On June 11, 2025, the graduates of Huaping Women's High School ushered in one of the most important moments in their lives. Principal Zhang Guimei wrote a letter to the 14th graduates at the graduation ceremony. The letter was full of expectations and affection for them, and also carried the hope of countless girls to go out of the mountains and change their destiny. This letter not only moved the graduates on the scene to tears, but also made countless people cry, as if they saw the power of education and the glory of human nature.

Zhang Guimei’s 14th graduate is the crystallization of her many years of educational philosophy. They came from the mountainous areas, carrying the shadow of poverty and ignorance, but under the guidance of Zhang Guimei, they gradually grew into ideals and responsible women. Some of them have been admitted to college, some have embarked on the road of employment, and some have returned to their hometowns to become teachers and continue to inherit hope. Every step of their growth is inseparable from Zhang Guimei's hard work and firm belief.

On the eve of the graduation ceremony, Zhang Guimei specially prepared a letter for the girls. In the letter, she wrote: "No matter where you are in the future, never forget your roots." This letter is not only a message to the graduates, but also a commitment to all girls in the mountainous areas. She hopes that on the road ahead, no matter how high they achieve, they will be grateful to the world and cherish every minute and every second in their lives. She not only taught them knowledge, but also taught them how to be a human being and how to face the challenges of life.

When Zhang Guimei read the letter on the podium, the atmosphere at the scene was instantly pushed to a climax. Countless tears burst out from my eyes, because this is not only an affirmation of the graduates, but also a tribute to Zhang Guimei's selfless dedication. She used her lifelong persistence and dedication to pave the way to the future for countless girls. Her voice was firm and warm, as if it was a key that opened the hearts of everyone present.

At the graduation ceremony, the graduates also made speeches to express their gratitude to Zhang Guimei. They used their youth and passion to create their own future, and all of this is inseparable from Zhang Guimei's hard work. Everyone on the scene could feel the deep emotion, and the graduates interpreted the meaning of "gratitude" and "inheritance" with practical actions.

Zhang Guimei's educational philosophy not only changed the fate of girls, but also affected the entire society. The Huaping Girls' High School, which she founded, is the first completely free girl's high school in the country. It has helped more than 2,000 girls get out of the mountains and into universities, and become pillars of all walks of life. Her students are spread all over the world, some have become teachers, doctors, civil servants, and even police and customs staff, making positive contributions to the society.

However, Zhang Guimei’s story is not just about the victory of education. She herself is also a woman who has experienced hardships. She once needed surgery for uterine fibroids, but with the help of women's federation representatives and fellow villagers in a small county town, she successfully underwent the surgery. She was very grateful, but she turned this gratitude into a persistent pursuit of education. She hopes that through the high school girl, the girls in the mountains can also have the opportunity to enter top universities and realize their dreams like girls in the city.

Zhang Guimei's educational philosophy has also deeply influenced her students. She often said: "Education is like a tree shaking another tree, a cloud pushing another cloud, and a soul summoning another soul." Her student Chen Qi once secretly wrote to Zhang Guimei to express her gratitude and reluctance to her. The letter reads: "I feel very distressed when I see your aging back." Zhang Guimei wrote in her reply, "I feel uncomfortable after seeing the letter. I thought these children were ignorant. After reading the letter, I realized that these children have grown up and become sensible."

Zhang Guimei's education career has also been widely recognized and praised. She was awarded the "July 1st Medal" for her outstanding contributions in the field of education. Her deeds have moved countless people and inspired more people to devote themselves to the cause of education. She is not only one of the best teachers in China, but also the principal of Lijiang Huaping Women's High School, and has cultivated countless pillars of talent for China.

Zhang Guimei's educational philosophy not only changed the fate of girls, but also changed the concept of the entire society. She proved with her actions that education can break the cycle of poverty and give every girl the opportunity to go to a broader world. Her story tells us that true education is not only the imparting of knowledge, but also the inspiration of the soul and the shaping of personality.

Zhang Guimei’s letter is not only a graduation message, but also a letter about hope and inheritance. It tells us that the power of education is infinite, and Zhang Guimei's efforts will always be engraved in the hearts of every girl. Her story will continue to inspire more people and contribute their own strength to the cause of education.