Founded in 1926, B-CC High School is quickly approaching its centennial birthday. Over 98 years of existence means a lot of history. Ready to test your knowledge? If you get every answer correct, you’re a true baron-storian! If not, it is clear that you still need another history credit to graduate. The correct answers are found at the end.
1- Which of the following are B-CC Alumni? (Multiple Correct Answers)
A. John Drake Hoffman, a scientist who was part of the Manhattan Project
B. Michelle Bachelet, 33rd and 35th president of Chile
C. Chet Culver, former governor of Iowa
D. David Simon, creator of the hit TV show The Wire
E. Daniel Stern, Home Alone actor
F. Dave Chappel, comedian
G. Helen Maroulis, gold medal wrestler
2- In regards to our mascot, which came first, the Baron or the tree?
A. The Baron
B. The pine tree
3- From 1946 to 1950, Montgomery College was held at B-CC during the evenings. Where is it located now?
A. Rockville
B. Germantown
C. Takoma Park
D. Chevy Chase
4- What was the namesake of Guckeyson stadium, Bill Guckeyson, notable for?
A. Football
B. Basketball
C. Soccer
D. Baseball
E. All of the above
5- In Chevy Chase Section 4, there have been multiple schools, not just B-CC! But only one of these is still standing, which one?
A. Leland Junior High School
B. Chevy Chase Elementary School
C. Chevy Chase College and Seminary
D. Bradley Lane Public School
6- When B-CC was created, how many high schools were there in Montgomery County (including B-CC)?
A. 5
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
7- The Snitch is B-CC’s resident satire newspaper, similar to The Onion. It wasn’t always called that, though! What was its original name?
A. The Lumberjack
B. The Duke
C. The Gossiper
D. The Oak
8- Over its lifespan, B-CC has had 7 renovations! True or False?
A. True
B. False
9- Which president’s policies helped to directly fund schools, including B-CC?
A. Calvin Coolidge
B. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
C. Woodrow Wilson
10- The main and administration buildings were actually built at different times! However, when was the administration building built?
A. 1938
B. 1941
C. 1952
D. 2018
Answers:
- A, C, D, and E!
- B – But the baron seems to be far more popular nowadays (and the pine tree is now B-CC’s logo).
- C – It was located in a renovated hotel in Takoma Park!
- A – He was possibly the greatest in Maryland before sadly passing away as a pilot in WWII.
- B – The former Chevy Chase College and Seminary is now the 4H building!
- D – But now there are many more since Montgomery County is giant!
- A – It was actually shut down for a while, before being reborn as The Snitch!
- A – The latest was 2018.
- B – It was a part of his Public Works Act.
- C – All were dates of different additions and renovations!
