Bethesda Chevy Chase High School - Pine Tree Yearbook (Bethesda, MD)

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Mr. Thomas A. Conlon. B.S., M.A. Vice Principal Miss Dorothy O. Young, B.A., M. Vice Principal Mr. Ray O. Zimmerman. B.S., M.S. Vice PrincijHtl Interested Friends Long after we’ve left this ordered existence of admit slips and Early Departure lists, we’ll remember the v.p. in charge of attendance and behavior. Vice princi- pal, that is! Mr. Z. secs that a call home verifies our absence or establishes the fact that we are on an involuntary three-day suspension. Mr. Conlon has the more tedious task of balancing dates and calendar events so that we won’t be trying to attend a dance in the same place others are Hocking to a basketball game. At the same time, he knows the whereabouts of every key to every room in the school as well as the telephone number of every available substitute for miles around. I bis yeat we occasionally had nine per cent of our faculty out with that flu-like virus, or Asian Flu. Miss Young saw that we received the guidance we needed to choose a college career or plan a life. Provid- ing the necessary link between the administration and the teachers was no easy assignment for the counselling staff as it advised, explained, and kept us on the mark. Mrs. Blew, county su|»ervisor, supplies the necessary link between the administration and the office of the Board of Education in Rockville, Maryland. Mr. Zimmerman lakes time out from Ills more serious duties to pass along the latest anecdote to Mrs. Graff and Mrs. Lcimlracli. Mr. Zimmerman. Mr. Ryles. Miss Young, and Mr. Conlon meet regularly in administrative council. Decisions made here arc reflected throughout the school.

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Decisive Leaders “The most pleasant, efficient, demanding leader I have ever met is the description one alumna gave of Mr. William Pyles, principal of Bethesda-Chevy Chase. The truth of those words becomes apparent at our first sophomore assembly when we meet Mr. Pyles and are introduced to the traditions and goals of our school. As our high school career progresses, he becomes our good friend and leader. Even in as large a school as B-CC, there is a great deal of personal contact between Mr. Pyles and the students, fostering a spirit of cooperation and friendliness. Through his guidance and understanding, problems of any size are soon ironed out. He keeps appointments to the minute, and gives careful attention to the most trivial of duties. These arc the little things that mean so much to the efficient running of any school. There is more than friendliness and efficiency behind B-CC’s reputation, however. Mr. Pyles requires and expects the best from every student; meeting his challenge means developing a greater sense of responsibility both toward ourselves and others. The teachers and counsellors help us, and the pronoun “I” loses first place in our vocabulary. We're encouraged not only to study hard but to play hard. We join clubs, attend dramatic productions and varsity contests, and relax at one of the many dances. We win scholarships, jobs, and college entrance. We’re aware of our role at B-CC and realize how important good leadership has been to us. MR. WILLIAM G. PYLES Principal Leaving at the end of the day can mean getting away by five-thirty only to attend a meeting at seven. Mr. Pyles says the hours for his job arc rather irregular. During one of the days B-CC is on her schedule, Mrs. Blew, county supervisor, confers with Miss Phelps, sophomore counsellor.

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Counsellors Quaylc am! Norris meet in the hall- way outside their offices for a brief consultation l ctwccn conferences with students and parents. Whether you study college catalogs, fill out application forms, or wait to see your counsellor, the Browsing Room is the center for After-High School plans. David Kochcr and Terry Rebel arc the identifiable students in the picture. Catalogs, Counsellors, and Conferences The opportunity to learn on a gold platter! That’s what B-CC hands the entering student! He is given the necessary books, excellent teachers, ati adequate school plant; it is up to him to take advantage of what he has to work with and make the most of it. It is with the help of our counsellors that we analyze our desires, our abilities, and our limitations, before we plan just how we may get the most out of our three years at Bethesda. This year Miss Phelps took the sophomores under her wing, and hclj»ed them plan their schedules and out-of- class activities. Given such a smooth start in high school, the tenth graders found it easy to settle down. Juniors, l»cginning to feel the hot breath of College Boards and college applications on their necks, consulted Miss Quaylc about lunch-hour conferences. With her help they planned their final and most im]X riant year, tallying credits and juggling the merits of one course against another. The seniors needed Mr. Norris, not only for last- minute advice on college applications, but also to help keep them sane during the Long Wait until acceptances or rejections arrived. He l ecame their most important link between the reality of high school and the un- certainty of next year. Miss Helen Phelps. B.A., M.A. Sophomore Counsellor Miss Dorothv Quaylc. B.S.. M.A. Junior Counsellor 10 Mr. Abell A. Norris. B-S.. M.Ed. Senior Counsellor