[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E967]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





         HONORING BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE HIGH SCHOOL'S CENTENNIAL

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                           HON. JAMIE RASKIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2026

  Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the centennial of one of 
the country's great high schools, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, 
which is filled with serious learning and amazing public spirit. For 
the past 100 years, B-CC has educated generations of young Marylanders 
who have gone on to serve our community and our Nation with 
distinction, making extraordinary contributions to American life and 
culture. Today, B-CC is one of the Free State's top-performing high 
schools where students learn from great teachers, make lasting 
friendships, and participate actively in community life.
  B-CC exemplifies America's historic commitment to excellence in 
public education. First incorporated in 1926 as a two-story, 14-
classroom facility, B-CC became open to every student in our 
communities in 1956 after Brown v. Board of Education when African 
American students like Dr. Betty Holston Smith attended the newly 
desegregated school. Today, B-CC exemplifies Montgomery County's values 
of pluralism and educational opportunity by helping students from 66 
different countries speaking 18 languages thrive in its classrooms.
  Students at B-CC are fortunate to receive exemplary support from the 
B-CC Educational Foundation. The foundation expresses the wonderful 
commitment of parents, alumni and community members in Montgomery 
County to sustaining a world-class education at B-CC.
  B-CC's Battlin' Barons distinguish themselves on and off the field 
(and rink) as State Champions in cross country, field hockey, ice 
hockey and many other sports. Students also participate in over 100 
thriving clubs and extracurricular activities. These organizations help 
students find their passions and exercise their leadership skills every 
day. It is always a joy to visit B-CC.
  B-CC boasts a wonderful list of accomplished graduates. B-CC alumni 
include successful scriptwriters, journalists, professional athletes, 
ambassadors, governors, state senators, federal judges, MacArthur 
Fellows, businesspeople and union organizers.
  I wish my constituents--Bethesda-Chevy Chase's students, parents, 
faculty, staff and alumni--a memorable and beautiful Centennial 
Homecoming. Here's to another brilliant century and all of the 
achievements and adventures to come.

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