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

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EVENTS Pussycats VS. Redskins Revolutionize Basketball Variety was the keynote at B-CC this year; in fact, hardly a week went by without some break in the regular routine of classes. These interruptions were always welcome, whether it was the Junior Class benefit basketball game be- tween the faculty Pussycats and the Washington Red- skins or an assembly featuring a prison priest, debaters, foreign exchange students, or B-CC talent. This year a variation appeared at Tri-Tilt. It came in the shape of Senior Derbies. Decorated with plumes, B-CC seals, or op art designs, the derbies boosted class spirit to such a pitch that seniors went on to capture the school championship. Seniors line up before school to place orders for their pictures. Director of the band at Howard University. Mr. William Penn conducts the Honor Band. With enthusiasm Junior Class Phone Directory Committee members staple the two thousandth book. Seniors wear their derbies adorned with bright red feathers and the letters SR. to show their support of their class team for Tri-Till. rlTk

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AIDS FOR STUDENTS Numerous School Services Benefit Students Today’s student has a savings account at the school bank, shops for a college on his lunch hour, and can participate in class discussion although he is ill at home. Many unexpected services are to be found in to- day’s school with students electing to serve as aides in the bank, store, and offices. Hence, our society abounds in extras not found in many other areas. Additional services are provided by the Board of Education and shared with other County schools. A speech therapist worked with some students: another specialist worked with the visually handicapped. Pupil Personnel worked with the emotionally disturbed. Many different individuals contributed to the best use of the time spent at school. Plugging in the Schoobto-Homc telephone hook-up, Ellen Williams allows a student at home Head of the school thrift system, Fred Duscha to participate in classes. walks toward the bank to make a deposit. Braille markers outside classrooms guide some students to the correct classroom.

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Since last year's traditional outdoor graduation was al- most rained out, Mr. Wil- liams discusses with the Senior Class Executive Committee the possibility of holding graduation in the stadium this year. As County Architect and Director of Buildings and Grounds, Wendy Cos- ter consults with her adviser during Student County Government Day. Mogenx Engsig-Karup speaks about his native Denmark as other AFS students wait to give their speeches at the annual assembly. Mr. Schncck dribbles the ball past opponent O'Brien in the Pussycats Wearing an exclamation mark for her high school letter. Miss Cold- vs. Redskins game. stein cheers for the Faculty Pussycats.