Words from Vice Principal Joe Kuo to Class of 2023

I am so proud to play such an integral role in the Washington High School Overseas Department, which has a remarkable legacy of 19 years of innovation in the field of education. Established in 2004 from a humble beginning of eight brave pioneers in its first crop of students, our department has since expanded to encompass a dynamic group of 286 students in the year 2023.

In recent years, the Overseas Department has grown significantly and cemented its place as a leader in education. This success is attributed to our dedicated commitment to providing a supportive learning environment that fosters innovation, creativity and personal growth. We also have a team of competent educators, a comprehensive and well-structured curriculum framework and a range of innovative extracurricular activities. This dedication to excellence has contributed to our department evolving into the largest overseas preparatory program in Central Taiwan.

We have again secured impressive application results for the graduating class of 2023. A brief list of leading universities which have accepted our students this year include Harvard, Princeton, UC Berkeley, Duke, UCLA, University of Washington, Purdue, UBC, University of Toronto, University of Melbourne, Waseda University, etc. Our students’ accomplishments span over 11 countries. These extraordinary achievements reflect the devotion of our faculty and student body here in the overseas department. It is a testament to their hard work, perseverance,and commitment to achieving their academic goals.

Our department’s success extends beyond university acceptance. What truly sets us apart is our ability in nurturing students to become exceptional, confident, vibrant individuals who are respected by their peers and teachers alike. We believe that every student has the potential to achieve greatness, and we are committed to helping them to reach their full potential and become leaders in their respective fields. Endorsed by parents, students and respected teachers from all backgrounds, our department is on the right path towards excellence.

I am filled with immense pride and gratification to see what we have accomplished today.

Although our journey towards excellence has been long and challenging, through unrelenting determination we have reached this exceptional milestone. The credit for this achieve- ment goes to every member of our department.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to each and every one of you. To our brilliant students, who have tirelessly strived to learn and grow; to our dedicated faculty, who have worked hard to impart skills, knowledge and wisdom; and to every member of the Overseas Department who has played a vital role in making our department what it is today. Your hard work, unfailing support and tireless dedication have been invaluable in bringing us this far.

Looking ahead, we must continue to be steadfast in our commitment to education, persistently pursue excellence and stay abreast of the ever-changing times. I am confident that with our collective efforts, the Overseas Department will continue to thrive and prosper.