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Mr. Douglas K. Prescott, Mr. Ryan Donaghy, Mr. Andy Truong, Mr. James McCrory, and Mr. Flynn Boyle presented the graduation diplomas and certificates of Academic Excellence with Distinction (GPA 4.0+), Academic Excellence (GPA 3.5+), and Honors (GPA 3.0+). Ms. Rebecca Henriksen read each of the graduates’ names and acknowledged their accomplishments.



Hi-lights from the Graduation Banquet held at the Nuo Hotel:
The graduates and invited guests, along with families and friends enjoyed a delicious dinner. The graduation banquet program included musical performances by BJBJ, special toasts honoring the grads, school staff and parents. Words of congratulations and best wishes were offered by the Executive Director AKD International, Mr. Andy Truong, and Head of School/Superintendent, Mr. Douglas K. Prescott. During the banquet, academic awards and cash prizes were presented to the graduates in the following categories:
English A Language and Literature HL | Kwan |
English A Language and Literature SL | Nika |
Chinese A Language and Literature SL | Edison |
English B HL | Vivian |
French AB initio SL | Mohamed |
Business Management HL | Nika |
Economics HL | Harry |
Psychology HL | Nika |
Psychology SL | Mohamed |
Biology HL | Mohamed |
Biology SL | Harry |
Chemistry HL | Mohamed |
Chemistry SL | Vivian |
Design HL | Nika |
Physics HL | Edison |
Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL | Edison |
Mathematics Applications and Interpretation HL | Vivian |
Mathematics Applications and Interpretation SL | Nika |
Visual Arts HL | Tessy |
Extended Essay | Mohamed |
Theory of Knowledge | Mohamed |
World Issues 120 | Ewan |
Business Organization and Management 120 | Kien |
Economics 120 | Kien |
English 122 | Ewan |
Pre-Calculus A 120 | Kien |
Foundations of Math | Kien |
Political Science 120 | Marwan |
Creative Arts | Ewan |
Cybersecurity 120 | Kien |
Intro to Computer Science 120 | Andy |
Angel Pang Award———-Mia
Bobcat Award———-Kwan
Staff Award———-Anabel
The 4th Highest Academic Average –Nika
The 3rd Highest Academic Average—Vivian
The 2nd Highest Academic Average—Edison
The Highest Academic Average—Mohamed
CISB Graduates of 2024 have received more than 70 acceptance offers into 56 colleges and universities worldwide. Total scholarships offered to our graduates exceeded 2.5 million RMB.
Canada
University of Toronto St. George
University of Toronto Mississauga
University of Toronto Scarborough
York University
University of New Brunswick
Toronto Metropolitan University
Saint Mary’s University
University of Regina
Thompson Rivers University
US
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, Davis
Emory University
University of Washington
University of Connecticut
University of Illinois, Chicago
Virginia Tech
University of Texas at Dallas
Indiana University Bloomington
University of Wisconsin Madison
University of Southern California
Arizona State University
The Ohio State University
Lehigh University
Stony Brook University
Binghamton University
University at Buffalo-SUNY
Indiana University Bloomington
UK
University College London
King’s College London
University of London
University of Edinburgh
University of Leeds
University of Bath
Lancaster University
Queen Mary University
University of Surrey
Brunel University London
University of Sussex
University of Bristol
University of St Andrews
University of Portsmouth
London South Bank University
Tulane University
Europe
University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Maastricht University, Netherlands
Anglo-American University in Prague
Leiden University, Netherlands
University of Groningen, Netherlands
Vienna University of Technology
Asia
University of Hong Kong
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia
International Medical University, Malaysia
Mr. Prescott delivered closing remarks at the graduation banquet, encouraging all graduates to become, first and foremost, good people—people who care, who live with integrity, who get involved in positive ways in their homes, community, and the global community, and who deeply desire to positively impact the world. He emphasized that while doing your best academically is important, knowing who you are, what you are capable of, and working to become your best self is of equal or greater importance. “Become your best version in all regards,” he said, “and we will be very proud of you.”
Mr. Prescott expressed sincere thanks to everyone gathered and to all who helped organize the graduation ceremony and banquet. He reminded the graduates to live their lives out loud and to be themselves. “You are the author of your story—each year is a chapter in your book of life—go now and create a best seller.” He extended heartfelt thanks to the parents and family members for their support of their daughters and sons and of CISB throughout the past years. He also thanked all CISB staff for their work with the graduates of 2024.
The CISB graduates of 2024 exited as proud alumni to applause, high-fives, hugs, and warm embraces from family members, friends, and invited guests—a perfect ending to a very memorable evening!
