For the 87th edition of Chips, we decided on the theme “venture”. This year has been full of surprises and excitement–a snowy five-day weekend, the first winter ball, and two decision days! Each day was a new adventure, experience, and journey and the art in this magazine reflects this exhilarating chapter in our lives.

Art is all about the thrilling exploration of our lives and identity, especially as high school students in this transitional period. In every page, the quintessential teenage struggle and journey to define our identity and personhood is evident. Throughout these formative years, B-CC has undeniably become a prominent part of us and influences the art we create. This is why we decided to title the magazine, “Through the Pine Trees.” 

Each page in the magazine follows the adventure we go on as students during our time here–through the pine trees, the Guck Stadium, the art atrium, and the front lawn. As you venture through the pages of this magazine, we hope you go on an illuminating journey through the art and writing of our talented B-CC students!

-Rebeca Ventura, 2024 Editor-in-Chief

In 1937, a group of students decided that Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School needed its own literary arts magazine. They adopted the name Chips, as they broke away from the yearbook, The Pinetree. Since then it has been a tradition to vote for a theme for the magazine. Based on the theme, the staff chooses a title for each issue, begins the issue with a quote, and ends the issue with a piece from a past edition of Chips.

Chips is an annual publication produced by students at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in a class that meets every day. Student editors instruct the class in critiquing procedures, layout techniques, and oversee all evaluating sessions, fundraising activities, and marketing. The class reviews all submissions anonymously and a majority vote is needed for inclusion in the magazine. Staff members reserve the right to omit offensive material and correct spelling and grammar errors.

Chips accepted writing and art submissions from all B-CC students through February 29, 2023, with no regard given to the theme of the magazine. The theme “rhythm” and title “Syncopate” were chosen by the staff by majority vote for this issue.            

Chips tries to encourage writing and art at B-CC. Pieces that are not accepted for publication are returned with suggestions for revision that are generated during our class critiques. Students are encouraged to revise and resubmit. Each year Chips co-sponsors a writing contest with the English Department, the Writer’s Center, and the B-CC Educational Foundation. Submissions in four categories—short story, poetry, play, and personal essay—are reviewed by the Chips staff and members of the English Department, and select pieces are then judged by professional writers at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda, MD. All winners appear in the magazine. 

Dawn Charles, Faculty Sponsor

Gigi Lopez, Editor-in-chief, Layout editor

Josefina Eggleton, Editor-in-chief, Writing editor

Riley Coe, Art editor

Virginia Hinds, Promotions editor

Caroline Anderson

Chloe Cumings

Izzy Deutsch

Scott DeWeese

Bailey Gaudino

Sophie Geller

Anneka Hoek

Gabe Horowitz

Avery Jamieson

Alessia Odabasio

Evan O'Rourke

Luca Pulizzi

Rin Scaduto-Mendola

Kira Scheig

Piere Smith

James Stelmach

Roxy Thompson

Charlie Van De Moortel