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Inheriting 160 Years of Proud: Messages from Alumni&Students VI

October 13, 2025


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01 Lingtao Ji

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I entered Shanghai High School in fourth grade and graduated in twelfth, spending a full nine years there. Looking back, compared with this splendent campus that has witnessed so many chapters of history, my own experience feels like no more than the blink of an eye.

Today I heard about the school’s 160th anniversary celebration, and only after doing the math did I realize that I had actually lived through more than one-twentieth of its life.

In those nine years, I grew from a clueless little kid into someone who could barely count as an adult, while the school itself was also changing day by day.

I still remember in fifth grade, a circle of construction barriers went up by the parking lot. Later I learned that this was where a building called Zhentao Hall would rise, which has remained my favorite place on campus to this day.

Was everything smooth sailing? Of course not. But it wasn’t until after graduation that I truly understood: every failure before college was just the best kind of trial and error. I’m glad that in high school I didn’t hold myself back—that I just went for the things I wanted to do. Now that I’m really stepping into adult life, making plans for my future, I’ve come to see the worries that come with growing up. Studying at SHSID, I’m grateful that the school sheltered me all those years, allowing me to try and to stumble, to succeed and to fail, while my wings were still fragile and not yet strong. These experiences are now woven into who I am, and they echo throughout my life beyond.

Maybe in another ten or twenty years, that “one-twentieth” will be diluted into a thirtieth, a fortieth. But the weight of those nine years in my heart will never change. I hope my alma mater continues to flourish, and that no matter how many years pass, it will always remain a warm harbor for its students.


02 Lunzhi Chen

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I remembered the first time I stepped into the campus of SHS, I was struck by the size of the campus. The space inside the campus felt more like a university than a high school to me. In the badminton hall, the sound of racket hitting the shuttle echoed one after another; in the auditorium, the harmonious notes of the saxophone lingered in the air. These sounds became my unforgettable memories of my time at SHS.

At SHS, I met many close friends. At noon, we would walk out of the campus, sharing our concerns toward our SAT preparation while thinking about the future, wondering if we would meet after graduation. In classroom and club meetings, dedicated teachers encouraged me, taught me how to be a responsible student, and gave me the courage to challenge myself.

SHS was also the cradle for my passion and dream. I joined a scientific research class and participated in a project that brought me the joy of exploration and the courage to pursue it.

Looking back now, the laughter and struggles, the sweat and applause, have left a mark deeply in my heart. As we celebrate the 160th anniversary of SHS, I am inspired to carry its spirit forward and contribute to its enduring legacy for generations to come.

03 Jiayan Tang

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I can hardly believe two years of college have already slipped by. Looking back, the days right after high school graduation still feel vivid in my mind—yet somehow, they also seem so distant.

During my time at Shanghai High School, I took part in countless music events, both on and off campus. Each of those experiences fueled my passion and spurred me to chase my musical dreams. Now, having gone through so much at Berklee College of Music, I’ve never lost sight of why I fell in love with music in the first place. To this day, those wonderful musical moments at Shanghai High School still frequently come to mind.

Shanghai High School also brought me many teachers who offered constant encouragement. I’m truly grateful for their companionship during those formative years of my youth! It was there, too, that I met many precious friends—friends who remain in my life and with whom I still stay in touch.

I’ll always miss the innocence and carefreeness of my teenage years, and hold dear the beauty of that era. Without those experiences, I could never have grown into the best version of myself today. Thank you, my alma mater, for all you’ve given me.

04 Hanwen Xu

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My high school years truly made me understand the meaning of “growth”. Without even realizing, I was astonished by how my confidence and abilities had soared to new heights, and as if all of it happened in just the duration of a dream.

I remembered how my teachers helped me over the past six years. I used to take their help for granted, assuming that it is what teachers ought to do. But now, I cannot help but feel guilty of not thanking them properly for their patience and warmth. It must have been difficult to take care of an unconfident child like me. I really hope that they can catch glimpses of my growth, and feel proud for who I have become.

I am now a freshman that just got enrolled in HKU. Perhaps it is because SHSID had already prepared me for university life, I did not feel a single bit of unreadiness or doubt. Though I am now away from SHSID and is starting a new life journey, I will never forget how, in my high school years, my teachers had reassured me and my friends had supported me.

To be honest, I still have many doubts and fear for my unknown future. However, I do know that my friends in SHSID will always be with me, and that gives me strength and bravery to. move on.

05 Kaili Wang

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Having attended this school for over a decade, the campus has long ceased to be just "a school" to me—it has become a second home. The forty-minute bus ride to school feels lengthy, yet paradoxically passes in the blink of an eye. A brief nap, and upon opening my eyes, the scenery outside the window has already transformed: the high-hanging spring sun, the lush greenery of summer, the leaf-covered paths of autumn, and the steadfast winter woods.

Day after day, these scenes play out like an old film reel, slowly unfolding in the projector of time, documenting the 160-year story of our campus and the unique youthful imprints left behind by each generation of students and teachers.

Before I knew it, our school has reached its 160th anniversary. May Shanghai High School forever retain its brilliance—happy 160th anniversary!