匹兹堡中文学校举行2025—2026学年毕业典礼 (Pittsburgh Chinese School Holds 2025–2026 Graduation Ceremony)

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2026年5月17日下午，匹兹堡中文学校隆重举行2025—2026学年毕业典礼。学校师生和家长欢聚一堂，共同见证毕业生们圆满完成中文学习阶段的重要时刻，分享成长与收获的喜悦。

典礼在庄重而热烈的氛围中拉开帷幕。舞台上高悬“毕业典礼”四个金色大字，象征着毕业生们即将开启人生新的篇章。活动由全体毕业班学生担任主持，通过丰富多彩的文艺节目和表彰环节，全面展示了学校的教学成果和学生们的精神风貌。

首先，学校校长发表致辞，对顺利毕业的同学们表示热烈祝贺，并勉励大家继续保持对中华语言文化的热爱，在未来的学习和生活中勇于探索、不断进步。随后举行了毕业证书颁发仪式，毕业生们依次登台领取证书。在全场热烈掌声中，毕业生代表发表感言，回顾了在中文学校学习成长的难忘经历，表达了对老师辛勤培育和家长长期支持的感激之情。

本届毕业生共六位，分别是王思源、季婧怡、张浚森、何深川、高语萱和刘乐瑶。他们经过多年的坚持学习，不仅掌握了中文语言知识，也加深了对中华文化的理解与认同。

毕业典礼节目精彩纷呈，涵盖歌舞、演唱、舞台剧、武术表演等多种形式。少儿民族舞蹈《桃花笑》、成人与少儿联合表演的拉丁舞《斗牛+恰恰恰》、武术班带来的《中华武术》以及古筝独奏《茉莉花》等节目赢得阵阵掌声。由少儿班学生表演的《娃哈哈》《送别》《西游记：取经成功》等节目充满童趣与活力，展现了学生们扎实的艺术素养和积极向上的精神风貌。

在文艺演出期间，学校还举行了多项颁奖仪式，对国际作文比赛获奖者、中华文化奖学金获得者、校园讲故事比赛和演讲比赛优胜者以及学生社区服务奖获得者进行了表彰，鼓励同学们在语言学习、文化传承和社会服务等方面继续追求卓越。

典礼上，学校还向长期支持学校发展的教师、志愿者和届满董事颁发荣誉证书，感谢他们为中文教育事业作出的贡献。正是广大教师和志愿者的无私奉献，保障了学校各项工作的顺利开展，为学生成长创造了良好的学习环境。

毕业不仅是学习阶段的结束，更是新的起点。匹兹堡中文学校将继续秉承传播中华文化、服务社区教育的宗旨，为更多学生搭建学习中文、了解中华文化的平台。祝愿全体毕业生心怀梦想、扬帆远航，在未来的人生道路上书写更加精彩的篇章。

 

Nurturing Talent, Passing on Heritage, Embarking on a New Journey

In the afternoon of May 17, 2026, Pittsburgh Chinese School held its 2025–2026 Graduation Ceremony. Students, teachers, and parents gathered together to celebrate an important milestone as graduating students completed their Chinese language studies and shared in the joy of their achievements and growth.

The ceremony opened in a warm yet dignified atmosphere. Four large Chinese characters meaning “Graduation Ceremony” hung prominently above the stage, symbolizing the graduates’ transition to a new chapter in their lives. The event was hosted by the graduating class students and featured a variety of performances and award presentations, showcasing the school’s educational accomplishments and the students’ talents and accomplishments.

The ceremony began with remarks from the school principal, who congratulated the graduates on their achievements and encouraged them to continue their appreciation for the Chinese language and culture while pursuing excellence in their future endeavors. This was followed by the presentation of graduation certificates, during which each graduate was invited to the stage to receive their diploma. Amid enthusiastic applause, a student representative delivered a heartfelt speech reflecting on memorable experiences at the school and expressing gratitude to teachers for their dedication and to parents for their unwavering support.

This year’s graduating class consisted of six students: Aallan Wang, Anya Ji, Eric Zhang, Shenchuan He, Yuxuan Gao, and Zoey Liu. Through years of perseverance and study, they not only developed strong Chinese language skills but also deepened their understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture.

The graduation program featured a wide variety of performances, including dance, vocal music, theatrical presentations, and martial arts demonstrations. Highlights included the children’s folk dance Peach Blossom Smile, a Latin dance performance Paso Doble & Cha-Cha-Cha presented jointly by adult and youth dancers, the martial arts showcase Chinese Kung Fu, and a guzheng solo performance of Jasmine Flower. Other performances such as Wahaha, Farewell, and Journey to the West: The Successful Completion of the Pilgrimage brought energy and charm to the stage, reflecting the students’ artistic talents and positive spirit.

Throughout the program, the school also held several award presentations recognizing students for outstanding achievements in the International Essay Competition, recipients of the Chinese Culture Scholarship, winners of the school storytelling and speech contests, and recipients of the Student Community Service Award. These recognitions encouraged students to continue striving for excellence in language learning, cultural appreciation, and community engagement.

The ceremony also honored teachers, volunteers, and outgoing board members who have made significant contributions to the school’s development. Certificates of appreciation were presented in recognition of their dedication to Chinese language education. Their commitment and service have played a vital role in supporting the school’s mission and creating a positive learning environment for students.

Graduation marks not only the completion of one stage of learning but also the beginning of a new journey. Pittsburgh Chinese School remains committed to promoting Chinese language and culture while serving the local community through education. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all graduates and wish them success, confidence, and fulfillment as they pursue their dreams and write the next chapter of their lives.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!