, 4) most graduates don't even seem to purchase a yearbook!

But mannn, that email sent out by the Blue and Gold Yearbook Staff sure sounded persuasive... now I dunno if I should get a yearbook or not... what do you think? And if I don't end up getting a yearbook, should I even bother paying $5.00 to have my picture taken so that it SHOWS UP in the yearbook??