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100+ Fun and Creative Yearbook Superlatives

Helping out with the school yearbook this year? One of the most exciting parts of the process is choosing the perfect superlatives for students. Along with senior quotes, superlatives are one of the most anticipated sections of the yearbook. Whether you’re a parent volunteer or supporting your child behind the scenes, this list of over 100 yearbook superlatives will spark ideas and celebrate your school community. From the funny to the heartfelt, we’ve got categories that fit every personality and classroom vibe.

What are Yearbook Superlatives?

Yearbook superlatives (sometimes known as senior superlatives) are fun awards given to students highlighting unique qualities, talents, or characteristics they’re known for by their peers and teachers at school. Traditionally found in middle school and high school yearbooks, they’re a playful way to recognize student’s strengths and quirks. In some schools, the superlatives are chosen and then the students must vote on who they think that award should go to. Think of them as friendly recognitions like “Most Likely to Brighten Your Day” or “Future President” with the intention of adding personality and laughter to the year’s closing pages.

Classic Yearbook Superlatives

These are timeless favorites that show up in nearly every yearbook. You really can’t go wrong with any of these yearbook superlatives.

  1. Best Smile
  2. Most Likely to Succeed
  3. Best Dressed
  4. Most Athletic
  5. Class Clown
  6. Most Artistic
  7. Most Musical
  8. Best Hair
  9. Best Laugh
  10. Most School Spirit
  11. Most Likely to Brighten Your Day
  12. Best Eyes
  13. Most Talkative
  14. Most Likely to be Late
  15. Most Likely to Travel the World

Funny Senior Superlatives

Perfect for getting a laugh and showing off each student’s quirks. If your school has a good sense of humor, consider choosing some of these funny yearbook superlatives.

  1. Most Likely to Trip at Graduation
  2. Future Reality TV Star
  3. Most Likely to Sleep Through Class
  4. Best Excuses for Missing Homework
  5. Most Likely to Start a TikTok Trend
  6. Most Likely to Bring a Pet to School
  7. Most Likely to Text During Class
  8. Most Likely to Laugh at Their Own Jokes
  9. Most Likely to Have Their Own Meme
  10. Most Likely to Get Lost in the Hallway
  11. Most Likely to Break Their Phone

Heartfelt Yearbook Superlatives

These emphasize kindness, leadership, and personal growth.

  1. Kindest Heart
  2. Best Listener
  3. Most Encouraging
  4. Most Improved
  5. Best Teammate
  6. Most Resilient
  7. Most Likely to Make a Difference
  8. Future Teacher
  9. Friendliest Smile
  10. Best Role Model
  11. Most Compassionate
  12. Most Inspiring
  13. Most Likely to Stand Up for Others
  14. Most Dependable
  15. Most Likely to Make the World Better

Academic Superlatives

Yearbook superlatives aren’t just for the most athletic or best liked students, you can also showcase academic excellence! Celebrate intellectual strengths and classroom leadership.

  1. Most Likely to Become a Scientist
  2. Future Author
  3. Best at Math
  4. Most Likely to Cure a Disease
  5. Most Likely to Win a Nobel Prize
  6. Most Likely to Write a Bestseller
  7. Future Professor
  8. Best Problem Solver
  9. Most Inquisitive
  10. Most Organized
  11. Most Likely to Correct the Teacher
  12. Fastest Reader
  13. Most Likely to Finish the Assignment First
  14. Future Engineer

Senior Superlatives About Creativity

Ideal for kids who shine through imagination and self-expression. These are great for showcasing those students who have an artistic side to them.

  1. Most Likely to Design a Video Game
  2. Most Creative Thinker
  3. Best Doodler
  4. Most Likely to Be on Broadway
  5. Future Fashion Designer
  6. Most Likely to Be an Inventor
  7. Best Costume at Spirit Week
  8. Future YouTuber
  9. Most Likely to go Viral
  10. Most Likely to Build a Robot
  11. Most Dramatic (in Theater!)
  12. Best Dance Moves
  13. Future Animator
  14. Most Likely to Direct a Movie

Yearbook Superlatives About Future Careers

Lighthearted predictions about what students might do one day.

  1. Future CEO
  2. Future Mayor
  3. Future Olympian
  4. Future Vet
  5. Future Chef
  6. Future Tech Genius
  7. Future Lawyer
  8. Future News Anchor
  9. Future Marine Biologist
  10. Future Pilot
  11. Future Entrepreneur
  12. Future Game Show Host
  13. Future Architect
  14. Future Photographer
  15. Future Stand-Up Comedian

Most Likely To… (Wildcard Superlatives)

Some of the best senior superlatives are formatted as a “most likely to” question. If you like that superlative format, check out the options below!

  1. Most Likely to Bring Their Own Snacks
  2. Most Likely to Save the Planet
  3. Most Likely to Be on Shark Tank
  4. Most Likely to Win a Dance-Off
  5. Most Likely to Live on a Houseboat
  6. Most Likely to Be on the Cover of a Magazine
  7. Most Likely to Have a Pet Llama
  8. Most Likely to Win a Game Show
  9. Most Likely to Discover a New Planet
  10. Most Likely to Text Back Instantly
  11. Most Likely to Start a Band

Friendship & Social Superlatives

Celebrate connections and community. Yearbook superlatives oftentimes highlight a duo of friends, or someone who is generally well liked by their classmates.

  1. Dynamic Duo (Best Friends)
  2. Best Shoulder to Cry On
  3. Best Group Chat Creator
  4. Most Likely to Organize a Hangout
  5. Most Trustworthy
  6. Most Likely to Cheer You Up
  7. Best Secret Keeper
  8. Most Likely to Remember Everyone’s Birthday
  9. Most Likely to Say “Hi” in the Hallway
  10. Most Social Butterfly
  11. Best BFFs Since Day One

Final Tips for Implementing Yearbook Superlatives

When choosing superlatives, ensure positivity, inclusiveness, of course avoiding options that have the potential to be embarrassing for students. It’s best to let students vote on superlatives and provide a write-in option so everyone feels involved. And remember, every superlative is a celebration of what makes each student one-of-a-kind.

Melinda is a writer with a background in K-12 education. When not writing, she is planning her next vacation, making a new recipe, or at the beach with her golden retriever, Pretzel.