Half a century has passed from generation to generation to raise peaches and plums, and 50 years of wind and rain have cast the Taihang spirit. On May 1 day, 2009, Taihang Middle School affiliated to Changzhi College of Shanxi Province (formerly affiliated to Southeast Shanxi Normal College) will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Here, I would like to extend my sincere greetings and heartfelt thanks to leaders at all levels, people from all walks of life and alumni at home and abroad who have long cared for and supported the development of the school, and sincerely invite you to attend the ceremony.

1In August, 959, the affiliated middle school of Southeast Shanxi Normal University, the predecessor of Taihang Middle School, was founded. 198 1, the school was identified as the first batch of key middle schools in Shanxi province. Since 2000, the school has successively won the titles of Changzhi Famous School, Changzhi Garden School, Changzhi Top Ten Middle Schools, Shanxi Senior Middle School New Curriculum Experimental Advanced School, Shanxi Modern Educational Technology Experimental School, Shanxi Moral Education Demonstration School, National Teaching Network System Demonstration Unit, and National Senior High School New Curriculum Experimental Advanced School. Especially since 2005, the school has entered the first batch of demonstration high schools in Shanxi Province with its excellent school-running advantages, becoming the first provincial-level demonstration high school in Changzhi City. In 2006, it was awarded the title of "National Olympic Education Model School" by the Olympic Organizing Committee. At present, the school is marching towards a national model high school with scientific management, advanced facilities, beautiful environment, excellent teachers and first-class quality.

After 50 years of spring and autumn, several generations have cultivated these trees. In order to sum up the experience of running a school, carry forward the fine traditions, contact alumni friendship and create a brand-new future, the school is scheduled to hold its 50th anniversary celebration on May 1 2009. We earnestly hope that all alumni, people from all walks of life and staff who have worked in Taihang Middle School will attend the celebration. Learning to shine because of your participation in the Taihang will be of great significance because of your arrival. Let's get together in the beautiful campus and feel the cultural atmosphere of the school.