Graduate Profile
Ashley Fang
A Maven of
All Trades
Harvesting Intellectual Curiosity at Keystone
student while at Beijing Number 2 Middle School.
“I was always very active in my classes,” remarked
As a member of Keystone’s first inaugural grad- Ashley. “At that time however, we did not have
uating class, Ashley Fang began her tenure at many avenues of extracurricular activities for stu-
Keystone three years ago, entering with a fresh dents, especially in performing arts or leadership
cohort of students matriculating into Keystone positions. At Keystone, I have found so many ways
from local Chinese public schools. Ashley’s par- to be involved and have definitely taken advantage
ents thoroughly researched schools in Beijing for of that.”
their talented, yet timid daughter while she was
in Grade 9 at Beijing Number 2 Middle School, and
As an intellectually curious student, Ashley’s
fell in love with Keystone’s innovative academic interests surpass just academia. At Keystone, there
model and Chinese Thread Curriculum. are myriad opportunities for students to become
Ashley was granted acceptance with a full mer- classroom. Keystone’s signature Chinese Thread
involved in extracurricular activities beyond the
it-based scholarship in 2015, and has maintained Curriculum ensures that many of the programs
an excellent academic record since her arrival to offered strengthen students’ knowledge of China,
the school. “This is the only school that I applied and enhances their appreciation for China’s
to and I have had a really great experience here at 5,000-year-old history. Throughout her time at
Keystone. I’ve changed a lot and discovered a lot Keystone, Ashley has certainly taken advantage
about myself as well. I’ve definitely become more of Keystone’s Chinese Thread Curriculum, and
extroverted since arriving at Keystone and I’m has married its offerings beautifully with the rig-
proud of myself because I’ve done things I never ors of undertaking the International Baccalaureate
thought I would do before!” exclaimed Ashley. Diploma Program at the school as well.
In her previous school, Ashley describes herself
“I’ve tried a lot of leadership positions since arriv-
as “a typical good student.” Obedient, ambi- ing at Keystone. For example, I’ve been a Dorm
tious, and timid characterize her experience as a Proctor, I’ve taken on a role in the Service Council,
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