祝福2025届毕业生：愿你们勇敢追求心之所向！

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“我们反复做的事情成就了自己。

卓越不是一次行动，

而是一种习惯。”

杜兰特《哲学的故事》中的这句话，

道出了2025届毕业生的成功——

这是一群低调的孩子，

他们忠于自己的内心；

经历千万次打磨之后，

最终收获了坚硬耐磨的铠甲。

他们的大学升学成绩特别亮眼，

也为投身斑斓莫测的世界鼓足了勇气。

如果说，不经历风雨怎么见彩虹，

那么，5月29日毕业典礼上，

经历了风雨磨砺的他们，

这一刻正与彩虹对视！

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2025届毕业生游行开始。他们从高中楼出发，穿过校园前往D+剧院，沿路收获满满的祝福。

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13:20

学生们到达典礼现场，这里已坐满了他们的家人、朋友、前来观礼的师生，还有启明星往届的毕业生。

中学校长Jonah Olken-Dann率先向毕业生致辞：

“看着在座的你们，我心中涌起对你们成就的无比的自豪——不仅是为整个班级的成就，更为你们每个人的成长。

这份自豪不只在结果，更因为知道你们走过的路并不轻松。你们曾面对障碍、挫折与自我怀疑。有过挣扎，也从中学习，时而全心投入，时而想要逃离，最终又重拾信念。有时觉得你们进一步又退一步，一直原地，但你们从未放弃……

请记住此刻，记住那份助你们走到今日的坚毅、决心与韧性，记住你们已创下的辉煌，更要相信，你们所能成就的，远不止于此！”

多次入选福布斯中国《商界女性百强榜》、现任麦当劳中国首席执行官张家茵作为嘉宾也来到现场。

她非常认同启明星的社会创新教育理念，分享了自己的成长经历，也向毕业生提出了基于个人经验的宝贵建议：

•让我们对每日饮食常怀感恩之心。当生活陷入困境或遭遇挫折时，感恩之心会是一剂良方。它不会让你气馁，反而让你能重新审视自己的处境，使你找回初心，从零开始。

•让我们与亲人和朋友保持联系。家人是你稳固的锚，在生活的风暴中将你牢牢系住；挚友则永远直言不讳，既不阿谀也不误导。他们与你并肩同行人生路，不为消磨时光，只为守护，确保你安好。

•保持简单和纯粹是我创造积极和欢乐氛围的诀窍。在这个日益变得不可预测、不确定和模糊的世界中，能将复杂的问题拆解为可执行的任务变得至关重要；关于“保持纯粹”这个原则，真正智慧的人深知天外有天，因而宁 愿自视愚钝——这种心态使得他们能获得持续的好奇心与包容异见的胸襟。

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去年，胡敬恩作为学生代表，向2024届学长致辞，今年的毕业典礼上，她作为2025届毕业生代表又一次站在演讲台上。她说：

“......我们的启明星时光由无数篇章组成，而最后两年尤其难忘。过去两年里，我们经历了很多：临时抱佛脚的通宵复习、‘创伤性’的考试周，以及充满焦虑的大学申请季。不经历风雨，怎么见彩虹？尽管这些挑战当时看似不可逾越，如今，我们正与彩虹对视。

未来4年，我们将散落世界各地：有未来的海洋生物学Delphina、建筑师Harry、工程师Dora、物理学家Lydia、游戏设计师Nemo、运动健将Bovi、艺术治疗师Cecelia、漫画作家Fanny、设计师Mia、职业艺术家Lynn、数学家Austin，以及未来的医生Otu。

当然，我们会面临新的挑战：适应大学生活、离开家人独立、建立新的人际关系。但我坚信，无论困难多大，我们终将茁壮成长。正如斯蒂芬·库里所说：‘我还能变得更好，远未触及天花板。’我期待见证所有人自我挑战，向自己的天花板努力。

感谢所有成就我们的人，感谢启明星让这些年成为永恒。今日，我们如凤凰涅槃后的余烬一般随风而散；明日，我们必在万千天际再次扶摇直上。

恭喜2025届毕业生——我们的故事，才刚刚开始。”

家长、老师和校友们录制的祝福视频，让孩子们陷入回忆。11年级学生张安秋代表在校学生向学长学姐直接送上祝福：

“当我问班上的同学，你们会怎么形容12年级的学长学姐们，他们说：‘低调，深藏不露，各有所长，有内涵，团结，有爱，亲切。’你们是一个最团结、最暖心的年级，同学之间的感情尤其好 ......

记住王尔德的话：‘做你自己，因为别人都有人做了。’你们独一无二，拥有自己的梦想、兴趣和价值观。追随内心，热爱所爱，成为你想成为的人。每个人都有闪耀世界的力量。

再次祝愿所有毕业生前程似锦，永远忠于自我，活出骄傲人生。无忧无虑，梦想成真，一切顺利。Hakuna Matata。”

学弟学妹们带来演出。

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毕业生依次上前领取毕业证书，启明星执行校董许尚杰也向孩子们送上祝福：

“在为这次演讲做准备时，我始终难以找到最贴切的词来形容你们这一届学生。我本可以说你们是收到名校录取最多的一届——但这从来不是定义你们的方式。

我也可以称你们为最chill（从容）的一届——相信你们会赞同这个评价——但这远不足以概括你们的精彩……

你们完美诠释了启明星学校的精髓—— 以我们独有的低调、单纯与谦逊，成就了如此非凡的篇章。为你们喝彩……

在前行路上，请记得:

做一个善良的人，勿以善小而不为。

保持好奇心，对新的经历和体验说 Yes。

勇敢追求心之所向，而非一直选最实际的，唯有热爱所行之事，方能脱颖而出。”

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抛帽，我们毕业啦！

再见！2025届毕业生！

我们见证你们一步步取得今日的成绩，

永远祝福你们！

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”

This Will Durant quote from The Story of Philosophy best summarizes the success of the Class of 2025—

This is a group of easygoing, humble students, who have stayed true to themselves, and created a class culture based in tolerance and acceptance.

Through countless challenges and milestones, they have emerged with polished armor that is both resilient and robust.

Their college admissions results are outstanding, and they are ready to face a world full of dazzling unpredictability.

As the saying goes, “You can’t have a rainbow without a little rain.”

On May 29, at their graduation ceremony,they now stand together, gazing at the rainbow!

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The graduation parade begins. Students depart from the high school building and proceed through the campus toward the D+ Theater, receiving congratulations from everyone along the way.

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13:20

The students arrive at the graduation venue, already filled with their families, friends, teachers, and fellow students, also joined by alumni from previous Daystar Academy graduating classes.

Secondary School Principal, Jonah Olken-Dann, addresses the graduates:

“When I look at all of you sitting here today, I feel an overwhelming sense of pride in everything you have accomplished, both as a class, and each of you individually.

That pride doesn’t just come from your accomplishments—it comes from knowing that your journey has not always been easy. You’ve faced obstacles, setbacks, and moments of doubt. You struggled, you learned, you embraced the work, you pushed it away, and then returned to it. Sometimes it felt like one step forward and one step back. But you never gave up.

Remember the grit, determination, and resilience that brought you here today. Remember that you’ve already accomplished so much—and that you are capable of so much more.”

Phyllis Cheung, CEO of McDonald’s China and a multiple-time honoree on Forbes China’s “Top 100 Businesswomen” list, also attended the ceremony as a guest speaker.

She expressed strong appreciation for Daystar Academy’s commitment to social innovation education, shared her personal growth experiences, and offered the following advice:

•Let’s be thankful for our daily FOOD.When life feels challenging or you face setbacks, GRATITUDE can be a powerful tool. Instead of feeling discouraged, gratitude gives you a fresh perspective about your situation. It brings you back to where you begin which is the ground zero.

• Let’s stay connected with your FOLKS: Your Family and Friends.Family is like a steady anchor that keeps you grounded when life’s storm comes your way. Great friends will always tell you the truth without flattering or misleading you. They walk beside you along life’s road not just to pass time but because they want to make sure you are okay even when you don’t realize it.

•Let’s be Fun. KEEP IT SIMPLE and STUPID is my key to fostering a positive and enjoyable environment.In an increasingly unpredictable, uncertain, and ambiguous world, it is essential to break down complex problems into manageable tasks. Regarding the principle of "Keep it stupid," truly intelligent individuals recognize the existence of others who possess greater knowledge. Consequently, they prefer to view themselves as less smart, which fosters a continual curiosity for new ideas and an openness to differing opinions.

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Last year, Kelly Hu gave a farewell speech to the Class of 2024 as a student representative. This year, she stood at the podium once more, yet this time, she spoke on behalf of the graduating Class of 2025. Kelly shared:

“Our time at Daystar has been composed of various chapters, with our last two years, the most memorable of all. Throughout the last two years, we’ve learned and experienced so much. All the last-minute all-nighters, the traumatic exam weeks, and most of all, the college application cycle filled with anxiety.但是我们不经历风雨，怎么见彩虹？ Although these milestones felt insurmountable in the moment, we made it, and now, 我们在和彩虹对视。

In the next four years, every one of us will be headed somewhere different, to places all over the world. Delphina, the future marine biologist. Harry, the future architect. Dora, the future engineer. Lydia, the future physicist. Nemo, the future game designer. Bovi, the future sports man. Cecelia, the future art therapist. Fanny, the future comics author. Mia, the future designer. Lynn, the future professional artist. Austin, the future mathematician. Otu, the future doctor.

Of course, we’ll be confronted by new obstacles: adjusting to university life, living without our family, forming new connections. But I’m certain, we’ll thrive no matter how colossal the challenges may seem.Just like Steph Curry said, “I can get better. I haven’t reached my ceiling yet”, I look forward to seeing us all reach our own ceilings in the future.

In conclusion, thank you to the people who got us here, and thank you Daystar for making these years unforgettable.

Today, we scatter like a phoenix’s ashes—so tomorrow we can rise in a thousand different skies.

Congratulations, Class of 2025—our story’s just beginning.”

A heartfelt video with well wishes from parents, teachers, and alumni brought graduates back to memory. Eleventh grade student Angela Zhang delivered a tribute on behalf of all underclassmen:

“When I asked my classmates, what words would you use to describe the twelfth graders, they said: low-key, humble yet extraordinary, uniquely talented, profoundly thoughtful, tightly-knit, genuinely caring, and always approachable.” You are a particularly united and friendly grade, with unwavering friendship for each other.

Remember the words of Oscar Wilde,“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”You are unique, and you have your own dreams, interests, and values. Follow your heart, do what you love, and become the person you want to be. Each of you has the potential to shine brightly and make your own mark in the world.

Once again, I wish all the graduates a bright future. May you always be true to yourself and live a life that makes you proud. Hakuna Matata.”

Performances by students from other grades

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Graduates took the stage one by one to receive their diplomas. Daystar Academy Executive Board Member Jack Hsu also shared his heartfelt words:

“As I was preparing for this speech, I found it difficult to find just the right words to describe your class. I could have said that you are the best performing graduating class in terms of college admissions — but that has never been how you define yourselves. I could also call you the most chill and composed class — and I believe you’d agree with that — but even that doesn’t begin to capture the full extent of your brilliance.

I could say you’re the most chill and composed group—surely many of you would agree—but even that doesn’t do justice to how extraordinary you are…

Most remarkably, you’ve done it all with the understated humility that is truly the Daystar way. Bravo.

So as you move forward, remember:

Be kind, even in the smallest ways.

Be curious, and say yes to new experiences.

Follow what you love, not just what seems practical.

Only by loving what you do can you truly stand out.”

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We graduated!

Farewell, Class of 2025!

We’ve witnessed every step and achievement along your journey. You have our eternal best wishes!