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

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MISS BEVERLY BLADES. B.A.: Earth Science. Science Club. Future Teachers of America . . . MR. WINFIELD S. Bt'RKIIOLDER. B S.; Chemistry. Earth Science. SCA Welfare Commit- tee . . . MR. CHARLES H. BU I I ERFIEl.I). B.A.: Biology . . . MR. FREDERICK II. EVANS. B.S.. M.S.. M.A; Physits, Advanced Physical Science, Chess Club, Electronics Club. From Atoms to Anatomy—Modern Ideas Worlds of test tubes, atoms, ohms, and phyla are discovered every year by our science students. Plung- ing deep into the mysteries of the molecular composi- tion of matter and nursing hot test tubes become a matter of course to our chemists; their counterparts in Biology' II think nothing of toting home the remains of a former tomcat for more detailed study. Students arrange an exhibit in the earth science room. Biology I students encounter a course somewhat tamer, but just as fascinating. Making its debut this year, earth science presents an entirely new field of study in geology. Physics and advanced science reveal the scientific world even further. Having run the gauntlet of ions, inclined planes, generators and prisms, we begin to understand what makes man and his world. Carl Apstcin takes time out to explain some of the finer points of the metric system to Sharon Stcrman. MISS ANN E. FULLER TON. B.A.; Biology. Biology II . . . MRS. BEATRIX W. GREEN. B.A.. M.A.; Biology. Greenhouse. Biology Club . . . MRS. MARTINA F. HOWE. B.S.: Chemistry . . . MR. RALPH P. IACANGELO. B.S.. MA; Biology. Chemistry. SGA Activities Committee . . . MR DONALD H. I-AMORE. B.A., M.S.; Biology. French Club. 15

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Many a homework assignment is completed in the cafeteria Ireforc an afternoon class. MR. CHARLES R. BRYANT. B.A.. M.A.; World History. Audio-Visual Aids. Civil War Club . . . MR. KENNETH FRISBIK. B.A.. M.F.d.; I . S. History. Pan American History. Stamp Club . . . MRS. CONSTANCE CEERHAR I . B.A.. M.A ; World History. Economic Geography. Junior Tri-Hi-Y . . . MR. ROBERT J. KILLEN, B.A.. M.A.; I . S. History. Far Eastern Affairs, Varsity Golf. Past Is Prologue It has often been said that the key to the future is the past; how well Bethesda students realize that fact is shown by the great interest taken in the social studies program throughout high school. It may well be that our proximity to the nation’s capital, so steeped in complex national and international issues, is responsible for this interest. Living so close to the wheels that turn the great machine of American Democracy, we find ourselves deeply and personally interested in the prob- lems discussed so gravely by our leaders. We see and hear history in the making. As a result, social studies discussion groups are by no means limited to the class- room; many a classroom discussion has continued in the cafeteria over sandwiches and milk, or in the Hot Shoppe over a Mighty Mo. Our interest in world affairs carries over from the usual courses in World History and U. S. History to ones in Pan American History and Far Eastern Af- fairs. Open to seniors only, these courses of one semester each complement and add detail to our previ- ous years of history. Mr. Bryant employs Imtlt a map and a glol c during a history lesson. MISS KAREN A. KNUTSON. B.A.. World History. Economics . . . MR. WATSON I). PHILLIPS. B.A.. M.Ed.; U. $. History . . . MR. H. NORMAN TAYLOR. B.A.. M.A.; World History, U. S. History. National Honor Society . . . MRS. VERNA S. IOW.NE. B.S.; Sociology, f. S. History. Senior Problems. Debate Club . . . MR. ALEXIS B. von BRETZEL. B.A.. M.A.; World History. International Relations Club. 14

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Read, Listen, Write, Speak —Understand In these days of dwindling distances, the average American is coining to understand the importance of being able to meet his foreign friends on their own language level. Knowing that it is necessary to under- stand a country’s customs as well as its language, B-CC language teachers base their instruction on the country’s way of life as well as on the essentials of vocabulary and syntax. Our proximity to so many embassies and their willingness to help us make our language courses. We become acquainted with Rome’s history and its men of letters. Interest in the Romance languages also runs high; emphasis is placed on conversation as well as grammar and customs of Spain and France. A language lab, equipped with tape recorders and ear- phones, has been installed for the use of all language classes. Started as an experiment in Montgomery County schools, the language lab at B-CC has proved especially interesting and beneficial. language Lab provides an opportunity for each student to hear and practice with- out interrupting other stu- dents. Miss Sullivan moves around the classroom, giv- ing students individual in- struction. MISS LEONORA AIKEN, B.A.. M.A.; French I. II. Ill . . . MRS. ANGELA DARBY. B.A., L.L.B.: Latin II. English III . . . MR. JAMES B. DOWN TON, B.A., M.A.; Latin I. II. III. IV. Key Club. Linguistics Club . . . MISS CLARA LEE HYA IT. B.A.. M.A.; Spanish II. III. French I. Spanish Club . . . MISS WINIFRED SHERWOOD. B.A., M.A; Spanish I . . . MISS MARY W. SULLIVAN, B.A., M.A.; French II. 16