舞台上的Nessus展现出了怪物的阴险与狡诈。他的声音低沉而沙哑，每一个字都透露出邪恶的气息。他的动作夸张而有力，仿佛随时准备发起攻击，让观众们感受到了一种压抑与恐惧。

而下一幕Orion出场时，观众们又感受到了人性的善良与温暖。Orion是一个普通的市民，他的生活被灾难所困扰，温和而坚定的声音诉说着他内心的坚韧与希望。

当狄邦华曜学校原创剧目《Hercules》圆满落下帷幕，演员们纷纷登台鞠躬致谢时，我们才恍然发现：这两个情感色彩截然相反的角色，竟是由同一位学者饰演。更难以置信的是，这个将邪恶与善良演绎得判若两人的表演者，竟是平日里以性格憨直、略显羞涩面貌示人的理工科学者Mark。

这种巨大的反差，不仅是狄邦华曜赋予Mark的多元个性与才华，更是打动了美国顶尖大学的招生官，让他们看到了一个跃然纸上的鲜活个体。在选择了一条注重学生人格特质和独特性的升学路径后，Mark也在成长过程中展现了多面的自我。

作为一个理科生，他在戏剧舞台上的出色表演，在国际STEM竞赛中收获的丰富奖项，以及在校内外活动中作为领导者和志愿者的活跃身影，这些在传统观念中看似"不务正业"的经历，却成为了他大学申请中的亮点，使他在众多申请者中脱颖而出。最终，Mark一举收割了罗格斯大学新布朗斯维克分校（U.S. News Top40）、弗吉尼亚理工大学（U.S. News Top47）、密歇根州立大学和加州大学圣塔克鲁兹分校等众多美本名校物理/工程专业的offer。

Nessus on stage was a monstrous figure of cunning and deceit. His voice, low and gravelly, dripped with evil, and his exaggerated, powerful movements seemed ready to strike at any moment, creating a sense of tension and fear among the audience.

But when Orion took the stage in the next scene, the audience felt a wave of warmth and humanity. Orion, an ordinary citizen beset by disaster, spoke with a gentle yet resolute voice, conveying his inner strength and hope.

As Huayao Collegiate School’s original production of "Hercules" drew to a close and the actors took their bows, we realized with surprise that these two contrasting characters were played by the same person. Even more astonishing, the actor behind these performances was Mark, a usually shy and straightforward STEM scholar.

This stark contrast showcases not only Mark's diverse talents nurtured at HC but also caught the attention of top American universities, highlighting a vibrant, multifaceted individual. Choosing a path that emphasizes student personality and uniqueness, Mark demonstrated his many talents throughout his growth.

As a science student, Mark’s outstanding performances on the drama stage, numerous awards in international STEM competitions, and active roles as a leader and volunteer in various activities became the highlights of his college applications. This unique blend of experiences helped him stand out, eventually earning offers from renowned universities like Rutgers University-New Brunswick (U.S. News Top 40), Virginia Tech (U.S. News Top 47), Michigan State University, and the University of California, Santa Cruz for their physics/engineering programs.

起初走进黑箱剧场，Mark的初衷只是想在幕后操纵光影，然而戏剧教师Matt独具慧眼，向他抛出了试镜的橄榄枝。正是这次偶然，拉开了Mark戏剧之旅的序幕，在一次次和同伴琢磨、排练过后，Mark也在不知不觉中融入了狄邦华曜多元丰富的校园氛围。在这里，Mark不仅学会了角色间的自如切换，还收获了成长的深刻蜕变。

4年前，当Mark初次踏入狄邦华曜学校的大门，他未曾预见，一条通往崭新天地的道路正在他脚下缓缓延伸。初中阶段，知名公立初中的严谨与竞争曾让Mark在学术上略显黯淡，热衷于体育运动的他进而选择拥抱国际化学校。

“我很喜欢运动，真的不希望打篮球、跑步只能是课余的点缀。狄邦华曜的体育运动项目丰富多样，足球、篮球、排球、游泳、羽毛球等应有尽有，卓越的场地设施也是我就读之前不曾想象的。”想要完美平衡体育与学术的Mark如是说。

从传统公立学校过渡到国际化教育体系，对他而言，不仅意味着教育模式的转换，更是一次潜能的觉醒。在运动场上找回了久违自信的Mark，也逐渐消除了他在学习上的焦虑，仅历时一个学期的ESL英语提升课程，Mark就已经能自信地面对全英文学习的挑战。

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When Mark first stepped into the black box theater, his initial goal was just to work behind the scenes with lighting. However, drama teacher Mr. Butler saw potential in him and invited him to audition. This chance encounter marked the beginning of Mark’s drama journey. Through countless rehearsals and collaborations with peers, Mark seamlessly integrated into HC’s vibrant campus life, learning to switch between roles and undergoing profound personal growth.

Four years ago, when Mark first entered the gates of HC, he couldn’t have imagined the path to new opportunities that lay before him. During middle school at a prestigious public school, the rigorous and competitive academic environment dimmed his academic performance. Being passionate about sports, Mark decided to embrace an international school.

"I love sports and didn't want basketball and running to be just a side activity. HC offers a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, and badminton, with excellent facilities that exceeded my expectations," Mark explained.

Transitioning from a traditional public school to an international education system was more than just a change in educational models; it was an awakening of his potential. Regaining his confidence on the sports field helped Mark alleviate his academic anxiety. After just one semester of ESL English improvement courses, Mark was ready to face the challenges of learning in English.

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从G9转学到狄邦华曜，也意味着Mark相比于曾经的初中同学，更早地进入升学规划的阶段。源于运动少年在所难免的伤病和康复经历，以及母亲从事篮球相关领域的工作，起初，Mark的心之所向是运动康复。这个领域不仅结合了他对体育的热爱与对人体科学的浓厚兴趣，更代表了一种理想的生活状态。

在了解到Mark在运动方面的热衷后，狄邦华曜的升学指导老师以目标为导向为他量身打造了一套专属于他自己的AP升学课表。升入G11后，在维持物理学习的基础上，升学老师希望将Mark的生物（Biology）学科提升到AP难度，目的是帮助他更好地适应美国大学运动相关专业的要求。然而，生物中大量的知识点需要像文科一样背诵记忆，这让理工男Mark感到有些力不从心。

在注意到Mark的这一局限过后，升学老师及时与他进行了深入的对话。在交流中，老师充分了解并挖掘Mark身上的所有潜力，发现这个阳光运动少年在学术方面是一个典型的“理工科”学者。于是在G12，升学指导老师又建议Mark的AP大考科目增加一门物理（Physics），结合他的强势学科AP微积分（Calculus BC），这样可以更广泛地覆盖他在工程或物理领域的兴趣，同时维持运动方面的热爱。

“如何调整关节弯曲的角度，如何去受力并借力对抗，人体运动当中其实有很多和物理相通的部分。更进一步，无论是运动器械的设计，还是运动员伤后康复的创新技术，物理学也同样扮演着重要角色。” 升学指导主任Ms. Xijing补充道，“狄邦华曜的高中课程体系包含4个层级，整个升学过程我们都会紧密跟踪学者的学习状态和成效，并做出相应的策略调整。对于学者而言，学习过程也是一个不断探索自我，逐渐明确自身所长的过程。”

83门灵活而丰富的高中课程体系为Mark提供了试错和调整的空间，让他能够探索更多通往梦想的道路。Mark也逐渐意识到，通过深入学习物理工程，未来转向运动医学领域并非遥不可及的梦想，更为他开辟了更宽广的专业视野。

在狄邦华曜，教育路径从来不是一条单行道，而是一个充满选择和机遇的广阔网络。升学指导始终贯穿其中，不仅彰显了教育路径的多元与灵活，更体现了狄邦华曜在促进学生个性化成长方面的不懈努力。在这里，每位学生都被赋予了探索自我，发现兴趣与未来职业的宝贵机遇，Mark的课程定位正是这一教育理念的生动体现。

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Transferring to Huayao Collegiate in G9 meant Mark started planning for college earlier than his middle school peers. Due to his experiences with sports injuries and recovery, and his mother’s job related to basketball, Mark initially aimed for sports rehabilitation. This field combined his love for sports and interest in human science, representing his ideal lifestyle.

Recognizing Mark’s enthusiasm for sports, HC’s college counselors designed a personalized AP curriculum for him. In G11, they proposed raising his Biology course to AP level to help him meet the requirements for sports-related majors at U.S. universities. However, the extensive memorization required in Biology was challenging for Mark, a science-focused student.

Seeing this, his counselors had an in-depth conversation with him, discovering Mark's strengths as a STEM scholar. They suggested he add AP Physics to his G12 courses, along with his strong subject, AP Calculus BC. This would broaden his interest in engineering or physics while maintaining his passion for sports.

There are many overlaps between physics and human movement, from adjusting joint angles to resisting and leveraging force. Physics also plays a key role in designing sports equipment and developing innovative rehabilitation techniques,” said Ms. Xijing, the Head of College Counseling. “Our high school curriculum offers four levels, and we closely monitor each student’s progress, making strategic adjustments as needed. For students, learning is a journey of self-discovery and identifying their strengths.”

With 83 flexible and diverse high school courses, Mark had the space to explore and adjust, realizing that delving deeper into physics and engineering could eventually lead to a career in sports medicine. This widened his professional horizons significantly.

At HC, education is not a one-way street but a vast network of choices and opportunities. College counseling is integral, highlighting the diverse and flexible educational paths and the school’s commitment to fostering personalized growth. Here, every student is given the chance to explore their interests and future careers, and Mark's academic journey is a testament to this educational philosophy.

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作为一个天生的运动爱好者，Mark对骑行的热爱不仅限于速度与汗水，更延伸到了公路车设计中的空气动力学原理，这份独特的兴趣促使他不断深入探索物理/工程领域。从乐高的创意搭建到精密的模型制作，到FLL青少年机器人挑战赛的上海市二等奖，再到布朗大学的科研项目，发表有关汽车空气动力学的论文，每一步都展现了他对工程学的痴迷。

在狄邦华曜，Mark的学术探索得益于学校独特的授课方式。分层走班制的教学模式使他能够接触到更多风格各异的教师，每位老师独特的教学方法都让他对知识有了更深的理解和掌握。

例如，在AP化学课程中，Mark参与了一个关于化学反应速率的实验项目，他和同学们一起探究了不同浓度的催化剂如何影响特定化学反应的速度。通过设计实验、收集数据和分析结果，Mark不仅掌握了化学动力学的基本概念，还学会了如何运用科学方法来解决问题。

Mark对理工领域的追求远超于单纯的热爱，它是一场不断超越自我的征途。从G9到G11，他连续三年投身于HiMCM美国高中生数学建模大赛的激烈角逐中，与他的团队并肩作战。在前两个赛季，他们均止步于前50%的名次，对于心有不甘的Mark而言，这仅仅是起点而非终点。

到了关键的第三年，也是最后一次参赛机会，Mark引领团队进行了策略调整，增加了擅长英文论述写作以及归纳总结的2名队员，与自己的数学能力进行互补，最终成功跃升至前25%的行列，获得了荣誉提名（Honorable Mention）。

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As a natural sports enthusiast, Mark’s love for cycling extended beyond speed and sweat to the aerodynamics of road bike design. This unique interest led him to explore the fields of physics and engineering deeply. From creative LEGO constructions to precision model making, winning the Shanghai Youth Robotics Challenge, and participating in a research project at Brown University, every step showcased his passion for engineering.

Huayao Collegiate’s distinctive teaching methods benefited Mark's academic exploration. The flexible class grouping allowed him to learn from a variety of teachers, each with unique teaching styles that deepened his understanding. 

For instance, in AP Chemistry, Mark participated in a project on reaction rates, designing experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results, which taught him both chemical kinetics and the scientific method.

Mark’s pursuit of STEM went beyond mere interest; it was a journey of continuous self-improvement. From G9 to G11, he participated in the HiMCM High School Mathematical Modeling Contest, competing fiercely with his team. In the first two seasons, they didn’t rank in the top 50%. 

However, for the final year, Mark led a strategy shift, adding team members skilled in English writing and summarization to complement his math skills. This adjustment led them to the top 25%, earning an Honorable Mention.

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在充满期待的申请季，Mark的生活轨迹遭遇了一个未曾预料的小插曲——一次在羽毛球比赛中的意外晕倒让他暂时离场到侧幕休息。面对这一插曲，Mark的母亲迅速与学校取得联系。

在Mark接受手术及后续康复期间，学校不仅在精神上给予了极大的鼓励，还特别安排了升学指导团队密切跟进，一对一帮助他梳理申请材料，复查推荐信、个人陈述的准确性与吸引力，以及成绩单与各类附加材料的完整性，同时密切关注每一所大学的提交截止日期，确保每一份申请都能精准反映Mark的亮点与潜力。

康复的过程是漫长而艰辛的，医生预计需要长达小半年的时间，这意味着Mark不得不暂时告别他热爱的运动场。然而，生活的车轮并未因此停滞，戏剧成为了他内心的避风港。在身体恢复仅允许行走的初步阶段，他就迫不及待地回到了《Cyber City》的排练现场，与同伴们对台词和动作，时而也会停下来探讨角色的情感变化。

戏剧，让他在无法尽情奔跑和跳跃的日子里，找到了另一种表达自我、释放激情的方式。这不仅是艺术的慰藉，更是狄邦华曜“全人教育”教育精髓的生动体现。在未来的日子里，无论遭遇多少风雨与挑战，这份从戏剧舞台上学到的韧性与创造力，都将是指引他从容不迫、积极面对生活低谷的宝贵财富。

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During the eagerly awaited application season, Mark faced an unexpected challenge—an incident during a badminton match led to a temporary sidelining. 

Mark’s mother quickly contacted the school, and during his surgery and recovery, the school provided significant support, with counselors helping him refine his application materials and ensuring each submission showcased his strengths and potential.

Recovery was long and arduous, but drama became his sanctuary. When he could only walk during the early stages of recovery, he eagerly returned to rehearsals for "Cyber City," engaging in discussions about character emotions and lines with his peers.

Drama provided an outlet for his self-expression and passion when he couldn’t fully participate in sports, embodying HC’s holistic education philosophy.

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“说到韧性，我还记得曾经的一次支教经历。初到偏远地区的希望小学，简陋甚至有些破败的校舍环境让我印象深刻。不过，就是在这样条件有限的地方，我开始了我的教学之旅，负责综合科学和体育课程。我尝试用狄邦华曜教授给我的知识，以生动有趣的方式传递给山区孩子，让孩子们在实验中感受科学的魅力，在游戏中体验体育的快乐。看着他们求知若渴的眼神，我仿佛也找回了学习最纯粹的初衷。

在狄邦华曜的四年，我见证了这所学校在疫情中坚韧挺立，如今我也成为了众多毕业生中的一员。我很感激学校提供了一个身心平衡而富有活力的学习环境。学业之余，学者能通过丰富多彩的课外活动，在轻松愉快的氛围中学到了许多书本之外的知识，也逐渐成长为更接近自己理想中的模样。

我希望狄邦华曜能够继续培养出更多优秀的学者，让每一位学者都能在这里找到自己的兴趣和热情，勇敢地追逐梦想。”

这是Mark在访谈最后的补充以及给母校的祝福。我们能清晰地看到一个情感充沛、目标明确、温暖他人的阳光少年，祝愿他未来无论风雨晴天，皆能一帆风顺，前程似锦。

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“Speaking of resilience, I remember a volunteer teaching experience. At a remote elementary school, the poor conditions were striking, but I began teaching science and sports. Using the knowledge from HC, I made lessons fun and engaging, helping the children experience the joy of science and sports. Seeing their eager eyes reminded me of my own pure love for learning.”

In his final interview, Mark expressed his gratitude and hopes for his alma mater. "I’ve seen HC’s resilience during the pandemic, and I’m grateful for the vibrant and balanced learning environment it provided.

 I hope the school continues to cultivate outstanding students, helping them find their passions and bravely pursue their dreams."

Mark’s journey illustrates a passionate, goal-oriented, and compassionate young man. We wish him smooth sailing and a bright future.

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