匹兹堡中文学校2025年毕业典礼侧记 (Pittsburgh Chinese School 2025 Graduation Ceremony Highlights)

2025年5月11日下午，匹兹堡中文学校2025年毕业典礼在Taylor Allderdice高中礼堂隆重举行。全校师生、家长及董事会成员齐聚一堂，共同见证毕业生的重要时刻，庆祝本学年的圆满结束。

典礼在由毕业生担任的主持人热情洋溢的开场词中拉开序幕，展现了毕业生的自信与成长。儿童艺术体操《圈圈舞》轻快开场，紧接着CSL-1班几位小朋友带来活泼可爱的表演唱《如果感到快乐》，为活动增添欢快氛围。随后，校长致辞，勉励同学们继续保持对中文学习的热情与对中华文化的热爱，在未来的人生旅程中勇敢前行。

在毕业证书颁发环节中，七位毕业生依次登台接受表彰，掌声此起彼伏。学校还特别评选出三位优秀毕业生，两位“中华文化奖学金”获得者。随后，毕业生代表发表了深情致辞，回顾在中文学校的成长历程，感恩师长的辛勤教诲，并满怀期待地展望未来，情真意切，感动了在场的每一位观众。

整场典礼节目丰富多彩、形式多样，涵盖歌曲、舞蹈、器乐、朗诵与武术表演。民族舞《石榴花开》、诗朗诵《月满西楼》《春雨》、唐诗联唱、琵琶合奏《惊蛰》等节目轮番上演，展现了学生们对艺术与传统文化的热爱。其中，小品《你家几口人》以幽默诙谐的表演展现中文语言的趣味与表达魅力，赢得现场观众阵阵笑声与掌声。独唱《Believer》展现了深厚的演唱功底，台下的小朋友不约而同地轻声跟唱、拍手打节奏，整个礼堂瞬间化作一片欢乐的“歌海”，气氛热烈而感人。

成人班同样带来精彩表演，包括演唱《六只老虎》、古筝合奏《云宫迅音+浏阳河》及拉丁舞《伦巴+恰恰》，展现了全龄学生对中华文化的喜爱与积极参与。

典礼现场还举行了多个奖项的颁发，包括校内讲故事比赛、演讲比赛、国际中文作文比赛、中华文化奖学金和社区服务奖等。同时，学校也表彰了长期奉献的资深教师，并向多年辛勤付出的义工与即将离任的董事致以诚挚感谢。董事长随后发表了简短而真挚的致辞，并正式介绍了新一届董事会成员，标志着中文学校使命的传承与发展的新起点。

此次毕业典礼不仅是一场温馨的告别仪式，更是一场融合语言、艺术与文化的视听盛宴，为学生们的中文学习旅程画上了圆满的句号。祝愿所有毕业生前程似锦，未来可期，也祝全体师生度过一个愉快而充实的夏天！

The 2025 Graduation Ceremony of Pittsburgh Chinese School (PCS) was held on the afternoon of May 11 at the auditorium of Taylor Allderdice High School. The event brought together students, parents, teachers, and board members to celebrate the end of a successful academic year and to witness the proud moment of graduation.

The ceremony began with warm opening remarks delivered by student hosts—all of whom were graduates—demonstrating their confidence and growth. A cheerful rhythmic gymnastics performance, “Circle Dance”, kicked off the performances, followed by an adorable group from the CSL-1 class singing “If You're Happy,” bringing joyful energy to the occasion. PCS Principal then delivered a heartfelt speech, encouraging students to continue nurturing their passion for learning Chinese and their love for Chinese culture as they embark on the next stage of life.

During the diploma presentation segment, seven graduates took the stage one by one to receive their certificates amid continuous applause. The school also honored three Outstanding Graduates and awarded two recipients of the Chinese Culture Scholarship in recognition of their academic excellence and cultural commitment. The graduation speech by the student representative was deeply moving, as it reflected on personal growth, expressed gratitude to teachers, and looked forward to the future with hope and determination—touching the hearts of everyone present.

The ceremony featured a variety of colorful and engaging performances, including music, dance, instrumental pieces, poetry recitations, and martial arts. Highlights included the ethnic dance “Pomegranate Blossom,” poetry recitations “Full Moon Over the Western Chamber” and “Spring Rain,” a Tang poetry medley, and a pipa ensemble performance of “Awakening of Insects”. Among them, the skit “How Many in Your Family?” stood out for its humorous delivery and natural acting, vividly showcasing the richness and charm of the Chinese language, and evoking waves of laughter and applause from the audience. The solo performance of “Believer” showcased impressive vocal strength and control. As the singer took the stage, children in the audience joined in softly, clapping along to the rhythm. The entire auditorium was soon transformed into a joyful sea of music, creating a heartfelt and uplifting atmosphere.

Adult students also delivered outstanding performances, including the fun song “Six Tigers,” a guzheng ensemble piece “Cloud Palace Tune + Liuyang River,” and the Latin dance “Rumba + Cha-Cha,” reflecting the enthusiasm and dedication of learners across all age groups.

The ceremony also included the presentation of several awards, recognizing outstanding participants in the school’s storytelling contest, speech competition, international Chinese essay contest, Chinese Culture Scholarship, and Community Service Award. In addition, the school honored senior faculty members for their long-term dedication and extended heartfelt thanks to long-serving volunteers and outgoing board members. The Board Chair then delivered a brief yet sincere speech and formally introduced the new board leadership—signifying a renewed commitment to the mission and continued growth of PCS.

More than just a farewell, this graduation ceremony was a heartfelt celebration of language, culture, and the arts. It marked a memorable conclusion to the students’ journey in Chinese learning. We wish all graduates a bright and promising future and extend warm wishes to the entire school community for a happy and fulfilling summer!