Chips - B-CC's Literary Magazine
Ms. Dawn Charles, coordinator
NEWS!
Congratulations to the 2009 and 2010 Chips staff and to the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 faculty sponsors, Rachel Gold and Dawn Charles, respectively! The awesome 2009 issue of B-CC’s literary arts magazine has been awarded a Gold Medalist rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and is being considered for Crown Awards. Bravo to all for their hard work on the publication and commitment to a long-standing tradition of excellence in the literary and creative arts!
History
Chips, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School’s annual literary magazine, first began life as an offshoot of the yearbook, The Pine Tree, in 1937 – hence the name Chips. Since then, it has grown to become one of the most honored high school literary magazines in the country. The 2005 issue alone received a Gold Medal award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and the Highest Award from the National Council of Teachers of English. Chips is an uncensored magazine, run by students who not only decide what gets into the magazine, but also raise money, sell ads, and create layout of the final product. More importantly, Chips allows for a stimulating atmosphere where artists, writers, photographers, and musicians can be a part of something that encourages creativity amongst themselves and their peers.
Awards
Chips has received numerous awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (the “CSPA”), including the Gold Medal Award (2001 through 2009), the Gold Circle Award (2002), the Gold Crown Award (2000 and 1996) and the Silver Crown Award (2001 and 1995). It also received the Highest Award from the National Council of Teachers of English in 2001, 2002 and 2005 and the Best in Show Award from the Journalism Education Association in 2001.
Participation
If you are a student who is interested in submitting your prose, poetry, music, or art to Chips, please contact SubmitToChips@hotmail.com. Submissions are taken school-wide. The deadline for sumbissions is the end of the first semester. If you are interested in participating in the layout of the magazine, you must apply at the end of the school year.
Submit
Submissions to Chips are accepted from the entire school population until the end of the first semester. You may submit literary or artistic endeavors of almost any type. Some suggestions are:
- Poetry
- Short Stories
- Personal Essays
- Photographs
- Paintings
- Drawings
- Vocal or Instrumental Music
Submission form
Chips Submission Form
Sumbission forms are also availible in room C215. Submissions are also accepted by e-mail at SubmitToChips@hotmail.com
Order Form
To pre-order, send in the following information to Dawn Charles, Chips
Sponsor at BCC. If you are not able to get the form and check to us by
Friday ( 5/7), please email me so we can hold a copy for you.
Thanks,
Dawn Charles, English
Chips Sponsor
Pre-Order Form 2009-2010
Name:_____________________________________
Student's Name (if applicable):___________________________________
Phone:________________________ Email: _________________________
Chips magazine only $17 each ______________ # magazine only
Chips magazine and music cd $20 each ______________ # magazine and cd
Total enclosed: $_____________________________
Advertising
Why Advertise?
Should you advertise in Chips, your ad will reach over one thousand B-CC High School students, their parents, and the B-CC staff. You may even design your own ad to give it that extra eye-catching look.
How do I contact Chips to advertise?
Please fill out the Chips Ad Order Form and e-mail it to Chips at SubmitToChips@hotmail.com or mail it to Chips, B-CC High School, 4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. You may leave a message with your name, phone number, the name of the company you are representing, and the type of ad you would like, by calling the main office at B-CC High School at (240) 497-6300.
Please note that Chips will not design an ad for you but you may submit any ad you would like. Some of our advertisers design their own customized Chips ads, while others submit pre-made ads such as business cards.