By this time, I have already graduated.
Having bid farewell to the brief yet wonderful three years of high school, I am about to step into a brand-new chapter to pursue another dream of mine. Time flew by so fast over these three years. It feels like just yesterday I was a new student registering with Teacher Zhou, and today, I stand as another graduate of Chongqing Maple Leaf International School, waving goodbye to this campus.
My high school years were full and rewarding every single day. I never wasted a moment, nor did I force myself to do anything against my will. I still remember the first class meeting, when I stood up to introduce myself. Many classmates thought I was showing off. Years have passed, and some still say the same thing, but I no longer care. I know I have earned honors through my own efforts, while they merely stand by and watch.
I once resolved to maximize my potential here at Maple Leaf — and I made it happen. Virtually everyone on campus knows me, from the principal to the fruit vendor in the cafeteria. Over these years, I have gained a great deal: I learned to communicate openly with others, listen thoughtfully to different opinions, and be ready to help those around me.
In Grade 10, I strove to make a name for myself.
In Grade 11, I dedicated myself to putting my club in the spotlight.
In Grade 12, I worked to help more fellow students shine.
These three simple goals took plenty of dedication and hard work to accomplish.
Life is essentially a journey of self-struggle and self-improvement. Set clear goals for every stage of life. Decades later, when your early aspirations finally come true, you will feel immense pride.
Those who constantly criticize and dismiss you are simply jealous of your talents. Do not blame yourself, nor seek their approval. Deep down, they project their own past unhappiness onto you. Even if their narrow-mindedness tries to hold you back and weigh you down, stay strong and brave. Like grass pushing through rocks, you will carve out your own path and thrive.
Maple Leaf presents countless opportunities, always within reach for everyone. Some seize them firmly and achieve success. Some let chances slip through their fingers. Others even give up their own opportunities for greater aspirations and the interests of more people.
Everyone here shapes Maple Leaf and writes their own stories. Those who step aside for others become unsung heroes, devoting themselves quietly.
Every end is a new beginning, and every new start will unfold another remarkable story. I cannot wait to let more people hear what lies ahead for me.
这个时候的我，应该已经毕业了。告别了高中三年短暂而又精彩的生活，即将踏入一片全新的领地开始追逐自己的又一个梦想。三年高中生活真的好快好快，昨天好像还是一个新生，坐在周老师的面前报道；今天就已经是枫叶的又一届毕业生，挥手告别校园了。
邓浩楠正主持重庆枫叶国际学校第八届教育博览会
我的整个高中生活每天都过得充实，精彩。没有一天的时间被浪费，也没有一刻的时间做了自己不想做的事情。还记得在第一天的班会课上，我站起来做自我介绍，许多同学都说我很“装逼”。到现在，几年过去了，那些说我“装逼”的同学依然还在说，但是我自己却毫不在意。因为，我知道我通过自己的努力取得荣誉，而他们只是看着我在取得荣誉。
我说我要在枫叶最大化自己的价值，我做到了。现在，几乎每一个学校的老师都认识我。大到校长，小到食堂卖水果的阿姨。乐于与人沟通的能力，静心听取别人的意见，尽量帮助别人解决问题的心态让我在枫叶的这几年中学会了很多。
高一的时候，我要让我自己出名；
高二的时候，我要让我的社团出名；
高三的时候，我要让更多的同学出名。
很简单的三个目标，却付出了不少的心血。
其实人生就是一段为自己打拼的过程，每一个阶段都给自己设立一个明确地目标；当几十年过去后，当你真正实现了当初的愿望时，你会觉得无比的骄傲和自豪。
那些在你身旁不断对你施加批判，不断否定你的人，他们仅仅是嫉妒你，嫉妒你无比的才华。你不要觉得你做错了什么，当然你也不要祈求他们的宽恕；因为到底来说，他们只不过是把他们自己曾经那段不快乐的过往变成一种方式施加在你的身上。即便是他们用他们狭隘的心，挤压着你，笼罩着你；只要你足够的坚强，足够的勇敢，你也会像石头下的小草一样，顶起一片天地。
枫叶，给你提供的是一个又一个，数不胜数的机会。这些机会时时不在你的身边。可这些机会并不是为你特设的，而是每个人都可以拥有的。有的人，他们抓住机会，牢牢拽住不放，取得了一些成功。而有的人，机会到了他的手上，他却让给了别人。还有的人，他们牺牲自己的机会，为了更远大的目标，为了更多人的利益。
这些人，他们都创造着枫叶，也都续写着故事。那些让出机会的人，成为了那些看不到的人，默默地奉献。
每一个结束都是一个新的开始。每一个开始又会有一段新的传奇故事。我已经迫不及待的让更多人聆听我的故事。
