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

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Prominently displayed on the tray of every thirsty student were the formidable tetra-pak milk cartons. Contemporary art works such as this one by Mary Dahl adorned the walls of the cafe- teria and the showcases in the halls. . . . used and appreciated Lines were longer this year whether in the cafeteria, by the nurse’s office, or at the school store. Waiting was indicative of a larger student body but not of growing laziness or waste. Students consumed the time they spent “queued up” in studying or examining bulletin boards, posters, and art displays. The weird tetra-pak milk cartons were made more aes- thetically bearable when accompanied by students’ art work hung on cafeteria walls, but the practical value of the tetra- paks seemed doubtful even when in February their design was changed. 11

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Available Resources Endless alphabetizing occupied the time of student assis- tants in the counseling offices. The constant disarray of col- lege catalogues, scholarship and occupation files, and var- ious educational booklets testified to the business and use- fulness of the browsing room and counseling services. It is to rooms 201 and 203, the headquarters of the guidance department, that we reported with our numerous questions and problems. In fact, two new counselors had to be added to the staff to cope with our growing student body and what seemed like an overwhelming number of complications. Seniors went to Miss Quayle and Mr. Norris for help in college guidance and application. “Where shall I apply, which school is most likely to accept me, when shall I take College Boards, and how can I meet the tremendous ex- penses?” were only a few of the barrage of questions ad- dressed to them by anxious parents and students. This year it seemed to seniors that their worries were multiplied many times. Competition for college admission reached a peak. With a great number of students applying to the same few schools, College Board scores, rank in class, and semester grades seemed especially important. Everyone was busy comparing his qualifications with those of his fel- low students and speculating upon his chances for acceptance at his various choices. With what envy we looked upon those lucky people who had been accepted on the early decision plan and had already formed definite plans for the future! Counseling newsletters, parent grade meetings, College Night and college conferences did much to guide all mem- bers of the school, regardless of class. They stressed the importance of deadlines and the urgency of accomplishing much in the present while preparing for what lay ahead. Armed with information and the support of our counselors, we could look forward to making necessary decisions with comparative ease. Thi year (he counseling offices were home to harried seniors, alert juniors, and confused sophomores. College catalogues, helpful books and brochures received the constant attention of stu- dent assistants in the brows- ing room.

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Unseasonably warm weather at the beginning of school made it possible for students to relax in the quadrangle during their lunch hours. A Slower Pace Miss McMindes, Donna Hughes, and Mr. Tarallo partake of punch at the FT A Tea. ... pleasure at b-cc Halls looked more like an arts and crafts room as students worked on Pigskin Prom decorations. 12