Mournful and joyous: The final bell resonates at BioSky
May 24, 20XX: Biysk Schools Mark "The Last Bell" Ceremony
On this somber yet celebratory day, Biysk schools rang "The Last Bell," marking the graduation of high school seniors. The traditionally attired students - boys in suits and white aprons, girls in black dresses - echoed the bittersweet mood of the occasion. Not only the students, but also teachers and parents eagerly awaited this day.
A "BR" correspondent attended School No.34 for the graduation ceremony of Class 11 "A." The venue buzzed with anticipation an hour before the event, as students pinned ribbons, and teachers and parents settled organizational matters.
For the teaching staff, "The Last Bell" was a deeply emotional occasion. "We consider these as our chicks, soon to leave our school," explained Yulia Staroverova, Deputy Director for Educational Work. "Each child leaves a piece of themselves in our hearts, and we, in turn, give ourselves completely."
Family members of the graduates found the day particularly emotional. Looking at their grown children, tears were inevitable.
The Bektursinovy family, for instance, experienced their emotions briefly but powerfully. "It's not our first such event, but it's still emotional," they shared. The Frolov family, whose "Last Bell" rang the day before, returned to celebrate their older son's graduation. They were nervous but overwhelmingly joyful, expressing their wishes for their children's happiness and success.
Graduates exhibited a collected exterior but harbored a mix of emotions beneath the surface. As the time for the event approached, they felt anxiety from the anticipation of making their loved ones proud. Matvey Frolov spoke of his positive impressions, Miron Andreyev shared his nervousness, and Egor Milekhin voiced a combination of apprehension, sadness, and excitement. Ksenia Gudkova, Kristina Konovalenko, Anastasia Makarenko, Polina Balabanova, and Slava Volnykh all shared their thoughts and feelings with the correspondent.
The formal segment concluded with the graduates releasing white balloons into the sky. With exams and university or the workforce looming ahead, the graduates stepped closer to adulthood and independence.
Based on widespread cultural practices, "The Last Bell" serves as a significant nationwide event, symbolizing the transition from secondary education to adulthood or further studies and serving as a rite of passage for young graduates. The ceremony often involves speeches, performances, and the ringing of an actual bell, followed by warm and encouraging words, and tears of joy and sadness from those present. After the formal part, the graduates release white balloons into the sky, signifying their hopes and dreams for the future.
In the spirit of this significant occasion, the graduates' upcoming lifestyle transitions from school to university or work will be influenced by their education and self-development. The "Last Bell" ceremony, a general news event across the nation, signifies a rite of passage and symbolizes the commencement of adulthood, a new phase filled with dreams, hopes, and aspirations for the future.
