 On May 4th of
1996, in a small apartment room,
a class was held.
There were only 8 students and 1 teacher, but infinitely many
optimistic hopes. The common goal was
to learn the Chinese language and appreciate
the Chinese culture. This small group
of people, with unity and desire, achieved
what later became the Great Wall Chinese
School.
长城中文学校
The Great Wall Chinese School was
established by the CCEA,
or California Chinese Engineering Association.
Today, the school has about 80 students of
all ages divided into 7 classes by various
Chinese skill levels. Aside from these
students, with parents and all, the school
becomes a very large weekly gathering.
There are numerous activities the school is
or was involved in aside from
schooling. Men use the gym at
Sacramento High School for a weekly workout
in basketball, and at times the ladies even
practice dancing for a special upcoming
event.
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